you might’t call yourself a Southerner unless you’ve made every dish on this list.
Looking for a quick weeknight dinner?
A premade casserolepulled out of the freezerand warmed in the oven is an easy solution.
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No matter the moment or need, Southerners have a casserole for that.
Case in point: There are separate potato casserole recipes for bothfuneralsandcelebrations.
From scalloped to twice-baked, thevariations are plentiful.
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But if there’s one potato casserole every Southern should master, it’s 100% the hashbrown casserole.
You never know when a neighbor will stop by with a bag of goodies from their abundant summertime harvest.
Pick your preference: topped with marshmallows orsugary pecans; either way, it’s an absolute must.
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Chicken Spaghetti Casserole
This family- and crowd-friendly meal gets gobbled up at all kinds of occasions.
Folks love it for its versatility and familiar creamy, cheesy flavor profile.
The Ritz cracker topping is key to this favorite Easter Sunday side.
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Our readers love this one so much, it was named ourMost Popular Recipe of 2024.
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