Do you know the ABCs of Southern comfort food by heart? If not, prepare to get schooled. Here, we'll walk you through the basics and share our favorite Southern comfort food recipes with you in the hopes that they'll make your menu planning a little easier—whether you need a hand with your next dinner party or just a few inspired Sunday dinner ideas for the family.
We've got everything from the classics (think cobblers, sweet rolls, biscuits, and more) to upgraded versions of your favorite dishes, like a miniature version of your grandma's pecan pie recipe and an oven-fried chicken that'll put your real fryer to shame! And because we know that few things are more truly, uniquely Southern than chicken and waffles, or cheesy shrimp grits with all the fixings, those dishes make an appearance on our list too.
Of course, you can't just have comfort food on special occasions, and we know that. So we've also managed to cover every mealtime category, from breakfast all the way through to dinner, plus lunch, dessert, and a few snacks. That way, you can enjoy your favorite dishes anytime, anywhere, any place. Don't judge us if we consider drop biscuits with gravy to be a suitable midday snack!
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1
Self-Rising Biscuits
Need a weekend project? These simplified Southern biscuits are a solid option.
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2
Peach-Whiskey Barbecue Chicken
Two beautifully Southern things: whiskey and peaches! Add barbecue chicken to the mix, and you've got yourself a meal to remember.
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3
Cornmeal Muffins with Blackberry Jam
Elevate cornmeal from its usual role in cornbread and turn it into these amazing, sweet muffins.
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4
Caramel Apple Sweet Rolls
These sticky sweet rolls are absolutely glorious. Just be sure to make enough for seconds—and thirds.
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5
Shrimp Grits
Cheesy grits and spicy jalapeño are a match made in heaven. A smattering of chopped bacon adds to the appeal.
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6
Pecan Pie Bites
It's your favorite Southern comfort food—miniaturized! We can't get over these adorable pecan pie bites.
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7
Barbecue Chicken Sandwiches
You'll know the chicken in this recipe is done when it's practically falling off the bone.
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8
Cajun Chicken Pasta
This pasta dish is exceedingly yummy. If you don't have Cajun spice, you can create your own blend.
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9
Steak Fingers With Gravy
To make this recipe, you'll need tenderized round steak or cube steak cut into strips, plus flour, seasoned salt, and a few other necessities.
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10
Pecan Pie Tart
Is it a pie or a tart? That's up for debate—but one thing that's not is the delicious taste of this dessert.
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11
Blackberry Cobbler
Just spoon a biscuit-y topping onto the fruit in this easy dessert, then bake. You'll have all your neighbors begging for the recipe.
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12
Pineapple Upside-Down Biscuits
Don't have pineapple on hand? You can also make this tasty recipe with apples.
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13
Hoppin’ John
You won't find a much easier side dish. This Southern classic comes together so, so quickly.
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14
Grilled Peaches and Pecans
Try throwing your peaches on the grill: The result is an intense, fruity flavor unlike anything you've had before.
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15
Corn Pudding
Some dishes are just plain cozy. This creamy corn pudding is one of them.
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16
Chicken Fried Steak
"There’s nothing special about this dish," Ree writes. "Except that it’s a total miracle."
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17
Drop Biscuits
If you tend to get nervous about making traditional biscuit recipes, this is the one you've got to try. It's much easier than the roll-and-cut variety.
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18
Chipotle Honey Chicken and Waffle Sliders
Few things are more truly, uniquely Southern than chicken and waffles. We've added some hot honey to upgrade the classic dish.
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19
Peach Dumplings
Store-bought pastry makes this recipe a cinch to pull together...but your guests will be none the wiser.
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20
Sweet Potato Pie with Marshmallow Meringue
A mile-high Southern pie is just what we all need right now. This one is as impressive as it is delicious.
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