9 Unique Regional American Food

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A hearty stew made with a thick roux, okra, and a variety of meats or seafood, often served over rice.

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A deep-dish pizza with a thick, buttery crust, piled high with cheese, chunky tomato sauce, and various toppings.

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A tangy and creamy pie made with Key lime juice, condensed milk, and a graham cracker crust, a classic dessert from the Florida Keys.

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A casserole made with ground beef, mixed vegetables, and tater tots (small, cylindrical pieces of grated and deep-fried potatoes).

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Famous for their sweet and tender meat, blue crabs are steamed and seasoned with Old Bay seasoning, a blend of herbs and spices.

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A traditional bread made by frying a simple dough of flour, salt, and baking powder, often served with savory toppings or as a base for tacos.

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A dish made with black-eyed peas, rice, and pork, often served on New Year's Day for good luck and prosperity.

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A traditional dish made with dried whitefish, soaked in lye and then boiled or baked, known for its gelatinous texture.

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9 Unique Regional American Food

A hearty stew made with a thick roux, okra, and a variety of meats or seafood, often served over rice.

Gumbo

A deep-dish pizza with a thick, buttery crust, piled high with cheese, chunky tomato sauce, and various toppings.

Chicago-style deep-dish pizza

A tangy and creamy pie made with Key lime juice, condensed milk, and a graham cracker crust, a classic dessert from the Florida Keys.

Key lime pie

A casserole made with ground beef, mixed vegetables, and tater tots (small, cylindrical pieces of grated and deep-fried potatoes).

Tater tot hotdish

Famous for their sweet and tender meat, blue crabs are steamed and seasoned with Old Bay seasoning, a blend of herbs and spices.

Chesapeake Bay blue crabs

A traditional bread made by frying a simple dough of flour, salt, and baking powder, often served with savory toppings or as a base for tacos.

Navajo fry bread

A dish made with black-eyed peas, rice, and pork, often served on New Year's Day for good luck and prosperity.

Hoppin' John

A traditional dish made with dried whitefish, soaked in lye and then boiled or baked, known for its gelatinous texture.

Lutefisk

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