1Buttermilk Ranch Angel Biscuits 
Will Dickey2Slow Cooker Ham
Will Dickey
This crowd-pleasing holiday centerpiece features a sweet and tangy glaze made with Ree’s favorite soda: Dr Pepper! When the ham is finished cooking, you’ll want to brush it with even more of that sticky glaze.
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3Pimento Cheese
C.W. Newell
This Southern staple gets a smoky twist thanks to adobo sauce from canned chipotles. It would be a tasty appetizer when served with veggie slices, toast points, or even chips.
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4Collard Greens
The quest for a Southern side dish ends here—collard greens are as classic as it gets! The smoky meat and flavorful broth will have everyone coming back for more.
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5Christmas Deviled Eggs
Caitlin Bensel6Sausage Balls
Danielle Daly
Whether you’re opening presents on Christmas morning or singing carols on Christmas Eve, these savory sausage balls can be served from day to night making them the perfect poppable snack.
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7Slow Cooker Green Beans
Caitlin Bensel
Let your green beans braise low and slow to soak up all that tomato and bacon flavor. Since they’re made in a slow cooker, you won’t even have to babysit them!
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8Candied Sweet Potatoes 
Caitlin Bensel
These sweet potatoes are everything you want in a holiday side dish: Butter, brown sugar, maple syrup, spices, and a splash of bourbon!
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9Pecan Pralines
Caitlin Bensel
It’s easy to make your own Christmas candy with this classic Southern confection. They’re nutty and sweet, and they can even double as a homemade gift!
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10Creamy Mashed Potatoes
Hector Manuel Sanchez
It doesn’t matter if your main course is ham, turkey, or prime rib, you can’t go wrong with a pile of fluffy mashed potatoes on the side! The best part? You can make them ahead of time.
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11Apple Cranberry Sauce
Danielle Daly
The vibrant color and sweet-tart flavor of this seasonal sauce is perfect for a holiday meal. You can make it in advance and pop it in your freezer for up to three months.
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12Ambrosia Salad
Caitlin Bensel
Make this delightful dish for Christmas brunch or even dessert! It’s made with fluffy marshmallows, crunchy coconut flakes, and plenty of juicy citrus fruit.
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13Cornbread Dressing with Sausage and Apples
Danielle Daly14Red Velvet Sandwich Cookies
Ralph Smith
Red velvet cakes are popular in the South and this twist on the classic flavor makes them in cookie form! They’ll look so pretty at your annual Christmas cookie swap.
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15Chicken Fried Turkey
Danielle Daly
For a play on Southern chicken fried steak, this recipe uses turkey cutlets instead. Don’t worry, they’re still crunchy, tender, and smothered in succulent gravy!
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16Grits Casserole
Will Dickey
Cheesy grits made with bacon drippings will be your new family favorite! If you like things with a spicy kick, just add chopped jalapeño pepper and a generous dash of hot sauce.
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17Maple Bacon Butter Fan Rolls
Will Dickey
These rolls are made with three ingredients all Southerns can agree on: bacon, butter, and maple syrup. They’ll set up your bread basket any day of the week!
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18Chocolate Chess Pie
Caitlin Bensel
This old-fashioned pie feels extra-festive when made with fudgy chocolate. To get that pretty decoration, just use a round doily as a stencil and sprinkle powdered sugar over the top.
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19Bacon Ranch Cheese Ball
Ryan Liebe
This fun twist on a classic party starter is made with lots of ranch flavor and crispy bacon. Serve it up with buttery crackers on the side.
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20Macaroni and Cheese
Ralph Smith
It’s a gooey family-friendly dish that will please cowboys, kids, and everyone at the table. Make this mac and cheese for the ultimate comfort food.
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