Think American food, and French fries, burgers and hot dogs immediately spring to mind. But there's so much more to American cuisine, and these dishes loved around the world are the delicious proof. Yes, here we're celebrating the American classics that are famous worldwide – counting down to the most iconic of all.

Click or scroll through our gallery to discover the American dishes that have conquered the globe. Which one is your favourite?

We've based our ranking on how world-conquering each food is, and on the opinions of our well-travelled (and well-fed) team. The list is unavoidably subjective.

These American dishes conquered the world