Famous Kansas Foods

Famous Kansas Foods include barbecue ribs, sour cream and raisin pie, corned beef and cabbage, homemade chicken noodle soup, and potatoes and gravy.

These popular recipes will remind you of the best part of being in Kansas.

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Kansas is a midwestern state that borders Colorado, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Nebraska. Its capital is Topeka and the biggest city is Witchita. You can find these delicious dishes throughout the entire state.

These 10 food categories include three recipes each from notable professional chefs and home chefs with the recipe testing and dish development done for you. All you need to do is enjoy the wonderful combinations that make these dishes uniquely Kansas.

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Barbecue Ribs

Kansas barbecue is famous for its tender, fall-apart qualities. Ribs are made in the oven, on a grill, in a smoker, and in a slow-cooker. The key is to cook them low and slow until they fall apart in your hands.

Bierocks

These German rolls are stuffed with cabbage and beef. They’re perfect to eat with one hand while walking around festivals at Oktoberfest.

Grebble

Grebble is a German pastry that is fried and puffed. They are soft and tender and a classic German dessert.

Sour Cream Raisin Pie

This pie is a spiced custard filled with raisins and topped with a layer of meringue in a flaky pie crust. It’s a classic Midwest dessert.

Lefse

Lefse is a traditional Norwegian flatbread made with potatoes that look like tortillas. They are often topped with sweet or savory ingredients.

Corned Beef and Cabbage

This traditional dish is made with salt-cured beef brisket and a side of cabbage. It can be cooked on the stove, in the oven, or in a slow cooker.

Chicken and Noodles Soup

Homemade chicken noodle soup is different in Kansas because cooks make the noodles from scratch too. This warm and comforting soup is the best you’ll ever have!

Zwiebach

These sweet and soft dinner rolls originate with Mennonites who came to Kansas and introduced the dish to locals. They can be found at dinner tables all over the state.

Pork Meatballs

Pork meatballs are popular in Kansas and can be found as a dish on their own or in other dishes like spaghetti, soup, or sandwiches.

Potatoes and Gravy

Mashed potatoes topped with savory gravy is a classic comfort dish in Kansas. The gravy can be made with meat drippings or without and it’s served over creamy mashed potatoes.