Secrets of the South's Best Diners

Call them meat-and-threes, cafeterias, mom-and-pops, or diners. Whatever the name, these local spots keep it delicious by serving great Southern food. Here are our favorites―and their signature dishes―from Maryland to Texas.

Southern Diner Restaurants: Elizabeth's Southwest Cornbread
Photo by Kenny Brown

Elizabeth's Southwest Cornbread

(given by owner Ed Lowe)

  • 1 tsp. baking powder
  • ¼ tsp. salt
  • ¾ cup yellow cornmeal
  • 1 ½ oz. melted butter or margarine
  • 1 can (15-oz.) kernel corn-drained (Diner Secret!)
  • 1 can (4-oz.) diced green chilies
  • ¼ cup sour cream
  • Whites from 3 large eggs
  • 2 ½ tsp. olive oil
  • ½ cup grated Cheddar cheese
1. In a mixing bowl, combine baking powder, salt and cornmeal.
2. Add remaining ingredients, and hand mix until well blended. Bake in a greased 8- x 8-inch or 8- x 9-inch cake pan at 350° for 20 minutes or until
golden brown on top.

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