Do you love cheeseburgers and hot dogs? Are you unable to live without apple pie or peach cobbler? Are you an expert in Cajun gumbo, Texas toast, New York pizza, and everything in between? This American food trivia quiz might be just the thing to satisfy your hunger for knowledge.
American food is both popular and eclectic. The first items that come to mind might be the fare of a summer barbecue, but the diversity of the United States means that there are numerous subcultures and culinary movements to our cultural buffet—enough for a lifetime of eating.
If you think you’re ready to test your mettle as a foodie, these American food trivia questions and answers will show you’re worth your salt. You might find that you have some studying to do before dinner—or maybe you’ll be a true master of American cuisine!
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Bourbon Balls are often covered in what?
Salt
Powdered Sugar
Brown Sugar
Pepper
Chicken Fried Steak is also known as what?
Breaded Heart Attack
Country Fried Steak
State Fried Steak
City Fried Steak
Which one of the following sandwiches contains sauerkraut?
Reuben
Po Boy
Bologna
BLT
A Traditional American Cuban sandwich contains what vegetable topping?
Beets
Sauerkraut
Pickles
carrots
What flavour is the filling in a traditional Grasshopper pie?
Lime
Creme De Menthe
Broccoli
Apple
A Macadamia nut cookie typically uses what color of chocolate chips?
Red
Blue
Green
White
Home Fries are made out of what vegetable?
Beet
Carrots
Potato
Raddish
Southern American Comeback sauce is used for what?
marinating
dipping
Grilling
Basting
What serves as the sauce base for a Fruit Pizza?
Cheddar Cheese
Swiss Cheese
Cream Cheese
Tomato
Fortune cookies are served in American versions of what type of restaurant?
French
Australian
Brazilian
Chinese
What type of bread is used on a Moons Over My Hammy sandwich?
Sourdough
Rye
Gluten Free
7 Grain
What is the blossom in a traditional Peanut Butter Blossom cookie?
Lemon Drop
Hershey Kiss
Indentation
Butterscotch Chip
How is the fish served in American Poke?
Baked
Boiled
Raw
Fried
The Elvis Sandwich did NOT contain which of the following items?
Peanut Butter
Banana
Sausage
Bacon
Manwich is a sauce made out of spiced what?
Tomato
Garlic
Milk
Onion
American Raisin bread is often spiced with what?
Pepper
Cumin
Basil
Cinamon
A Chicken Fried Steak is usually covered in what?
Gravy
Barbecue Sauce
Rice
Mustard
American Chop Suey is made with what type of sauce?
Beet
Goat Milk
Corn
Tomato
Tater Tots are traditionally served with what condiment?
Ketchup
Garlic
Mustard
Butter
Which of the following vegetables would you commonly find in a bowl of clam chowder?
Radish
Turnup
Potato
Carrot
Mexican Enchiladas are different than the Tex-Mex variety because they have a lot less what?
Cheese
Meat
Beans
Flavour
Fortune Cookies were invented in which US state?
New York
California
Michigan
Florida
Which of the following vegetables is NOT included in what Louisianans call the Holy Trinity?
Bell Peppers
Onions
Radishes
Celery
American Gatorade is what type of drink?
Soda
Beer
Sports
Energy
Sliders are usually meat, veggies and sauce served on a tiny what?
Corn Cob
Tortilla
Bun
Cookie
American style hash browns are made of what vegetable?
Carrots
Cabbage
Potato
Yams
American oatmeal cookies often include what fruit?
Raisins
Grapes
Cranberries
Dried Apricots
An Alabama Slammer is an alcoholic beverage that contains what liquor?
Southern Comfort
Jameson
Beefeater
Grey Goose
An American Snickerdoodle is a type of what?
Drink
Cake
Sandwich
Cookie
Corn Fritters are prepared by what cooking process?
Steamed
Boiled
Smoking
Deep Fried
A traditional American Fried Brain Sandwich contain slices of the brain of what animal?
Bird
Fish
Pig
Cow
A Royale with cheese would be called what in the United States?
Cheesesteak
Cheese Burger
Grilled Cheese
Cheese Cake
Hominy is a traditional native American food made from dried what?
Acorns
Rice
Corn
Pine Cones
How is the chicken prepared in the American soul food dish Chicken and Waffles?
Baked
Boiled
Grilled
Fried
A Half-smoke hot dog is half what two types of meat?
Pork and Chicken
Pork and Beef
Beef and Chicken
Chicken and Fish
Glorified Rice is a Midwestern dish that traditionally includes what fruit?
Pineapple
Bananas
Apples
Grapes
Bananas Foster is an American dessert that combines Bananas and what?
Cake
Jello
Brownies
Vanilla Ice Cream
A fried pie is an American dessert that is usually filled with what?
Bubble Gum
Marshmallows
Fruit
Cotton Candy
The most popular brand of cream cheese in the United States is named after what city?
Chattanooga
Chicago
Detroit
Philadelphia
Tabasco sauce is made with peppers, salt and what?
Butter
Vinegar
Vegetable Oil
Pickle Juice
What type of chocolate is used in traditional Chocolate Chip Cookies?
Bitter
Semi-sweet
Dark
Light
Pot Liquor is left over nutrients from boiling what?
Meat
Beer
Potatoes
Green Vegetables
Sticky buns are sweetened with what?
Brown Sugar
Agave
Corn Syrup
Splenda
When baking Peanut Butter Cookies, it is traditional to roll the dough into balls then make criss cross marks on them with what?
A spoon
A knife
Pizza Cutter
A fork
What sort of cracker is used to make a S’more dessert?
Soda
Cheez-it
Graham
Whole Wheat
For what holiday do American typically eat fruit cake?
Christmas
Presidents Day
Cinco De Mayo
Halloween
Texas Toast is a large slice of bread covered in butter and what?
Horseradish
Cheese
Garlic
Beef
What fruit is included in a California sushi roll?
Avocado
Grape
Orange
Apples
A traditional Johnny Cake is baked in what?
Cast Iron Pan
Wood Box
Muffin Tin
Clay Pot
An American Bear Claw is a what?
Donut
Cheese
Cake
Bear Steak
Movie popcorn is usually covered in salt and what?
Butter
Cheese
Garlic
Pepper
Which of the following colors does not come in a standard bag of M&M’s candy?
Red
Blue
Yellow
Grey
A Denver sandwich is what breakfast item on bread?
Omelet
Pancake
Bacon
Sausage
Tuna Casserole is often baked with what starch?
Pasta
Bread Crumbs
Flour
Cornbread
A Blonde Brownie uses what instead of cocoa powder?
Anise
Strawberry
Vanilla
Banana
Rice Crispy treats are a dessert made by combining Rice Crispy cereal, Butter and what?
Corn Syrup
Sugar
Chocolate
Marshmallow
A Cupcone dessert is designed to feed how many people?
6
1
2
4
Which of the following ingredients is NOT used in Traditional Chocolate Chip cookies?
Cornmeal
Brown Sugar
Flour
Sugar
Granola is cooked by what process?
Baking
Boiling
Frying
Grilling
What type of bean is usually used in White Chicken Chili?
Navy
Lentils
Black
Kidney
Fried Chicken is dipped in batter made of what prior to frying?
Rice Flour
Flour
Bean Powder
Cornmeal
Where is the rice on a California sushi roll?
Outside
Inside
Top
Bottom
Which of the following is a popular dessert in the United States?
Baked Alaska
Boiled Alaska
Frozen Alaska
Fried Alaska
A sandwich made with bread, turkey, cranberry sauce and cheese is called a what?
Club
Reuben
BLT
Pilgrim
A Hawaiian Shaved Ice is a dessert commonly topped with flavoured what?
Sugar
Fruit
Nuts
Syrup
A sandwich that includes corned beef, swiss cheese, sauerkraut, rye bread and russian dressing is called a what?
Club
Reuben
Coney Island
Po’ boy
Charleston Red Rice is red because it is cooked in what instead of water?
Apples
Red Cabbage
Tomato
Beets
Native American traditionally sweetened their baked beans with what?
Maple Syrup
Agave
Sugar
Rum
Oysters Bienville is a dish of baked oysters in what sauce?
Alligator
Bacon
Shrimp
Salmon
Little Caesars is a popular American fast food chain what serves primarily what type of food?
Pizza
Barbecue
Hamburgers
Gyros
In Southern cooking, what color beans are paired with rice to make beans and rice?
Red
White
Black
Yellow
A Johnnycake is an early American settlers flatbread made from what?
Corn
Rice
Wheat
Beans
A classic Banana Split dessert is topped with how many types of ice cream?
4
2
1
3
What sort of cheese is placed on a traditional Cobb Salad?
Cheddar
Swiss
Armanina
Roquefort
Sunny Delight is what flavour?
Orange
Cherry
Grape
Lime
Which meat is often added to baked beans?
Pork
Beef
Ox
Chicken
Hawaiian Toast is an open faced sandwich that contains what fruit?
Coconut
Pineapple
Mango
Durian
American Cream of Wheat is a what?
Beverage
Soup
Porridge
Stew
If you ordered eggs benedict, how would your eggs be prepared?
Fried
Sunny Side up
Scrambled
Poached
American green bean casserole is traditionally made with with what soup?
Corn Chowder
Cream of Beef
Chicken Noodle
Cream of Mushroom
Shit on a Shingle is made out of what meat?
Pulled Pork
Baked Chicken
Chipped Beef
Braised Tofu
Spare Ribs are cut from which animal?
Pig
Goat
Buffalo
Cow
What type of meat is traditionally placed between the egg and english muffin in an Eggs Benedict Sandwich?
Pork
Beef
Fish
Chicken
Twice Baked Potatoes are NOT topped with what?
Green Onion
Cheese
Eggs
Bacon
What fruit is the most popular type added to muffins in the United States?
Apple
Cranberry
Blueberry
Raspberry
An Apple Fritter is cooked by using what process?
Steaming
Boiling
Deep Frying
Baking
How is a traditional Michigan style hot dog cooked?
Parboiled
Grilled
Steamed
Boiled
The American dessert called a Sunday is primarily what?
Cookie
Ice Cream
Fruit
Cake
Which of the following is NOT required for a Cheesesteak sandwich?
Bread
Steak
Chicken
Cheese
A Chicago style hot dog is made of what meat?
Beef
Chicken
Lamb
Pork
Which of the following sandwiches contains corned beef?
BLT
Reuben
Monte Christo
Club
Eggs Benedict is a poached egg placed on top of what?
French Muffin
English Muffin
Bagel
Bran Muffin
A New York style Chopped Cheese sandwich contains which ground meat?
Chicken
Venison
Pork
Beef
What type of Banana is used to make Banana Nut Bread
Frozen
Overripe
Fermented
Green
What type of nut paste is used in a Bear Claw donut?
Cashew
Almond
Pine Nut
Pistachio
Texas Caviar is made from Black Eyed Peas and what dressing?
Oil
Blue Cheese
Vinaigrette
Ranch
A Subway brand sandwich combo comes with a sandwich, drink and what?
Corn on the cob
Apple Pie
Chips
Coleslaw
In Philadelphia, if you order a Cheesesteak, what will you be eating?
A meat pie
A plate of meat and cheese
A sandwich
A salad
An American Cobb Salad has slices of what grilled or Roasted meat?
Chicken
Fish
Rabbit
Beef
When leaving an American restaurant, you may ask the waiter to take home your remaining food in a what?
Cow Sack
Kitty Bag
Pig Sack
Doggie Bag
Fried Chicken Wings in the United States are often called what kind of wings?
Duck
Alligator
Buffalo
Dog
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