Kansas is a state that’s not known for much. You probably don’t even know where it is. Kind of like this hamburger casserole. It’s not so clear what goes inside of it.
One thing is for certain and it’s that the hamburger would be better left in the bun. There’s a good reason why they call them “flyover states.”Kansas would have better luck sticking to jazz and BBQ meat.
Indiana -- Brain Sandwiches
There are some foods that shouldn't be put on a dinner plate, and brain makes the top (HA!) of our list. Now, making a brain sandwich... what in the world? I knew that people in the Hoosier state were gross... I mean we're talking about a state that gave us Mike Pence. But, this takes things to a whole new level.
Luckily, these sandwiches aren't found everywhere in the state, but they are found particularly in the south of Indiana in and near Evansville with the Hilltop Inn being the most famous place to dine on some brains.
Iowa -- Fried Butter
It seems like you were much too preoccupied with the endless possibilities of butter, that you overlooked the whole part about creating something disastrous and even more detrimental to one's health. Fried butter isn't a new concept, but, taking a whole stick of butter, dipping it in a cinnamon honey batter and deep-frying it is a new sugary and entirely bad for your concept.
Unsurprisingly, it can be found at the Iowa State Fair. For four dollars you can cause serious harm to your life. My cholesterol levels are going up simply from looking at these words. You've never heard anybody say "hmm, I wonder why American has such a problem with obesity?" And it's for reasons such as this.
Kentucky -- Lamb Fries
This next one is surely not for the faint-hearted. These would perhaps pass as acceptable if they were actual fries. But, news alert — they aren't fries! They are testicles. There are parts of animals that should just not be ingested by humans.
If you're wondering how it's made, they are parboiled, sliced in half, and submerged into boiling hot oil. Absolutely awful. It gets better, though (or worse). They are often served in gravy and are a traditional dish in the Bluegrass region of Kentucky.
Louisiana -- Nutria
It's no surprise to anybody when New Orleans chefs take a bucket of mud, three sticks, and most unfortunate canned okra, and magically turn it into something delicious. If you think that frog legs and guinea pig are questionable, how about eating this animal you see pictured above? That's just a big no-no on so many levels.
Let's start with the first and foremost, the fact that this thing is a giant, yellow-toothed semi-aquatic river rat that looks strikingly similar to a rejected Disney henchman. It seems like Louisiana chefs aren't able to turn a river rat into edible food, no matter how much they try to hide it with cayenne. For sure, no amount of spice and sriracha can get those images out of my head.