Famous Missouri Foods include St. Louis pizza, toasted ravioli, butter cake, Kansas City barbecue, concrete ice cream, and cheese curds. These popular recipes will remind you of the best part of being in Missouri.
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Missouri is known for The Gateway Arch in St. Louis, being named after a Sioux tribe, the extensive cave system, and that the ice cream cone was invented at the World’s Fair.
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 Missouri.
St. Louis Style Pizza
This pizza has no yeast and has a thin, crispy crust. It’s easy to make and there’s no need to wait around for the dough to rise.
Toasted Ravioli
These ravioli are filled with cheese or meat, fried, and dusted with parmesan cheese and parsley. They are often dipped in marinara sauce.
Butter Cake
This cake is a famous Missouri food that has an ooey-gooey center and is served for dessert and at parties.
Kansas City Barbecue Sauce
Barbecue is sacred in Kansas City, Missouri. This sauce is tangy and sweet made with tomatoes, vinegar, molasses, and chili powder. It’s brushed on chicken, ribs, and brisket.
- Kansas City Barbecue Sauce
- Homemade Kansas City Style BBQ Sauce
- Kansas City-Style Barbecue Sauce Recipe
Concrete Ice Cream
This frozen custard ice cream is so thick it’s practically “concrete.” It’s made with eggs and sugar and then refrigerated overnight before being churned into ice cream.
- Chocolate Frozen Custard Recipe
- Vanilla Frozen Custard Recipe {Easy Small Batch Homemade Ice Cream}
- Vanilla Frozen Custard Ice Cream
Pork Steaks
These thick pork chops are cooked like steak and can be grilled, pan-fried, or baked. They’re delicious with barbecue sauce with a side of mashed potatoes.
Burnt Ends
These small cuts of brisket are smoked and then coated with barbecue sauce. They are often crispy and always delicious!
Hot Salami Sandwiches
These hot sandwiches are made with salami, cheese, pickles, and provolone. They are perfect for lunch with a side of french fries.
- Hot Salami & Cheese Sandwiches
- Hot Salami Sandwich Recipe with Pepperoncini and Provolone
- Salami and Pickle Grilled Cheese
Apple Pie
Apple pie is a famous Missouri food made with fresh apples and flaky pie crust. It’s best served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
- Our Favorite Apple Pie
- Apple Pie Recipe with the Best Filling
- Dutch Apple Pie with Butter Crumb Topping
Cheese Curds
Mozzarella cheese is cut into small chunks, breaded, then fried. They are melty and amazing dipped in marinara sauce. They are most often served as an appetizer.
