Make Your Kitchen the Hottest Spot in Town with These Southern Recipes

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If you’ve been craving a little Southern comfort (and let’s be honest, who hasn’t?), this collection of recipes will have you covered from savory to sweet. You can’t go wrong with a hearty Chicken, Crab and Andouille Sausage Gumbo or the crispy magic of Sweet Tea Fried Chicken. For a side that’ll steal the spotlight, whip up some Southern Collard Greens with Smoked Turkey, or go all-in with the irresistible Million Dollar Bacon. Wrap it all up with the warm, sugary goodness of Southern Peach Cobbler and a slice of Hummingbird Cake for dessert. Ready to dive in? Click for the ultimate Southern spread!

Chicken, Crab and Andouille Sausage Gumbo Recipe

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A bowl of gumbo featuring rice, sausage, sliced okra, and a variety of vegetables. The dish is garnished with chopped green onions and has a spoon resting inside. The mixture is colorful and richly sauced.
Photo credit: Foodie Crush

Gumbo is a Southern classic that’s surprisingly easy to master—just remember to take it low and slow, especially when making that rich, flavorful roux that gives this dish its signature taste.
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Southern Peach Cobbler

A peach cobbler topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, served with a spoon.
Photo Credit: Butter Your Biscuit.

Southern Peach Cobbler is the perfect summer dessert, with a sweet, juicy peach filling topped by a golden, biscuit-like crust. Bursting with fresh peach flavor and a hint of cinnamon, it’s a classic treat best served warm with a scoop of ice cream!
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Pecan Pie Bars

A large shrimp in gravy over cheese grits.
Image Credit: Ally Roomberg for Baking A Moment

Pecan Pie Bars are a handheld twist on the classic pecan pie, offering all the rich, caramelized flavors in a convenient bar form. With a buttery shortbread base and a pecan filling made without corn syrup, these treats are a perfect balance of sweet and crunchy!

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Jambalaya

Two bowls of colorful jambalaya with shrimp, sausage, bell peppers, and vegetables are placed on a striped cloth. Next to them are two glasses of beer. A fork rests in one of the bowls, and fresh herbs garnish the dish.
Photo credit: Cooking Classy

Jambalaya! This Southern classic is packed with three proteins—tender shrimp, chicken, and sausage—and cooked with hearty rice for a dish that’s as flavorful as it is filling.
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Sausage and Gravy Recipe with Best Homemade Biscuits

Collard greens in a bowl with ham pot liquor.
Image Credit: Cooks With Soul.

Buttermilk Biscuits and Sausage Gravy bring all the Southern comfort to your table with perfectly flaky biscuits made with real butter and a rich, creamy homemade gravy. This classic breakfast is a Saturday morning favorite, guaranteed to start your day with warmth and satisfaction.

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Sweet Tea Fried Chicken

A plate of crispy fried chicken pieces garnished with fresh thyme, served on a colorful blue and white dish.
Photo credit: Grandbaby Cakes

Sweet Tea Fried Chicken is crunchy, incredibly flavorful, and absolutely irresistible! Southern sweet tea becomes the perfect brine, adding a twist to classic fried chicken that will have everyone coming back for more!
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Southern Collard Greens Recipe with Smoked Turkey

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Image Credit: Cooks With Soul.

Collard Greens with Smoked Turkey Legs are a Southern classic that delivers bold flavor with every bite. Simmered with savory spices and tender smoked turkey, these collard greens are perfect for Sunday soul food suppers and will quickly become a staple on your table.

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One Pan Chicken Drumsticks and Potatoes

Seasoned chicken drumsticks, sliced potatoes, carrots, onions, and lemon slices.
Photo Credit: Not Entirely Average.

One Pan Chicken Drumsticks and Potatoes is the perfect balance of simplicity and wow factor. With the chicken and potatoes cooking together, they soak up all the tasty flavors for a stress-free dinner that will leave everyone asking for seconds.
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Million Dollar Bacon Recipe

Several crispy candied bacon strips, coated with sugar and black pepper flakes, arranged vertically. Blurry background with more bacon on a cooling rack.
Million Dollar Bacon Recipe. Photo credit: Quiche My Grits.

Million Dollar Bacon is worth every penny with its irresistible mix of sweet and spicy goodness. Thick-cut bacon coated in brown sugar, black pepper, and a hint of cayenne gets baked to caramelized perfection—it’s a crave-worthy treat perfect for brunch or snacking!
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Hummingbird Cake

A spoonful of bourbon glaze dripping back into a hot pan.
Image Credit: Ally Roomberg for Baking A Moment

Hummingbird Cake is a Southern classic that brings together sweet pineapple, ripe bananas, cinnamon, and crunchy nuts, all topped with a creamy, tangy cream cheese frosting. Every bite is an irresistible blend of flavors that makes it the ultimate dessert to satisfy your cravings!

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Caribbean Johnny Cakes (Authentic Crucian Recipe)

A plate of round, golden-brown buns, with a soft interior visible in one split open bun. The buns rest on a white, rimmed plate, with an orange cloth partially visible in the corner.
Image Credit: Cooks With Soul.

Caribbean Johnny Cakes are a crispy-on-the-outside, soft-on-the-inside delight, and this simple recipe shows you how to make them at home. Whether served for breakfast, dinner, or as a snack, these golden beauties are as versatile as they are tasty!

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Southern Broccoli Rice Casserole Recipe

A bowl of cheesy broccoli and rice casserole. The dish features melted cheese, bits of broccoli, and grains of rice, with a spoon resting in the bowl. The colors are mainly yellow and green, creating a warm and comforting appearance.
Photo credit: Cook’s with Soul

Southern Broccoli Rice Casserole is easy to make and packed with delicious flavor! This dish combines cheesy broccoli and white rice, making it a comforting side that everyone will love.
Get the Recipe: Southern Broccoli Rice Casserole Recipe

Sweet Potato Pie

A plate of cheesy eggs and biscuits smothered in southern ham gravy.
Image Credit: Ally Roomberg for Baking A Moment

Southern Sweet Potato Pie delivers the perfect balance of flavors! Roasted sweet potatoes combine with brown sugar and spices, all tucked into a buttery, flaky crust for a slice of pure Southern comfort.

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About Jenny deRemer

I am a Charleston, South Carolina-based culinary novice, an ardent authority on all things travel, a designer by trade, and the creator of Not Entirely Average. I have a weakness for farmers' markets, delight in adventures way off the beaten path, enjoy documenting my many moods through photography, and have been known to conquer the occasional yard sale with gusto!

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