Southern Hospitality: 20 Iconic Southern Dishes

Southern Hospitality: 20 Iconic Southern Dishes

Take a journey through the heart of the American South, where every dish tells a story of tradition, community, and genuine hospitality. From the soul-soothing comfort of creamy grits to the irresistible allure of crispy fried chicken, this collection showcases the diverse and delectable cuisine that defines Southern hospitality.

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Traditional Southern Fried Chicken Recipe | gritsandpinecones.com
Traditional Southern Fried Chicken Recipe | gritsandpinecones.com
Southern Fried Chicken is a true Southern classic with its delightfully golden and perfectly crispy crust and tender, juicy meat.
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Quick and Easy Hoecakes (Fried Cornbread) ) | gritsandpinecones.com
Quick and Easy Hoecakes (Fried Cornbread) ) | gritsandpinecones.com
Easy old-fashioned hoecakes are versatile little yellow miracles of crispy warm deliciousness! They are also known as cornmeal pancakes, fried cornbread, or johnnycakes.,
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Easy Old-Fashioned Southern Peach Cobbler | gritsandpinecones.com
Easy Old-Fashioned Southern Peach Cobbler | gritsandpinecones.com
Served warm and topped with vanilla ice cream, Easy Old-Fashioned Southern Peach Cobbler is nothing short of a peach lover’s dream!
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The Ultimate Chicken Fried Steak Recipe with Gravy
The Ultimate Chicken Fried Steak Recipe with Gravy
The Ultimate Chicken Fried Steak! Fried to golden perfection and topped with the creamiest gravy you can imagine. Serious comfort food!
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Old-Fashioned Southern Pecan Pie
Old-Fashioned Southern Pecan Pie
One bite of my easy, Old-Fashioned Southern Pecan Pie, and your taste buds will be swooning with crunchy, sweet, caramelly goodness. Classic and simple, it’s a holiday tradition
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Easy Southern Fried Fish
Easy Southern Fried Fish
Crispy Southern Fried Fish is first marinated in buttermilk, then coated in a Creole seasoned cornmeal mixture, and finally, deep-fried to golden brown perfection. A quick and easy weeknight dinner!
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Easy Southern Fried Green Tomatoes Recipe | gritsandpinecones.com
Easy Southern Fried Green Tomatoes Recipe | gritsandpinecones.com
This simple and oh so delicious recipe for Easy Southern Fried Green Tomatoes uses panko crumbs instead of cornmeal for a delightfully crispy crust.
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Southern Potato Salad Recipe | gritsandpinecones.com
Southern Potato Salad Recipe | gritsandpinecones.com
A classic Southern Potato Salad, this easy old-fashioned side-dish is creamy, tangy deliciousness. And, it’s full of dill pickles, yellow mustard, mayonnaise, and hard-boiled eggs!
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Easy Southern Cornbread with Buttermilk | gritsandpinecones.com
Easy Southern Cornbread with Buttermilk | gritsandpinecones.com
Easy-to-make Southern Cornbread with Buttermilk, made in a cast-iron skillet is full of rich corn flavor, with a deliciously crunchy crust!
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Easy Homemade Banana Pudding Pie | gritsandpinecones.com
Easy Homemade Banana Pudding Pie | gritsandpinecones.com
Made from scratch, easy Banana Pudding Pie features everything you love about banana pudding, including light as a cloud meringue, bananas, homemade vanilla custard, and a vanilla wafer crust.
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Chicken and Dumplings with Biscuits
Chicken and Dumplings with Biscuits
Easy Southern Chicken and Dumplings is classic comfort food and a true family favorite. It’s full of chicken and dumplings with carrots and celery.
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Easy Classic Southern Deviled Eggs Recipe (Delicious)
Easy Classic Southern Deviled Eggs Recipe (Delicious)
Quick and easy Southern Deviled Eggs are devilishly delicious. The tasty filling is full of flavor and loaded with creamy mayonnaise, spicy yellow mustard, dill pickles, and dill pickle juice.
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Southern Sweet Potato Pie Recipe with Condensed Milk
Southern Sweet Potato Pie Recipe with Condensed Milk
Old-fashioned southern sweet potato pie tastes like a cool crisp fall day; warm, pungent spices and Thanksgiving all wrapped up in one delicious and decadent bite.
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Best Cajun Shrimp and Grits Recipe (Creamy & Cheesy)
Best Cajun Shrimp and Grits Recipe (Creamy & Cheesy)
Easy Cajun Shrimp and Grits is a classic Southern shrimp and grits recipe. It features parmesan cheese grits topped with sautéed Cajun shrimp swimming in a sauce with butter, garlic, and lemon juice.
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Old-Fashioned Pimento Cheese | gritsandpinecones.com
Old-Fashioned Pimento Cheese | gritsandpinecones.com
Delicious, easy to make, homemade Southern Pimento Cheese Spread makes yummy pimento cheese sandwiches and spread on crackers, it makes the perfect appetizer!
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Soul Food Collard Greens Recipe | I Heart Recipes
Soul Food Collard Greens Recipe | I Heart Recipes
Want a classic, comforting soul food recipe? These soul food style collard greens are packed with flavor, accented with bacon for an extra savory touch.
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Homemade Buttermilk Biscuits
Homemade Buttermilk Biscuits
Homemade Buttermilk Biscuits are fluffy, flaky, & buttery. Serve warm with honey, jam, or sausage gravy for the perfect biscuit every time!
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Homemade Southern Style Hushpuppies | gritsandpinecones.com
Homemade Southern Style Hushpuppies | gritsandpinecones.com
With an irresistible combination of a crunchy crust and tender insides, southern hush puppies are made with a cornmeal and buttermilk batter and pan-fried or deep-fried to a deep golden brown.
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Easy Southern Boiled Peanuts Recipe | gritsandpinecones.com
Easy Southern Boiled Peanuts Recipe | gritsandpinecones.com
Easy Southern Boiled Peanuts are green peanuts that have been boiled in salted water. After one bite of these delicious, briny legumes, you will be hooked!
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Best Southern Baked Mac and Cheese with Ritz Crackers
Best Southern Baked Mac and Cheese with Ritz Crackers
Southern Mac and Cheese is synonymous with southern entertaining and is the ultimate in comfort food. You would be hard-pressed to find a celebration involving food in the South without a casserole.
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