Southern cuisine is truly unrivaled when it comes to food and if you haven’t had the pleasure of indulging in authentic comfort food from the South, you’re missing out on a life-changing experience. This collection of Southern recipes will send your tastebuds straight to Dixieland. Get ready to elevate your culinary game with an extensive collection of dishes ranging from mouthwatering cornbread to irresistible Louisiana fish fry and heavenly sweet potato pie. And of course, we can’t forget the beloved classics like finger-licking fried chicken and fluffy biscuits! There are recipes for everyone here.
Sweet Skillet Cornbread
This recipe makes a delicious sweet skillet cornbread, perfect as a side for chili or a tasty snack. With honey, butter, and cornmeal, it’s a real treat!
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Pimento Cheese Sandwich
A Southern classic, this pimento cheese sandwich is loaded with shredded cheddar and peppers. Pimento cheese dip is a great appetizer, too.
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Chocolate Chunk Pecan Pie
You won’t get enough of this amazing chocolate chunk pecan pie! It’s the best chocolate pecan pie recipe you’ll make. If a gooey pecan and chocolate dessert sounds good, this pie is perfect for you.
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Smoked Turkey Breast
Knowing how to smoke turkey breast over wood chips or wood pellets means you can make this wonderful smoked turkey breast recipe. Great to serve during holidays but also all year round!
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Candied Pecans
Candied pecans combine sweetness with crunch, along with that distinctive nutty flavor. They are easy to make with a variety of uses!
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Smoked Baby Back Ribs
Smoked baby back ribs are an easy grilling recipe to master. If you’ve never had smoked ribs made in a Traeger grill or other pellet griller, you’re missing out!
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Southern Collard Greens Ham Hocks
Collard Greens with ham hocks are tender and savory. This southern-style side dish is a crowd-pleaser and simple to make.
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Smothered Hamburger Steaks with Onion Gravy
This smothered hamburger steak with onion gravy recipe is a classic. Juicy fried hamburger steaks seasoned with onion soup mix are cooked to perfection.
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Smoked Catfish
Smoked catfish comprises sweet and spicy catfish fillets that are smoked to perfection, served with the most delicious sides. Not only is this recipe healthy but so delicious. If you enjoy flavorful flaky fish you are going to love this easy recipe.
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Chocolate Pecan Pie Bars
These Chocolate Pecan Pie Bars are rich, sweet and deliciously sticky. They can easily be made ahead of time and popped into the freezer.
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Corn Casserole
Make a classic comfort food dish with this Corn Casserole recipe. This is a simple side dish that will be a hit on any night of the week.
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Peanut Butter Fudge
This peanut butter fudge is easy to make with only five ingredients. It’s the perfect rich, indulgent snack that’s so easy to make, you can make plenty of servings to satisfy everyone.
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Chicken Jambalaya
This Chicken Jambalaya recipe is an easy and authentic cajun dish from south Louisiana. It’s one of everyone Southerner’s favorite hearty meals for a reason!
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Peach Crisp
This Peach Crisp recipe is a great way to use up those fresh peaches! So simple to make and ready in a jiffy!
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Southern Style Fluffy Biscuits
These Southern Style Fluffy Biscuits are light and fluffy with soft hints of butter and coconut. This recipe makes the perfect biscuit texture— not too flaky, not too dense, just right.
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Rich Chocolate Cream Pie
This chocolate cream pie recipe has a rich chocolate flavor, a smooth, creamy texture, and a nutty crust. This fun dessert can be made for any occasion. Everyone will love it!
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Ultimate Southern Fried Chicken
Southern fried chicken has a golden brown super crispy outer crust and juicy-moist chicken inside. Get ready to indulge.
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Baked Charleston Red Rice With Sausage
This Baked Charleston Red Rice With Sausage is slightly sweet with a little kick. It has a distinct grain, and it gets its signature flavor and color from bacon and tomato paste.
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Sweet Potato Pie
This classic southern sweet potato pie recipe turns fresh sweet potatoes into a delicious pie. It makes the perfect Thanksgiving dessert recipe, but you can also serve it whenever you’d like!
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Southern Pecan Pie
This easy Southern pecan pie recipe is a classic dessert. It’s made with a simple ooey gooey filling packed with pecans and baked into a flaky pie crust.
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Fish Fry
Have a fish fry right at home! Crispy, deep-fried fish made with white fish, salmon, or cod is the perfect comfort food to share with family.
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Blackened Chicken
Hot and spicy, this Cajun-inspired blackened chicken is a Louisiana favorite. No need to travel to the state, though! This recipe shows you how to make blackened chicken in your own kitchen!
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Deviled Eggs
Make perfect deviled eggs for your next fancy dinner! From boiling and peeling eggs to adding in the perfect seasoning, this dish is devilishly delicious.
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Mississippi Pot Roast (In The Crock Pot)
Enjoy flavorful and tender Mississippi Pot Roast slow cooked to perfection in the crockpot. This is the best beef roast you will ever taste!
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Shrimp And Grits
Shrimp and grits recipe is a Southern delicacy that comes together quite quickly. Make this once and watch it become your family’s favorite weeknight meal.
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Seafood And Okra Gumbo With Alligator Sausage
In the world of gumbos, there are few diehard rules, and Seafood And Okra Gumbo With Alligator Sausage sounds like it would break a few. However, the most important rule is that the gumbo tastes good. And this recipe easily delivers on that.
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Tomato Pie
Layers of cheese, juicy tomatoes, and fresh herbs come together in a flaky crust to create a savory tomato pie! This delicious, savory recipe will make you want to run, not walk, to the farmer’s market to buy more tomatoes.
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Fried Green Tomatoes
This fried green tomato recipe is the best! Crispy and crunchy on the outside, tangy and juicy on the inside! It’s a Southern classic you can’t beat!
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Fried Shrimp
Southern Fried Shrimp is crunchy and delicious, plus it’s so easy to make! Make this restaurant favorite at home in just minutes!
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Grandma’s Chess Pie
Chess Pie is a rich, creamy, and buttery dessert made with basic pantry items. It is super simple to put together, yet the perfect dessert to serve up on any occasion.
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Old Fashioned Pimento Cheese
This Old Fashioned Pimento Cheese recipe is a southern classic made from creamy cheese, diced pimentos, and the perfect blend of seasonings.
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