Americans crave some foods more than others, especially processed foods. The typical American spends $1200 yearly on processed foods such as these next five snacks that top the list of foods that Americans love most.
1. Burrito Bowl
This Mexican delight is, according to diverse sources compiled by Readers Digest, the hallmark of all American most loved dishes. Basically a tortilla wrapped around savory stuffing, such as beef, chicken or fried beans, a burrito bowl is a larger version of the classic burrito. Additional or optional ingredients include simmered rice, grated cilantro, shredded cheese and salsa dressing.
2. Cheeseburger
Of course this is basically a hamburger, only that it is topped by local cheese. About 71 percent of US residents use American cheese as their choice topping for their second favorite food, according to a National Today report.
This relatively affordable price is a key reason why most Americans like buying a burger in between meals.
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3. Hash browns
A culinary delight prepared by shredding potatoes on a grater and then toasting them on a pan until they turn crisp brown, hash browns are the third most loved food by Americans.
Cooked with onions as spicing, hash browns are as delectable as chips with the added kick of a spicy flavor. They also make popular patties that one can eat wrapped in a bun just like a hamburger.
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4. Cheese pizza
Unlike other pizzas,cheese pizza is just plain pie with very few toppings. It contains ice cream, a popular summer refreshment for many Americans.
Cheese pizza is loved for quality if not for the price. The lowest cost in the US is offered in Alaska where it costs $9.21 while the most expensive is in Oregon where it goes for $27.
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5. French fries
On a yearly basis, the typical US resident consumes 48 pounds of potato chips. Though this comes short of the 165 pounds that Belgians eat yearly, this still makes French fries a top American loved food. One reason why they are liked as a food is because they are easy to prepare: you just cut potatoes into thin strips before deep-frying them.
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