Can You Guess Tennessee's Signature Food?

When thinking about signature dishes across the country, a few may immediately come to mind: Lobster rolls in the Northeast, deep-dish pizza in the Midwest, fried chicken in the South. These dishes, however, can vary state by state.

Stacker searched through reviews, local newspapers, histories, and recipe collections, all culminating in a list of the signature food in each state. According to the list:

"None of the dishes will help anyone shed any pounds or take inches off the waistline, nor should they. Signature dishes are ones to be sought out, savored and remembered."

So what did Stacker determine was Tennessee's signature food?

Banana pudding

When thinking about Tennessee's go-to food, you may expect to see a savory dish, like fried or hot chicken. As it turns out, the sweet and decadent banana pudding is a staple across Tennessee. Here's what Stacker had to say about the Volunteer State's signature dish:

"Banana pudding is a Southern staple, but fans might argue that Tennessee's is the best. It is made with pudding, bananas, condensed milk, and vanilla wafer cookies. Centerville, Tennessee, southwest of Nashville, holds a yearly national banana pudding festival and cook-off, where pudding cooks compete for prizes."

Check here to see the full list of each state's signature food.