Here's a hearty dish for big appetites. The corn and apples make a tasty stuffing for the chops. —Judith Smith, Des Moines, Iowa

Iowa Ham Balls..a classic staple here in the Midwest! Sweet, tangy and delicious, your family will flip for these! (sweetandsavoryfood.com)

For me, there's a joy in locating Iowa's tasty treasures.

Make your own comfort food with this breaded tenderloin sandwich. A classic made with pork filets coated with breadcrumb crust and pan-fried.

Teriyaki Chicken Tacos smothered with the BEST easy teriyaki sauce and piled with Grilled Pineapple Pear Salsa will be your new favorite tacos and so easy!

Hamburger Steak and Gravy is pure southern comfort food at it's finest! An old fashioned recipe of deliciously seasoned beef with a from scratch onion brown gravy. When I think of southern comfort food, the first thing that comes to mind is hamburger steak and gravy with mashed potatoes. I have seen this

"I grew up in Iowa and my dad used to take me to get these all the time! I've missed them so! My whole family loved them and we've made them three times...

How many of these 18 Iowan/Midwest foods have you had the pleasure of tasting?

Maid Rites are an Iowa specialty - also known as a Loose Meat Sandwich. I added cheese and made them into sliders. They're quick to make and you can grab and go - perfect for a quick dinner or a get-together with family! #maidrites #sliders #loosemeatsandwich

Explore Iowa famous foods like Maid-Rite sandwiches, steak de Burgo, and taco pizza. Dive into the flavors of this Midwestern State.