A pint of Rocky Road. Mashed potatoes slathered in gravy. The world’s best mac and cheese. We all have our favorite comfort food—that one delectable dish that never fails to make us feel better. It’s like a hug in the form of a spoonful of carbs or a mountain of fried goodness.
While comfort foods differ for everyone, each state seems to have an overarching preference for a specific dish, whether it’s a sweet treat, a savory snack or an old-school meal. For Reader’s Digest’s seventh installment of “America the Tasty,” we partnered with Taste of Home to dive into the deliciousness and find America’s top comfort foods. (And yes, there may have been a little taste-testing involved. Hey, someone had to do it!) See if you agree with your state’s pick … or find a new personal favorite on this list.
