Dinner on the groundsa soulful tradition of gracious plentycelebrates two things we do best: feast and fellowship.
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No one does supper quite like a Southern church group.
With these classic church supper recipes, get ready to pass the plate.

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Youre guaranteed to find at least one batch of ham-and-cheese sliders on these irresistibly sweet rolls.
To make them, pulse torn slices of day-old sandwich bread in the food processor.
Chill at least 48 hours ahead so the jalapenos have time to take on a fiery-sweet crunch.

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and dozens of people answered that theyd never prepared homemade macaroni and cheese.
If you fall in that category, this is the perfect recipe to start with.
Sausage Balls
Its a good thing this recipe makes a big batch!

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This classic Southern snack will be one of the first dishes devoured at the supper.
A sprinkle of fresh chives and thyme on top makes the presentation beautiful.
This colorful side is an ideal make-ahead option for busy cooks.

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Now, were upping the Southern recipe ante by adding deviled eggs to our pasta salad, too.
My husband has never been a huge fan of coleslawuntil I made this recipe, wrote one editor.
Strawberry-Pretzel Jello Salad
Side dish?

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This nostalgic dish is the perfect blend of salty and sweet.
Our 2-Ingredient Biscuits Recipe makes it easier than ever to accomplish that.
Don’t have a stand mixer with a 4-qt.

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bowl and paddle attachment?
Prep the batter the traditional way.
From the pudding to the fluffy meringue topping, this recipe is made totally from scratch.

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The bite-size squares are perfect for churchgoers to grab as they peruse the event.
Try your hand at it with a little help from our Test Kitchen.
Serve it warm with ice cream.

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