5 Southern Dinner Recipes With One Shopping List
These Southern dinner recipes bring five different favorites to the table: shrimp and grits, stuffed peppers, lemon herb chicken, catfish, and loaded baked potatoes.
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Southern dinner recipes at a glance
Browse these five recipes, choose a favorite, and use the combined list below to plan a grocery trip. For more ideas, see Johnny Marzetti comfort food recipe and chicken pot pie with buttermilk crust.
For meat, poultry, and seafood, use a thermometer and the FoodSafety.gov safe minimum temperature chart.
Southern Shrimp and Cheddar Grits
Tender shrimp over creamy cheddar grits with peppers and scallions.
Southern Shrimp and Cheddar Grits
Tender shrimp over creamy cheddar grits with peppers and scallions.
Ingredients
- 1 cup quick-cooking grits
- 4 cups water
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar
- 1 pound peeled raw shrimp
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium green bell pepper diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 whole scallions sliced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon fine salt divided
- ½ teaspoon black pepper divided
Instructions
- Bring water and 1/2 teaspoon salt to a boil. Whisk in grits; reduce heat and cook according to the package, about 5 minutes, stirring often.
- Stir milk and cheddar into the grits. Cover and keep warm over very low heat.
- Pat shrimp dry. Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook bell pepper 4 minutes, then add garlic for 30 seconds.
- Add shrimp, paprika, remaining salt and pepper. Cook 2 to 3 minutes per side until opaque and 145 degrees F.
- Turn off heat and stir butter into the shrimp. Spoon over grits and finish with scallions.
Notes
Use a food thermometer for meat, poultry, and seafood.
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Turkey and Rice Stuffed Bell Peppers
Bell peppers filled with seasoned turkey, rice, tomato, and cheese.
Turkey and Rice Stuffed Bell Peppers
Bell peppers filled with seasoned turkey, rice, tomato, and cheese.
Ingredients
- 4 large bell peppers halved and seeded
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup cooked white rice
- 1 can (15 ounces) diced tomatoes drained
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon fine salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella
Instructions
- Heat oven to 375 degrees F. Arrange pepper halves cut side up in a lightly oiled baking dish.
- Heat oil in a skillet. Cook onion 4 minutes, add garlic for 30 seconds, then add turkey. Cook until no pink remains and the center reaches 165 degrees F.
- Stir in cooked rice, drained tomatoes, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Spoon into peppers.
- Cover dish with foil and bake 25 minutes. Uncover, add mozzarella, and bake 10 to 15 minutes until peppers are tender and filling is hot.
Notes
Use a food thermometer for meat, poultry, and seafood.
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Lemon Herb Chicken Drumsticks with Carrots
Oven-roasted chicken drumsticks and carrots with lemon and herbs.
Lemon Herb Chicken Drumsticks with Carrots
Oven-roasted chicken drumsticks and carrots with lemon and herbs.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds chicken drumsticks
- 1 pound carrots cut into thick sticks
- 1 medium red onion cut into wedges
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 whole lemon zested and juiced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon fine salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Heat oven to 425 degrees F. Line a large rimmed pan with parchment.
- Toss carrots and onion with 1 tablespoon oil and half the salt; spread on the pan.
- Rub drumsticks with remaining oil, lemon zest, thyme, garlic powder, remaining salt, and pepper. Arrange among vegetables.
- Roast 40 to 45 minutes, turning vegetables halfway, until chicken reaches 165 degrees F and carrots are tender. Drizzle lemon juice over the pan.
Notes
Use a food thermometer for meat, poultry, and seafood.
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Cornmeal Catfish with Cabbage Slaw
Crisp skillet catfish served with a bright cabbage slaw.
Cornmeal Catfish with Cabbage Slaw
Crisp skillet catfish served with a bright cabbage slaw.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds catfish fillets
- ¾ cup fine cornmeal
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon fine salt divided
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 bag (14 ounces) coleslaw mix
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sugar
Instructions
- Mix coleslaw mix with mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar, and 1/4 teaspoon salt; refrigerate while fish cooks.
- Pat fish dry. Mix cornmeal, paprika, remaining salt, and pepper. Press onto both sides of the fish.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook fish in batches for 3 to 5 minutes per side until golden and 145 degrees F inside.
- Serve fish immediately with chilled slaw.
Notes
Use a food thermometer for meat, poultry, and seafood.
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Cheesy Broccoli Baked Potatoes
Baked potatoes topped with broccoli and a simple cheddar sauce.
Cheesy Broccoli Baked Potatoes
Baked potatoes topped with broccoli and a simple cheddar sauce.
Ingredients
- 4 large russet potatoes scrubbed
- 1 pound broccoli florets
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups whole milk
- 1 ½ cups shredded sharp cheddar
- ¾ teaspoon fine salt divided
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Heat oven to 425 degrees F. Prick potatoes with a fork; bake directly on a sheet pan 45 to 55 minutes until tender.
- Steam broccoli 5 to 7 minutes until crisp-tender.
- Melt butter in a saucepan. Whisk in flour and cook 1 minute; slowly whisk in milk. Simmer 3 to 5 minutes until thickened.
- Remove from heat and stir in cheddar, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and pepper. Split potatoes, season with remaining salt, and top with broccoli and sauce.
Notes
Use a food thermometer for meat, poultry, and seafood.
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Printable combined shopping list
This list combines ingredients for all five Southern dinner recipes. Pantry ingredients are included.
