the first thing that comes to mind when you think of american cuisine are classics like burgers fried chicken hot dogs and pancakes like many things american the cuisine also has influences from elsewhere german british italian dutch french and caribbean are only some of the cultures that have contributed to the food that is now considered typically american here's a roundup of popular american foods that you will find across the country today we know about top 10 most popular traditional american dishes which is you need to try let's begin
10 buffalo chicken wings although created in the 1960s these fried chicken wings doused in a cayenne vinegar hot sauce buffalo sauce are ubiquitous bar snacks buffalo chicken wings was first served in the anchor bar in buffalo new york and are now one of the most popular bar foods
9 tater tots yes we love french fries too but for an american variation on the traditional thud you have to try tater tots these grated potato mini balls which are cylindrical in shape and fried with a crispy exterior are found in breakfast spots fast food joints and diners
8 hot dogs nothing compliments a summer cookout for a baseball game better than an all-american hot dog although the creation is credited to the german charles feltman who used buns to serve german sausage hence also referred to as frankfurter or frank to save on plates it was polish immigrant nathan handworkers hot dog stand nathan's on coney island that turned the hot dog into a national icon there are regional variations of it for example new york style with ketchup and relish and chicago style served on a poppy seed bun with absolutely no ketchup
7 apple pie you've probably heard the phrase as american as apple pie and it's not without reason probably the most iconic of american foods apple pie was first introduced in the states by british and dutch immigrants however over the years it's been transformed into a distinctly american food experience typically served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream
6 bbq ribs barbecuing food has been one of the country's oldest traditions and has now evolved into an art with barbecue fanatics and lovers all over the country partial to their favorite styles but whether you like kansas city's hearty offering memphis wet ribs or north carolina's vinegar base one thing we can all agree on is that barbecue in america is definitely something that brings out a lot of passion
5 Reuben Sandwich the classic corned beef swiss cheese and sauerkraut sandwich is synonymous with american delis there might be debate about whether this was invented in nebraska by a grocer named ruben kulikovsky or perhaps the brainchild of arnold rubin the german owner of new york's now closed reuben's delicatessen who came up with it in 1914 but either way this sandwich is an american staple
4 biscuits and gravy a southern favorite the original biscuit was brought to the country by the british and the sawmill gravy was created as a cheap and filling breakfast option in the food strapped colonies of the south during the revolutionary war the biscuits are traditionally made with butter or lard and buttermilk the country gravy with meat drippings and usually chunks of fresh pork sausage and black pepper nowadays biscuits can be found with all sorts of ingredients bacon and chive combination is a popular one
3 meatloaf comfort food at its best most american households will have a family recipe for their version typically it involves ground meat and seasonings made into a loaf shape either using a loaf pan or hand shaped roasted and then topped with sauce or just ketchup meatloaf will usually take americans right back to their mother's kitchen
2 grits the first time you try grits you probably wonder what the heck it is for those who grew up eating grits southern us it's something they can't live without a dish made from coarsely ground corn kernels grits can be extremely versatile typically found in savory versions they can also be made sweet a classic dish is shrimp and grits but grits are also a popular breakfast item in place of oatmeal any which way they are extremely satisfying
1 hamburger the popularity of the hamburger and cheeseburger in the usa is indisputable traditional gourmet fast food with bacon sliders with green chili juicy lucy style the list of variations and toppings is infinite if there is one food that we had to pick burgers have to be the most american of them all
