Top American Southern Recipes - Part 1

Discover authentic American Southern flavors and traditional cooking techniques. From classic dishes to modern interpretations.

American Southern cuisine
American Southern
Medium
B+

Hummingbird Cake

4.4
(1551 reviews)

A classic, moist, and flavorful cake with pineapple, bananas, and pecans, spiced with cinnamon and topped with a creamy frosting.

55 min
450 cal
Vegetarian
75%
70
American Southern
Hard
C+

Bubba Tom's Barbecue

4.1
(753 reviews)

Slow-smoked pork shoulder barbecue with apple cider vinegar and cayenne pepper, finished in a Dutch oven until tender.

600 min
600 cal
60%
75
American Southern
Medium
B+

Jalapeno Hush Puppies

4.5
(1143 reviews)

Savory and slightly spicy hush puppies with a hint of jalapeno.

25 min
150 cal
Vegetarian
75%
70
American Southern
Medium
A-

Breeden Liles's Brunswick Stew

4.2
(1912 reviews)

A hearty and flavorful Brunswick stew featuring smoked chicken, ground beef, and various vegetables in a rich tomato-based broth.

165 min
450 cal
Gluten-Free (check Worcestershire sauce)
High-Protein
65%
75
American Southern
Medium
A

Kimbell Museum Red Beans And Rice Soup

4.4
(893 reviews)

A hearty and flavorful red beans and rice soup inspired by the Kimbell Art Museum, featuring ham hocks, sausage, and a blend of aromatic spices.

90 min
450 cal
Gluten-Free (check sausage ingredients)
Dairy-Free
85%
70
American Southern
Medium
A-

Brunswick Stew

4.4
(102 reviews)

A hearty and smoky stew featuring chicken, pork, tomatoes, corn, and butterbeans, simmered to perfection.

270 min
500 cal
60%
75
American Southern
Hard
A-

Spicy Fried Chicken

4.4
(233 reviews)

Classic Southern fried chicken with a spicy buttermilk twist, perfect for a flavorful and crispy meal.

690 min
450 cal
High-protein
60%
75
American Southern
Medium
C+

Low Country Boil

4.3
(1399 reviews)

A classic one-pot dish from the American South, featuring sausage, potatoes, corn, onions, and shrimp, all boiled in a flavorful broth.

45 min
N/A cal
Seafood
Gluten-Free (if using gluten-free sausage)
60%
75
American Southern
Medium
A-

Herb Rau's World's Greatest Brunswick Stew

4.4
(1235 reviews)

A hearty and flavorful Brunswick stew with smoke-cooked pork, chicken, and a blend of vegetables and seasonings. Simmered to perfection for a thick and rich consistency.

150 min
450 cal
70%
75
American Southern
Medium
A

Low Country Boil

4.2
(709 reviews)

A flavorful and hearty seafood boil featuring shrimp, sausage, corn, and potatoes, seasoned with crab boil.

33 min
600 cal
Gluten-Free
60%
70
American Southern
Medium
A-

Hummingbird Cake

4.3
(1589 reviews)

A moist and flavorful spice cake with pineapple, bananas, and pecans, topped with cream cheese frosting.

60 min
450 cal
Vegetarian
75%
70
American Southern
Medium
C+

Low Country Boil

4.2
(1759 reviews)

A flavorful and social seafood boil featuring shrimp, sausage, corn, potatoes, and crab.

45 min
350 cal
Gluten-Free
65%
75
American Southern
Medium
A

Mrs. Margaret Walker'S Chicken Spaghetti

4.1
(1209 reviews)

A hearty and comforting chicken spaghetti casserole, perfect for a family meal. This recipe features tender chicken, flavorful vegetables, and a creamy tomato sauce, all baked to perfection.

210 min
450 cal
Comfort Food
85%
75
American Southern
Medium
A+

Low Country Boil

4.3
(210 reviews)

A flavorful one-pot dish featuring shrimp, sausage, potatoes, corn, and onions, seasoned with shrimp boil and Tabasco.

60 min
600 cal
Gluten-Free (check sausage ingredients)
60%
75
American Southern
Medium
A-

Michael's Favorite Oxtails with Buttered Rice

4.2
(318 reviews)

Tender and flavorful oxtails braised in a rich sauce, served alongside buttery rice.

270 min
650 cal
Gluten-Free
75%
78
American Southern
Hard
A+

Homemade Andouille-Stuffed, Bacon-Wrapped Double-Cut Pork Chops with Awesome Ham Hock Gravy

4.1
(1069 reviews)

A decadent dish featuring pork chops stuffed with andouille sausage and wrapped in bacon, served with a rich ham hock gravy.

240 min
800 cal
Gluten-Free Possible (if using gluten-free corn bread and thickening agent)
Dairy-Free Possible (by omitting butter in the gravy)
50%
75
American Southern
Hard
A-

Patio Pig Pickin'

4.4
(462 reviews)

A flavorful and tender pulled pork recipe perfect for a backyard barbecue. Slow-cooked ham infused with smoky hickory flavor and tangy vinegar sauce.

500 min
650 cal
60%
75
American Southern
Medium
A-

Smoky Chicken Brunswick Stew

4.4
(919 reviews)

A hearty and flavorful stew featuring smoky chicken, bacon, and a medley of vegetables in a rich, BBQ-infused broth.

100 min
550 cal
Gluten-Free Friendly
Dairy-Free Friendly
75%
70
American Southern
Medium
A-

Low Country Boil

4.2
(631 reviews)

A flavorful and hearty one-pot dish featuring seafood, sausage, potatoes, and corn, seasoned with crab boil for a spicy kick. Perfect for a casual gathering.

43 min
550 cal
Pescatarian
Gluten-Free
60%
75
American Southern
Medium
A-

Hummingbird Cake

4.2
(733 reviews)

A moist and flavorful spice cake with pineapple, bananas, and nuts, baked in a Bundt pan.

70 min
450 cal
Vegetarian
75%
70