Food and Recipes Recipes Our Most Popular Recipes On Pinterest From 2022 By Mary Shannon Wells Mary Shannon Wells Mary Shannon is an Associate Digital Editor and has been on the Southern Living team since 2017. She helps run the brand's social media accounts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Snapchat, and TikTok, where she's happily behind the scenes. When she's not ruffling feathers with an etiquette poll via Instagram Stories, she's writing content for the website and assisting in various print projects like gift guides and home stories. Southern Living's editorial guidelines Updated on January 4, 2023 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Photo: Caitlin Bensel, Food Styling: Margaret Dickey, Prop Styling: Kay E Clarke Even though there's no greater treasure to a Southern cook than handwritten, passed-down recipes, Pinterest is the ultimate online source for them. For example, if all you find in your kitchen at the end of the week is some leftover ham, a rogue tomato, and some greens, we're willing to bet you can type those keywords into your Pinterest search bar, and you'll be overwhelmed with the amount of delicious recipes you can whip up on a "clean out the fridge night." When you don't have time to thumb through Mama's recipe tin, Pinterest is always there for you. These are the recipes Southern Living followers couldn't get enough of on Pinterest this year. These popular Pinterest recipes run the gamut from decadent desserts to comforting casseroles. Contribute something sweet to weekend brunch with our Glazed Buttermilk Donut Cake, or welcome new neighbors with a batch of Cowboy Cookies or a warm Homestyle Ground Beef Casserole from the oven. Add a new side dish to your future cookouts with our Pinners' favorite Oven-Roasted Corn on the Cob, Best-Ever Succotash, or Old-School Squash Casserole. Whatever you're craving, these popular Pinterest recipes are sure to satisfy. Now go pin these recipes to your favorite board. 01 of 20 Fire Crackers Kate Robertson If there's anything we Southerner's know how to do better than anyone, it's bring the heat. These hot little crackers are a snap to make and the perfect thing for every party. From a tailgate takeover to the fanciest of cocktail parties, these crackers will always be a hit. 02 of 20 Broccoli, Grape, and Pasta Salad Jennifer Davick This pasta salad tastes like summertime in a single bite. That's the best way to describe this fan-favorite side dish that's packed with flavor. We think the combination of the bright dressing paired with broccoli, grapes, pecans and pasta is just unbeatable. Pinterest seems to agree. 03 of 20 Cinnamon Coffee Cake Antonis Achilleos There's nothing like a sweet slice of coffee cake to bring neighbors, friends, or family together any time of day, and this will be your new go-to recipe. "I love this cake so much," wrote one reviewer. "It's so soft and fluffy and delicious." 04 of 20 Oven-Roasted Corn on the Cob Caitlin Bensel This simple method is an easy, mess-free way for getting fresh summer corn on the dinner table. "I made this dish for a summer barbecue. Everyone loved it," wrote one reviewer. "I'm not normally a corn on the cob eater, but I tried it and was so pleased. The kernels are so juicy and just burst in your mouth." 05 of 20 Fresh Peach Cobbler Photographer: Fred Hardy II, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Props Stylist: Christina Brockman This old-fashioned cobbler recipe is the perfect example of the saying, "If it ain't broke, don't fix it." With just a few ingredients and steps, you can serve a classic summer dessert just like Grandma's. "I have been making this recipe for 12 years now and my family loves it!" wrote one reviewer. 06 of 20 Best Carrot Cake Photography: Caitlin Bensel; Food Styling: Torie Cox This is a cake that you can enjoy for just about every occasion. From Easter to Christmas to Thanksgiving, this recipe is tried-and-true. After all, we call it the Best Carrot Cake for a reason! 07 of 20 Our Favorite Buttermilk Biscuit Will Dickey This three-ingredient biscuit recipe has been our standby for decades. Novice bakers and seasoned pros can master this technique for making biscuits. "THIS is the perfect biscuit recipe," wrote a reviewer. "Beyond easy, and simply the best biscuit you can make." 08 of 20 Chicken-And-Wild Rice Casserole Becky Luigart-Stayner This recipe is always a winner, winner chicken dinner! The classic combination of chicken and rice with slivered almonds is a Southern staple that has been loved for generations. With the fuss people make over this casserole on Pinterest, we think it will be loved for many more. 09 of 20 Million Dollar Pound Cake If you've been a Southern Living fan for a long time, we're willing to bet you've made this pound cake recipe before. An all-time favorite of readers and staff alike, this recipe is truly worth a million bucks. "I have been making this cake for years—it's the best and always gets rave reviews!" wrote a reviewer. "I would give it a million stars if I could!" 10 of 20 Best-Ever Succotash Photo: Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Tina Bell Stamos; Prop Styling: Christine Keely Summertime is succotash time. There's no better way to showcase the season's fresh produce than with this colorful, flavorful side dish. If you're not looking for a replacement to your favorite recipe just yet, let one reviewer convince you: "Best-Ever is accurate, and I don't use that expression often! The recipe stays true to the essence of succotash but adds complexity that makes this classic even better." 11 of 20 Cheesy Sausage-and-Croissant Casserole Alison Miksch Southern Living readers cannot get enough of our croissant casseroles, and we don't blame them! This is truly the breakfast of champions, and perfect for any big event you have in store. One reviewer says, "We have been making this for years for family get-togethers and now we're not allowed to make anything else!" 12 of 20 Laura Bush's Cowboy Cookies Southern Living Former First Lady Laura Bush is credited with putting these sweet-and-salty cookies on the map. Stuffed with oats, coconut, pecans, and chocolate chips, these big cookies are sure to be a hit with kids and adults. 13 of 20 Best-Ever Macaroni and Cheese Photographer: Stacy K. Allen. Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn, Prop Stylist: Christina Daley Southerners know it's an honor to bring the macaroni and cheese to Christmas dinner. If you've had that job bestowed upon you this year, you can't go wrong with our this tried-and-true recipe. 14 of 20 Granny Smith Apple Pie Greg DuPree; Prop Styling: Kathleen Varner; Food Styling: Marian Cooper Cairns The secret to the best apple pie you've ever made? Roast the apples first. Trust us on this one. The filling is tender and deeply caramelized for so much more flavor than your average apple dessert. If that doesn't convince you to make this recipe, the best news is that each component can be prepared in advance to save you time. 15 of 20 Old-School Squash Casserole Photographer: Fred Hardy II, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Props Stylist: Christina Brockman Every Southern host needs a recipe for squash casserole, and this cheesy, buttery version has been our staple for years. "This is the perfect summer casserole to bring to a backyard BBQ. Delicious," wrote a reviewer. We agree! 16 of 20 Coconut Cheesecake Squares Southern Living These dreamy, creamy cheesecake bars are like a tropical vacation on a plate. A crispy gingersnap crust complements coconut cheesecake perfectly. Add in a dash of lime, and you've got a beachy dessert that will delight. 17 of 20 Homestyle Ground Beef Casserole Southern Living If you've had a terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day, there's nothing like a warm plate of comfort food. With ingredients like ground beef, cheese, and noodles, this cozy casserole is a surefire way to make everyone around your table full and happy. "I have not even tried this, but made it for two families (totally against my rules of trying first)," wrote a reviewer. "Both want the recipe and the kids wanted to take it for their lunch to school the next day!" 18 of 20 Mamie Eisenhower's Chocolate Fudge Photographer: Fred Hardy; Food Stylist: Karen Rankin; Prop Stylist: Christine Keeley If you've never tried making homemade fudge from scratch, this is the first and only recipe you need. Since it became popularized by former First Lady Mamie Eisenhower in the '50s, it's become the benchmark for classic fudge recipes. "I made this recipe with low expectations. Big mistake," wrote one reviewer. "The fudge was divine—rich, silky, and easy to assemble." 19 of 20 Quick Shrimp and Corn Chowder Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Lydia Pursell; Food Styling: Chelsea Zimmer If "chowder" conjures images of a heavy soup that will leave you way too full, it's time to reframe. This simple, easy recipe is light enough for a spring luncheon or quick supper. It comes together in just 35 minutes, and a five-star reviewer called it "delicious." 20 of 20 Glazed Buttermilk Donut Cake Caitlin Bensel, Food Styling: Margaret Dickey, Prop Styling: Kay E Clarke Our readers can't get enough of this oversized "donut" that pairs beautifully with coffee or tea at brunch. "The recipe captured the texture of a buttermilk donut. Exactly what I was hoping for," wrote one reviewer. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit