Since introducing MyRecipes, a handy way to save all of your favorite recipes in one spot, our Allrecipes community has saved thousands of recipes. Of these, we noticed a trend we simply couldn’t ignore: Southern recipes, especially Thanksgiving staples, are among our most-saved so far. From hearty dishes with sausage and potatoes to classic corn sides, reviewers are pleased with how festive and flavorful these recipes are. Here are our most-saved Southern recipes for serving this Thanksgiving.
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Awesome Broccoli Cheese Casserole
Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
Canned soup, broccoli, cheese, and mayonnaise make a winning combination—especially when it comes to Southern Thanksgiving dishes.
“Easy recipe, good for holiday dinners,” says April Vincent. “I roast my broccoli for 20 minutes and sauté the onions with garlic in butter before mixing together. Also add Creole seasoning.”
Awesome and Easy Creamy Corn Casserole
Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
Cornbread mix and canned corn make this Southern classic—a cross between corn soufflé and a slightly sweet corn pudding—sing.
“I have been making this for a solid 5 years and has been a hit everytime!…Great for making ahead for a dinner party. Be sure to print out recipes because you will get asked!” —MommyFromSeattle
Swamp Potatoes and Cabbage
Peyton Beckwith
These swamp potatoes and sausage are so hearty, full of flavor, and comforting—and this recipe has over 9,500 saves so far. We highly recommended serving alongside crusty bread—and perhaps even Thanksgiving stuffing—for soaking in the delicious juices.
The Hot Brown
Chef John
Invented at the Brown Hotel in Louisville, Kentucky to absorb the bourbon that guests would enjoy well into the night, this recipe is a Southern specialty that will always impress at the Thanksgiving table.
“Outstanding sandwich, best use ever for leftover turkey,” says manny. “Just delicious!”
Baked Macaroni and Cheese
Greg Dupree
Any Southerner will tell you that baked mac and cheese is an essential side dish at any given holiday meal. It’s such a significant Southern staple, in fact, that it is listed as a “vegetable” option at most meat-and-threes, too. This baked mac and cheese recipe is a consistent go-to for Allrecipes members with over 6,000 saves.
Tennessee Onions
Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
Baked with Cajun seasoning and three kinds of cheese, Tennessee Onions are tender, sweet, and the perfect accompaniment to any Thanksgiving dish—plus, this recipe is one of our most-saved ever, with over 8,000 saves.
Cream Corn Like No Other
Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
“I have made this recipe before (I have a version of my own). It can’t be beat as far as comfort food goes. It is rich and creamy and I have yet to serve this to anyone who didn’t love love love it.” —CSavaso
Frog Eye Salad
Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
While Frog Eye Salad has strong ties to Utah, it’s a church potluck staple that has won the hearts of many Thanksgiving tables in the South and the Midwest. It effortlessly plays off the popularity of ambrosia salad and Watergate salad with many of the same ingredients.
“I have been making it for 40 years. My father loved it because it reminded him of tapioca,” says Roxy Lee. “I make this for every holiday or my kids get mad.”
Neiman Marcus Cake
Peyton Beckwith
Developed originally for Neiman Marcus’s flagship in Dallas, Texas, Neiman Marcus Cake is a sly Southern treat that deserves a spot at your holiday table.
“My family loves it. I get request to make for every holiday. I wouldn’t change anything. It’s yummy & gooey just the way it is.” –Becky
Copycat Cracker Barrel Fried Apples
Peyton Beckwith
With over 4,000 saves, this copycat Cracker Barrel recipe speaks for itself. Fried apples are a classic Southern side dish, but it’s also famously adaptable to dessert with ice cream or whipped cream.
“Made this recipe yesterday for the first time and it did not disappoint,” says Patricia.
“Please try it. You will be happy you did.”
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