I'm curious what other people think when they hear American food. I know regional American foods such as southern bbq and soul food, but are there foods that identifiably American?
I believe that Burgers of all types, cornbread, and biscuits and gravy are American staples. There are many more like Hotdogs, Philly cheesesteak, Chocolate-chip cookies, BLT, Fortune cookies, Macaroni and cheese, and New England clam chowder. Basically, rich and filling foods are American cusine.
Fried chicken is another one that feels very american. Places that go for American food here tend to have that “diner” feel with the booths and the jukebox etc. They tend to sell big greasy burgers, fried chicken, big shakes...