The Secret Stars of Every Southern Meal
Every Southern meal knows its strength lies in the sides. A creamy casserole, buttery cornbread, or crisp garden salad can turn any plate into a memory. These recipes bring all the comfort and charm of home cooking, the kind of sides that make folks go back for seconds before they’ve even finished their first helping.
Creamy, Flavorful BLT Pasta Salad
This creamy BLT pasta salad with crispy bacon, juicy tomatoes, and fresh romaine is the perfect side dish for cookouts, potlucks, and more!
Sweet Potato Casserole with Marshmallows
With sweet and savory flavors, no Southern Thanksgiving table is complete without this sensational sweet potato casserole with marshmallows.
Vegetable Salad With Corn and Green Beans
Marinated in a vinegar dressing, this Southern vegetable salad is filled with pimentos, celery, green beans, corn, green pepper, and onion.
Traditional Southern Collard Greens
Y’all want real Southern collard greens? Smoky ham hocks slow-cooked until tender, this classic side is pure Southern soul.
Irresistible, Easy Cheeseburger Sliders
These easy oven-baked cheeseburger sliders are juicy, cheesy, and perfect for parties, game day, or a quick dinner the whole family will love.
Super Food Salad
Super Food Salad : This recipe is forgivable and easily customized. Add more of whatever you like and less of whatever you don’t.
Our Take on Cubby’s Chicken, Wild Rice & Kale Salad
Copycat Cubby’s Chicken, Wild Rice and Kale salad combines chicken, almonds, and tangy dressing—a flavorful, nutritious meal favorite.
Southern Skillet Spoonbread – {Buttery & Delicious!}
This Southern spoonbread recipe delivers golden, buttery comfort with a creamy center. It’s easy to make and pure comfort food magic!
Crispy, Golden Sweet Potato Fritters
Crispy on the outside, tender in the middle, these sweet potato fritters come together fast and are perfect as a snack, side, or appetizer.
Juicy, Flavorful Cajun Shrimp
Quick, zesty Cajun shrimp ready in under 20 minutes! Juicy, smoky, and full of Southern flavor, perfect for weeknights or weekend gatherings.
Ham Pasta Salad With Ranch Dressing
This creamy and cheesy ham pasta salad recipe is the perfect summer supper, with tender smoked ham, fresh veggies, and ranch dressing.
Crunchy Refrigerator Salad
This Crunchy Refrigerator Salad uses vegetables that will stay crunchy longer, with a light coating of a dressing with a little added kick .
Creamy, Delicious Pumpkin Pie Dip
This creamy pumpkin pie dip is rich, spiced, and party-ready. An easy fall dessert perfect for dipping cookies, fruit, and more.
Baked Beans With Ground Beef
This easy baked beans with ground beef recipe includes baked beans, ground beef, crispy bacon strips, and lots of flavorful seasonings.
Mexican Street Corn Pasta
Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad combines bold flavors with tender pasta for a fresh, zesty, and easy-to-make dish perfect for any occasion.
Parmesan Oven Fries
With an irresistible garlic and parmesan cheese coating, these crunchy yet soft parmesan oven fries are perfect with just about anything.
Cauliflower Buffalo Bites (Low-Carb)
Crispy, tender, and coated in an irresistible buffalo sauce, these low-carb cauliflower buffalo bites are the perfect appetizer or side dish.
Pumpkin Fritters With Orange Marmalade
These fluffy, filling, and flavorful pumpkin fritters with orange marmalade are made with canned pumpkin puree and lots of delicious spices.
Creamy Bacon Pasta
Indulge Creamy Bacon Pasta, where crispy bacon meets a luscious Parmesan sauce for an irresistibly delicious bite!
Easy Southern Salmon Patties (Can Be Easily Made Gluten-Free)
Whether you call them southern salmon patties, cakes or croquettes, these salmon patties are bursting with flavor with a gluten-free option.