19 Southern recipes the rest of the country can’t stop talking about

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By Ksenia Prints

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You know a recipe is special when people from every corner of the country start asking where it came from. These 19 Southern recipes the rest of the country can’t stop talking about show how simple ingredients, time-honored techniques, and bold flavors turn everyday meals into legends. They are the kinds of dishes that spark debates about whose grandma made it best. One taste and it becomes clear why the rest of the country keeps bringing them up.

Skillet dish with baked sweet potatoes topped with toasted marshmallows, partially served with some of the contents missing.
Sweet Potato Casserole With Marshmallows and Pecans. Photo credit: Thermocookery.

Southern Peach Cobbler Recipe With Fresh Peaches

A baked peach cobbler in an oval dish, surrounded by fresh peaches and basil leaves on a dark surface.
Southern Peach Cobbler Recipe With Fresh Peaches. Photo credit: Thermocookery.

Southern Peach Cobbler With Fresh Peaches is a classic dessert made with juicy peaches, sugar, butter, and a golden baked topping. The cobbler takes about 40 minutes to bake in the oven. As it cooks, the peaches soften into a bubbling filling beneath the crust. The finished dessert tastes sweet, buttery, and deeply comforting.
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Slow Cooker Cranberry Chicken

Plate of glazed chicken with cranberries, green beans, and stuffing on a red and white checkered cloth.
Slow Cooker Cranberry Chicken. Photo credit: Thermocookery.

Slow Cooker Cranberry Chicken combines chicken, cranberry sauce, spices, and a touch of sweetness in an easy slow cooker meal. The recipe cooks for about 4 to 6 hours. The sauce thickens as the chicken becomes tender. The finished dish tastes savory with a gentle sweet-tart balance.
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Peach Dump Cake Recipe (With Yellow Cake Mix!)

A serving of fruit cobbler topped with whipped cream on a decorative plate, with a spoon resting on the side.
Peach Dump Cake Recipe (With Yellow Cake Mix!). Photo credit: Thermocookery.

Peach Dump Cake is a simple Southern dessert made with canned peaches, yellow cake mix, butter, and sugar. The recipe bakes in about 40 minutes. The cake mix forms a golden crust over the soft peach filling. The finished dessert tastes sweet, buttery, and rich with peach flavor.
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Mini Caramel Apple Cheesecakes

Mini cheesecakes topped with diced caramelized apples are arranged on two plates, with star anise, a green apple, and graham crackers in the background.
Mini Caramel Apple Cheesecakes. Photo credit: At the Immigrant’s Table.

Mini Caramel Apple Cheesecakes are small desserts made with cream cheese, apples, sugar, and caramel sauce. The cheesecakes bake in about 25 minutes. Apples soften while the cheesecake filling sets. The finished dessert tastes creamy with warm caramel sweetness.
Get the Recipe: Mini Caramel Apple Cheesecakes

Cheesy Cabbage Casserole With Cracker Topping (No Canned Soup)

A casserole dish filled with a cheesy cabbage casserole.
Cheesy Cabbage Casserole With Cracker Topping (No Canned Soup). Photo credit: Thermocookery.

Cheesy Cabbage Casserole combines tender cabbage, cheese, butter, and a crunchy cracker topping baked together. The casserole takes about 35 minutes in the oven. The cabbage softens while the topping turns golden. The finished dish tastes savory, creamy, and comforting.
Get the Recipe: Cheesy Cabbage Casserole With Cracker Topping (No Canned Soup)

Old Fashioned Southern Pecan Pralines

A plate of holiday-themed cookies is placed on a red and white checkered cloth. The cookies are drizzled with red and green icing over a caramel-colored base, surrounded by red and white candy beads.
Old Fashioned Southern Pecan Pralines. Photo credit: Thermocookery.

Old Fashioned Southern Pecan Pralines are candy treats made with pecans, sugar, butter, and cream. The recipe takes about 20 minutes to prepare and set. The mixture cooks until thick before being spooned onto parchment. The finished pralines taste rich, buttery, and nutty.
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Slow Cooker Candied Pecans

A glass jar filled with candied pecans sits on a white surface, with more candied pecans scattered nearby and a tray of them in the background.
Slow Cooker Candied Pecans. Photo credit: Thermocookery.

Slow Cooker Candied Pecans combine pecans, sugar, cinnamon, and butter cooked slowly until coated. The recipe takes about 2 to 3 hours in the slow cooker. The coating thickens and caramelizes around the nuts. The finished pecans taste sweet, crunchy, and warmly spiced.
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Oven-Baked Buttermilk Chicken And Potatoes

Buttermilk chicken and potatoes on a plate.
Oven-Baked Buttermilk Chicken And Potatoes. Photo credit: At the Immigrant’s Table.

Oven-Baked Buttermilk Chicken And Potatoes uses chicken, buttermilk, potatoes, and seasoning roasted together. The dish takes about 45 minutes to cook. Buttermilk helps tenderize the chicken as it bakes. The finished meal tastes savory with a lightly tangy flavor.
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Pumpkin Pecan Pie

Overhead view of pumpin pecan pie.
Pumpkin Pecan Pie. Photo credit: At the Immigrant’s Table.

Pumpkin Pecan Pie combines pumpkin filling with pecans baked into a rich pie crust. The pie takes about 50 minutes to bake. The pumpkin layer sets beneath the toasted pecans. The finished dessert tastes smooth, sweet, and warmly spiced.
Get the Recipe: Pumpkin Pecan Pie

Slow Cooker Swamp Potatoes With Smoked Sausage

A white bowl filled with sliced sausage, potatoes, and green beans, garnished with chopped parsley.
Slow Cooker Swamp Potatoes With Smoked Sausage. Photo credit: Thermocookery.

Slow Cooker Swamp Potatoes With Smoked Sausage combines potatoes, sausage, onions, and seasoning cooked slowly together. The recipe cooks for about 4 hours. Potatoes absorb the smoky flavor from the sausage. The finished dish tastes hearty and savory.
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My Grandmother’s Recipe For Carrot Casserole

A delightful slice of carrot cake with a dollop of whipped cream graces a decorative black and white plate. A fork rests invitingly on the cake while a white and blue cup peeks from the background, almost like the perfect ending to a recipe for an unforgettable carrot casserole.
My Grandmother’s Recipe For Carrot Casserole. Photo credit: Thermocookery.

Carrot Casserole blends cooked carrots, butter, eggs, and sugar into a baked dish. The recipe takes about 35 minutes in the oven. The mixture bakes into a soft, lightly sweet casserole. The finished dish tastes creamy with mild carrot flavor.
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Pecan Peach Crisp

A bowl of peach cobbler topped with melting vanilla ice cream, with a spoonful being lifted, and a checkered cloth in the background.
Pecan Peach Crisp. Photo credit: Thermocookery.

Pecan Peach Crisp combines peaches, sugar, oats, butter, and pecans baked with a crumb topping. The crisp takes about 35 minutes in the oven. The topping becomes golden while peaches bubble underneath. The finished dessert tastes sweet with crunchy nut topping.
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Easy Chicken And Dumplings Skillet

A bowl of chicken and dumplings with carrots, celery, and herbs, served with a spoon.
Easy Chicken and Dumplings Skillet. Photo credit: Thermocookery.

Easy Chicken And Dumplings Skillet features chicken, vegetables, broth, and soft dumplings cooked together in one pan. The recipe takes about 35 minutes to prepare. The dumplings cook directly in the broth as it simmers. The finished dish tastes rich, savory, and comforting.
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Pecan Pie Casserole

A slice of pecan pie topped with whipped cream on a black plate, with a baking dish in the background.
Pecan Pie Casserole. Photo credit: Thermocookery.

Pecan Pie Casserole is a baked dessert made with pecans, sugar, eggs, butter, and soft bread pieces. The recipe takes about 40 minutes to bake. The custard mixture soaks into the bread as it cooks. The finished casserole tastes sweet, nutty, and rich.
Get the Recipe: Pecan Pie Casserole

Homemade Corn Casserole

Two rectangular slices of light golden-brown cake with a slightly crumbly texture are placed side by side on a patterned plate.
Homemade Corn Casserole. Photo credit: Thermocookery.

Homemade Corn Casserole combines corn, butter, eggs, and cornmeal baked into a soft side dish. The casserole takes about 40 minutes in the oven. The mixture bakes into a tender, scoopable texture. The finished dish tastes sweet, buttery, and comforting.
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Pecan Pie Fudge

Squares of fudge topped with chopped pecans are stacked on a white plate.
Pecan Pie Fudge. Photo credit: Thermocookery.

Pecan Pie Fudge blends chocolate, condensed milk, butter, and pecans into a rich candy. The recipe takes about 20 minutes to prepare plus chilling time. Pecans add crunch throughout the smooth fudge. The finished treat tastes sweet, creamy, and nutty.
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Spicy Cheddar Jalapeño Cornbread

Overhead view of sliced cornbread.
Spicy Cheddar Jalapeño Cornbread. Photo credit: At the Immigrant’s Table.

Spicy Cheddar Jalapeño Cornbread is baked with cornmeal, cheddar cheese, jalapeños, eggs, and milk. The bread takes about 25 minutes to bake. Cheese melts into the batter as it cooks. The finished cornbread tastes savory with mild heat.
Get the Recipe: Spicy Cheddar Jalapeño Cornbread

Cajun Style Baked Turkey Breast With Vegetables

A plate with pieces of roasted chicken seasoned with herbs and spices, garnished with parsley. A checkered cloth is partially visible beside the plate.
Cajun Style Baked Turkey Breast With Vegetables. Photo credit: Thermocookery.

Cajun Style Baked Turkey Breast With Vegetables combines turkey, Cajun seasoning, potatoes, and vegetables roasted together. The recipe takes about 45 minutes in the oven. The seasoning forms a flavorful crust on the meat. The finished dish tastes bold and savory.
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Sweet Potato Casserole With Marshmallows And Pecans

Skillet dish with baked sweet potatoes topped with toasted marshmallows, partially served with some of the contents missing.
Sweet Potato Casserole With Marshmallows and Pecans. Photo credit: Thermocookery.

Sweet Potato Casserole With Marshmallows And Pecans combines mashed sweet potatoes, butter, sugar, marshmallows, and pecans baked together. The casserole takes about 35 minutes in the oven. Marshmallows toast lightly on top as it bakes. The finished dish tastes sweet, creamy, and nutty.
Get the Recipe: Sweet Potato Casserole With Marshmallows And Pecans

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