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Grandma-Approved Recipes to Take to Your Next Bible Study

Jenna Sims, Associate Digital Editor at Southern Living
By Jenna Sims Updated April 19, 2022
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Basic Pimiento Cheese
Credit: Jennifer Causey; Prop Styling: Christine Keely; Food Styling: Torie Cox

From salty to sweet, no church gathering is complete without plenty of snacks. Whether you're hosting a group at your home or need a dish to bring along to your next bible study, these classic Southern recipes are reminiscent of what you would probably find perusing the pages of a vintage church cookbook. These crowd-pleasing recipes have stood the test of time, so we know they'll please everyone in your bible study group. 

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Bacon Bow Tie Crackers

Bacon Bow Tie Crackers
Credit: Hector Manuel Sanchez; Prop Styling: Lydia Pursell; Food Styling: Tami Hardeman

Recipe: Bacon Bow Tie Crackers

These crackers are so good that we recommend at least doubling this recipe.

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Gooey Butter Cake

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Recipe: Gooey Butter Cake

Even though it's called cake this classic recipe is still easy to serve in squares without any mess.

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Butter-Baked Saltine Crackers

Butter-Baked Saltine Crackers
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Recipe: Butter-Baked Saltine Crackers

Although this snack recipe couldn't be any more simple, we guarantee it'll still impress your guests.

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Warm Cheese Box Bites

Warm Cheese Box Bites
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Recipe: Warm Cheese Box Bites

This classic community cookbook recipe is best when served warm.

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Caramel Popcorn Balls

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Recipe: Caramel Popcorn Balls

Homemade popcorn balls can be stored in an airtight container for up to one week, so you can make them ahead of time if needed.

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Buttery Toasted Pecans

Buttery Toasted Pecans
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Recipe: Buttery Toasted Pecans

About as simple as it gets, but the perfect snack.

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Mamau's Cheese Straws

Mamau’s Cheese Straws
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Recipe: Mamau's Cheese Straws

With a recipe this simple and delicious, you'll never serve store-bought cheese straws again.

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Ham-and-Cheese Sliders

Ham-And-Cheese Sliders
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Recipe: Ham-and-Cheese Sliders

If you're looking for a more filling snack that's still easy to serve, these sliders will satisfy everyone's appetite.

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Million Dollar Pound Cake

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Recipe: Million Dollar Pound Cake

You're just seven ingredients away from getting this homemade cake on the table.

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Classic Pimiento Cheese

Basic Pimiento Cheese
Credit: Jennifer Causey; Prop Styling: Christine Keely; Food Styling: Torie Cox

Recipe: Basic Pimiento Cheese

You can never go wrong with this Southern staple.

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Luscious Lemon Bars

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Recipe: Luscious Lemon Bars

This lemon bar recipe cab be prepared up to one month ahead of time and kept in the freezer, perfect to keep on hand for your weekly gathering.

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Sausage Balls

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Recipe: Sausage Balls

Sausage balls only need three ingredients, and great to serve at any time of the day.

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Muddy Buddy Mix

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Recipe: Muddy Buddy Mix

In addition to powdered sugar, we add some unsweetened cocoa to the coating of this classic snack. 

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Egg Salad Sandwiches

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Recipe: Egg Salad Sandwiches

We're always looking for a reason to serve egg salad.

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Toasted Oatmeal Cookies

Toasted Oatmeal Cookies Recipe
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Recipe: Toasted Oatmeal Cookies

Toasting the oatmeal gives classic oatmeal cookies an instant upgrade.

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Cheese Dreams

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Recipe: Cheese Dreams

You'll know they're ready to take out of the oven when they're golden brown.

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Mamie Eisenhower's Chocolate Fudge

Mamie Eisenhower’s Chocolate Fudge
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Recipe: Mamie Eisenhower's Chocolate Fudge

A no-bake dessert everyone will love? Yes, please.

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Chocolate Peanut Butter-Fudge Bars

Peanut Butter-Fudge Bars
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Recipe: Chocolate Peanut Butter-Fudge Bars

If you'll have a large group, this recipe makes 32 bars in one batch.

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Party Puffs with Ham Salad

Cheese Puffs with Ham Salad
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Recipe: Cheese Puffs with Ham Salad

These puffs are practically begging for a spot on the table of a lunchtime bible study.

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Strawberry Pretzel Salad

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Recipe: Strawberry-Pretzel Salad

Be careful bringing this one around your bible study group, it may become your specialty that's requested every week!

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Old-Fashioned Chicken Salad

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Recipe: Old-Fashioned Chicken Salad

This simple old-fashioned recipe will keep everyone happy.

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Cream Cheese Brownies

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Recipe: Cream Cheese Brownies

Cream cheese ensures that these brownies have an extra-gooey texture.

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Smoky Snack Mix

Smoky Snack Mix
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Recipe: Smoky Snack Mix

The bowl will be empty before you know it, so you may want to double or triple this hard-to-resist mix.

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Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies

All-Time Favorite Chocolate Chip Cookies
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Recipe: Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies

Chocolate chip cookies will never disappoint.

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Cocktail Meatballs

Quiche Lorraine
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Recipe: Cocktail Meatballs

If you'll be meeting during dinnertime and need a heartier dish, this classic recipe was made for company.

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    1 of 25 Bacon Bow Tie Crackers
    2 of 25 Gooey Butter Cake
    3 of 25 Butter-Baked Saltine Crackers
    4 of 25 Warm Cheese Box Bites
    5 of 25 Caramel Popcorn Balls
    6 of 25 Buttery Toasted Pecans
    7 of 25 Mamau's Cheese Straws
    8 of 25 Ham-and-Cheese Sliders
    9 of 25 Million Dollar Pound Cake
    10 of 25 Classic Pimiento Cheese
    11 of 25 Luscious Lemon Bars
    12 of 25 Sausage Balls
    13 of 25 Muddy Buddy Mix
    14 of 25 Egg Salad Sandwiches
    15 of 25 Toasted Oatmeal Cookies
    16 of 25 Cheese Dreams
    17 of 25 Mamie Eisenhower's Chocolate Fudge
    18 of 25 Chocolate Peanut Butter-Fudge Bars
    19 of 25 Party Puffs with Ham Salad
    20 of 25 Strawberry Pretzel Salad
    21 of 25 Old-Fashioned Chicken Salad
    22 of 25 Cream Cheese Brownies
    23 of 25 Smoky Snack Mix
    24 of 25 Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies
    25 of 25 Cocktail Meatballs

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