7 Most Popular Coloradan Dishes
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- 24 Feb 2023
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Fool's Gold Loaf
Fool's gold loaf is an American sandwich consisting of a hollowed-out loaf of bread that is filled with peanut butter, blueberry jelly, and bacon. What makes this sandwich so unique is that it is prepared with the contents of whole jars of peanut butter and jelly, and the bacon content should weigh about a full pound.
Although the sandwich was invented by the owners of the Colorado Mine Company restaurant, it was popularized by Elvis Presley, who consumed 30 of the sandwiches with his friends in just two hours.
Denver Sandwich
Also known as Western sandwich, Denver sandwich is a combination of two slices of bread and a Denver omelette in between. The omelette is traditionally made with scrambled eggs, onions, ham, and green peppers. Although there are many claims about its origin, the famous food writer James Beard believes that it was invented by Chinese chefs who used to cook for railroad gangs in the 19th and the 20th centuries, and the sandwich probably evolved from a dish known as egg foo young.
Colorado-Style Pizza
Colorado-style pizza or Colorado mountain pie is a unique version of a pizza originating from Colorado. The pizza has a thick, braided crust and it's made with honey instead of sugar. The braid acts as a barricade which holds the numerous toppings from spilling out on the sides.
It was invented at Beau Jo's, where customers can create their own pie by choosing from a combination of over 50 different topping ingredients. At the end of the meal, the customers usually dunk the crust in honey, which is traditionally served on the side. Read More…
