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The Best Authentic Soul Food Recipes (Southern Style)

Published: Jul 28, 2022 by staysnatched · This post may contain affiliate links · 7 Comments

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Southern comfort cooking comes from the soul! These old school recipes and Sunday dinner ideas include: turkey wings, mac and cheese, collard greens, candied sweet potatoes or yams, cornbread dressing, and more!

Table of Contents

    • What is Soul Food?
  • The Best Authentic Soul Food Recipes (Southern Style)
    • Easy Southern Collard Greens
    • Easy Southern Candied Sweet Potatoes
    • Southern-Style Soul Food Baked Macaroni and Cheese
    • Easy Southern Cornbread Dressing With Chicken
    • Stuffed Turkey Legs
    • Slow Cooker Turkey Legs
    • Easy, Homemade Classic Southern Cornbread
    • Easy Smothered Turkey Wings
    • Southern Cooked Cabbage Recipe
    • Easy Southern Baked Beans
    • Mashed Sweet Potatoes with Brown Sugar
    • Easy Southern Coleslaw Recipe
    • Classic Southern Potato Salad
    • Easy Baked Turkey Wings
    • Southern Black Eyed Peas Recipe
    • Southern Sweet Potato Casserole
    • Southern Baked Ham with Pineapple
    • Southern Macaroni Salad
    • Southern Smothered Chicken Recipe
    • Easy Southern Mustard Greens Recipe
    • Easy Southern Style Green Beans
    • Easy Southern Fried Cabbage
    • Homemade Easy Southern Creamed Corn
    • Easy Okra and Tomatoes (Fresh or Frozen)
    • Instant Pot Louisiana Seafood, Chicken, and Sausage Gumbo
    • Homemade Sweet Potato Cornbread
    • Homemade Cornbread Casserole
    • Sweet Potatoes Au Gratin
    • Easy Scalloped Corn Recipe

What is Soul Food?

Soul food is a cuisine prepared and eaten by Black African Americans and it originates from the South. It's commonly referred to as down-home cooking. The staple foods include beans, greens, cornmeal (used in recipes like cornbread, and in the breading for frying things like catfish), grits, and pork.

Whether you are looking for a delicious weeknight meal or holiday specialty, this list has you covered.

The Best Authentic Soul Food Recipes (Southern Style)

Southern comfort cooking comes from the soul! These old school recipes and Sunday dinner ideas include: turkey wings, mac and cheese, collard greens, candied sweet potatoes or yams, cornbread dressing, and more!

Easy Southern Collard Greens

These Easy Southern Collard Greens are the best, authentic soul food recipe using fresh collards, smoked turkey, ham hocks, or bacon. This signature dish is made from scratch and is typically served with Southern Cornbread for Sunday dinners, Thanksgiving, and the holiday season.

Easy Southern Candied Sweet Potatoes

This Easy Southern Candied Sweet Potatoes recipe is homemade from scratch and baked in the oven. From there, you drizzle the dish in a thick caramelized syrup. Your Sunday dinners and soul food holiday events just got much better!

Southern-Style Soul Food Baked Macaroni and Cheese

Southern-Style Soul Food Baked Macaroni and Cheese is a homemade, recipe with 5 creamy types of cheese. Perfect for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and holidays.

Easy Southern Cornbread Dressing With Chicken

This Easy Southern Cornbread Dressing with chicken is the best old fashioned and homemade recipe from scratch. Drizzle it in gravy and serve it for Sunday dinners, Thanksgiving, or any occasion. 

Stuffed Turkey Legs

This Stuffed Turkey Legs recipe is partially inspired by the popular Turkey Leg Hut restaurant creations. These drumsticks are prepared to fall off the bone, all while loaded with cheesy, creamy mac and cheese or your favorite items.

Slow Cooker Turkey Legs

These Slow Cooker Turkey Legs are made in the Crockpot and are perfect for fall-off the bone drumsticks. The drumsticks are tender and juicy. Serve these for Thanksgiving or any weeknight meal.

Easy, Homemade Classic Southern Cornbread

Easy, Homemade Classic Southern Style Cornbread is the best, traditional cast iron skillet cornbread recipe made from scratch. This old fashioned, soul food staple is made with cornmeal and buttermilk and is served sweet or savory (with no sugar) and with a moist interior.  Feel free to add corn or use the batter for muffins!

Easy Smothered Turkey Wings

This old-fashioned Easy Smothered Turkey Wings recipe is served with thick, creamy gravy and is traditionally served with rice. This is a baked Southern dish my family eats for Sunday dinners and soul food holiday meals.

Southern Cooked Cabbage Recipe

This Southern Cooked Cabbage Recipe is made on the stove using butter, bacon or sausage, and garlic for immense flavor. This is the best soul food dish to serve for weeknight meals, holidays, or Sunday dinners.

Easy Southern Baked Beans

These Easy Southern Baked Beans is the best authentic recipe perfect for your BBQ or cookout. This classic dish is made with canned beans, bacon, and your favorite BBQ sauce. 

Mashed Sweet Potatoes with Brown Sugar

These Easy Mashed Sweet Potatoes with Brown Sugar are perfectly cooked and served whipped with cinnamon, butter, and nutmeg. Feel free to drizzle them with honey or maple syrup if you wish.

Easy Southern Coleslaw Recipe

This Easy Southern Coleslaw Recipe has the best sweet and tangy flavor. It’s served creamy and chilled. Perfect for loading onto pulled pork sandwiches or served as a side dish for any BBQ or cookout spread.

Classic Southern Potato Salad

This easy Classic Southern Potato Salad is the best recipe with mustard, eggs, relish, and smoked paprika. This old fashioned side dish is perfect for any BBQ or cookout spread.

Easy Baked Turkey Wings

This Crispy Baked Turkey Wings recipe will show you how to cook the best oven roasted wings that will literally fall off the bone. This tender meat it a staple dish for any soul food spread. 

Southern Black Eyed Peas Recipe

This Southern Black Eyed Peas Recipe is the perfect soul food meal for New Year’s, Sunday dinners, or any celebration. This dish is made with a rich broth using smoked turkey, ham hocks, bacon, or salt pork for amazing flavor.

Southern Sweet Potato Casserole

This Traditional Southern Sweet Potato Casserole with Marshmallows is baked to perfection with a pillowy soft and gooey topping. This makes the perfect dessert or side dish for Sunday dinners, Thanksgiving, or any holiday. Feel free to toss in pecans or any nuts you wish.

Southern Baked Ham with Pineapple

This old-fashioned Southern Baked Ham with Pineapple is baked and drizzled with a honey and brown sugar glaze and topped with cherries. Serve this holiday ham for Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter, or any gathering.

Southern Macaroni Salad

This Old Fashioned Southern Macaroni Salad is a classic recipe that will pair wonderfully with your BBQ or cookout spread. This is the best soul food side dish served cold with a flavorful dressing.

Southern Smothered Chicken Recipe

Easy, One Pan Southern Smothered Chicken is a quick Southern recipe featuring seared and baked chicken thighs drizzled in brown gravy. This healthy dish is made with onions and spices all in a cast iron skillet.

Easy Southern Mustard Greens Recipe

This Easy Southern Mustard Greens Recipe is the best side dish for your soul food holidays and Sunday dinners. This dish is made with smoked turkey and loaded with flavor.

Easy Southern Style Green Beans

These Easy Southern Style Green Beans are a staple old-fashioned side dish recipe. This homestyle dish is made with string beans and bacon for the perfect country meal. Add this to any soul food spread.

Easy Southern Fried Cabbage

Easy Southern Fried Cabbage is the best, quick recipe for shredded and pan fried green cabbage. This post outlines how to fry cabbage using bacon and onions for flavor. This simple side dish is similar to a stir fry, making it perfect for weeknight dinners! 

Homemade Easy Southern Creamed Corn

This Homemade Easy Southern Creamed Corn is made from scratch using fresh or frozen corn. This creamy dish is served sweet or savory, or even with a combination of both!

Easy Okra and Tomatoes (Fresh or Frozen)

Easy Okra and Tomatoes (Fresh or Frozen) is the best Southern recipe for stewed vegetables with bacon seasoned with Creole Seasoning. This dish is quick to make using canned tomatoes.

Instant Pot Louisiana Seafood, Chicken, and Sausage Gumbo

Instant Pot Louisiana Seafood, Chicken, and Sausage Gumbo is an easy pressure cooker recipe with shrimp, okra, rice, and New Orleans cajun spicy Creole seasoning. The dish is prepared by creating a roux to thicken. This is the perfect comfort food dish that can be whipped up on weeknights.

Homemade Sweet Potato Cornbread

This Homemade Sweet Potato Cornbread is made using a classic recipe with buttermilk, roasted sweet potatoes and drizzled in either maple butter or cinnamon honey butter. This is a must for any spread including Sunday Dinners, holidays, and Thanksgiving.

Homemade Cornbread Casserole

This Easy Homemade Cornbread Casserole is also known as a baked creamed corn casserole. This dish uses cornmeal to produce a sweet souffle similar to scalloped corn. This is the best for Thanksgiving, the holidays, and Sunday dinners.

Sweet Potatoes Au Gratin

This Sweet Potatoes Au Gratin is creamy, cheesy, and delicious! This side dish is flavored with garlic butter and similar to classic Scalloped Sweet Potatoes. Pair this with any of your favorite main dishes.

Easy Scalloped Corn Recipe

This Easy Scalloped Corn Recipe is a classic casserole dish made with creamy corn, crackers or breadcrumbs. Serve this side dish for Sunday dinners, Thanksgiving, or any of your favorite holidays.

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Comments

  1. Rosemarie Bradley says

    August 22, 2021 at 3:21 am

    I need the recipe book,

    Reply
    • staysnatched says

      August 22, 2021 at 4:35 pm

      There is no recipe book.

      Reply
  2. Aretha D Hamilton says

    August 29, 2021 at 7:10 am

    Everything looks sooo scrumptious! Definitely gonna use these recipes. Thanks a million!

    Reply
    • staysnatched says

      August 31, 2021 at 12:48 pm

      You're welcome! I hope you enjoy them!

      Reply
    • Michael “Smooth” Bell says

      September 01, 2021 at 9:23 am

      @staysnatched,

      Reply
  3. Edgar Pierce says

    September 16, 2022 at 6:31 pm

    Hi, where are your cake recipes, i'd like to make a lemon cake

    Reply
    • staysnatched says

      September 20, 2022 at 3:30 pm

      Here is lemon cake.

      Reply

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