Get ready for rich, cozy dishes that feel like a warm hug from Grandma’s kitchen — these Southern comfort food recipes are perfect for family gatherings, church suppers, or just a good old-fashioned Sunday dinner! From creamy crock pot mac and cheese and tangy deviled egg potato salad to juicy peach cobbler and rich chicken and dumplings, this collection is packed with feel-good favorites just like Grandma used to make.

Crock Pot Mac and Cheese (Extra Creamy)

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Crock Pot Mac and Cheese (Extra Creamy). Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

Gooey, rich, and effortless mac and cheese slow-cooked to perfection — a Southern staple. This crockpot mac and cheese recipe will become a family favorite. There’s nothing like the creamy, cheesy goodness of digging into a hearty helping of homemade mac and cheese.
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Potato Salad Recipe

A bowl of creamy potato salad with diced potatoes, topped with a sprinkle of paprika. A wooden spoon is partially visible next to the bowl.
Potato Salad Recipe. Image credit: Intentional Hospitality

Creamy, tangy potato salad with sweet dressing — a must-have for Southern picnics and potlucks. Amish potato salad combines tender potatoes with a creamy, sweet, and tangy dressing made from mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar, and mustard.
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Southern Keto Collard Greens Recipe

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Southern Keto Collard Greens Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

A vegan-friendly take on the classic, this recipe offers collard greens with a hint of maple sweetness and a punch of apple cider vinegar sourness.
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Rich & Cheesy Hashbrown Potatoes

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Rich & Cheesy Hashbrown Potatoes. Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

Creamy, cheesy potatoes slow-cooked to buttery perfection — pure comfort. This hash brown casserole is a quintessential Southern comfort food, loved for its rich, cheesy goodness and heartwarming appeal. Made with hash browns, sour cream, cream of chicken soup, onion, and cheddar cheese, it’s a simple yet satisfying dish
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Easy And Creamy Classic Deviled Eggs

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Easy And Creamy Classic Deviled Eggs. Image credit: Intentional Hospitality

Classic Southern deviled eggs made with just a few simple ingredients. These creamy, tangy little bites of goodness combine hard-boiled eggs with a few basic ingredients like mayonnaise and yellow mustard.
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Sloppy Joe Casserole With Golden Cornbread Topping

A skillet with a cornbread-topped pie, one slice missing. The slice is on a white plate, garnished with jalapeño slices and cheese. Nearby are small bowls of shredded cheese and jalapeños, all on a checkered cloth over a round wooden board.
Sloppy Joe Casserole With Golden Cornbread Topping. Image credit: Intentional Hospitality

A hearty, nostalgic casserole that’s a fun twist on a Southern favorite. Sloppy Joe Casserole is a warm, comforting meal, bringing together the bold, tangy flavors of a classic sloppy joe with a golden, cheesy cornbread topping. This dish is simple to prepare, making it ideal for feeding a hungry family or welcoming friends to your table with warmth and ease.
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Southern Chicken Salad Recipe

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Southern Chicken Salad Recipe. Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

This chicken salad recipe is quick and easy, taking less than 15 minutes to prepare. The best part is that you can customize it to your liking with a variety of add-ins. I will provide you with some great ideas to elevate this simple recipe and create your own unique version.
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French Onion Soup Mix Chicken Slow Cooker Casserole

French onion chicken that has been cooked in a crock pot
French Onion Soup Mix Chicken Slow Cooker Casserole. Image credit: Intentional Hospitality

Rich, savory chicken casserole slow-cooked with Southern flair. This Easy Chicken and French Onion Soup Casserole is a simple and tasty dish perfect for busy weeknights. All you need is a few basic pantry ingredients, soup mix, chicken, and a slow cooker.
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Easy Biscuits and Gravy Breakfast Casserole

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Easy Biscuits and Gravy Breakfast Casserole. Image credit: Intentional Hospitality

Flaky biscuits, hearty sausage, and creamy gravy in one easy casserole — brunch or dinner perfection. This Biscuits and Gravy Breakfast Casserole is a stick-to-your-ribs dish made with savory breakfast sausage, eggs, fluffy buttermilk biscuits, and a rich peppered gravy.
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Classic Peach Cobbler Recipe

homemade peach cobbler with store pie crust
Classic Peach Cobbler Recipe. Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

Classic, juicy peach cobbler made simple — because no Southern table is complete without it. In this step-by-step guide for making a peach cobbler with store-bought rolled pie crust. We will discuss using fresh peaches, canned peaches, or frozen peaches when making homemade cobbler.
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Southern-Style Tender Crock Pot Green Beans

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Southern-Style Tender Crock Pot Green Beans. Image credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Tender green beans slow-cooked with bacon and savory seasonings make for a delightful side dish that’s full of Southern charm.
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Sweet and Creamy Apple Snickers Salad

A creamy dessert salad in a white ramekin, topped with caramel and chunks of chocolate and apple. Green apples can be seen in the background, suggesting a sweet blend of flavors.
Sweet and Creamy Apple Snickers Salad. Image credit: Intentional Hospitality

A sweet, creamy, crunchy dessert salad — a fun addition to any Southern potluck. This Apple Snickers Salad recipe is a crowd-pleasing dessert that’s perfect for potlucks, family gatherings, or anytime you’re craving something indulgent.
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Buttery Fried Corn Recipe

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Buttery Fried Corn Recipe. Image credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Buttery, smoky fried corn that’s quick, simple, and full of Southern flavor. This easy fried corn recipe combines Cajun seasoning, smoky paprika, and butter to create a quick and flavorful side dish ready in just 15 minutes.
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Classic Macaroni Salad For A Crowd

A bowl of creamy macaroni and cheese with green peas, topped with shredded cheddar cheese, served in a white dish on a yellow surface.
Classic Macaroni Salad With Cheese For A Crowd. Image credit: Intentional Hospitality

One of my fondest summer time salads growing up in Indiana was my grandma’s Classic Macaroni Salad With Cheese For A Crowd. It’s summer time comfort food, which is great for dinners, picnics or to take to pot lucks.
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Corn Casserole Recipe

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Corn Casserole Recipe. Image credit: Intentional Hospitality

Sweet and savory baked corn pudding that’s a classic Southern side dish. Baked corn casserole is perfect for potlucks and special dinners. Its creamy texture, sweet corn, and golden cheesy top make it a crowd-pleasing side dish that only requires 15 minutes of prep time.
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Delicious Crock Pot Chicken and Dumplings

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Delicious Crock Pot Chicken and Dumplings. Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

This slow cooker chicken and dumplings recipe will transport you back to your grandma’s kitchen with its soft, chewy dumplings, tender chicken, and flavorful veggies, all drenched in a delectable creamy sauce. Ready to enjoy a comforting and satisfying meal?  
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Classic Pecan Pie Recipe

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Classic Pecan Pie Recipe. Image credit: Intentional Hospitality

Enjoy the rich flavors of pecan pie, a beloved Southern dessert, made without corn syrup. This simple recipe uses just a few ingredients to create a perfectly sweet, nutty filling and flaky crust. Rooted in the South’s love for pecans, this dish brings a touch of tradition and charm to your table.
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Rich and Creamy Chicken with Gravy Recipe

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Rich and Creamy Chicken with Gravy Recipe. Image credit: Intentional Hospitality.

This dish features tender chicken breasts smothered in a flavorful Cajun gravy, embodying the essence of Creole cuisine.
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Classically Famous Southern Pimento Cheese Sandwich

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Classically Famous Southern Pimento Cheese Sandwich. Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

Looking to recreate the iconic pimento cheese sandwiches from the Masters golf tournament concession stands? My Masters Pimento Cheese Sandwich Recipe is a classic copycat recipe from the famous Augusta National concession stands.
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Easy Southern Low Country Seafood Boil Recipe

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Easy Southern Low Country Seafood Boil Recipe. Image credit: Intentional Hospitality

An Instant Pot adaptation of the classic Southern seafood boil, featuring snow crab legs, fresh corn, and tender potatoes for a quick and impressive one-pot dinner.
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Perfectly Moist Southern Pound Cake Recipe

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Perfectly Moist Southern Pound Cake Recipe. Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

Looking for the perfect pound cake recipe? This Moist and Buttery Pound Cake Recipe is a classic moist Southern pound cake infused with a creamy, sweet, buttery flavor. Its soft, dense texture is absolutely perfect for soaking up fresh, juicy strawberries.
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Southern Cheese Straws Masters Recipe

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Southern Cheese Straws Masters Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Crispy, cheesy, and full of Southern charm, these homemade cheese straws are perfect for parties and gatherings.
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Real Southern Shrimp and Grits Recipe

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Real Southern Shrimp and Grits Recipe. Image Credit: Butter and Baggage

Southern Shrimp and Grits are a longstanding Southern staple. Creamy grits made with milk and cheese are topped with sautéd shrimp in a flavorful sauce. An Iconic dish that’s simple to make for a fabulous weeknight dinner, or impressive enough to serve for friends.
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Southern Lobster Corn Fritter Recipe

Lobster corn critters on a plate and spicy aioli sauce in a small bowl with lemon zest and chopped green onion.
Southern Lobster Corn Fritter Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

Sweet corn and lobster make winning combination in this easy corn fritter recipe. Serve them up with a spicy aioli as an appetizer or main course.
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Classic Masters Peach Ice Cream Sandwich

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Classic Masters Peach Ice Cream Sandwich. Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

This famous copycat recipe for the Masters Georgia Peach Ice Cream Sandwich is a delicious southern dessert sandwich served only during the Masters Golf Tournament. This recipe creates a delicious ice cream sandwich with peach ice cream, sandwiched between two soft chewy sugar cookies. Learn my kitchen tested secrets so you can make your own famous Georgia Peach Ice Cream Sandwich.
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Pimento Cheese With Spicy Flavor

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Pimento Cheese With Spicy Flavor. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

Whipped up in less than 15 minutes, it features a blend of cheddar cheese, pepper jack cheese and cream cheese with pimentos, mayonnaise, and pickled jalapeños for an extra kick of zesty flavor. Serve chilled or at room temperature with a side of crackers, veggies, or chips for dipping.
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Homemade Classic Arnold Palmer Iced Tea

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Homemade Arnold Palmer Iced Tea. Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

Learn how to make your own famous Arnold Palmer Iced Tea drink at home. It’s a refreshing beverage made with a ratio of equal parts lemonade and iced tea. The Arnold Palmer Iced Tea can be served as a mocktail drink or used as a base for a cocktail by adding a few more ingredients.
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Southern Boiled Peanuts Snack Recipe

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Southern Boiled Peanuts Snack Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

Instant Pot boiled peanuts in the shell are a southern snack served traditionally in a brown paper bag that has a salty and sometimes spicy delicious flavor.
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Creamy Deviled Eggs With Cream Cheese Recipe

A white plate with seven deviled eggs, each topped with a smooth yellow filling and garnished with small green parsley leaves. The plate sits on a soft yellow cloth.
Creamy Deviled Eggs With Cream Cheese Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

Make the creamiest and most flavorful deviled eggs with cream cheese using this easy recipe. The rich filling combines cream cheese, mayonnaise, and mustard for a tangy and smooth result that everyone will enjoy.
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Southern Egg Salad

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Southern Egg Salad. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

This Southern egg salad combines finely chopped eggs with creamy mayonnaise for a smooth, delectable spread, reminiscent of the famous Masters Tournament sandwiches.
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Crock Pot Sweet Potato Casserole Recipe

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Crock Pot Sweet Potato Casserole Recipe. Image credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Crock pot sweet potato casserole is a classic holiday recipe! Sweet potatoes are cooked with brown sugar and topped with marshmallows and pecans.
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Slow Cooker Homemade Baked Beans Recipe

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Slow Cooker Homemade Baked Beans Recipe. Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

The best homemade slow cooker Boston baked beans are made with molasses, brown sugar, and plenty of chunks of bacon for an unforgettable flavor and perfect texture. Easily cooked in the Crock Pot, this easy recipe takes just 15 minutes to prepare and bubbles away all afternoon. Sweet, savory beans are easier than you thought, and come together perfectly every time.
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Easy Homemade 7 Up Biscuits Recipe

A round baking dish filled with golden-brown, fluffy biscuits. The edges are slightly crisp, and the tops are lightly browned. The dish rests on a white surface with a blue and white striped cloth nearby.
Easy Homemade 7 Up Biscuits Recipee. Photo credit: Simply Breakfast Recipes.

If you’re looking for the easiest way to make homemade biscuits, these 7 Up Biscuits are the way to go! They’re practically foolproof, made with only 4 simple ingredients: butter, Bisquick baking mix, sour cream, and 7 Up. The 7 Up creates biscuits that are light, tender, and melt-in-your-mouth delicious.
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Cornbread Biscuits Recipe

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Cornbread Biscuits Recipe. Image Credit: Butter and Baggage

A Southern dinner isn’t complete without a side of cornbread or a buttery biscuit. Try these easy Buttermilk Cornbread Biscuits for the best of both worlds! They’re moist and fluffy with a great cornbread taste.
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Deviled Eggs Potato Salad Recipe

A plate of creamy potato salad topped with two halved boiled eggs and sprinkled with paprika. The salad contains diced potatoes and green vegetables, all mixed together in a thick dressing.
Deviled Eggs Potato Salad Recipe. Photo credit: Lauren’s Latest

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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27 Memorial Day Recipes That’ll Steal the Show at Your Cookout

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27 Memorial Day Recipes That’ll Steal the Show at Your Cookout. Image credit: Intentional Hospitality

Memorial Day is the perfect occasion to gather with friends and family for a delicious BBQ feast. With our collection of easy BBQ dishes and mouthwatering side dishes, you’ll spend less time in the kitchen and more time enjoying the festivities. Keep your Memorial Day focused on the real reason for the holiday. It’s dedicated to honoring and remembering the men and women who have died while serving in the United States armed forces. We honor, remember, and thank the families for the loss of their loved ones for our freedom. Get All The Recipes: 27 Memorial Day Recipes That’ll Steal the Show at Your Cookout