15 Southern Comfort Foods Everyone Needs To Try
Experience the heartwarming flavors of the South with these 15 must-try comfort foods, each dish a testament to rich culinary traditions. From chicken and dumplings and creamy mac ‘n’ cheese to savory shrimp and grits, these recipes bring a taste of Southern hospitality to your table. Perfect for family gatherings or a cozy night in, these comforting classics are going to bless your soul.
Old Fashioned Dumplings and Chicken
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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Easy Crockpot Mac and Cheese
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. It’s especially delicious when it’s cooked in the slow cooker, mostly because it requires almost no effort. The hardest part is cooking the pasta.
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Southern Creamy Chicken Salad
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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Real Southern Shrimp and Grits
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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The Most Famous Southern Pimento Cheese Sandwich
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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Buttery Southern Pound Cake Recipe
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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Easy Peach Cobbler
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. This way, no matter the time of year or the amount of time you have to spend in the kitchen, you can have a bubbling hot peach cobbler ready to serve.
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Cracker Barrel Hashbrown Casserole Copycat
This hash brown casserole copycat recipe is made with thawed hash browns, sour cream, cream of chicken soup, onion, and cheddar cheese and can be prepared in the oven or slow cooker. It is the perfect side dish for any meal, and the whole family will love it.
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Southern Pork Chops In A Cast Iron Skillet
t takes less than 15 minutes to create the juiciest pork chops flavored with garlic butter and herbs. Pan-seared in a skillet for a caramelized crust and dripping in an herb and garlic infused butter sauce. This is one of the easiest, and my favorite, way to cook pork chops. Use thick bone-in pork chops for the most tender and tasty dinner you’ll be making every week.
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Cornbread Biscuits
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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Hummingbird Cake
Hummingbird cake is a beautiful dessert that features the flavors of pineapple and banana for a tropical twist. A truly Southern cake that includes a can of crushed pineapple and all of its juice, which keeps the cake incredibly moist and makes it so flavorful. It’s then topped off with a cream cheese frosting.
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Peach Ice Cream Sandwich
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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Crock Pot Sweet Potato Casserole
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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Southern Green Beans
Need an easy side dish that’s impressive enough to wow everybody but easy enough that you can set it and forget it? These Southern Green Beans cooked low-and-slow in the crockpot are all that and more! Loaded with meaty goodness.
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Homemade Arnold Palmer Iced Tea
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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