Including a fruit-studded casserole, leftover cornbread creation, and controversial sandwich we’ll never stop making.

Here are 25 hilariously “weird” dishes that Southerners make during the summer.

Southern Tomato Sandwich

Let’s call out the elephant in the room.

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Tomato sandwiches get a lot of hate, but we won’t accept any slander here.

Pineapple Casserole

Anyone who won’t at least try this sweet-and-savory casserole is missing out.

You’ll likely see this unique pear salad anywhere from a baby shower to a summer cookout.

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With just three ingredientsmayonnaise, pineapple, and sandwich breadit’s as simple as it is gets.

Some people riff on the combo a bit: It’s not unusual to see people add cheese.

Others have been known to add ham.

Pineapple Casserole in a square casserole pan

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Its also a great topping for taco salad.

Using hard-boiled eggs in potato salad adds a special oomph.

With cheese and herbs, it’s completely savory, so there’s no need to be scared.

Pear Salad

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During the summer, it’s a welcome reprieve from the hot weather.

Southerners do love to dress up saltine crackers, after all.

They’re stewed into a flavorful dish and served over rice.

Southern Living Pineapple Sandwich on a plate to serve

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It tastes equally as cool and fresh with strawberry and lemon flavors.

You won’t ever need another recipe after using this sweet, smoky, bacon-studded version.

It’s akin to a quiche and can be easily added to a brunch lineup.

Classic Macaroni Salad with Ham

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Creamy Cucumber Salad

Another mayonnaise-championing recipe, this cucumber salad fits in at almost any summer meal.

It’s simple and surprisingly fresh.

Southern Living Fritos Corn Salad in a bowl to serve with corn chips

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Southern Living Broccoli Salad

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Southern Living Pineapple Fluff in a bowl to serve

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Southern Living - Deviled Egg Potato Salad

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Strawberry-Pretzel Jello Salad

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Heirloom Tomato-Cracker Salad

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hashbrown casserole

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Classic Okra and Tomatoes in bowls overhead

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Southern Living Jell-O Pie whole ready to serve

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Damaris Phillips Cornbread & Sweet Milk Recipe

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Southern Living Best Ever Succotash in the pan ready to serve

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Chowchow

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Southern Living Homemade Baked Beans in the dish ready to serve

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Tee’s Corn Pudding

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Southern Living Tennessee Onions after baking

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Southern Living Fried Green Tomatoes on a board ready to serve

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Crab Pie

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Creamy Cucumber Salad With Dill

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Southern Living Cucumber Tea Sandwiches on serving platter

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