Craving something comforting, nostalgic, and downright delicious? These 25 Southern favorites always leave you wanting more—and it’s easy to see why. From creamy classics to crispy golden bites, every recipe brings big flavor and serious comfort. This handpicked roundup is a love letter to classic Southern cooking—simple, soulful, and made to be shared. You’ll find everything from creamy chicken salad and smoky vegan collard greens to buttery pound cake and sweet tea that tastes like home. If you love recipes that feel like a warm hug, you’ll want to scroll through every last one of these.

Easy Southern Chicken Salad (With Mayo)

extra creamy chicken salad on rye bread
Easy Southern Chicken Salad (With Mayo). Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Extra creamy chicken salad with mayo dressing, crunchy celery, and tender chicken perfectly seasoned. Ready in 15 minutes!
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Easy Vegan Collard Greens Recipe

A plate of cooked greens, such as collard greens, topped with various seeds and nuts. The dish is served on a white, hexagon-patterned plate with a fork on the side. The greens appear glossy and well-seasoned.
Easy Vegan Collard Greens Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Southern vegan collard greens are smoky, sweet, and tangy, a classic Southern side dish made with a bit of sweet heat, vinegar, and greens.
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Delicious and Easy Pecan Pie Recipe

Close-up of sliced pecan pie on a white plate. The pie has a golden crust and a rich, glossy filling topped with whole pecans. A pie server is lifting one slice.
Delicious and Easy Pecan Pie Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Learn how to make pecan pie without corn syrup. Simple, easy, and incredibly tasty! This recipe uses maple syrup instead of highly processed corn syrup.
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Easy Mac And Cheese Recipe

Crock pot macaroni and cheese being scooped up with a spoon
Easy Mac And Cheese Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

My slow cooker mac and cheese recipe uses all the best things in life: butter, Velveeta, half and half, and cheddar cheese. Only 20 min. prep.
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Southern Juicy Seafood Boil

Lowcountry boil made in an instant pot crab legs potatoes and corn
Southern Juicy Seafood Boil. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Easy Southern Instant Pot Low Country Boil recipe takes under 10 min. of prep time & turns out a slightly spicy, very juicy one-pot dinner.
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Biscuits And Gravy Casserole Recipe

A white rectangular casserole dish filled with a baked breakfast casserole, likely featuring eggs, sausage, and cheese. The dish is placed on a blue and white striped cloth, with a spoon and a stack of white plates nearby.
Biscuits And Gravy Casserole Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

This Biscuits and Gravy Breakfast Casserole is made with breakfast sausage, eggs, biscuits, and homemade gravy for an easy breakfast or brunch!
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Southern Crispy Cheese Straws Recipe

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

Masters Golf Tournament Copycat Cheese Straws Recipe is an easy cheese straws recipe that’s crispy, cheesy, and full of Southern charm.
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Lobster Corn Fritters Recipe

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

Cook up a batch of lobster corn fritters as an enticing appetizer or main course. Easy to make southern corn fritters with fresh corn are certain to be a hit.
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Spicy Pimento Cheese Spread

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Spicy Pimento Cheese Spread. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Make this spicy Southern pimento cheese spread from scratch with cheddar, mayo, and pickled jalapeños. A foolproof recipe.
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Delicious Southern Sour Cream Pound Cake

Augusta National buttery pound cake
Delicious Southern Sour Cream Pound Cake. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Augusta National’s Recipe For Sour Cream Pound Cake has a rich, buttery flavor and moist texture. Easy-to-follow steps make this a perfect pound cake.
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Easy and Cheesy Hash Brown Potatoes Recipe

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Easy and Cheesy Hash Brown Potatoes Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Delicious and easy copycat Cracker Barrel Cheesy Hash Brown Recipe is a great crock pot recipe that is perfect for breakfast or a side dish.
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Classic Peach Cobbler Recipe

homemade peach cobbler with store pie crust
Classic Peach Cobbler Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Old-fashioned peach cobbler is a wonderful-tasting dessert that’s easy to make with juicy peaches, cozy spices, and a store-bought crust.
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Savory Southern Green Beans

A rectangular white plate filled with cooked green beans and pieces of bacon, placed on a checked cloth.
Savory Southern Green Beans. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Tender Southern Style Crock Pot Green Beans slow-cooked with bacon and savory seasonings for the perfect delightful side dish.
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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.
Deviled Eggs with Cream Cheese Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Learn how to make the best cream cheese deviled eggs, rich, tangy, and ultra-smooth. A quick and easy appetizer for holidays or any gathering.
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Easy Baked Corn Recipe

A white ceramic dish filled with baked crab dip topped with melted cheese and garnished with chopped green herbs. A wooden spoon and a napkin sit nearby on a light surface.
Easy Baked Corn Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Baked corn casserole has a creamy texture, sweet corn, and golden cheesy topped side dish that only requires 15 minutes of prep time.
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Southern Pimento Cheese Sandwich

Master's pimento cheese sandwich
Southern Pimento Cheese Sandwich. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Make the Masters Pimento Cheese Recipe. This creamy, tangy pimento cheese sandwich is perfect for any golf fan or Southern food lover.
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Delicious Southern Egg Salad Recipe

egg salad masters recipe
Delicious Southern Egg Salad Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

I have tips and personal insights to help you make an authentic copycat version of the Masters Egg Salad Sandwich.
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Spicy Southern Egg Salad

egg salad in a wood bowl, with sriracha in background
Spicy Southern Egg Salad. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

This best spicy southern egg salad recipe with flavorful seasonings & bacon elevates southern egg salad from plain to a bold and spicy flavor
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Amish 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.
Amish Potato Salad Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Whip up this traditional Amish potato salad with a creamy dressing and tender potatoes. It’s the perfect side dish for potlucks.
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Classic Southern Sweet Tea

Two glasses of iced tea with large ice cubes, one garnished with a lemon wedge and the other with a sprig of mint, are placed on a white cloth alongside lemon slices, mint leaves, and a hint of sweetness inspired by a canned cowboy candy recipe.
Classic Southern Sweet Tea. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Discover how to make the smoothest Southern sweet tea with this easy recipe. It’s a classic refreshing iced tea that’s perfect for parties.
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Sloppy Joe Casserole Recipe

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 Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Sloppy Joe Casserole is a hearty mix of seasoned ground beef, tomato sauce, and a sweet cornbread topping with cheddar cheese.
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Easy and Savory Fried Corn Recipe

A white bowl filled with seasoned corn kernels garnished with chopped herbs is on a white surface. Surrounding it are small bowls containing more herbs and red seasoning. A striped cloth and empty white bowl with spoons are nearby.
Easy and Savory Fried Corn Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Easy fried corn recipe made with Cajun seasoning, smoky paprika, and butter. A quick and flavorful side dish ready in 15 minutes, perfect for any meal!
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Delicious Sweet Potato Pie Recipe

A pumpkin pie with a slice removed, topped with dollops of whipped cream arranged in a circle. The crust is golden brown, and the table surface features some dessert forks nearby.
Delicious Sweet Potato Pie Recipe. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Southern Sweet Potato Pie is a beloved dessert, similar to pumpkin pie but even better. Serve it all year long, not just during the holidays.
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Fluffy Cornbread Biscuits

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Fluffy Cornbread Biscuits. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

A Southern dinner isn’t complete without easy Cornbread Biscuits. They’re a cheesy, fluffy, warm addition to any meal.
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Southern Fried Chicken With Gravy Recipe

A plate with a piece of fried chicken covered in creamy white gravy, garnished with black pepper and parsley. It's served alongside a mound of mashed potatoes, also topped with gravy. A fork rests on the plate.
Southern Fried Chicken With Gravy Recipe. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Crunchy, crispy Chicken Fried Chicken with a double-dipped coating and rich gravy is a Southern comfort food classic you’ll love!
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Host the Ultimate 4th of July Bash with These 51 Recipes & Party Ideas

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Host the Ultimate 4th of July Bash with These 51 Recipes & Party Ideas. Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

Fireworks aren’t the only thing lighting up this 4th of July, this collection is your go-to guide for making the day unforgettable! This fun-filled collection is packed with everything from smoky BBQ ribs, pulled pork sliders, and creamy mac and cheese to red, white, and blue cocktails, and patriotic flag cakes. You’ll also find party-ready side dishes like loaded potato salad, spicy coleslaw, and fruit-packed slaws that scream summer. And to keep the vibe going, grab printable games and decorations that make hosting a breeze. This list is your secret to pulling off the most delicious and stress-free celebration yet. Get All The Recipes: Host the Ultimate 4th of July Bash with These 51 Recipes & Party Ideas