While many of America’s favorite foods originated from foreign countries, below are some of the most popular foods that are said to have some origin in the USA.

Hamburgers are often disputed as having come from Hamburg, Germany although several Americans in the 1800’s claim they invented the hamburger. Apple pies probably originated in Europe, but are closely connected to American culture, so they are included in the list of popular “American” food. Pizza in the USA has Italian roots, but is generally considered to be cooked differently than Italian pizza.

• Hamburgers
• Pizza - pepperoni pizza is perhaps the most famous Americanized version of pizza.
• French Fried Potatoes (French Fries)
• Apple Pie
• Fried Chicken
• Barbeque Spareribs
• Chili or Chile Con Carne - some combination of beans (usually pinto), beef, peppers, spices.
• Buffalo (hot) chicken wings - made from chickens, not buffalo.
• Macaroni and Cheese
• New England Clam Chowder
• Chicken Fried Steak (made from beef, not chicken)
• Pumpkin Pie
• Philly Cheesesteak Sandwich
• Seafood Gumbo - soup or stew originating in Louisiana with meat/shellfish, vegetables, stock, rice.
• Fajitas - typically grilled beef skirt steak wrapped in tortillas. Some say they originated in Mexico, but Texans have had their own recipes.
• Pancakes - American style with very thick batter.