18 Southern Recipes That Prove Grandma’s Cooking Is Always the Best
There’s nothing quite like the warmth and comfort of Grandma’s Southern cooking! These 18 classic recipes bring back the rich flavors, hearty ingredients, and homemade goodness that make every bite feel like a hug and capture the true essence of Southern tradition. Get ready to enjoy the flavors of the South—just like Grandma used to make!
Homemade Banana Pudding
This Homemade Banana Pudding recipe is a classic Southern dessert made with layers of sliced fresh bananas, an easy homemade custard, Nilla wafers, and topped with a light and fluffy meringue! It’s the perfect way to finish any Southern meal!
Sweet Potato Pie
This sweet potato pie is a creamy and comforting Southern classic dessert that makes a wonderful addition to your Thanksgiving spread! The sweet potato filling is easy to prepare and has a smooth texture with a flavorful blend of spices. Bring this pie to your next holiday party, and everyone will be begging for another piece!
Coca Cola Cake Recipe
This Coca Cola Cake recipe is a decadent and moist Southern chocolate sheet cake made with cola and topped with the absolute best warm chocolate frosting.
Cornmeal Pancakes
Hoe Cakes [cornmeal pancakes] are light, fluffy, and quick to griddle up for a tasty breakfast or dinner side! Also called johnnycakes, ashcakes, or a dozen other names, this unfussy recipe with wonderful texture and corn flavor is sure to please!
Tomato Pie Recipe
This savory Southern Tomato Pie is made with summer-ripe tomatoes, fresh basil leaves, and topped with a tasty cheese & mayo topping!
Smothered Pork Chops
This easy Smothered Pork Chops recipe is a Southern classic and true soul food that always satisfies. The velvety, savory gravy and tender, juicy pork chops go so well together and are as perfect for weeknight cooking as they are for Sunday supper.
CAST IRON SKILLET CORNBREAD RECIPE
Dense and moist with just a touch sweetness, this Cast Iron Skillet Cornbread is an old-fashioned recipe that’s the best of the best! Serve it alongside your favorite BBQ pulled pork or by itself with pats of softened butter and a drizzle of honey.
Southern Pecan Pie
Ooey-gooey, crunchy, sticky and sweet, classic Southern Pecan Pie is one of my all-time favorite desserts! Perfect for Thanksgiving, BBQ’s, Pi Day, or any day in between!
Kentucky Butter Cake
Break out your bundt pan for this Kentucky Butter Cake. The sweet, moist crumb of the cake is complimented by the crunchy sugar exterior formed by drenching the cake in a homemade butter glaze.
Biscuits and Gravy Casserole
When it comes to breakfast casseroles, the savoriest and most delicious of them all just might be this Biscuits and Gravy Casserole. Made with a homemade sausage gravy, eggs, just enough cheese, and of course, lots of soft biscuits, this easy breakfast casserole is perfect for large gatherings, lazy weekend breakfasts, and holiday brunch.
Orange Buttermilk Pie
Orange Buttermilk Pie is a delicious, sweet, Southern treat. The consistency of this pie reminds me of a cross between a custard pie and a lemon bar. But this pie is made even better with some orange flavor as well!
Pecans Praline Recipe
There is nothing like old-fashioned Southern Pecan Pralines! This melt-in-your-mouth treat is a cross between a cookie and a candy and it’s loaded with crunchy pecans, butter, and fabulous brown sugar flavor.
Southern Collard Greens
Silky, smoky Southern Collard Greens are a classic side dish that taste amazing with a big chunk of cornbread! They are great delicious anytime, but are also a popular addition to your Thanksgiving menu!
Homemade Buttermilk Biscuits
Nothing comes close to simple joy of flaky Homemade Buttermilk Biscuits with fluffy, buttery layers and plenty of honey, sausage gravy, or jam to go with them! These easy, from-scratch biscuits are the best way to start out a weekend!
Homemade Biscuits and Gravy
Homemade Biscuits and Gravy is a time-honored classic American breakfast recipe made with flaky buttermilk biscuits smothered with the BEST creamy sausage gravy!
Fresh Peach Pie
Fresh Peach Pie is the simplest, sweetest celebration of our favorite summer fruit – peaches! The buttery, flaky crust is filled with loads of sliced, fresh peaches in a silky peach gel made entirely from scratch with a secret ingredient that makes this the best fresh peach pie ever!
Black Eyed Pea Chili
Black Eyed Pea Chili is a hearty, meaty, and flavorful southern-style chili. This dish is full of tender black eyed peas, hearty ground beef and hot sausage, all in a rich tomato broth.
Pimento Grilled Cheese
Pimento Grilled Cheese Sandwiches take the deliciousness of southern style pimento cheese and mash it with an all-American favorite, grilled cheese.
