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Easy Southern Recipes

Welcome to our Easy Southern Recipes Collection! Enjoy the comforting tastes of Southern cuisine with a modern twist. Our collection of recipes range from classic Southern dishes to new contemporary versions that your whole family will love.

Need a dinner idea? Consider the Southern Meat Loaf paired with Bacon and Green Beans and Creamy Mashed Potatoes with Sour Cream.

Southern Breakfasts

Start your day with these flavorful and filling Southern breakfast dishes. These recipes bring comfort and taste to your morning routine.

  • Feature image of how to make Biscuits with Southern white sausage gravy drizzled over the top.
    White Sausage Gravy
  • Cowboy Potatoes close up in cast iron skillet with wooden spoon.
    Cowboy Potatoes
  • Front facing scrambled egg sandwich with a carton of eggs in the background.
    Scrambled Egg Sandwich Recipe
  • Instant pot grits with manchego cheese feature image close up of cheesy grits with pats of butter
    Quick & Creamy Stone Ground Grits Recipe (Instant Pot)
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Southern Appetizers

Kick off your meals with these mouthwatering Southern appetizers. These recipes are perfect for entertaining or simply enjoying a taste of the South.

  • Best southern deviled eggs recipe with crispy bacon feature elegant close up on wooden board with all the toppings
    Southern Deviled Eggs Recipe
  • Sloppy Joe sliders feature image close up
    Sloppy Joe Sliders
  • A feature image of fried green tomatoes on a platter with a serving of remoulade sauce.
    Fried Green Tomatoes with Remoulade
  • A photo of boiled peanuts in the Instant Pot.
    Instant Pot Boiled Peanuts (Spicy)
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Southern Mains

Enjoy the heart and soul of Southern cooking with these main dishes. Whether you're in the mood for classic comfort food or a modern take on a Southern favorite, these recipes are sure to satisfy.

  • Chicken fried steak with white gravy on a white plate.
    Chicken Fried Steak with White Gravy
  • casserole dish filled with rice and chicken
    Old Fashioned Southern Chicken and Rice Casserole
  • low and slow oven baked ribs foil method feature image cooked rib rack with caramelized sauce
    Low and Slow Oven Baked Ribs: Foil Method
  • easy southern fried cabbage with sausage and bacon feature image close up in skillet
    Easy Southern Fried Cabbage with Sausage and Bacon
  • Southern goulash with beef and tomato feature image close up in black bowl
    Southern Goulash
  • How to make a southern meatloaf feature image close up on a plate sliced with mashed potatoes and broccoli
    How to Make a Southern Meatloaf
  • southern chicken pot pie with puff pastry feature image. close up in casserole dish cooked with inside showing scooped.
    Southern Chicken Pot Pie with Puff Pastry
  • Easy instant pot mississippi pot roast recipe with pepperoncini feature image close up over a bed of rice
    Easy Instant Pot Mississippi Pot Roast Recipe
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Southern Sides

Complement your main courses with these delicious Southern side dishes. From classic to contemporary, these sides are the perfect addition to any Southern BBQ.

  • Oven roasted corn with paprika butter feature image close up with paprika and pats of butter.
    Fail-Proof Baked Corn on the Cob
  • The best baked beans recipe with ground beef feature image close up in serving spoon
    Southern Baked Beans with Ground Beef
  • How to make a classic southern potato salad feature image close up with green onion garnish
    How to Make a Classic Southern Potato Salad Recipe
  • butter beans recipe feature image close up plated
    Southern Butter Beans Recipe
  • Bacon and Green Beans on a plate.
    Quick & Easy Southern Bacon and Green Beans
  • Instant Pot Ham and Beans Feature Image
    Instant Pot Ham and Beans Recipe
  • Amish broccoli salad feature image close up with toppings
    Amish Broccoli Salad
  • Cooked air fryer potato wedges on air fryer tray with seasoning.
    Easy Air Fryer Potato Wedges
  • Mashed potatoes in a black bowl with a melted butter pat and parsley.
    Creamy Mashed Potatoes with Sour Cream
  • Southern style onion rings with buttermilk feature image close up fried on wire rack
    Southern-Style Buttermilk Onion Rings
  • Old fashioned stick of butter rice recipe feature image close up in spoon
    Old Fashioned Stick of Butter Rice Recipe
  • Creamy gouda Mac and cheese feature image scooped with spoon resting
    Creamy Gouda Mac and Cheese Recipe
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Southern Desserts

Don't forget your sweet tooth with these Southern desserts. Rich, comforting, and irresistibly delicious, these sweets are perfect for any occasion.

  • easy southern peach cobbler with cake mix best dump cake recipe feature 1 close up with vanilla ice cream and sprinkle of cinnamon sugar
    Easy Peach Cobbler with Cake Mix
  • Old fashioned blueberry cobbler feature image in skillet with spoon.
    Old Fashioned Blueberry Cobbler + Video
  • Southern Banana Pudding feature image close up
    Southern Banana Pudding
  • Bubbly hot caramelized apple slices in skillet.
    Caramelized Apple Slices
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We hope you enjoy our Southern Cuisine Collection. These recipes bring the comforting flavors of the South to your table with a modern flair. From hearty breakfasts to indulgent desserts, there's something for every occasion.

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Summer

  • Baked shrimp scampi in a casserole dish with curly parsley on top.
    Easy Shrimp Scampi Bake with Garlic Butter
  • An Italian white bean salad in a wooden salad bowl with garnish.
    Italian White Bean Salad with Parmesan Vinaigrette
  • Panzanella salad on a white platter topped with burrata cheese, basil, and seasoning.
    Burrata Panzanella Platter with Heirloom Tomatoes
  • Quinoa cucumber salad with chickpeas, feta, and herbs in a decorative wooden bowl.
    Quinoa Cucumber Salad with Chickpeas, Feta, and Herbs
  • Fresh fruit salad tossed in a glass bowl and ready to serve.
    Fresh Fruit Salad with Honey Lime Dressing
  • Crunchy cucumber salad with garnish in a white bowl.
    Crunchy Cucumber Salad with Peanut Dressing
See more Summer →

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  • Bacon and Green Beans on a plate.
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    Sartin’s Signature Deep Fried BBQ Blue Crabs: Copycat Recipe

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