How to Have the Perfect Southern Comfort Supper

 

Slow things down — way down — and enjoy these classic dishes from down South.

 

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Photo By: Kathryn Cooper, Matt Armendariz ©2014, Television Food Network, G.P. All Rights Reserved.

Photo By: Matt Armendariz ©2014, Television Food Network, G.P. All Rights Reserved.

Photo By: Matt Armendariz ©2014, Television Food Network, G.P. All Rights Reserved.

Recipes Y'All will Love

These soul-warming classic dishes are filled with nostalgia (not to mention butter, cheese and bacon). Invite friends over to indulge in a hearty, memorable meal.

Cheddar Biscuits

These cheesy, flakey pastries are the stuff of dreams. Spread them with melted butter before serving.

Get the Recipe: Cheddar Biscuits

Ultimate Shrimp and Grits

This rib-sticking meal is a classic for a reason: It's as hearty as it is unmissable. Shop for peeled, deveined shrimp to make quick work of this recipe.

Get the Recipe: Ultimate Shrimp and Grits

Chicken-Fried Steak with Spiced Milk Gravy

It's fried like chicken, but it's pure red meat. Soak the steak rounds overnight to tenderize them.

Get the Recipe: Chicken-Fried Steak with Spiced Milk Gravy

Braised Collard Greens

Slow-cooked greens are as traditional as any dish you'll find in the South. Kelsey Nixon adds white wine to infuse this dish with depth.

Get the Recipe: Braised Collard Greens with Bacon

Aunt Chelle's Three-Cheese Macaroni and Cheese

Cheddar, American and Gouda are the glue that holds this incredibly decadent dish together. Smoked paprika adds a flavor similar to bacon. 

Get the Recipe: Aunt Chelle's Three Cheese Macaroni and Cheese

Pecan Pie

Something about the chewiness of pecan pie makes it impossible to resist. Use a store-bought pie crust to make this recipe a snap.

Get the Recipe: Pecan Pie