Thesepassed-down recipesinclude the hard-workingcomfort foodswe’ve turned to again and again for decades.

We’re talking cheesycasseroles, traditional stews, fried bites, and even scrumptious desserts.

This recipe is designed with ease in mind.

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Plus, the recipe serves 10, so you’ll likely have leftovers to freeze.

Chicken-Fried Steak With Cream Gravy

This is old-school Southern comfort food at its finest.

Double-Crust Chicken Pot Pies

Lose the big casserole dish for the day.

Southern Living Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup in the pot ready to serve

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These adorably mini pot pies are packed with major flavor.

Homestyle Butterbeans

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This classic side dish is a holiday favorite all over the South.

These simple treats let the butterscotch chips be the star for a rich bite.

hashbrown casserole

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It’s a simple recipe that delivers every time.

This recipe uses heirloom tomatoes for a stunning look and fabulous flavor.

Caramelized apples and a cinnamon-kissed streusel make for the most inviting fall dessert.

easy chocolate cake

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This is the recipe for their melange gumbo that won in 2015, 2017, and 2018.

Layers of cheese, meat, and pasta make the tastiest trio.

This recipe takes you back to the classics for a rich, delicious side dish.

Southern Living Mississippi Pot Roast ready to serve over mashed potatoes

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Smoky Mountain Brunswick Stew

Nothing is more satisfying than a big bowl of hearty Brunswick stew.

Using frozen vegetables and prepared meats make it super easy to throw together.

A few tablespoons of Worcestershire sauce spice up the traditional ketchup topping.

Southern Living Bologna Salad in a bowl ready to serve with saltine crackers

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Try this classic recipe and you’ll never go back.

Jessica Harris' Red Rice

This flavor-charged rice has been a staple of Lowcountry cuisine for centuries.

Egg Custard Pie

This Depression Era pie is simple and perfect every time.

King Ranch Chicken Casserole

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Serve with whipped cream, ice cream, or fresh peaches or berries.

Classic Beef Stroganoff

We’ll take this warm and comforting meal on any weeknight.

This recipe is homemade and special without trying to be too fancy.

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Feel free to use store-bought rotisserie chicken in lieu of cooking your own.

Southern Living Sausage Gravy and Biscuits on a plate to serve

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Mama’s Fried Chicken

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Southern Living Sausage Breakfast Casserole sliced and ready to serve

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Southern Living Vegetable-Beef Soup in bowls to serve with crusty bread

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easy peanut butter cookies on napkins

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Double-Crust Chicken Pot Pies

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Southern Living Fresh Peach Cobbler with a serving scooped into a bowl with ice cream

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Meatloaf Casserole

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Southern-Style Collard Greens

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Southern Living Quick White Chicken Chili in a bowl to serve

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Southern Living Poppy Seed Chicken in the casserole dish with a serving removed

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Home-Style Butterbeans

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Southern Living Potato Chip Cookies and Butterscotch Oaties

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Old-Fashioned Chicken And Dumplings

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Classic Beef Pot Roast

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Our Favorite Buttermilk Biscuit

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Southern Living Heirloom Tomato Pie finished in the pan and ready to serve

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Southern Living Apple Crumble in the baking dish to serve with a serving out to the side

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Smoked Turkey-and-Andouille Gumbo

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Our Best Lasagna

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Classic Green Bean Casserole

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Mississippi Mud Cake

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Smoky Mountain Brunswick Stew

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Classic Chicken Tetrazzini

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Southern Living Old Fashioned Meatloaf on a plate to serve with mashed potatoes

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Best Pecan Pie

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Southern Skillet Cornbread

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Fried Pork Chops with Peas and Potatoes

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Southern Living Homemade Mashed Potatoes in a bowl to serve

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Southern Living Classic Fried Catfish on a platter to serve with lemon wedges

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Southern Living Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese

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Homestyle Ground Beef Casserole

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Slow-Cooker Cowboy Beans

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Beef Tamale Pie

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Old School Squash Casserole

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Red Rice

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Egg Custard Pie

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Beef Stroganoff

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Southern Living Chicken Spaghetti Casserole in the dish to serve

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Cowboy Casserole

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Southern Living Southern Penicillin Soup

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Southern Living Deviled Grits in the casserole dish to serve

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