Round out your meal with a littlecomfort foodon the side.
Each of these classicside disheshas its own Southern twist, from adding crispy bacon or cheese to deep-frying.
In Southern cuisine, a main dish is best complemented by a host of incredible side dishes.
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The result is an impressive side dish the entire family will love.
Great on sandwiches, in salads, or plain, this is a recipe every Southern cook should master.
Serve with a wedge of buttermilk, and it’s a whole meal.
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Maque Choux with Sausage
This classic Louisiana dish has both Native American and Creole-French roots.
Want to add a bit of spice?
Sprinkle the finished dish with a little bit of smoked paprika.
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For the perfect texture, be sure to let the potatoes cool before adding them into the recipe.
The healthy-dose of cheese in this recipe will convert even the most ardent broccoli hater.
Regardless what you call it, it sure is delicious.
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Lightly spiced and sweet, it only takes 20 minutes of cooking to turn out this instant family-favorite.
Ben Mims' Perfect Cornbread
We call it perfect, and we stand by it.
This cornbread recipe doesn’t call for even a teaspoon of sugarsavory cornbread enthusiasts will be happy to know.
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Baked in a screaming hot skillet, this cornbread has the brown, crispy edge of our dreams.
Tomato Aspic
Thisvintage gelatin saladwas formerly the star of ladies' luncheons across the South.
Not a single one.
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So, grab your dutch oven and fry up these six ingredient wonders up in just about 30 minutes.
The salad got its name because of its reputation for only getting better the longer it sits.
Made in a slow-cooker, this side frees up the stove top for the main dish or other sides.
Easy Creamed Spinach
Eating your greens is easy with this creamy, cheesy, comforting recipe.
It hits all the right notes.
Picnic Egg Salad
This no-fuss recipe has been a potluck party starter for years.
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Our Favorite Buttermilk Biscuit
Any meal is better with a biscuit.
This homemade mac is tossed in creamy sauce, topped with shredded cheese, then baked.
The crispy-velvety mixture and secret pockets of cheese are unbeatable.
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Prosciutto-Wrapped Asparagus
Crispy prosciutto and asparagus?
This easy plate is ready in just a few minutes and gives an elegant flare to any table.
Crunchy snap peas and shrimp with the soft pasta and zesty lemon makes for a uniquely exquisite salad.
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