8 iconic American foods that are weird to people in other countries
The PB&J is a quintessentially American sandwich, but it's simply not as ubiquitous in other countries. Part of the reason is that peanut butter has been historically difficult to find in countries like Argentina and the Philippines
Chicken-fried steak is associated with the American South, despite its origins in German and Austrian wiener schnitzel and Argentinian milanesa. Instead of chicken, the meal is a breaded.
Sweet potato casserole is almost usually eaten during Thanksgiving in America, liked or despised. To improve sales, Angelus Marshmallows devised the method in 1917 to roast sweetened sweet potatoes with marshmallows.
Southerners love ambrosia salad, especially around the holidays. The meal usually has canned fruits, marshmallows, coconut, and creamy components like mayonnaise and whipped cream.
Cheez Whiz, a spreadable, processed cheese that comes in a jar or spray can, turns heads in countries like France, where high-quality cheese is a national treasure.
Southerners love ambrosia salad, especially around the holidays. The meal usually has canned fruits, marshmallows, coconut, and creamy components like mayonnaise and whipped cream.
Corn dogs, hot dogs on a stick covered with fried sweet cornbread, are a sweet and savoury food seen in American theme parks, fairs and beachfront boardwalks.
While neither chicken nor waffles are specifically American delicacies, the combination of the two is very American. The dish pairs savory, crispy fried chicken with sweet and fluffy waffles