In which Pennsylvania town was the Texas Tommy hot dog invented?

In which Pennsylvania town was the Texas Tommy hot dog invented? The answer is Pottstown.

The Texas Tommy was invented in Pottstown, Pennsylvania, during the 1950s. Despite its name, the dish is associated with the Philadelphia metropolitan area and the Delaware Valley rather than Texas. Its origin story is tied to the region’s diners, snack bars, and home cooks.

A traditional Texas Tommy is made by splitting a hot dog lengthwise, filling it with cheese, wrapping it in bacon, and cooking it until the bacon is browned and the cheese melts. Cheddar and American cheese are common, while older versions sometimes used processed cheese such as Velveeta. It is usually served in a warmed or toasted bun.

The name is a frequent source of confusion. “Texas” appears in several East Coast hot-dog names, including Texas wieners and Texas hot dogs, even when the foods are not Texan inventions. The Texas Tommy’s defining features are bacon and cheese; chili or extra condiments may be added in particular restaurant versions but are not required for the basic style.