Recipes: Top 7 Most Iconic American Dishes

In honor of America’s favorite and most “independent” holiday, taste buds across the country are craving the American classics. As a result, the cooking magazine Taste of Home has released recipes from readers for some of the most iconic American dishes of all time.

(In addition, here are some great Fourth of July dessert recipes to check out.) 

1. Dutch Apple Pie—Apple pie hits America’s high-notes with this delightful recipe submitted by Brenda DuFresne, of Midland, Mich.
2. Best-Ever Fried Chicken—Crisped to perfection, Lola Clifton of Vinton, Va. knows how to make her family happy with this fried chicken recipe.
3. Cobb Salad with Chili-Lime Dressing—Made on the fly by Hollywood restaurateur Bob Cobb in 1937, this salad is one of the most famous American dishes. This zesty rendition is submitted by Mary Meek of Toledo, Ohio.
4. Shrimp Po' Boys—This Creole classic, submitted by Betty Jean Jordan of Monticello, Ga., adds a little Louisiana flair to any table.
5. Molasses-Glazed Baby-Back Ribs—Ribs are a perfect way to celebrate summer outside on the grill. According to Kim Braley of Dunedin, Fla., the secret to her recipe is cola.
6. Double-Cheese Macaroni—Nothing says crowd-pleaser better than an ooey, gooey bowl of macaroni and cheese. This recipe, submitted by Sabrina DeWitt of Cumberland, Md., is sure to cause fireworks for all guests.
7. All-American Bacon Cheeseburgers—Silverdale, Wash., resident Jackie Burns’ great juicy bacon cheeseburger recipe captures everything glorious about American burger-making.