Famous Colorado Foods
Colorado boasts the majestic Rocky Mountains, expansive wide-open spaces, and an amazing food scene. Some Famous Colorado Foods include grilled trout, anything made from Palisade peaches, bison burgers, and green chile.
These 10 recipe categories will help you get to know Colorado and its food culture in delicious ways.
Check out our 50 states unit study for some fun states info!
Colorado has southwest and midwest influences. The nation recognizes its food as some of the best in the United States.
Whether you’re in Denver, Fort Collins, or Colorado Springs, you’ll find variations of the recipes you see here.
These dishes are usually seasonal, just the way they should be!
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Trout
Grilled or pan-fried trout is a specialty in Colorado because this is one of the most common types of fish in its stunning mountain lakes. People enjoy its light and flaky texture. Savor the amazing taste when you eat it fresh, caught on the same day.
Palisade Peaches
A town in Colorado, Palisade, grows the best peaches in the state. The combination of the rocky soil and hot summer days and cold summer nights make some of the best produce in the region. Anything you make with these peaches is amazing!
Bison Burgers
Bison burgers are popular in Colorado because of their amazing flavor. They don’t taste gamey as you might think, but rather, lean and comparable to beef. They’re served in pubs all over the state.
Green Chile
Pork green chile made with freshly roasted Hatch green chiles is a Colorado staple. You can buy roasted chiles at stands on the side of the road in August and September every year. They really make this dish spicy and amazing!
Denver Omelette
You’ll find Denver omelets in diners across the United States, and not just in Colorado. Typically, these delicious omelets include diced ham, onions, bell peppers, and cheese.
In fact, their popularity has spread widely, as diners everywhere embrace this flavorful combination.
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Lamb
Colorado is one of the largest producers of lamb in the country. It’s a delicacy that you can get at steakhouses in any major city.
- Roasted Colorado Lamb Chips with White Beans and Wine Sauce
- Lamb Chops with Garlic & Herbs
- Garlic & Rosemary Grilled Lamb Chops
Sopapillas
Sopapillas are fried squares of dough that puff up and are covered with cinnamon sugar and honey. They’re served hot and sticky!
Rocky Mountain Oysters
The Colorado pizza was started by a pizza joint called Beau Jo’s. They serve big deep-dish pies. When you’re done with the pizza, they encourage you to drizzle honey on the large crust pieces. Yummy!
Colorado Pizza
The Colorado pizza was started by a pizza joint called Beau Jo’s. They serve big deep-dish pies. When you’re done with the pizza, they encourage you to drizzle honey on the large crust pieces. Yummy!
Olathe Corn on the Cob
Corn grown in Olathe, Colorado is another amazing crop grown in the state. The kernels are super-sweet and juicy. You can grill this corn or make it into a salad. Either way, it deserves to be the star of the dish!
- Grilled Corn on the Cob with Smokey Cilantro Lime Butter
- Corn and Proscuitto Salad
- Corn Cakes with Zucchini Salsa
More Colorado Resources
- Colorado Crafts for Kids
- Popular and Tasty 50 Foods from 50 States
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