18 Secret Family Recipes Every Southern Grandma Swears By

We’ve rounded up some of those mouthwatering dishes that every Southern grandma keeps close to her heart. These southern recipes have been passed down through generations, and you’ll love the way they bring a touch of that cozy, home-cooked goodness right into your kitchen. Get ready to enjoy some serious comfort food!

Southern Style Chicken And Biscuits

Chicken pot pie in a skillet topped with biscuits. — Southern Style Chicken And Biscuits. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Homemade Chicken Pot Pie with Biscuits is Southern comfort food at its best. Buttermilk biscuits top a creamy chicken filling.
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Chicken With Stove Top Stuffing Casserole

A wooden spoon dipping out a serving of chicken and stuffing. — Chicken With Stove Top Stuffing Casserole. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

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The most indulgent comfort food, Pepperidge Farm Stove Top Chicken Casserole has a creamy homemade mushroom soup filling and a crispy stuffing topping.
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Smothered Pork Chops With Mushroom Gravy

A skillet of pork chops with a spoon full of mushroom gravy. — Smothered Pork Chops With Mushroom Gravy. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Smothered pork chops with mushroom gravy are rich, satisfying, Southern comfort food. Thick, savory homemade gravy and tender mushrooms!
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Buffalo Chicken Casserole With Tater Tots

A serving being taken from a chicken casserole. — Buffalo Chicken Casserole With Tater Tots. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Satisfy your comfort food craving with this buffalo chicken casserole (or hot dish).It’s made with ground chicken, ranch dressing, hot sauce, and frozen tater tots.
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Southern Old Fashioned Macaroni And Cheese Recipe

A spoon scooping out creamy mac and cheese from a black bowl. — Southern Old Fashioned Macaroni And Cheese Recipe. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Old Fashioned Baked Macaroni and Cheese from Poole’s Diner is a classic with a creamy base and crusty cheese on top. Comfort food at its BEST.
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Classic Shepherd’s Pie Recipe With Ground Beef

A spoon full of shepherd's Pie. — Classic Shepherd’s Pie Recipe With Ground Beef. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

This traditional Shepherds Pie Recipe is a savory meat pie topped with creamy mashed potatoes. A classic comfort food for cold weather months.
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Easy Spaghetti Casserole With Ground Beef

A red pot full of spaghetti casserole with two serving spoons. — Easy Spaghetti Casserole With Ground Beef. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

This no-bake spaghetti casserole with ground beef is comfort food at its finest! The secret to this homestyle pasta dinner is a can of mushroom soup!
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Creamy Chicken Tetrazzini Recipe With Rotisserie Chicken

A baked cheesy chicken tetrazzini casserole. — Creamy Chicken Tetrazzini Recipe With Rotisserie Chicken. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

From-scratch chicken tetrazzini is a comfort food pasta dish with chicken, savory mushrooms, & pasta baked in a creamy homemade sauce, covered in cheese.
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Slow Cooker Pot Roast With Carrots And Potatoes

A platter of roast beef with carrots and potatoes. — Slow Cooker Pot Roast With Carrots And Potatoes. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

This fall apart, melt-in-your-mouth slow cooker pot roast recipe is complete with veggies and gravy. Classic recipe for weeknights or Sunday supper.
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Pan Fried Panko Breaded Pork Chops

A fork in a bite of a fried pork chop. — Pan Fried Panko Breaded Pork Chops. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

These Panko breaded pork chops are cooked in a skillet for the juiciest meat with the crispiest crust. Easy comfort food dinner in 15 minutes.
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Chili Topped with Grits

Close-up of a baked dish in a casserole, featuring a golden, herb-speckled topping. A serving has been scooped out, revealing layers of ground meat in a chili poblano tomato-based sauce underneath. The dish looks hearty and freshly made. — Chili Topped with GritsRecipe. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Chili poblano recipe with cheesy grits is the perfect comfort food with a spicy poblano based gravy and cheesy grits baked on top.
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Hamburger Casserole With Buttermilk Biscuits

A spatula removing a serving of hamburger casserole. — Hamburger Casserole With Buttermilk Biscuits. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Comfort food heaven! Hamburger casserole with biscuits has a layer of flaky biscuits on the bottom topped with a Sloppy Joe filling.
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Diy Cheesy Hamburger Helper With Beef & Bacon

A plate of hamburger helper — Diy Cheesy Hamburger Helper With Beef & Bacon. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

My version of homemade hamburger helper is dressed-up with bacon, garlic and onion, white wine, heavy cream and two types of cheese. Recipe serves 8.
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Southern Chicken And Dumplings With Steamed Biscuits

A bowl of hearty chicken and dumplings soup is shown. The bowl contains shredded chicken, vegetables like carrots, and two large, fluffy dumplings. The dish is garnished with chopped parsley and fresh ground black pepper, and a spoon rests on the side. — Southern Chicken And Dumplings With Steamed Biscuits. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Make this classic Southern Chicken and Dumplings. It’s made with chicken thighs, veggies, a rich broth, and steamed biscuits.
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Philly Cheesesteak Casserole With Ground Beef

A close-up of a creamy pasta bake with ground meat and a golden breadcrumb topping, reminiscent of a cheesesteak casserole. A wooden spoon is scooping up a portion, revealing the rich, cheesy sauce mixed with pasta and meat underneath the crispy topping, garnished with herbs. — Philly Cheesesteak Casserole With Ground Beef. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

This Philly Cheesesteak Casserole has all the bold flavors of the classic sandwich in the form of a cozy bowl of mac and cheese.
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Cozy Chicken Hashbrown Casserole With Cornflakes

Creamy, loaded with cheese, and chunks of tender chicken, this Chicken Hashbrown Casserole is topped with crispy cornflakes.
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Smothered Pork Chops With Boursin Gravy

A plate with a pork chop over rice. — Smothered Pork Chops With Boursin Gravy. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Seared until golden brown and served with a rich sauce, these Smothered Pork Chops with Boursin Gravy are the perfect comfort food.
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Smothered With Rich Gravy Turkey Wings Recipe (Crock Pot)

A close-up of a white baking dish containing several cooked chicken drumsticks covered in a creamy, brown sauce. The dish is garnished with small green herbs. A blue and white striped cloth is partially visible beside the dish. — Smothered With Rich Gravy Turkey Wings Recipe (Crock Pot). Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Smothered With Rich Gravy Turkey Wings Made In A Crock Pot incredibly simple to make and guarantees tender, flavorful turkey wings.
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