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Snacking is one of America's favorite pastimes and has led to some pretty inventive and unique treats, like flavor-packed chips with the crispiest crunch, delicacies you can only find in certain regions of the U.S. or even staples that have grown in popularity so much that they have become mainstays in pantries around the country. Whether you're craving something sweet, salty or savory, there is a quick treat out there that is perfect for everyone.
Reader's Digest "searched high and low" for the top snacks around the country, compiling a list of the best in each state that "includes state foods, local eats and more" to offer an impressive variety from fried pork skins in Alabama and smoked salmon spread in Alaska to "slippery dumplings" in Delaware and crab fries in Maryland. So what is it for Missouri?
The best snack in the Show-Me State, according to the list, is (no surprise here!) toasted ravioli, a unique treat crafted in the area that has had a lasting impact since its creation. Here's what the site had to say about Missouri's favorite snack:
"Strictly speaking, these pillows of pasta are fried, not toasted. But menus in Missouri were never the same after a not-entirely-sober St. Louis chef dropped ravioli in the fryer and thought to salvage them with a sprinkle of Parmesan."
Check out the full list at Reader's Digest to see the top snack in every state.