These 20 Iconic Foods In Maryland Will Have Your Mouth Watering
When out-of-staters think of Maryland, their mind usually wanders to blue crabs. What most people don’t know is that Maryland has SO MANY MORE traditional foods. If someone ever asks what types of food you can find in the Free State, just show them this list of iconic foods -and drinks!- in Maryland.
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Like you even had to ask what #1 would be...
Smith Island cake is a Maryland classic with 10 layers of mouth-watering deliciousness.
Most like 'em broiled. Some like 'em fried. There is nothing like a good Maryland crab cake.
You can never eat just one.
No summer is complete without a bucket o' these.
Are you weirded out by soft shell crab? Or do you love nothing more than to bite down on this crisp, fried delicacy?
Mr. Boh's neon face hovers over Baltimore, as a daily reminder that it may be time for a beer run.
This sinful soup is best when topped with a handful of lump crab meat.
Fisher's smells almost as good as it tastes. A summer must!
This creamy crab concoction will cause a single happy tear run down your cheek as you finish the last bite.
Stuffed ham is a Southern Maryland tradition, often filled with greens and onions.
There's a bloody mary under there somewhere, I swear.
Snoballs are a Baltimore summer tradition. What's your favorite flavor?
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.
While most states only eat soup during the colder months, Marylanders know crab soup is good year-round.
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.
You can still find coddies (fried cod ball) at a few places in Maryland, including Faidley's in Baltimore.
Crispy and spiced just right. These chips are the perfect summer snack.
You can dip veggies, chips, bread, or your freaking hands into this delectable dish.
Scrapple is huge in Pennsylvania and Delaware, but it's found its way to certain Maryland counties as well. Do you eat it with breakfast, lunch, dinner, or all three?
Trying to choose a favorite from this list is nearly impossible. They’re all pretty great and all Maryland approved.
