Iconic Foods In The US: Must-Try Foods From The South!

Eat your way through our country and don’t feel guilty about it with our list of iconic foods you must try! Here, we have foods from the South that you should check out in every region!

South Atlantic:

DELAWARE

Chicken and Slippery Dumplings

A combination of stew, soup and pasta… this dish is comfort food all the way. Thick rectangle noodles are served in a creamy chicken gravy and served with a side of green beans and fresh roll to keep you warm on a cold winter night.

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

Half-Smokies

A finger food delight, this spicy sausage is traditionally served split down the middle and on a fresh white bread bun topped with heaping portions of onions, chili and cheese.

FLORIDA

Cuban Sandwich

GEORGIA

Peach Cobbler

MARYLAND

Crab Cakes

NORTH CAROLINA

Sweet Potato Pie

SOUTH CAROLINA

Sweet Tea

VIRGINIA

Country Ham

WEST VIRGINIA

Pepperoni Rolls

West South Central:

ARKANSAS

Cheese Dip

Don’t get this confused with queso! This traditional cheese dip will stay gooey while it cools thanks to a balanced mix of processed and real cheese. The spices, fresh onion and tomatoes balance off this delish app!

LOUISIANA

Po’ Boys

This is more than just a sub. Traditionally served on a loaf of crusty French bread and packed with fried filings like shrimp, the po’ boy is rooted in history and a can’t miss when visiting Louisiana.

OKLAHOMA

Chicken Fried Steak

This dish is sans chicken and all about the steak! Tenderized pieces of steak cutlet are covered with egg and flour and fried til golden brown and served with gravy and a side of mashed potatoes!

TEXAS

Barbecue