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"The abomination of abominations": 26 controversial American foods that people claim are the worst things they've ever tasted

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"THE Abomination Of Abominations": 26 Controversial American Foods That People Claim Are The Worst Things They've Ever Tasted

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If you're anything like me, you might've grown up watching a heck of a lot of food and travel shows on TV. Whether it was the Travel Channel, Food Network, or Destination America, I loved learning about food from different parts of the country — both the good and the...uh, acquired tastes. So, I asked BuzzFeed readers from around the country to share "the worst regional American food" they've ever tasted. Here are 26 of the most...questionable dishes they shared:

Hey, you! Yeah, you. Do you have a regional dish you think is the absolute worst in the U.S.? Join the conversation in the comments or anonymous form at the very end of this list!

3.Rhode Island: Pizza Strips

A hand holds a rectangular pizza slice with tomato sauce on a parchment sheet, in a kitchen setting
"Why is it room temperature?" —Anonymous, 25, NZ Also called party pizza, it can often be found at bakeries and is served cheeseless and room temp. The garlic-heavy tomato sauce on top of the pie gets thicker and jammier after baking. To my understanding, it's much like focaccia rossa, except with a more traditional pizza dough base. ck72727 / Via reddit.com

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4.Ohio: Skyline Chili

Plate of spaghetti topped with shredded cheese, with another similar dish in the background
"Hey Ohio...I do not see the fuss…" — beatnikinsc "Cincinnati Chili in Cincinnati itself. Get outta here with that stuff. Spaghetti? And the chili is, like, sweet? And not at all spicy? Calling it chili is incorrect. This is weird white people beef pasta. I'm sorry, Ohio. No." —Anonymous, 46, Minneapolis "We moved to Ohio a couple of years ago. I'd heard about Cincinnati chili before coming here but had never tried it. It is an abomination. I mean, gross. What fresh hell is this?" —Anonymous, 57, Ohio Skyline Chili is a chain that serves Cincinnati chili, which is Greek-inspired and usually served over hot dogs or spaghetti, then covered in cheese. Its flavor is described as sweet and savory, with more emphasis on spices like cinnamon and clove than your traditional American chili seasonings. FBI_Open_Up_Now / Reddit / Via reddit.com

6.Georgia: Boiled Peanuts

9.Utah: Funeral Potatoes

Casserole dish with creamy interior and crunchy flake topping, with a portion missing. Placed on a granite countertop
"I don't know why these exist. It should be categorized as a hate crime against potatoes and humanity. It is almost as if the potatoes have unnecessarily died twice, and if you are able to choke it down, they died for the third time. The best way of preserving what little dignity there is left in those wasted potatoes is to toss it into the trash and set it on fire until there is nothing. Not even ashes can be found in the aftermath." —Anonymous, 30, Calfornia This cheesy potato casserole, famously popular amongst Mormons, is made with potatoes (either fresh and cubed or as defrosted hashbrowns), cream of chicken soup, sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese, and a crunchy topping. GingersaurusRex / Reddit / Via reddit.com

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12.Maryland: Maryland Stuffed Ham

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"Hey kids, do you want your boiled ham stuffed with greens that look like grass clippings? Then I've got the holiday food for you! Stuffed Ham is a southern Maryland Christmas tradition that goes back over 200 years and needs to end." — christopheri3 Maryland Stuffed Ham is a corned ham filled with cabbage, kale, and onion stuffing and is served cold. nukem64 / Reddit / Via reddit.com

13.Pennsylvania: Scrapple

A cooked rectangular steak is sandwiched between two slices of white bread on a plate
"Philadelphia: top 3 worst: 1. Scrapple 2. Scrapple 3. Scrapple" —Anonymous, 43, Philadelphia "Oh, scrapple IS THE abomination of abominations." — bmoreprincess07 Hence the name, Scrapple is a meat pudding made with pork scraps (including organs), spices, and cornmeal. It's usually pan-fried until crispy and eaten with breakfast. It originated with the Pennsylvania Dutch. guzzijason / Reddit / Via reddit.com

14.Missouri: St. Louis-style Pizza

Pizza with pepperoni and cheese, cut into squares, sits on a cardboard surface. Some slices are missing from the large portion
—Anonymous, 39, Los Angeles, CA St. Louis-style pizza is made with a thin, unleavened crust that's topped with a sweet tomato sauce and Provel cheese (which is Swiss, cheddar, and provolone cheese combined with liquid smoke). It's typicaly served as a square rather than a slice. Remote_Plastic_8692 / Reddit / Via reddit.com

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20.New York: Pimento Cheese

Bowl filled with a creamy cheese and diced pepper mixture, a golden retriever in the background looking up
"Pimento cheese, just gross." — laughinggoat523 Originating in New York but now popular in the South, Pimento Cheese is made of pimento red peppers (which are more sweet in flavor), cheddar cheese, and mayonnaise. cupacoffey / Reddit / Via reddit.com

Do you have a regional dish you think is the absolute worst in the U.S.? Tell us what it is and where it's from in the comments or anonymous form below:

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