Michigan has some fantastic food. There’s no denying that this state is home to many specialty foods, and we love them all. But, one stands out, and it’s not a big surprise. Or is it?
Taste of Home scoured America to find the most iconic foods in each state. Side note: I’m so happy that Taste of Home is still around. I used to love getting their recipe booklets and magazines as a kid. Back to the best foods, though. In the article, they state, “Fried dill pickles. Hot dogs with chili and cole slaw. A dessert made of snow. These are just some of the more unusual and iconic foods found throughout our United States. And while each state lays claim to bragging rights for common fare, it’s the stuff you don’t tend to find everywhere else that defines the most iconic food from every state.”
First, let’s do Ohio, since it’s so close to Michigan. Their most iconic food is Five-Way Skyline Chili. Taste of Home explains, “Skyline Chili never heard the expression ‘less is more.’ Its Five-Way Chili starts with spaghetti covered in chili. Then it’s topped with a mound of onions and beans. Then, fistfuls of cheese crown the meal. Five ingredients equal a five way.” That sounds like its worth a trip over the border.
So, what’s the most iconic food in Michigan? Detroit Pizza. Of course. “Detroit does things differently—as in a square pizza,” Taste of Home states. “It’s crispy fare, with caramelized cheese throughout and a very thick crust. The crust is twice-baked, giving it a crunchy edge on the outside and a chewy inside. Rumor has it the Detroit pizza started at Buddy’s Rendezvous restaurant in 1946; the pizzeria later became Buddy’s Pizza, which still operates today.” Find the full list of the most iconic foods in every state here.
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