25 Delicious Southern Recipes

This recipe for Southern-style mac and cheese is baked rather than made on the stovetop, meaning you can easily slice portions to serve. The combination of cheddar, mozzarella and gouda cheeses is accented by mustard and Cajun seasonings for a nice kick.

This original recipe from Kardea Brown is a refreshing salad starring black-eyed peas. Black-eyed peas originated in Africa and form a major part of Southern cuisine, especially for the Gullah people living in islands off the Atlantic coast.

Biscuits are a favorite Southern quick bread that takes little time to prepare since they don't require yeast or proofing and get their rise from baking powder. These fluffy biscuits are great with any meal and can be the perfect vessels for sweet or savory fillings.

Pecan trees grow wild throughout much of the Southern United States, and the trees' nuts feature in many local specialties. This iconic Southern pie makes use of these sweet nuts that form a crunchy crust over a layer of ooey-gooey filling.