Food and Recipes Recipes 62 Southern Recipes Everyone Should Make in 2022 By Mary Shannon Wells Mary Shannon Wells Mary Shannon is a Digital Associate 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.She grew up in Mobile, Alabama, which she insists is home to the country's first Mardi Gras (not New Orleans) and now lives in Birmingham with her husband and rescue pup Rocky, whose name is unrelated to The University of Tennessee (Roll Tide). Southern Living's editorial guidelines Updated on July 22, 2022 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Photo: Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Heather Chadduck Hillegas; Food Styling: Chelsea Zimmer If you made a resolution to cook more and take out less this year, we think these Southern recipes are the best place to start. We've rounded up a list of our favorite dishes that will take you from breakfast to dinner, plus snacks, appetizers, and drinks that are always needed when company's coming. Cooking your way through this list throughout 2022 will help you revisit vintage classics, such as Pineapple Casserole, Skillet Cornbread, and Fried Green Tomatoes. You might even discover new family favorites and sharpen your cooking skills. After all, we've never heard of a time when someone could turn town a slice of Tomato Pie or scoop of cobbler, no matter the fruit. Whether you're whipping something up for the next potluck or planning a dinner party, you'll always be able to count on these classic Southern recipes for making mealtime feel more like home. It's time for some comfort cooking, y'all! 01 of 62 Mamau's Cheese Straws Robbie Caponetto; Prop Styling: Mary Beth Wetzel; Food Styling: Pam Lolley Recipe: Mamau's Cheese Straws This classic snack requires just five ingredients but is still full of flavor. 02 of 62 Homestyle Ground Beef Casserole Southern Living Recipe: Homestyle Ground Beef Casserole Ground beef is a budget-friendly weeknight favorite at dinnertime, and this oh-so-comforting casserole will be your new favorite way to use it. 03 of 62 Curried Okra Shoestring Fries Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall Recipe: Curried Okra Shoestring Fries Everyone will love eating their okra when it takes on a fry-like texture. 04 of 62 Sock It To Me Cake Photographer: Jennifer Causey, Food stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey Recipe: Sock It To Me Cake Perfect for breakfast or an afternoon treat, this 1960s cake offers a sweet surprise in each bite with a ribbon of brown sugar, cinnamon, and pecans. 05 of 62 Classic Beef Pot Roast Recipe: Classic Beef Pot Roast When shopping for this recipe, round roast or brisket are both good choices. 06 of 62 Praline-Cream Cheese King Cake Greg DuPree; Prop styling: Claire Spollen; Food styling: Chelsea Zimmer Recipe: Praline-Cream Cheese King Cake We're here to help you master this Mardi Gras classic. 07 of 62 Cabbage Casserole Photography: Victor Protasio, Prop Styling: Heather Chadduck, Food Styling: Chelsea Zimmer Recipe: Cabbage Casserole From a summer barbecue to Thanksgiving dinner, this casserole belongs on the menu. 08 of 62 Classic Cast Iron Pizza Jennifer Causey; Prop Styling: Mindi Shapiro Levine; Food Styling: Mary Claire Britton Recipe: Classic Cast Iron Pizza Instead of reaching for the phone to order delivery, try your hand at homemade pizza with the help of your favorite skillet. 09 of 62 Scalloped Potatoes With Ham Photography: Caitlin Bensel, Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall Recipe: Scalloped Potatoes With Ham Ham, cheese, and potatoes are a winning combination that can be served as a side or main dish. 10 of 62 Watermelon Margarita Southern Living Recipe: Watermelon Margarita A colorful cocktail will be your new favorite way to enjoy watermelon on a hot summer day. 11 of 62 Pineapple-Coconut Cake Micah A. Leal Recipe: Pineapple-Coconut CakeThink of this decadent cake as a taste of the tropics for your cake stand. 12 of 62 Fried Deviled Eggs Micah A. Leal Recipe: Fried Deviled Eggs We totally went there, and you have to try it, too. 13 of 62 Pear Salad Southern Living Recipe: Pear Salad No cooking is required to create this vintage snack. 14 of 62 Sausage-Hash Brown Breakfast Casserole Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Christine Keely; Food Styling: Tina Bell Stamos Recipe: Sausage-Hash Brown Breakfast Casserole This foolproof breakfast casserole recipe is the trustiest one in our recipe box. 15 of 62 Martina McBride's Creamy Chicken Tortilla Soup Courtesy Oxmoor House Recipe: Martina McBride's Creamy Chicken Tortilla Soup Martina McBride loves making, serving, and eating soup, and we must say we agree. 16 of 62 Creamy Peach Icebox Cake Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling; Kathleen Varner; Food Styling: Torie Cox Recipe: Creamy Peach Icebox Cake It's no secret: Southerners rely on cool icebox pies and cakes to get through sweltering summers, and this is the latest recipe to add to your repertoire. 17 of 62 Instant Pot Potato Salad Photography and Styling: Karen Rankin Recipe: Instant Pot Potato Salad We've adapted the recipe for classic potato salad to fit newer kitchen appliances while still delivering the same delicious flavor. 18 of 62 Sandwich Bread Micah A. Leal Recipe: Sandwich Bread You'll enjoy your favorite sandwich even more when it's served between two slices of homemade bread. 19 of 62 Caramelized Onion Dip Getty Images / 7886565 Recipe: Caramelized Onion Dip Forgo reaching for a store-bought dip and serve this homemade recipe at your next tailgate. 20 of 62 Cinnamon Roll Pancakes Caitlin Bensel Recipe: Cinnamon Roll Pancakes Get that cinnamon roll taste you love without kneading a single piece of dough. We call that a win. 21 of 62 Creamed Chipped Beef & Toast Southern Living Recipe: Creamed Chipped Beef & Toast This nostalgic recipe can be served over Texas toast or buttermilk biscuits. 22 of 62 German Chocolate Cake Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Rishon Hanners; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis Recipe: German Chocolate Cake German Chocolate Cake originated in Dallas in the 1950s and has continued to appear in Southern homes since. 23 of 62 Cowboy Casserole Micah A. Leal Recipe: Cowboy Casserole If you're in search of a kid-friendly dinner recipe, we've got you covered with this casserole. 24 of 62 Cast-Iron Skillet Burgers photographer: Jennifer Causey; Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer Recipe: Cast-Iron Skillet Burgers Your cast-iron skillet plus ingredients like mustard and Worcestershire sauce will give your homemade burgers more flavor than ever before. 25 of 62 Coconut Pound Cake Antonis Achilleos Recipe: Coconut Pound Cake A slice of this pound cake can fix problems from even the worst days. 26 of 62 Skillet Pot Pie with Chicken and Spring Vegetables Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Lydia Pursell; Food Styling: Chelsea Zimmer Recipe: Skillet Pot Pie with Chicken and Spring Vegetables We gave old-school chicken pot pie a speedy weeknight upgrade with puff pastry and your handy skillet. 27 of 62 Smoky Field Pea-and-Greens Dip Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Mary Clayton Carl Jones; Food Styling: Chelsea Zimmer Recipe: Smoky Field Pea-and-Greens Dip If you're in need of a tailgate recipe that showcases Southern ingredients, look no further than this warm, cozy dip. 28 of 62 Dutch Baby Pancake Micah A. Leal Recipe: Dutch Baby Pancake Get acquainted with the Dutch baby, because it's going to be your new favorite Saturday morning brunch treat. 29 of 62 Georgia-Style Boiled Peanuts Alison Miksch Recipe: Georgia-Style Boiled Peanuts Take me out to the ballgame, take me out with the crowd. These boiled peanuts will make you feel like you're in the stadium stands, munching on your favorite ballpark snack. 30 of 62 Sorghum-Pecan Monkey Bread Muffins Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Kathleen Varner; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall Recipe: Sorghum-Pecan Monkey Bread Muffins Southern-favorite sorghum and pecans star in this sweet breakfast recipe that your guests will love. 31 of 62 Croissant Breakfast Casserole Victor Protasio Recipe: Croissant Breakfast Casserole If you need a make-ahead breakfast to serve a crowd, trust us and make this one. 32 of 62 Shrimp and Grits Casserole Antonis Achilleo; Prop Styling: Christine Keely; Food Styling: Tina Bell Stamos Recipe: Shrimp and Grits Casserole You can enjoy this Southern classic gone casserole at brunch or dinner. 33 of 62 Favorite Strawberry Shortcake Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Lydia Pursell; Food Styling: Chelsea Zimmer Recipe: Homemade Strawberry Shortcake Every Southerner should make homemade strawberry shortcake with strawberries fresh from the farmers market at least once a year. 34 of 62 Ham and Noodle Casserole Jen Causey Recipe: Ham and Noodle Casserole Whether for a potluck or busy weeknight supper, this comfy casserole uses whatever pantry staples you have on hand. 35 of 62 Egg Custard Pie Antonis Achilleos Recipe: Egg Custard Pie This vintage pie recipe is so delicious, we think it will live on forever. 36 of 62 Spiced Pecan Pie Bars Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Christine Keely; Food Styling: Chelsea Zimmer Recipe: Spiced Pecan Pie Bars When the holidays roll around, surprise guests with this twist on pecan pie that's anything but boring. 37 of 62 Egg Salad Sandwiches Jen Causey Recipe: Egg Salad Sandwiches Southern luncheons, showers, and picnics are practically required to have an egg salad recipe on the lineup, and you're going to love this finger-sandwich version. 38 of 62 Classic Macaroni Salad with Ham Jen Causey Recipe: Classic Macaroni Salad with Ham If you like vintage recipes, this cold pasta salad is reminiscent of popular layered salads of the past. 39 of 62 White Texas Sheet Cake Micah A. Leal Recipe: White Texas Sheet Cake Your grandmother might have a recipe for classic Chocolate Texas Sheet Cake, but wait until you introduce the family to this dreamy version. 40 of 62 Melting Potatoes Micah A. Leal Recipe: Melting Potatoes Crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, melting potatoes are going to be the side dish you can't get enough of this year. 41 of 62 Oven-Fried Pork Chops with Sweet Potatoes and Green Beans Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis; Food Styling: Tina Bell Stamos Recipe: Oven-Fried Pork Chops with Sweet Potatoes and Green Beans This easy sheet pan supper gets you crispy fried pork chops plus sides in less than an hour. 42 of 62 Meatloaf Casserole Micah A. Leal Recipe: Meatloaf Casserole Meatloaf casserole is our Southern-ized version of Shepherd's Pie, and it's seriously delicious. 43 of 62 Slow Cooker Vegetable Soup with Bacon Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Christine Keely; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall Recipe: Slow Cooker Vegetable Soup with Bacon There's nothing better than a warm, comforting soup straight from the slow cooker on a chilly night—unless you add bacon, then it is better. 44 of 62 Easy Catfish Tacos with Slaw Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis; Food Styling: Tina Bell Stamos Recipe: Easy Catfish Tacos with Slaw Fried catfish is a Southern mainstay, but we lightened it up by oven "frying" it and pairing it with a light slaw for a tasty Southern taco. 45 of 62 Smoky Mountain Brunswick Stew Southern Living Recipe: Smoky Mountain Brunswick Stew Cozy up on a cold winter's night with a Southern classic (no matter where you think the recipe was born). 46 of 62 Buttermilk-Soaked, Bacon-Fried Chicken in Gravy John Lee Recipe: Buttermilk-Soaked, Bacon-Fried Chicken in Gravy Can you say cheat day? If you're going to go all-out on comfort food, this supremely Southern dish is always here for you. 47 of 62 Mrs. Floyd's Divinity Southern Living Recipe: Mrs. Floyd's Divinity One you master the recipe, this classic candy will become a holiday staple 48 of 62 Crispy Baked Chicken Wings with Pepper Jelly Glaze Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke; Food Styling: Chelsea Zimmer Recipe: Crispy Baked Chicken Wings with Pepper Jelly Glaze Calling all football fans: Here's a way to spice up your at-home tailgate. Bake your chicken wings with a tangy red pepper jelly glaze for a Southern spin. 49 of 62 Dry-Brined Beer-Can Chickens Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall Recipe: Dry-Brined Beer-Can Chickens Every Southerner needs a Beer Can Chicken recipe for summer cookouts—it's just a fact. 50 of 62 Chess Pie Southern Living Recipe: Chess Pie Who knew only butter, milk, eggs, and sugar could taste so good thrown together in a pie? The gooey, sweet result speaks for itself. 51 of 62 Whole Roast Chicken Iain Bagwell; Styling: Buffy Hargett Recipe: Whole Roast Chicken It's a nearly obligatory recipe to keep on hand for Sunday supper. 52 of 62 Real Banana Pudding Jennifer Davick Recipe: Real Banana Pudding Homemade vanilla pudding takes this dessert over the top. 53 of 62 Brisket Sandwich With Texas BBQ Sauce Photography and Styling: Karen Rankin Recipe: Brisket Sandwich With Texas BBQ Sauce Tender brisket meets classic white bread and Texas barbecue sauce, creating a sandwich few could resist. 54 of 62 Peach Cobbler Jennifer Davick; Food Styling: Vanessa Rocchio; Prop Styling: Missie Crawford Recipe: Peach Cobbler There's a high chance that a cobbler of any sort is in every Southerner's recipe tin, but we have to say, there's not quite anything like a warm bowl of Peach Cobbler on a summer evening. 55 of 62 Classic Fried Catfish Beth Dreiling Hontzas Recipe: Classic Fried Catfish Take this recipe up a notch by catching your own fish. The addition of yellow cornmeal is the Southern Living secret to a crispy, satisfying crust. Serve with lemon and tartar sauce. 56 of 62 Lowcountry Shrimp and Grits Iain Bagwell Recipe: Lowcountry Shrimp and Grits Creamy grits provide a contrast to briny shrimp and savory cheese in this beloved Southern dish—we might even say it's comfort food at its finest. 57 of 62 Fried Okra Southern Living Recipe: Fried Okra It's not a proper Southern meal without Fried Okra, and you know it. 58 of 62 Grasshopper Pie Joy Howard Recipe: Grasshopper Pie Sure, it's just mint and chocolate. The real fun is the fact that it's electric green. How's that for a show-stopping dessert? 59 of 62 Fried Green Tomatoes Jennifer Davick Recipe: Fried Green Tomatoes The secret to success is an unripe tomato—while they aren't palatable on their own, they'll hold up much better than a ripe tomato in the fryer. The end result is a hot, crispy, and tangy tomato you won't be able to get enough of. 60 of 62 Southern Skillet Cornbread Southern Living Recipe: Southern Skillet Cornbread It's a ubiquitous staple on the Southern table, and no matter the claims elsewhere, we know Southerners always do it best. 61 of 62 Pineapple Casserole Southern Living Recipe: Pineapple Casserole With just a few ingredients, you have a sweet, cheesy, crunchy—and slightly unconventional—casserole. 62 of 62 Heirloom Tomato Pie Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Heather Chadduck Hillegas; Food Styling: Chelsea Zimmer Recipe: Heirloom Tomato Pie We took your grandmother's tomato pie recipe and updated it with gorgeous heirloom tomatoes and a homemade Parmesan-Buttermilk Crust. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit