62 Southern Recipes Everyone Should Make in 2022
Recipe: Heirloom Tomato Pie
We took your grandmother's tomato pie recipe and updated it with gorgeous heirloom tomatoes and a homemade Parmesan-Buttermilk Crust.
Recipe: Mamau's Cheese Straws
This classic snack requires just five ingredients but is still full of flavor.
Recipe: Homestyle Ground Beef Casserole
Ground beef is a budget-friendly weeknight favorite at dinnertime, and this oh-so-comforting casserole will be your new favorite way to use it.
Recipe: Curried Okra Shoestring Fries
Everyone will love eating their okra when it takes on a fry-like texture.
Recipe: Sock It To Me Cake
Perfect for breakfast or an afternoon treat, this 1960s cake offers a sweet surprise in each bite with a ribbon of brown sugar, cinnamon, and pecans.
Recipe: Classic Beef Pot Roast
When shopping for this recipe, round roast or brisket are both good choices.
Recipe: Praline-Cream Cheese King Cake
We're here to help you master this Mardi Gras classic.
Recipe: Cabbage Casserole
From a summer barbecue to Thanksgiving dinner, this casserole belongs on the menu.
Recipe: Classic Cast Iron Pizza
Instead of reaching for the phone to order delivery, try your hand at homemade pizza with the help of your favorite skillet.
Recipe: Scalloped Potatoes With Ham
Ham, cheese, and potatoes are a winning combination that can be served as a side or main dish.
Recipe: Watermelon Margarita
A colorful cocktail will be your new favorite way to enjoy watermelon on a hot summer day.
Recipe: Pineapple-Coconut Cake
Think of this decadent cake as a taste of the tropics for your cake stand.
Recipe: Fried Deviled Eggs
We totally went there, and you have to try it, too.
Recipe: Pear Salad
No cooking is required to create this vintage snack.
Recipe: Sausage-Hash Brown Breakfast Casserole
This foolproof breakfast casserole recipe is the trustiest one in our recipe box.
Recipe: Martina McBride's Creamy Chicken Tortilla Soup
Martina McBride loves making, serving, and eating soup, and we must say we agree.
Recipe: Creamy Peach Icebox Cake
It's no secret: Southerners rely on cool icebox pies and cakes to get through sweltering summers, and this is the latest recipe to add to your repertoire.
Recipe: Instant Pot Potato Salad
We've adapted the recipe for classic potato salad to fit newer kitchen appliances while still delivering the same delicious flavor.
Recipe: Sandwich Bread
You'll enjoy your favorite sandwich even more when it's served between two slices of homemade bread.
Recipe: Caramelized Onion Dip
Forgo reaching for a store-bought dip and serve this homemade recipe at your next tailgate.
Recipe: Cinnamon Roll Pancakes
Get that cinnamon roll taste you love without kneading a single piece of dough. We call that a win.
Recipe: Creamed Chipped Beef & Toast
This nostalgic recipe can be served over Texas toast or buttermilk biscuits.
Recipe: German Chocolate Cake
German Chocolate Cake originated in Dallas in the 1950s and has continued to appear in Southern homes since.
Recipe: Cowboy Casserole
If you're in search of a kid-friendly dinner recipe, we've got you covered with this casserole.
Recipe: Cast-Iron Skillet Burgers
Your cast-iron skillet plus ingredients like mustard and Worcestershire sauce will give your homemade burgers more flavor than ever before.
Recipe: Coconut Pound Cake
A slice of this pound cake can fix problems from even the worst days.
Recipe: Skillet Pot Pie with Chicken and Spring Vegetables
We gave old-school chicken pot pie a speedy weeknight upgrade with puff pastry and your handy skillet.
Recipe: Smoky Field Pea-and-Greens Dip
If you're in need of a tailgate recipe that showcases Southern ingredients, look no further than this warm, cozy dip.
Recipe: Dutch Baby Pancake
Get acquainted with the Dutch baby, because it's going to be your new favorite Saturday morning brunch treat.
Recipe: Georgia-Style Boiled Peanuts
Take me out to the ballgame, take me out with the crowd. These boiled peanuts will make you feel like you're in the stadium stands, munching on your favorite ballpark snack.
Recipe: Sorghum-Pecan Monkey Bread Muffins
Southern-favorite sorghum and pecans star in this sweet breakfast recipe that your guests will love.
Recipe: Croissant Breakfast Casserole
If you need a make-ahead breakfast to serve a crowd, trust us and make this one.
Recipe: Shrimp and Grits Casserole
You can enjoy this Southern classic gone casserole at brunch or dinner.
Recipe: Homemade Strawberry Shortcake
Every Southerner should make homemade strawberry shortcake with strawberries fresh from the farmers market at least once a year.
Recipe: Ham and Noodle Casserole
Whether for a potluck or busy weeknight supper, this comfy casserole uses whatever pantry staples you have on hand.
Recipe: Egg Custard Pie
This vintage pie recipe is so delicious, we think it will live on forever.
Recipe: Spiced Pecan Pie Bars
When the holidays roll around, surprise guests with this twist on pecan pie that's anything but boring.
Recipe: Egg Salad Sandwiches
Southern luncheons, showers, and picnics are practically required to have an egg salad recipe on the lineup, and you're going to love this finger-sandwich version.
Recipe: Classic Macaroni Salad with Ham
If you like vintage recipes, this cold pasta salad is reminiscent of popular layered salads of the past.
Recipe: White Texas Sheet Cake
Your grandmother might have a recipe for classic Chocolate Texas Sheet Cake, but wait until you introduce the family to this dreamy version.
Recipe: Melting Potatoes
Crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, melting potatoes are going to be the side dish you can't get enough of this year.
Recipe: Oven-Fried Pork Chops with Sweet Potatoes and Green Beans
This easy sheet pan supper gets you crispy fried pork chops plus sides in less than an hour.
Recipe: Meatloaf Casserole
Meatloaf casserole is our Southern-ized version of Shepherd's Pie, and it's seriously delicious.
Recipe: Slow Cooker Vegetable Soup with Bacon
There's nothing better than a warm, comforting soup straight from the slow cooker on a chilly night—unless you add bacon, then it is better.
Recipe: Easy Catfish Tacos with Slaw
Fried catfish is a Southern mainstay, but we lightened it up by oven "frying" it and pairing it with a light slaw for a tasty Southern taco.
Recipe: Smoky Mountain Brunswick Stew
Cozy up on a cold winter's night with a Southern classic (no matter where you think the recipe was born).
Recipe: Buttermilk-Soaked, Bacon-Fried Chicken in Gravy
Can you say cheat day? If you're going to go all-out on comfort food, this supremely Southern dish is always here for you.
Recipe: Mrs. Floyd's Divinity
One you master the recipe, this classic candy will become a holiday staple
Recipe: Crispy Baked Chicken Wings with Pepper Jelly Glaze
Calling all football fans: Here's a way to spice up your at-home tailgate. Bake your chicken wings with a tangy red pepper jelly glaze for a Southern spin.
Recipe: Dry-Brined Beer-Can Chickens
Every Southerner needs a Beer Can Chicken recipe for summer cookouts—it's just a fact.
Recipe: Chess Pie
Who knew only butter, milk, eggs, and sugar could taste so good thrown together in a pie? The gooey, sweet result speaks for itself.
Recipe: Whole Roast Chicken
It's a nearly obligatory recipe to keep on hand for Sunday supper.
Recipe: Real Banana Pudding
Homemade vanilla pudding takes this dessert over the top.
Recipe: Brisket Sandwich With Texas BBQ Sauce
Tender brisket meets classic white bread and Texas barbecue sauce, creating a sandwich few could resist.
Recipe: Peach Cobbler
There's a high chance that a cobbler of any sort is in every Southerner's recipe tin, but we have to say, there's not quite anything like a warm bowl of Peach Cobbler on a summer evening.
Recipe: Classic Fried Catfish
Take this recipe up a notch by catching your own fish. The addition of yellow cornmeal is the Southern Living secret to a crispy, satisfying crust. Serve with lemon and tartar sauce.
Recipe: Lowcountry Shrimp and Grits
Creamy grits provide a contrast to briny shrimp and savory cheese in this beloved Southern dish—we might even say it's comfort food at its finest.
Recipe: Fried Okra
It's not a proper Southern meal without Fried Okra, and you know it.
Recipe: Grasshopper Pie
Sure, it's just mint and chocolate. The real fun is the fact that it's electric green. How's that for a show-stopping dessert?
Recipe: Fried Green Tomatoes
The secret to success is an unripe tomato—while they aren't palatable on their own, they'll hold up much better than a ripe tomato in the fryer. The end result is a hot, crispy, and tangy tomato you won't be able to get enough of.
Recipe: Southern Skillet Cornbread
It's a ubiquitous staple on the Southern table, and no matter the claims elsewhere, we know Southerners always do it best.
Recipe: Pineapple Casserole
With just a few ingredients, you have a sweet, cheesy, crunchy—and slightly unconventional—casserole.
Heirloom Tomato Pie
Recipe: Heirloom Tomato Pie
We took your grandmother's tomato pie recipe and updated it with gorgeous heirloom tomatoes and a homemade Parmesan-Buttermilk Crust.
If you made a resolution to cook more and take out less this year, we think these Southern recipes are the best place to start. We've rounded up a list of our favorite dishes that will take you from breakfast to dinner, plus snacks, appetizers, and drinks that are always needed when company's coming. Cooking your way through this list throughout 2022 will help you revisit vintage classics, such as Pineapple Casserole, Skillet Cornbread, and Fried Green Tomatoes. You might even discover new family favorites and sharpen your cooking skills. After all, we've never heard of a time when someone could turn town a slice of Tomato Pie or scoop of cobbler, no matter the fruit.
Whether you're whipping something up for the next potluck or planning a dinner party, you'll always be able to count on these classic Southern recipes for making mealtime feel more like home. It's time for some comfort cooking, y'all!
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