These 20 Iconic Foods In Maryland Will Have Your Mouth Watering

Whenever out-of-staters think of Maryland, their mind usually wanders to blue crabs. What most people don't know is that Maryland has many more traditional foods. If someone ever asks what types of food you can find in the Free State, just show them the following list of 20 Maryland food items and drinks. Each of them are seriously droolworthy!

1. Steamed Crabs

Like you even had to ask what #1 would be...

2. Smith Island Cake

Smith Island Cake is a Maryland classic with 10 layers of mouthwatering deliciousness.

3. Crab Cakes

Most like 'em broiled. Some like 'em fried. There is nothing like a good Maryland crab cake.

4. Bergers Cookies

You can never eat just one of these delicious cookies.

5. Thrasher's Fries

No summer is complete without a bucket of these fries.

6. Soft Shell Crab

Are you weirded out by soft shell crab? Or do you love nothing more than to bite down on this crisp, fried delicacy?

7. National Bohemian Beer

Mr. Boh's neon face hovers over Baltimore as a daily reminder that it may be time for a beer run.

8. Cream of Crab Soup

This sinful soup is best when topped with a handful of lump crab meat.

9. Fisher's Popcorn

Fisher's Popcorn smells almost as good as it tastes. It's a summer must-have!

10. Crab Imperial

This creamy crab concoction will cause a single happy tear to run down your cheek as you finish the very last bite.

11. Stuffed Ham

Stuffed ham is a Southern Maryland tradition, often filled with greens and onions.

12. Crabby Bloody Mary

There's a Bloody Mary under there somewhere, I swear.

13. Snoballs

Snoballs are a Baltimore summer tradition. What's your favorite flavor?

14. Orange Crush

For those of us who prefer our adult beverages fruity, an Orange Crush is the perfect way to cool down a spicy steamed crab feast.

15. Maryland Crab Soup

While most states only eat soup during the colder months, Marylanders know crab soup is good year-round.

16. Oysters

Often overshadowed by blue crabs, oysters are also harvested from the Chesapeake Bay. Some Marylanders eat them as an appetizer, or even a full-on meal.

17. Coddie

You can still find coddies (fried cod balls) at a few places in Maryland, including Faidley's in Baltimore.

18. Utz Crab Chips

Crispy and spiced just right, these chips are the perfect summer snack.

19. Crab Dip

You can dip veggies, chips, bread, or your freaking hands into this delectable dish.

20. Scrapple

Scrapple is huge in Pennsylvania and Delaware, and it's also found its way to certain Maryland counties. Do you eat it with breakfast, lunch, dinner, or all three?

Trying to choose a favorite from this list of Maryland foods and drinks is nearly impossible. After all, they're all pretty great! If you live in Maryland, you're well aware of how wonderful the food truly is. And if you're planning to visit sometime in the near future, you'll love having such a variety of delicious foods to choose from.