25 Classic Southern Recipes That Bring Back Front Porch Evenings

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You do not need a special occasion to appreciate these classic Southern dishes. They are the kind people think about when they want something filling, familiar, and easy to share. From hearty plates to sweet finishes, these recipes have a way of bringing everyone to the table.

Best Fried Green Tomatoes

 

Fried Green Tomatoes are unripened tomatoes coated with a Panko & cornmeal seasoned breading & fried until golden brown and crispy. So tasty!
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Easy Peach Cobbler Recipe With Cake Mix

This Peach Cobbler Recipe is juicy, sweet, and cakey. Canned peaches and cake mix are the secret to this quick and simple dessert.
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The Perfect Recipe For Sweet Potato Pie

Try something a little different this Thanksgiving by making this Sweet Potato Pie Recipe! It is perfectly sweetened and so simple to make!
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Homemade Biscuits and Sausage Gravy

Biscuits and Gravy is the ideal meal for those cold, gloomy winter days. Light, buttery homemade biscuits & gravy defines comfort food!
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Easy Homemade Breakfast Sausage

My Homemade Breakfast Sausage is going to knock your socks off. So tasty with just a handful of seasonings, plus a secret ingredient!
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Candied Pecans

Candied pecans are one of the most popular snacks for the festive season. And no wonder! They’re tasty and easy to make! Find my candied pecans recipe here.
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Southern Old Fashioned Macaroni And Cheese

Old Fashioned Baked Macaroni and Cheese from Poole’s Diner is a classic with a creamy base and crusty cheese on top. Comfort food at its BEST.
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Cheesy Andouille Sausage and Grits

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Easy Pecan Pie

Nutty, crispy, and with a caramelized center, this quick and easy Pecan Pie Recipe is a perfect addition to any Thanksgiving table.
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Oven Fried Chicken

Crunchified, healthy Oven Fried Chicken is the utmost divine dinner, especially when paired with my Coleslaw Recipe!
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Corn Casserole

Buttery Corn Casserole is a sweet and savory side dish: a 1-bowl, quick, fix it and forget it wonder that is perfect for any holiday.
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Easy Deviled Eggs

Get my simple, classic recipe for Deviled Eggs, just in time for Easter! This is the quintessential appetizer for Spring.
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Southern Fried Chicken

Crispy, golden, and full of flavor, this Southern Fried Chicken is soaked in buttermilk for tenderness and coated in a perfectly seasoned crust.
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Homemade Banana Pudding Recipe (Magnolia Bakery Copycat)

Perfectly sweet and delicious, this Banana Pudding Recipe will make you never want another dessert again! An amazing no-bake treat.
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Red Velvet Cake

Red Velvet Cake isn’t just known for its red color. It has the perfect blend of vanilla, cocoa, and tang that makes it so dang popular!
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Easy English Pea Salad Recipe With Bacon + Blue Cheese

This yummy Pea Salad, made with bacon and blue cheese, is the perfect Springtime side dish. Be sure to try this soon!
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Ambrosia Salad

You’ll love this mouthwatering Ambrosia Salad Recipe made with fruit, coconut, pecans, marshmallows and tossed with whipped cream.
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Oven Baked Bone-In Pork Chops

Savory and sweet, juicy and tender, these Smothered Baked Pork Chops in the oven are roasted to perfection in just 30 minutes!
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Pigs In A Blanket With Cheese

A classic appetizer for kids & adults alike, Pigs in a Blanket are mini cocktail sausages rolled in buttery crescent dough & baked to golden perfection!
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Key West Key Lime Pie

There is no better, more refreshing dessert than Key West Key Lime Pie! Sweet, creamy and tart, this pie will have you swooning.
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Crockpot Pulled Pork

This amazing Pulled Pork Recipe is a crowd-pleasing, super simple way to cook pulled pork. You only need a crockpot and a few hours to cook!
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Best Cornbread Recipe Ever

Fluffy, buttery, sweet and moist, this easy homemade Cornbread Recipe is the perfect addition to your family dinner table.
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Southern Biscuits And Gravy

This Southern Biscuits and Gravy is made with Sweet Maple Sausage. A maybe not so authentic recipe from a northerner that’s still tasty!
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Easy Southern Tomato Pie Recipe

Tomato Pie is one of the best ways to use up some of your fresh garden tomatoes. Enjoy as a savory side dish, appetizer or main dish!
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Southern Turkey Salad

Southern Turkey Salad sandwiches are one of my favorite ways to use up Thanksgiving leftovers. So easy and ready in 15 minutes or less!
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