Even though they lived in the White House, presidents are still just humans! Here are a few twists on their favorite foods.
Corn Cakes - Abraham Lincoln
While the corn cakes that Lincoln loved were very different, he might enjoy these Cheesy Mexican Corn Cakes today!
Macaroni - Thomas Jefferson
President Jefferson loved macaroni and even imported a pasta machine to make his own. He probably would love this recipe for Macaroni and Cheese!
Grilled Cheese - Franklin D. Roosevelt
The Roosevelt White House was famous for serving food to show solidarity with fellow Americans during the Great Depression, so grilled cheese was common. FDR really enjoyed these and would probably enjoy this recipe for BBQ Chicken Grilled Cheese on Sourdough today!
Barbecue - Lyndon B. Johnson
Lyndon B. Johnson loved traditional barbecue, but likely never had this delicious recipe for BBQ Sheet Pan Nachos, but I bet he would've loved it!
Cheeseburger Pizza - George W. Bush
The traditional cheeseburger pizza is likely just a cheese pizza with ground beef on top, this Cheeseburger Pizza recipe features all the toppings, too!
Cheese Grits - Jimmy Carter
Jimmy Carter loved cheese grits, so I'm sure he would've also loved this Cheese Grits Casserole.
Cottage Cheese - Richard Nixon
Richard Nixon would love the cottage cheese explosion in America lately! Since he was said to love pineapple and cottage cheese, it's likely he would love this Pineapple Cottage Cheese Salad.
Hoecakes with Honey - George Washington
While Martha Washington likely used real butter and bacon grease, you should check out this recipe for veganized hoe cakes.
Chili - Barack Obama
President Obama has spoken frequently about his love for food, and during his time as president, he was often seen enjoying a variety of cuisines. Obama even published "A Promised Land," a book that wasn't a cookbook, but did feature some of his favorite recipes from his time in the White House, highlighting his culinary tastes. While it's not Obama's recipe, this Crock Pot Chili is sure to warm up your evening!
Ice Cream - Joe Biden
Joe Biden let Americans know early on that he loves ice cream. While his favorite is said to be chocolate chip, he might enjoy these oreo ice cream sandwiches.
McDonald's - Donald Trump
Donald Trump has spoken often about his love for fast food, and has even hosted fast food banquets at the White House. He would probably really enjoy these Big Mac Smash Tacos!