Here Are The 14 Dishes You Have To Eat In Missouri Before You Die

Missouri has so many delicious things to eat and drink! Some of them are unique to our cities and towns...and many were invented here! If you live in Missouri, there’s no shortage of delicious dishes on which to dine. Here are 14 you simply can’t miss.

1. BBQ

Kansas City's might be the best in the state...but any Missouri city should be able to serve up some incredible BBQ.

2. Waffle Cone

The waffle cone was invented here during the World's Fair. Of course, you'll have yours full of creamy, cold, delicious ice cream.

3. Sweet Missouri Corn

The corn just tastes better in Missouri.

4. St. Louis-Style Pizza

Cut into squares, not triangles...with that special St. Louis crust.

5. Beans and Ham Hocks on Cornbread

A Missouri staple, and the perfect low-maintenance dinner.

6. Gooey Butter Cake

This St. Louis original is so delicious. That's what happens when you add extra butter to a cake recipe!

7. Toasted Ravioli

Why eat soggy, limp ravioli, when you can deep fry it?

8. 7up

Invented in Missouri - clear and refreshing.

9. Fried Morel Mushrooms

A popular appetizer.

10. Fried Chicken

Sure, this dish is popular all over the country, but Missourians know how to do it right.

11. Baked Mostaccioli

Italian food is particularly popular in St. Louis, but this baked pasta dish is made even better with provel cheese.

12. Strawberries

Fresh Missouri strawberries...they herald in spring every year.

13. Fried Catfish and Hush Puppies

Popular all over the South, but we have our own way of making them the best!

14. Slinger

When you're looking for a filling breakfast in Missouri, order the Slinger. Eggs, hashbrowns and meat, drenched in chili and topped with cheese and onions.

What’s your favorite Missouri food (or drink)?