Which Southern state do you think has the most iconic recipe?
Let the games begin!
These spicy, salty snacks take our beloved boxed crackers to a hot new level.

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Plus, those tiny Key limes are downright adorable.
Classic, sweet, dense, tender, perfect.
Sometimes the best things are the most basic.

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It’s not a fair fight.
Plain white potato pie isn’t so wild.
Marylanders from way back made use of bumper potato crops by baking up this sweet and humble dessert.

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Don’t knock it before you try a slice.
Did I mention there’s bacon in there, too?
I bet it would be good on those South Carolina Bird Dogs, y’all!

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Tennessee Onions
Where has this recipe been all my life?
I’m going back for seconds.
Do YOU have what it takes to try a bite?

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Texas Trash Pie
Straight from Texas Hill Country, this bonkers pie is anything but trash.
West Texas Chili Recipe
You knew Texas HAD to bring a chili to this party.
Who can blame them?

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A combination of beef and venison transforms basic chili into the best bowl you’ve ever had.
It is the largest Southern state, after all.
Coated with frosting and topped with pecans, this rich chocolate sheet-pan cake will feed a crowd of cowboys.

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Smoked for hours, this Lone Star state favorite is barbecue at its best.
Somewhere between cheese straws and savory shortbread, these ham-studded wafers are so dang good.
West Virginia Pepperoni Rolls
Move over, Hot Pockets.

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I don’t know about y’all, but I’m seriously hungry now.
Which of these signature state foods are your favorites?
Did we miss one?

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