38 Classic Southern Recipes That Bring the Comfort Every Time

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Classic Southern Recipes have a way of showing up right when you need them most. They’re rich in tradition, easy to love, and always bring that sense of familiarity you can’t fake. When I say I needed comfort, I mean these Southern recipes—because nothing else comes close. This roundup pulls together the kind of food that feels like home, whether you grew up with it or not.

Southern Fried Chicken

 

This fried chicken has a crisp crust and tender center thanks to a buttermilk soak. It’s the kind of recipe that feels right when you need something steady and filling.
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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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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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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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Shrimp And Grits Recipe

This Easy Shrimp and Grits Recipe is so comforting and ready in about 30 minutes! Creamy grits topped with shrimp, cheese, bacon and onion!
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Smothered Pork Chops in Oven

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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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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Easy Southern Tomato Pie

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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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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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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Easy Old Fashioned Chicken and Dumpling

This homemade Old Fashioned Chicken and Dumpling Recipe is just like grandma used to make with buttery, pillowy dumplings.
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Deviled Egg Potato Salad

Deviled Eggs and Potato Salad are combined into this ultimate Deviled Egg Potato Salad recipe! Perfect as a spring or summer side dish.
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Loaded Potato Casserole

Cheesy Loaded Potato Casserole is a perfect blend of ingredients for the ultimate comfort food. Creamy, dreamy and easy to make. Enjoy!
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Grandma’s Cucumber Salad

My Grandma’s Cucumber Salad Recipe is cool, crunchy, refreshing, and easy to throw together on a hot summer day! Great for BBQ’s or potlucks.
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Fried Zucchini

Fried Zucchini is wildly addicting! Served as a side or appetizer, these will quickly disappear, just as fast as you can fry them up!
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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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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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Sausage Hash Brown Casserole

This Crockpot Hashbrown Casserole with Smoked Sausage is creamy, cheesy and perfect for an easy weeknight comfort meal!
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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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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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Homemade Banana Pudding (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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Cheesy Andouille Sausage and Grits

Top US food blog, Practically Homemade, features their Delicious Cajun Andouille Sausage and Grits ready in 15 minutes. Click here now for more!!
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Baked Beans with Ground Beef

These baked beans with ground beef are a hearty, meaty side dish that is perfect for your next cookout. Guests will love this flavorful side!
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Southern Salmon Patties

Whether you call them southern salmon patties, cakes or croquettes, these salmon patties are bursting with flavor with a gluten-free option.
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Chow Chow (Southern Relish)

Transform any meal with a spoonful of my chow chow recipe, a Southern relish that’s a combination of tart, sweet, crunchy, and spicy.
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Buttermilk Biscuits

These Buttermilk Biscuits are super easy and melt-in-your-mouth delicious! They’re tender and fluffy; perfect with any family meal!
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Lemon Pound Cake

A moist and easy Lemon Pound Cake with a lemon butter glaze. Topped with whipped cream and fresh berries, it’s basically pure heaven.
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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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Creole Jambalaya

This Creole jambalaya combines smoky sausage, chicken and shrimp with tender rice and bold aromatics for a flavorful, hearty meal!
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Strawberry Cobbler with Fresh Strawberries

This easy Strawberry Cobbler has an easy crust of sugar, milk, and flour — no rolling or kneading required! You’ll love how easy it is!
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Southern Vegan Collard Greens

Southern Keto Collard Greens Recipe has a hint of maple sweetness & a punch of vinegar sourness for delicious collards.
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No Bake Butterscotch Pie

No-bake butterscotch pie recipe with just 6 ingredients! Easy, and perfect for holidays or any occasion. Ready in no time, no oven needed.
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Sweet Peach Iced Tea

Made with fresh peaches, black tea, and as little or as much sugar as you like, this Peach Iced Tea is perfect way to cool down on a hot day.
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Cornbread Pudding

Cornbread Pudding is a delicious way to use up leftover skillet cornbread! Made with cheese, green onions and fresh herbs, it’s lightly browned on the outside, delicate and custard-like in the center and so easy to make!
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