[ARTICLE] 10 Favourite American Foods of All Time 2

 10 Favourite American Foods of All Time 2

5. Pancakes

When it comes to typical American breakfasts, there's one front-runner: pancakes. Variations abound, but you can't go wrong with a short stack of fluffy flapjacks. Pancakes are basically flat cakes, often thin and round in shape, prepared from starch based butter and cooked on a hot surface. They can be topped off with a variety of condiments like maple syrup, fruits, bacon, egg and of course, chocolate sauce. Yes, pancakes make people happy.

Watch out for: Buttermilk Pancakes, Banana & Nutella Pancakes, American Blueberry Pancakes

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4. Mac and Cheese

It's creamy, it's cheesy, it's downright divine — it's macaroni and cheese. This casserole baked in the oven is considered America's ultimate comfort food. Tip: Use a good mix of different cheeses to get the most flavourful macaroni and cheese. Also, top it off with a shaving of Parmesan. Oh so delicious and too good to be true, mac and cheese is a perfectly complementary concoction. It gained its popularity after being introduced by Thomas Jefferson to The United States. While no single inventor can lay claim to the classic mac and cheese recipe, everyone has a favourite version of the dish.

Watch out for: Mac and Cheese with vegetables (broccoli, cauliflower, peas and carrots), Mac and Cheese with ham

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3. Hot Dogs

It doesn't get more American than a basic hot dog, sandwiched between a sliced bun, topped with a squiggle of ketchup and mustard. The sausage was created in the late 1600's by John Geoghehner, a butcher from Germany. They were popularised in Chicago in 1893. Everyone's favourite hot dog is basically a cooked sausage which is traditionally grilled or steamed. Garnish with mustard, ketchup, mayonnaise, onions, relish, cheese and chilli.

Watch out for: New York Hot Dogs with chilli and slaw, Chilli Dogs

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2.  Cheesecake

Creamy, smooth, divine… Yes, the adjectives that describe the taste of a cheesecake are hunger provoking. This melt-in-your-mouth dessert brings a bright finish to any meal. Thank God for William Lawrence, who ‘accidentally' made cream cheese. The buttery biscuit base topped with cream cheese and tons of condiments will leave you longing for more. Spruce it up with fruits, whipped cream, nuts or even chocolate syrup.

Watch out for: New York Cheesecake, Blueberry Cheesecake, Philadelphia Cheesecake

1. Burger

This is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy. Let's face it - who doesn't crave a really good, juicy patty in a fresh bun? It's on nearly every American restaurant's menu. It boasts gooey cheese, tomato, lettuce, and a zippy pickle sauce. Ask for the meat to be medium rare and customise your toppings just the way you like it, with caramelised onions, mustard, mayonnaise, and relish. Americans contend to be the first to combine two slices of bread and a steak of ground beef into a hamburger ‘sandwich'.

Watch out for: Lamb Burger, Cheeseburger, Chicken Burger, Tofu Burger

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