Best State Burgers: Midwest Style

July 29, 2014

Best of Burgers continues with these top choices from Taste of Home. The Midwestern states have long been known for their down home comfort foods, and these burgers will surely be just that. From creamy blue cheese to spicy chili, the toppings on each burger will highlight the best of flavors from each state. Delicious! 

Iowa: 

Corn & Blue Burger

Topped with sweet corn kernels, Maytag blue cheese and pickle relish, this burger says Iowa in every, luscious bite. 

Ohio: 

Chili Cheddar Burger

The combination of spicy chili and tangy cheddar cheese is a classic combination. Add those flavors to a juicy burger, and you have the makings of a truly special meal. Ohio does the burger right by adding these two extra ingredients to increase the flavor and interest in this family favorite. 

Pennsylvania: 

Primanti's Style Burger

What can be better than thick slices of Italian bread filled with fries, oil and vinegar coleslaw, tomatoes and a fresh, hot hamburger? We can't think of one thing! 

Still Hungry? How about these: 

Illinois: Italian Beef

Load on the Giardiniera and serve on an Italian roll

Indiana: Breadbasket

Two slices of wonder bread, potato salad and Sechler’s pickles

Kansas: Yellow Brick Road 

Slather a whole-wheat bun with yellow mustard and add lots of melted yellow brick cheese

Michigan: Cherry Cheddar

Topped with Pinconning cheddar and a spoonful of tart cherry jam

Minnesota: Juicy Lucy

Stuff American cheese between two thin patties before grilling

Missouri: Toasted Ravioli

Serve with plenty of the toasted ravioli famous in the Hill area of St. Louis, finished with plenty of marinara

Montana: Double Burger

Stack two patties between three cheeses

Nebraska: The Reuben

Swiss cheese, thousand island dressing and sauerkraut. Rye bread for bonus points

North Dakota: Flying Style Pizza Burger

Smother with mozzarella, pizza sauce and Italian seasoning, all on toasted white bread

South Dakota: Fry Bread

Load up all the toppings you want, just serve it 

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