We’ve collected the Best Southern Sunday Dinner Ideas for you to try at home. This list will make your mouth water. From Baked Mac and Cheese, to all-time favorite Southern Fried Chicken, you’ll get inspired.
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Best Southern Sunday Dinner Ideas
Southern Broccoli Cheese Rice Casserole
Bake up some Southern comfort with this cheesy Rice Casserole. It’s one of those classic meals that works every single time. Best of all, it’s easy to make for a low-effort mid-week dinner.
Crispy Southern Fried Chicken
If you’ve never had Southern fried chicken, you’ve been truly missing out! They’re crispy on the outside and tender and flavorful on the inside. Those who are in the know will tell you that these fried chicken are better than anything found at restaurants like KFC and Chik-Fil-A!
Crock Pot Mississippi Pot Roast
Do you have 10 minutes to spare in the morning? Then quick go and prpare this recipe and you will be able to come home to a pot roast that is juicy and tender. The secret ingredient to this recipe is the ranch mix.
Low Country Boil
This Southern favorite will surely please any crowd! Consisting of tender shrimp boiled with hearty potatoes, smoked sausage, sweet corn, and oh so delicious old bay seasoning. You may be surprised that this recipe is also known as Frogmore Stew.
Southern Baked Mac and Cheese
Another Southern favorite, this Southern Baked Mac and Cheese is made from scratch, is creamy, is cheesy and is perfectly seasoned! With three types of cheese, it is the perfect soul food with delicious Southern flavors.
Cream of Mushroom Pork Chops
Think of this: tender pork chops with creamy mushroom soup smothered over top. Thirty minutes is all you’ll need for this delicious dinner option. We suggest you use thick cut pork chops for best results.
Southern Cornbread Dressing
If you’re looking for a comforting, old-fashioned Southern dish for Sunday dinner, look no further than Cornbread Dressing. This Paula Deen cornbread stuffing is the perfect meal to enjoy on its own or pair with your favorite proteins.
Southern Fried Catfish
In this recipe, the classic southern Fried Catfish recipe is completely covered in seasoned and spiced cornmeal breading and fried until tender on the inside and crispy golden brown on the outside!! Be sure to serve it up with a side of lemon, tartar sauce, fries or crunchy coleslaw.
Crockpot Sunday Sauce
It’s called Sunday Sauce, but let me tell you – it’s good any day of the week! And is there anything bad, ever, in a crockpot? This sauce is hearty, healthy and wholesome, and can be used on your favorite meat or pasta dish.
Turkey Tacos
Easy, delicious and healthy. And, oh, did I mention only 200 calories per serving. Season the turkey how you’d like to, or buy store-bought taco seasoning. And you can use these recipes simply for tacos or branch out with burrito bowls or salads.
Best Southern Sunday Dinner Idea: Broccoli Cheese Rice Casserole
Ingredients
- 5 cups fresh broccoli cut into bite-size or you can use frozen chopped broccoli
- 3 cups cooked white rice room temperature
- 1 small onion diced
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 cups milk
- 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- salt to taste
- 2 tablespoons cream cheese
- 3 cups shredded cheddar cheese divided
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a large baking dish and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add butter.
- Once melted, add onion and broccoli and cook for a few minutes until softened. Add flour, garlic, and black pepper. Sauté for 2 minutes.
- Add milk and whisk constantly until combined.
- Remove from heat, and add mustard, paprika, cream cheese. Mix together.
- Add 1 ½ cups of cheddar cheese. Stir constantly until the cheese is melted and the mixture has thickened. Make sure the cheese mixture is quite thick.
- Add in room temperature rice. Mix until combined.
- Pour the mixture into the greased casserole dish. Sprinkle the remaining cheese over the top.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until the cheese has completely melted and the casserole is bubbly. Serve and enjoy!
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