These Famous Maryland Foods include classics like crab cakes, Berger cookies, stuffed ham, steamed crabs, Smith Island cake, and caramel cream candies.

Maryland is known for its proximity to the Chesapeake Bay, the local blue crabs, and it’s where the national anthem was first written.

Steamed Crabs Crabs steamed or boiled are famous in Maryland. The delicious meat is then dipped in clarified or melted butter.

Crab Cakes

Fresh crab is used to make crab patties that are then fried. They are delicious as an appetizer and with a dipping sauce.

Stuffed Ham This famous Maryland food is a traditional Thanksgiving dish in southern Maryland. A large ham is stuffed with spiced greens and baked.

Cream of Crab Soup This thick and creamy crab soup is made with lump crab, lemon, Old Bay seasoning, butter, half and half, salt, and pepper.

Oysters Fresh oysters from the coast are one of Maryland’s most popular dishes. They can be grilled, sauteed, or baked.

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