Famous Nebraska Recipes
Famous Nebraska Recipes include chicken fried steak, biscuits and gravy, macaroni and cheese, Reuben sandwiches, and corned beef hash. These popular recipes will remind you of the best part of being in Nebraska.
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Nebraska earns its reputation as the corn state. Its wide plains and countryside encourage shared meals at potlucks. Additionally, people enjoy these dishes at holiday parties. They are popular because they taste delicious. You can find them in restaurants statewide.
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 Nebraska.
Chicken Fried Steak
Bread a thin piece of steak and fry it like chicken. Then, top it with gravy. You can find it in most diners. People serve it for breakfast or brunch.
- Chicken Fried Steak
- The Ultimate Chicken Fried Steak Recipe with Gravy
- Chicken Fried Steak with Gravy
Biscuits and Gravy
This breakfast or brunch dish is hot, creamy, and delicious. Biscuits are laid open on a plate and topped with a generous portion of sausage gravy.
Macaroni and Cheese
Bake this comfort food with breadcrumbs on top. Alternatively, mix it with cheese sauce. Then, pour it into a casserole dish.
Reuben Sandwich
This sandwich is loaded with corned beef, sauerkraut, swiss cheese, and dressing stuffed between two slices of toasted rye bread.
Bierock
These German rolls are stuffed with ground beef, sliced cabbage, onions, garlic, and cheese and then baked.
- Bierocks (German Stuffed Rolls)
- How to Make Bierocks
- The Easiest Bierocks Recipe Ever! Using Frozen Dinner Rolls
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Corned Beef Hash
This dish is a mixture of diced potatoes, corned beef, onions, garlic, and parsley. It’s popular on St. Patty’s Day or the day after using leftover corned beef.
Chili
This thick stew-like dish is made with ground beef, tomatoes, onions, garlic, beans, Mexican spices, and topped with sour cream, minced shallots, diced tomatoes, fried onions, or tortilla chips.
Apple Fried Hand Pies
Hand pies are perfect for eating dessert on the go. These small pies are dough stuffed with apples and then fried in oil and glazed with icing.
- Apple Hand Pie Recipe
- Fried Apple Hand Pies {Tender & Flaky Crust}
- Seriously Amazing Air Fryer Hand Pie
Pork Tenderloin Sandwich
Pork tenderloin pounded thin, breaded, and fried is perfect between two buns and topped with pickles, onions, and lettuce.
- Pork Tenderloin Sandwich
- Pork Tenderloin Sandwich Recipe
- Crispy Breaded Pork Tenderloin Sandwich with Pickle Aioli
Raisin Pie
This classic pie is made with raisins suspended in a sour cream custard and topped with meringue or pie crust.
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