We Americans love our burgers, clam chowder and good ol' apple pie. But what's on the menu in your neighborhood? We crossed the country to find the most American recipes of all time.

If you’re like me, you hear “American recipes” and are immediately curious to know what makes a dish American. Yes, iconic dishes like meat loaf, holiday roast turkey and apple pie immediately come to mind, but American cuisine is vast and diverse. I hit the road whenever I can to discover new regional eats, and there’s still so much more to discover.

This collection of American dishes reflects the tapestry of cultures that makes the United States unique. These recipes have evolved over two and a half centuries from native ingredients and the global recipes of generations of immigrants. They showcase the regional staples from coast to coast and everywhere in between. My neighbors in the Northeast will be thrilled to find lobster rolls and Coney Island hot dogs here, and we’ve got plenty of southern recipes that span from barbecue to cornbread and New Orleans gumbo. There’s also recipes for a midwestern Tater Tot hot dish, a dessert made with northwestern Marionberries and classic comfort food from Hawaii.

Well, I’m hungry, how about you? Happy birthday, America—let’s get cooking!

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Apple Pie

221 Reviews
Total Time:1 hour 20 min
Servings:8
Test Kitchen Approved
From the Recipe Creator: I remember coming home sullen one day because we'd lost a softball game. Grandma, in her wisdom, suggested that maybe a slice of hot apple pie would make me feel better. She was right. —Maggie Greene, Granite Falls, Washington
Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 467 calories, 25g fat (15g saturated fat), 64mg cholesterol, 331mg sodium, 58g carbohydrate (26g sugars, 2g fiber), 5g protein.
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Meat Loaf

207 Reviews
Total Time:1 hour 15 min
Servings:6
Test Kitchen Approved
From the Recipe Creator: Mom made the best meat loaf, and now I do too. When I first met my husband, he wasn't a meat loaf guy, but this recipe won him over. —Michelle Beran, Claflin, Kansas
Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 366 calories, 12g fat (5g saturated fat), 135mg cholesterol, 1086mg sodium, 38g carbohydrate (31g sugars, 0 fiber), 26g protein.
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Fried Chicken

116 Reviews
Total Time:30 min
Servings:12
Test Kitchen Approved
From the Recipe Creator: Always a picnic favorite, this deep-fried chicken recipe is delicious either hot or cold. Kids call it my Kentucky Fried Chicken! —Jeanne Schnitzler, Lima, Montana
Nutrition Facts: 5 ounces cooked chicken: 543 calories, 33g fat (7g saturated fat), 137mg cholesterol, 798mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 1g fiber), 41g protein.
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Potato Salad

88 Reviews
Total Time:30 min
Servings:12
Test Kitchen Approved
From the Recipe Creator: This homemade potato salad recipe doesn't have many ingredients, so it isn't as colorful as many that you find nowadays. But Mama made it the way her mother did, and that's the way I still make it today. Try it and see if it isn't one of the best-tasting potato salads you have ever eaten! —Sandra Anderson, New York, New York
Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 231 calories, 11g fat (2g saturated fat), 113mg cholesterol, 323mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 2g fiber), 6g protein.
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Chicken and Andouille Gumbo

25 Reviews
Contest Winner
Total Time:2 hours 40 min
Servings:9 (3-1/4 quarts)
Test Kitchen Approved
From the Recipe Creator: Gumbo goes back to 1700s Louisiana, but today's version is just as hearty using andouille sausage. Serve it with cornbread or crusty French bread. —Billy Hensley, Mount Carmel, Tennessee
Nutrition Facts: 1-1/2 cups (calculated without rice): 544 calories, 39g fat (9g saturated fat), 175mg cholesterol, 1514mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 39g protein.
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General Tso’s Chicken

1 Reviews
Total Time:30 min
Servings:3
Test Kitchen Approved
From the Recipe Creator: An all-time favorite takeout dish, General Tso’s is easy to make at home. The key is in the crisp chicken and the rich, flavorful sauce. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 524 calories, 35g fat (5g saturated fat), 101mg cholesterol, 779mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 1g fiber), 30g protein.
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Brownie Sundae

1 Reviews
Total Time:55 min
Servings:15 (1 cup sauce)
Test Kitchen Approved
From the Recipe Creator: I serve this super dessert often at baseball barbecues or whenever I have a large group at my house. Homemade brownies and fudge sauce plus ice cream ... you can't go wrong! —Carol Brandon, Uxbridge, Ontario
Nutrition Facts: 1 brownie with about 1 tablespoon sauce: 480 calories, 31g fat (18g saturated fat), 99mg cholesterol, 261mg sodium, 47g carbohydrate (33g sugars, 3g fiber), 6g protein.
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Crab Cakes

56 Reviews
Contest Winner
Total Time:25 min
Servings:4
Test Kitchen Approved
From the Recipe Creator: Ready-to-go crabmeat makes these delicate patties easier than other crab cake recipes. You can also form the crab mixture into four thick patties instead of eight crab cakes. —Charlene Spelock, Apollo, Pennsylvania
Nutrition Facts: 2 crab cakes: 239 calories, 11g fat (3g saturated fat), 141mg cholesterol, 657mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 21g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 fat, 1 starch.
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Pot Roast

31 Reviews
Total Time:2 hours 55 min
Servings:8
Test Kitchen Approved
From the Recipe Creator: Dutch oven pot roast recipes are the ultimate comfort food. When juicy pot roast simmers in garlic, onions and veggies, everyone comes running to ask “When can we eat?” The answer? Just wait—it will be worth it. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Nutrition Facts: 3 ounces cooked beef with 1 cup vegetables and 3 tablespoons sauce: 459 calories, 20g fat (7g saturated fat), 112mg cholesterol, 824mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 6g fiber), 37g protein.
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Tater Tot Hot Dish

19 Reviews
Total Time:1 hour
Servings:6
Test Kitchen Approved
From the Recipe Creator: I grew up enjoying this dish. My mother always saw smiles around the table whenever she served it! —Victoria Mitchell, Salem, Virginia
Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 353 calories, 20g fat (8g saturated fat), 59mg cholesterol, 1040mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 3g fiber), 21g protein.
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Marionberry Pie

4 Reviews
Total Time:1 hour 35 min
Servings:8
Test Kitchen Approved
From the Recipe Creator: I believe Marionberries make the best berry pie in the world. And when you add some cream cheese and flavorings, you'll be making the best even better! —Frances Benthin, Scio, Oregon
Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 572 calories, 30g fat (15g saturated fat), 61mg cholesterol, 478mg sodium, 71g carbohydrate (39g sugars, 4g fiber), 6g protein.
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Lobster Rolls

6 Reviews
Total Time:30 min
Servings:8 sandwiches
Test Kitchen Approved
From the Recipe Creator: Mayonnaise infused with dill and lemon lends refreshing flavor to these super sandwiches. Try pan-toasting the buns in butter for something extra-special. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Nutrition Facts: 1 sandwich: 354 calories, 12g fat (2g saturated fat), 133mg cholesterol, 887mg sodium, 36g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 1g fiber), 25g protein.
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Oklahoma Onion Burger

1 Reviews
Total Time:25 min
Servings:4
Test Kitchen Approved
From the Recipe Creator: Oklahoma onion burgers are a type of smash burger that came about in the Great Depression. Smothered in golden brown onions and topped with American cheese, they're fast, easy and delicious. —Lauren Habermehl, Pewaukee, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts: 1 burger: 369 calories, 18g fat (7g saturated fat), 78mg cholesterol, 304mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 1g fiber), 25g protein.
14/50

Fry Bread Tacos

8 Reviews
Total Time:35 min
Servings:4
Test Kitchen Approved
From the Recipe Creator: This taco recipe features fluffy, pillowy fry bread with a generous scoop of seasoned ground beef along with fresh tomatoes, lettuce, salsa, and a dollop of cool and tangy sour cream. The fry bread tacos are beefy, crispy and, oh, so satisfying. The recipe is similar to one our son-in-law, who is half Comanche and half Kiowa, uses. I downsized it for two. —LaDonna Reed, Ponca City, Oklahoma
Nutrition Facts: 1 each: 407 calories, 11g fat (5g saturated fat), 66mg cholesterol, 1361mg sodium, 45g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 27g protein.
15/50

Barbecue Brisket

2 Reviews
Total Time:2 hours 35 min
Servings:6
Test Kitchen Approved
From the Recipe Creator: A guest at the RV park and marina my husband and I used to run gave me this flavorful barbecue brisket recipe. It's become the star of countless meal gatherings, from potlucks to holiday dinners.

My husband and our five grown children look forward to it as much as they do our Christmas turkey. —Bettye Miller, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Nutrition Facts: 4 ounces cooked beef: 441 calories, 21g fat (4g saturated fat), 64mg cholesterol, 391mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (31g sugars, 0 fiber), 31g protein.
16/50

California Roll

6 Reviews
Total Time:1 hour
Servings:64 pieces
Test Kitchen Approved
From the Recipe Creator: These taste as good as any restaurant or store-bought California rolls. Plus, this is one of the easiest sushi recipes to make! For the best results, use sushi rice to ensure the right sticky consistency. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 35 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 44mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1/2 starch.
17/50

Chicago Deep-Dish Pizza

17 Reviews
Total Time:1 hour 15 min
Servings:2 pizzas (8 pieces each)
Test Kitchen Approved
From the Recipe Creator: My husband and I tried to duplicate the deep-dish pizza recipe from a popular restaurant, and I think our Chicago-style deep-dish pizza turned out even better. The secret is baking it in a cast-iron skillet! —Lynn Hamilton, Naperville, Illinois
Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 407 calories, 23g fat (9g saturated fat), 49mg cholesterol, 872mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 20g protein.
18/50

Reuben Sandwich

10 Reviews
Total Time:15 min
Servings:4
Test Kitchen Approved
From the Recipe Creator: My mouth waters just thinking of these Reuben sandwiches. I adapted the recipe from one my mother found several years ago. —Kathy Jo Scott, Hemingford, Nebraska
Nutrition Facts: 1 sandwich: 547 calories, 31g fat (13g saturated fat), 106mg cholesterol, 2346mg sodium, 39g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 5g fiber), 28g protein.
19/50

Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies

24 Reviews
Total Time:25 min
Servings:5-1/2 dozen
Test Kitchen Approved
From the Recipe Creator: Everyone who has tried these cookies says they're the best they've ever eaten. I'm sure the addition of pudding mix makes all the difference. —Iona Hamilton, Rocky Ford, Colorado
Nutrition Facts: 1 cookie: 97 calories, 6g fat (3g saturated fat), 13mg cholesterol, 54mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein.
20/50

Kansas City-Style Ribs

20 Reviews
Total Time:1 hour 35 min
Servings:12
Test Kitchen Approved
From the Recipe Creator:

Our family recipe for ribs has evolved to near perfection. These country-style beauties are a legend in our close circle. —Linda Schend, Kenosha, Wisconsin

Nutrition Facts: 1 rib: 453 calories, 18g fat (6g saturated fat), 101mg cholesterol, 452mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate (36g sugars, 1g fiber), 31g protein.
21/50

Southern Mac and Cheese

22 Reviews
Total Time:45 min
Servings:6
Test Kitchen Approved
From the Recipe Creator: No down-home meal is complete without southern mac and cheese. Three types of cheese and a squirt of mustard make this comforting dish sing! —Katie Sloan, Charlotte, North Carolina
Nutrition Facts: 1-1/2 cups: 830 calories, 45g fat (30g saturated fat), 213mg cholesterol, 1368mg sodium, 67g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 3g fiber), 39g protein.
22/50

Cornbread

185 Reviews
Total Time:40 min
Servings:15
Test Kitchen Approved
From the Recipe Creator:

A friend gave me this homemade cornbread recipe several years ago, and it's my favorite of all I've tried. I love to serve the melt-in-your-mouth side hot from the oven with butter and syrup. It gets rave reviews on holidays and at potluck dinners. —Nicole Callen, Auburn, California

Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 262 calories, 10g fat (6g saturated fat), 61mg cholesterol, 395mg sodium, 38g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 1g fiber), 5g protein.
23/50

Biscuits and Sausage Gravy

85 Reviews
Contest Winner
Total Time:15 min
Servings:2
Test Kitchen Approved
From the Recipe Creator: This biscuits and sausage gravy is an old southern recipe that I've adapted. Homemade sausage gravy is a classic, hearty breakfast that takes you on a trip to the South every time it's served. —Sue Baker, Jonesboro, Arkansas
Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 337 calories, 27g fat (14g saturated fat), 72mg cholesterol, 718mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 0 fiber), 10g protein.
24/50

Key Lime Pie

11 Reviews
Total Time:20 min
Servings:8
Test Kitchen Approved
From the Recipe Creator: This refreshingly easy Key lime pie is a winner on all counts. It's quick and easy enough to make for a weeknight dessert but special enough to take to weekend potlucks. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 417 calories, 22g fat (13g saturated fat), 46mg cholesterol, 274mg sodium, 48g carbohydrate (42g sugars, 0 fiber), 7g protein.
25/50

Chimichanga

21 Reviews
Total Time:30 min
Servings:12
Test Kitchen Approved
From the Recipe Creator: Though still debated, Tucson is generally credited as the original home of chimichangas (fried burros, as we call them) stuffed with meat, onions and chiles. I've combined several recipes into this one, and it's fairly authentic. —Laura Towns, Glendale, Arizona
Nutrition Facts: 1 chimichanga: 343 calories, 13g fat (4g saturated fat), 25mg cholesterol, 862mg sodium, 41g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 7g fiber), 16g protein.
26/50

Coney Island Hot Dogs

44 Reviews
Total Time:4 hours 20 min
Servings:8
Test Kitchen Approved
From the Recipe Creator: From the youngest kids to the oldest adults, everyone in our family loves these hot dogs. Inspired by the classic Coney dog, they’re so easy to throw together in the morning or even the night before. —Michele Harris, Vicksburg, Michigan
Nutrition Facts: 1 chili dog: 371 calories, 20g fat (8g saturated fat), 53mg cholesterol, 992mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 21g protein.
27/50

Cincinnati Chili

1 Reviews
Total Time:2 hours 15 min
Servings:5
Test Kitchen Approved
From the Recipe Creator: I absolutely love tomatoes—any kind, any size. Being from the South, that includes fried green tomatoes. I created a special summer sandwich to show them off. —Hillian Holmgren, Del Rio, Texas
Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 431 calories, 24g fat (9g saturated fat), 112mg cholesterol, 967mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 5g fiber), 37g protein.
28/50

Ambrosia Salad

46 Reviews
Total Time:10 min
Servings:6
Test Kitchen Approved
From the Recipe Creator: Because it’s so simple to make, this tropical fruit medley is great as a last-minute menu addition. Plus, this ambrosia salad requires just five ingredients. —Judi Bringegar, Liberty, North Carolina
Nutrition Facts: 2/3 cup: 247 calories, 14g fat (10g saturated fat), 28mg cholesterol, 67mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (29g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.
29/50

Pulled Pork

Total Time:7 hours 45 min
Servings:12
Test Kitchen Approved
From the Recipe Creator: Our pulled pork recipe uses a slow cooker to produce flavorful and juicy meat. When it's done cooking, shred the pork shoulder, toss it with barbecue sauce and serve it on sandwiches. —Julie Andrews, Rockford, Michigan
Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 309 calories, 15g fat (6g saturated fat), 90mg cholesterol, 485mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 0 fiber), 26g protein.
30/50

Boston Baked Beans

36 Reviews
Total Time:4 hours
Servings:12
Test Kitchen Approved
From the Recipe Creator: For a potluck or picnic, you can’t beat this classic side that starts with a pound of dried beans. Molasses and maple syrup give it a slight sweetness. —Pat Medeiros, Tiverton, Rhode Island
Nutrition Facts: 2/3 cup: 385 calories, 5g fat (2g saturated fat), 7mg cholesterol, 810mg sodium, 77g carbohydrate (50g sugars, 8g fiber), 11g protein.
31/50

Chicken-Fried Steak

29 Reviews
Total Time:30 min
Servings:4
Test Kitchen Approved
From the Recipe Creator: As a child, I learned from my grandmother how to make these chicken-fried steaks. I taught my daughters, and when my granddaughters are older, I’ll show them too. —Donna Cater, Fort Ann, New York
Nutrition Facts: 1 steak with 1/3 cup gravy: 563 calories, 28g fat (5g saturated fat), 148mg cholesterol, 839mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 46g protein.
32/50

Southern Collard Greens

11 Reviews
Total Time:2 hours 30 min
Servings:6
Test Kitchen Approved
From the Recipe Creator: My grandmother made the best southern collard greens recipe in the world. Eating them with a slice of buttermilk cornbread is pure bliss. —Sherri Williams, Crestview, Florida
Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 204 calories, 9g fat (3g saturated fat), 19mg cholesterol, 849mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 7g fiber), 10g protein.
33/50

Pumpkin Pie

18 Reviews
Total Time:1 hour 10 min
Servings:2 pies (8 each)
Test Kitchen Approved
From the Recipe Creator: Usually I prepare two different desserts for our holiday dinner, but one of them must be pumpkin pie—otherwise, it just wouldn't seem like Thanksgiving. My version calls for more eggs than most, making this pie's custard filling especially rich. —Gloria Warczak, Cedarburg, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 321 calories, 12g fat (4g saturated fat), 80mg cholesterol, 326mg sodium, 47g carbohydrate (32g sugars, 2g fiber), 7g protein.
34/50

New England Clam Chowder

142 Reviews
Contest Winner
Total Time:55 min
Servings:5
Test Kitchen Approved
From the Recipe Creator: This is the best clam chowder recipe ever! In the Pacific Northwest, we dig our own razor clams and I grind them for the chowder. Since these aren't readily available everywhere, canned clams are perfectly acceptable. —Sandy Larson, Port Angeles, Washington
Nutrition Facts: 1-1/3 cups: 280 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 36mg cholesterol, 805mg sodium, 42g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 3g fiber), 15g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2-1/2 starch, 1 lean meat.
35/50

Fried Green Tomatoes

5 Reviews
Total Time:45 min
Servings:10
Test Kitchen Approved
From the Recipe Creator: Panko bread crumbs have a coarser texture than ordinary bread crumbs, which you can also use to coat the tomatoes. However, the panko crumbs will give the tomatoes a uniquely light and crispy texture. —Jacquelynne Stine, Las Vegas, Nevada
Nutrition Facts: 3 piece: 227 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 127mg cholesterol, 126mg sodium, 37g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 3g fiber), 10g protein.
36/50

Chicago Hot Dogs

Total Time:25 min
Servings:4 hot dogs
Test Kitchen Approved
From the Recipe Creator: Dating back to the World's Fair of 1893, Chicago has made the hot dog its own. It consists of a boiled all-beef dog served with mustard, neon sweet pickle relish, diced onion, a dill pickle spear, pickled sport peppers and beefsteak tomatoes in a poppy seed bun. And we are serious about it around here. —Kate McKiernan, Chicago, Illinois
Nutrition Facts: 1 hot dog: 527 calories, 33g fat (12g saturated fat), 55mg cholesterol, 2062mg sodium, 37g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 2g fiber), 18g protein.
37/50

Buffalo Chicken Wings

2 Reviews
Total Time:25 min
Servings:about 4 dozen
Test Kitchen Approved
From the Recipe Creator: Hot wings got their start in Buffalo, New York, in a kitchen. Although there was no game on at the time, today spicy wings and cool sauces are traditional game-day fare. Cayenne, red sauce and spices keep these tangy Buffalo chicken wings good and hot, just like the originals. —Nancy Chapman, Center Harbor, New Hampshire
Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 126 calories, 12g fat (4g saturated fat), 25mg cholesterol, 105mg sodium, 0 carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 5g protein.
38/50

Loco Moco

2 Reviews
Total Time:40 min
Servings:4
Test Kitchen Approved
From the Recipe Creator: Loco moco is a delicious Hawaiian dish that's most often served as a plate lunch, but can also be enjoyed as an oversized breakfast or hangover cure. —Nancy Mock, Southbridge, Massachusetts
Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 729 calories, 40g fat (18g saturated fat), 302mg cholesterol, 1659mg sodium, 54g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 34g protein.
39/50

Frito Pie

33 Reviews
Total Time:30 min
Servings:6
Test Kitchen Approved
From the Recipe Creator: Frito pie is legendary in the Southwest for being spicy, salty and fabulously cheesy. Here’s my take on this crunchy classic. —Jan Moon, Alamogordo, New Mexico
Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 718 calories, 40g fat (14g saturated fat), 84mg cholesterol, 1719mg sodium, 53g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 8g fiber), 33g protein.
40/50

Amish Cucumber Salad

23 Reviews
Total Time:30 min
Servings:6
Test Kitchen Approved
From the Recipe Creator: My mom's side of the family was German and Irish. Settling in Pennsylvania, they adopted some of the cooking and customs of the Pennsylvania Dutch. This is a dish Mom loved, and today it's my favorite garden salad. It tastes delicious alongside a plate of homegrown tomatoes. —Shirley Joan Helfenbein, Lapeer, Michigan
Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 61 calories, 3g fat (2g saturated fat), 13mg cholesterol, 406mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.
41/50

Banana Pudding

65 Reviews
Total Time:35 min
Servings:9
Test Kitchen Approved
From the Recipe Creator: I didn’t see my son, Lance Corporal Eric Harris, for more than two years after he enlisted in the Marines after high school. And when I saw him arrive at the airport, I just grabbed hold of him and burst out crying. When we got home, the first thing he ate was two bowls of my easy banana pudding recipe. He’s a true southern boy! It’s a dessert, but you can have it for breakfast, lunch or dinner. —Stephanie Harris, Montpelier, Virginia
Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 302 calories, 7g fat (2g saturated fat), 80mg cholesterol, 206mg sodium, 55g carbohydrate (37g sugars, 2g fiber), 7g protein.
42/50

Chili con Carne

23 Reviews
Contest Winner
Total Time:1 hour 50 min
Servings:10 ( 2-1/2 qt)
Test Kitchen Approved
From the Recipe Creator: At chili suppers, this one always disappears first! It's nice at home, too, since the longer it sits in the refrigerator, the better the flavor seems to get. —Janie Turner, Tuttle, Oklahoma
Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 264 calories, 14g fat (4g saturated fat), 56mg cholesterol, 892mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 5g fiber), 20g protein.
43/50

Southern Pimiento Cheese Spread

15 Reviews
Total Time:10 min
Servings:1-1/4 cups
Test Kitchen Approved
From the Recipe Creator: A classic southern comfort food, this spread is used as an appetizer with crackers, corn chips or celery. It is also smeared between two slices of white bread for sandwiches and used as a topping for hamburgers and hot dogs. —Eileen Balmer, South Bend, Indiana
Nutrition Facts: 2 tablespoons: 116 calories, 11g fat (4g saturated fat), 21mg cholesterol, 144mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 4g protein.
44/50

Philly Cheesesteak

4 Reviews
Total Time:20 min
Servings:4
Test Kitchen Approved
From the Recipe Creator: This cheesesteak, an iconic sandwich in Philly, is a bestseller at Pat's King of Steaks restaurant. Patrons praise its thinly cut beef and crusty Italian rolls. —Frank Olivieri, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Nutrition Facts: 1 sandwich (calculated without optional ingredeints or cheese): 714 calories, 49g fat (12g saturated fat), 101mg cholesterol, 299mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 36g protein.
45/50

Succotash

6 Reviews
Total Time:2 hours 45 min
Servings:16
Test Kitchen Approved
From the Recipe Creator: You can't get more southern than this succotash recipe. It comes from my mother, who was a fantastic cook. This dish made her famous—at least with everyone who ever tasted it. —Rosa Boone, Mobile, Alabama
Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 79 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 2mg cholesterol, 442mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 3g fiber), 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch.
46/50

Roast Turkey

4 Reviews
Total Time:3 hours
Servings:15
Test Kitchen Approved
From the Recipe Creator: Rubbing the skin with melted butter keeps this simply seasoned turkey moist and tender. —Nancy Reichert, Thomasville, Georgia
Nutrition Facts: 9 ounces cooked turkey: 488 calories, 24g fat (8g saturated fat), 221mg cholesterol, 698mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 63g protein.
47/50

Shrimp and Grits

71 Reviews
Contest Winner
Total Time:35 min
Servings:4
Test Kitchen Approved
From the Recipe Creator: A southern specialty sometimes called breakfast shrimp, this shrimp and grits recipe tastes fantastic for brunch or dinner, or anytime company’s coming. It’s down-home comfort food at its finest. —Mandy Rivers, Lexington, South Carolina
Nutrition Facts: 1 cup grits with 1/2 cup shrimp mixture: 699 calories, 44g fat (22g saturated fat), 240mg cholesterol, 1835mg sodium, 36g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 2g fiber), 41g protein.
48/50

Cuban Sandwich

Total Time:2 hours 5 min
Servings:8
Test Kitchen Approved
From the Recipe Creator: If you want a hearty sandwich that won't overstuff you, then the Cubano is for you. Tangy pickles, tender pork, savory ham, gooey melted Swiss cheese and a hint of mustard are layered between two toasty pieces of bread for the ultimate panini. —Margaret Knoebel, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts: 1 sandwich: 726 calories, 40g fat (16g saturated fat), 168mg cholesterol, 2153mg sodium, 38g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 1g fiber), 54g protein.
49/50

Kalua Pork

10 Reviews
Total Time:4 hours 40 min
Servings:10
Test Kitchen Approved
From the Recipe Creator: Bananas, liquid smoke and soy sauce flavor this fall-apart-tender pork roast. It's just like the kind I enjoyed at the luaus I went to in Hawaii. —Mary Gaylord, Balsam Lake, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts: 3 ounces cooked pork: 296 calories, 18g fat (7g saturated fat), 108mg cholesterol, 240mg sodium, 0 carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 31g protein.
50/50

Homemade Cranberry Sauce

1 Reviews
Total Time:20 min
Servings:3 cups
Test Kitchen Approved
From the Recipe Creator: This classic cranberry sauce couldn't be easier to make. Be sure to chill it after you combine the fresh cranberries, orange juice, zest and sugar so the flavors have time to meld. —Wilma Sue Sanders, Divide, Colorado