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The United States is a fairly expansive nation that is made up of vastly different regions. From the Pacific Northwest to the Northeast to the Southwest to the Southeast, each region not only has a rather diverse terrain but its cuisine is quite distinct as well. One of the best parts of visiting a new state is experiencing some of the local cuisine. King crab in Alaska or fried green tomatoes in Alabama, each area offers an incredible chance to give your taste buds a sampling of something different. Yet, while every state has its own unique food culture, some of the most popular state dishes are also popular in other regions. In fact, the most popular dish is the state favorite in more than 20 states — and it's also one of the most caloric foods around.
To comprise the ultimate guide to every state's favorite dish, 24/7 Tempo used data collected by The Cookie Rookie. The state dishes were ranked based on the annual Google searches for each state. The annual Google searches for each dish range from 5.4K to 2.5 million and the states are listed in alphabetical order.
Here is the ultimate guide to every state's favorite dish:
Alabama
- Favorite state dish: Fried green tomatoes
- Annual Google searches: 64.9K
Alaska
- Favorite state dish: King crab
- Annual Google searches: 9.1K
Arizona
- Favorite state dish: Chocolate gravy
- Annual Google searches: 164.7K
Arkansas
- Favorite state dish: Bagels
- Annual Google searches: 29K
Yes, believe it or not, the bagel seems to be a national favorite. Arkansas is just one of the 24 states obsessed with this doughy, carby delight. This beloved bread doesn't fly solo, though. You've gotta top it with something, after all. Pass the cream cheese …
California
- Favorite state dish: Bagels
- Annual Google searches: 1.1M
Colorado
- Favorite state dish: Bagels
- Annual Google searches: 175.7K
Connecticut
- Favorite state dish: Bagels
- Annual Google searches: 102.5K
Delaware
- Favorite state dish: Bagels
- Annual Google searches: 23.7K
Florida
- Favorite state dish: Bagels
- Annual Google searches: 392K
Georgia
- Favorite state dish: Fried green tomatoes
- Annual Google searches: 163.1K
Hawaii
- Favorite state dish: Loco moco
- Annual Google searches: 145K
Idaho
- Favorite state dish: Bagels
- Annual Google searches: 19.2K
Illinois
- Favorite state dish: Deep dish pizza
- Annual Google searches: 266.5K
Indiana
- Favorite state dish: Enchiladas
- Annual Google searches: 68.4K
Iowa
- Favorite state dish: Runza
- Annual Google searches: 37.6K
Kansas
- Favorite state dish: Bierocks
- Annual Google searches: 33.4K
Kentucky
- Favorite state dish: Fried green tomatoes
- Annual Google searches: 42.3K
Louisiana
- Favorite state dish: Gumbo
- Annual Google searches: 120.9K
Maine
- Favorite state dish: Lobster roll
- Annual Google searches: 84.7K
Maryland
- Favorite state dish: Bagels
- Annual Google searches: 131.1K
Massachusetts
- Favorite state dish: Bagels
- Annual Google searches: 262.7K
Michigan
- Favorite state dish: Bagels
- Annual Google searches: 130.5K
Minnesota
- Favorite state dish: Walleye
- Annual Google searches: 88K
Mississippi
- Favorite state dish: New York Pizza
- Annual Google searches: 28.3K
Missouri
- Favorite state dish: Enchiladas
- Annual Google searches: 58.8K
Montana
- Favorite state dish: Enchiladas
- Annual Google searches: 9.9K
Nebraska
- Favorite state dish: Runza
- Annual Google searches: 416.2K
Nevada
- Favorite state dish: Bagels
- Annual Google searches: 72K
New Hampshire
- Favorite state dish: Bagels
- Annual Google searches: 27.2K
New Jersey
- Favorite state dish: Bagels
- Annual Google searches: 628.9K
New Mexico
- Favorite state dish: Green chile stew
- Annual Google searches: 35.2K
New York
- Favorite state dish: Bagels
- Annual Google searches: 2.5M
North Carolina
- Favorite state dish: Bagels
- Annual Google searches: 198.3K
North Dakota
- Favorite state dish: Walleye
- Annual Google searches: 11.8K
Ohio
- Favorite state dish: Enchiladas
- Annual Google searches: 115.6K
Oklahoma
- Favorite state dish: Enchiladas
- Annual Google searches: 33.8K
Oregon
- Favorite state dish: Bagels
- Annual Google searches: 115.4K
Pennsylvania
- Favorite state dish: Bagels
- Annual Google searches: 286.7K
Rhode Island
- Favorite state dish: Bagels
- Annual Google searches: 28.6K
South Carolina
- Favorite state dish: Bagels
- Annual Google searches: 71.3K
South Dakota
- Favorite state dish: Runza
- Annual Google searches: 14.2K
Tennessee
- Favorite state dish: Nashville hot chicken
- Annual Google searches: 82.2K
Texas
- Favorite state dish: Enchiladas
- Annual Google searches: 478.6K
Utah
- Favorite state dish: Bagels
- Annual Google searches: 48.5K
Vermont
- Favorite state dish: Bagels
- Annual Google searches: 30.2K
Virginia
- Favorite state dish: Bagels
- Annual Google searches: 197.5K
Washington
- Favorite state dish: Bagels
- Annual Google searches: 224.1K
West Virginia
- Favorite state dish: Pepperoni rolls
- Annual Google searches: 23K
Wisconsin
- Favorite state dish: Enchiladas
- Annual Google searches: 62.8K
Wyoming
- Favorite state dish: Bagels
- Annual Google searches: 5.4K