America may not have invented pizza, but it has certainly taken the food group to new heights. And we're talking way more than just stuffed crust. Stray off the beaten path, and there is no shortage of weird, wacky, and delicious pies.Just ask chef and expert Craig Priebe, whose recent book, The United States of Pizza, includes recipes for the best pizzas across the country. Drawing his inspiration from the local chains and mom-and-pop restaurants that have been under the radar for years, Priebe takes his readers on a culinary road trip for their taste buds, with toppings that range from fresh corn to mac and cheese.
So what exactly do America's weirdest pizzas look like? Priebe shared some of his favorites with us, and we only have one question left: Which one do we eat first?
The Pie: Taco Pizza
The Spot: Lomato’s Pizza (Hays, KS)
Toppings: beef, refried beans, salsa, shredded lettuce
The Pie: Baked Mac + Cheese Pizza
The Spot: Jimmy the Greek's Pizza (Old Orchard, ME)
Toppings: homemade macaroni and cheese, mozzarella, cheddar, cracker crumbs
The Pie: Salmon Pizza
The Spot: Dolce Vita (Decorah, IA)
Toppings: salmon, red onion, capers
The Pie: Chicken Curry Pizza
The Spot: Z Pizza (Honolulu)
Toppings: chicken curry, chutney, sweet potatoes
The Pie: Grilled Pear Pizza
The Spot:Red Fox Bar & Grille (Jackson, NH)
Toppings: grilled pears, bacon, Gruyère
The Pie: Corn Pizza
The Spot:Zelo Gourmet Pizza (Arcadia, CA)
Toppings: fresh corn, smoked cheese, balsamic-roasted red onions
The Pie: Ahi Tuna Pizza
The Spot: Fratelli La Bufala (Miami)
Toppings: seared tuna, tomato sauce, capers
The Pie: Deep-Dish Reuben Pizza with Zucchini Pickle Relish
The Spot: Dove Vivi (Portland, OR)
Toppings: corned beef, swiss cheese, sauerkraut
The Pie: Grilled Pizza Calamari
The Spot: Al Forno (Providence, RI)
Toppings: calamari, spicy tomato sauce, lemon
The Pie: Darkwing Duck Pizza
The Spot: Roberta's Pizza (Brooklyn, NY)
Toppings: duck prosciutto, brussels sprouts, balsamic vinegar
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