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101 American Food Trivia Questions: It’s Burger O’Clock

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!

Once you’re done with this quiz, you can continue to broaden your culinary horizons. Check out our quizzes on chipotle, cooking, pizza, Thanksgiving and soda for more delicious food trivia!

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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