Christmas

Get ready to savor the warmth and flavor of Southern cuisine with this collection of recipes that will add a touch of Southern charm to your holiday feast. From mouthwatering classics to creative twists, our Southern-inspired dishes will make your Christmas celebration truly unforgettable.

Egg & Sausage Breakfast Casserole

From the Southern Soul Community “I prepared it on Christmas Eve and baked it on Christmas morning.” — Liz, reader...

Brown butter butternut squash topped with crackers and baked in a white rectangle baking dish served with a wooden spoon.

Brown Butter Butternut Squash Casserole

5-Star Reader Comment Very easy to make and delicious. New Thanksgiving side dish for sure. Thank you! Kathie The Thanksgiving...

Close-up of sliced air fryer roasted turkey breast garnished with fresh parsley on a platter.

Air Fryer Roasted Turkey Breast

5 Star Reader Comment I made this for dinner this evening and WOW!!! It is by far the best air...

Overhead view of pumpkin crinkle cookies dusted with powdered sugar on a wire cooling rack.

Pumpkin Crinkle Cookies

5 Star Reader Comment Best pumpkin cookies EVER! Bethann The Cookie That Finally Won Mr. Southern Soul Over My husband...

Stuffed baked potatoes with bacon, and cheese then topped with more bacon bits, sour cream and green onion slices on a green plate.

Stuffed Baked Potatoes (Ultimate Twice Baked Potatoes)

5 Star Reader Comment These baked stuffed potatoes was the best I ever had. I made just one as in...

Slice of Southern sweet potato pie being lifted from a glass pie dish.

Best Southern Sweet Potato Pie

5 Star Featured Comment This recipe is almost identical to my Granny's that I still use today. She didn't include...

roasted shrimp hero from Southern Easter Appetizers to Make Spring Feel Special

Bisquick Sausage Balls

5-Star Reader Comment Best Sausage Balls we have ever had! You don't get any better than this, especially in the...

Spoon lifting golden pineapple casserole with crushed cracker topping from glass baking dish

Easy Southern Pineapple Casserole

The Casserole Nobody Sees Coming I know pineapple casserole can raise an eyebrow if you’ve never had it before. Pineapple,...

Roasted asparagus topped with grated Parmesan cheese and lemon on a white plated.

Easy Oven Roasted Asparagus

A 15-Minute Side Dish Stunner Sometimes, simple is best. That’s definitely how I feel about asparagus. I think those beautiful...

Oven roasted asparagus spears topped with crumbled feta cheese on a serving platter

Roasted Asparagus with Lemon, Panko and Feta

I’ll never make asparagus any other way! This recipe is absolutely delicious. It’s impressive yet easy enough for a family...

Creamy mushroom rice casserole served in a bowl with a spoon

One Pot Mushroom Rice

5 Star Featured Comment Made a couple modifications using poultry seasoning and garlic powder for seasoning as I didn’t have...

Slow Cooker Balsamic Brown Sugar Glazed Pork Roast on white plate with caramelized onions, served on wooden surface

Slow Cooker Balsamic Brown Sugar Glazed Pork Roast

5-Star Reader Comment "I have made this pork tenderloin a dozen times. I’ve passed the recipe on because this is...

Homemade Peanut Butter Fudge made in the microwave with just 4 ingredients in about 10 minutes is smooth, buttery and full of amazing peanut butter flavor!

Easy Peanut Butter Fudge

Donya,This the greatest fudge recipe I ever found on any blogger site.Thank you 😊 for recipe.Merry Christmas and a happy...

Ham and Cheese Croissant Breakfast Casserole dusted with powdered sugar for serving.

Ham & Cheese Croissant Breakfast Casserole (Make-Ahead)

5 Star Reader Comment My family lives this! I’ve made it 3 times already! It’s so easy and perfect for...

Crock Pot Hawaiian Meatballs on spoon with pineapple.

Crock Pot Hawaiian Meatball Recipe

5 Star Reader Comment Awesome meatballs! A big hit at our get together and everyone wanted the recipe! Was almost...

Champagne being poured into flutes with fresh cranberries, surrounded by bowls of cranberries and a green gingham napkin, with the title ‘Christmas Dinner Hosting Guide.’

Christmas Dinner Hosting Guide

"Christmas dinner is one of those meals that means something" ...and I want you to enjoy it, not spend the...

Glazed brown sugar ham 4 with caramelized exterior and orange slices on top, served on glass baking dish

Brown Sugar Mustard Baked Ham

5-Star Reader Comment This ham was amazing! The flavor of the brown sugar and mustard was delicious. I wasn’t sure...

Slice of gingerbread cake topped with a swirl of whipped cream and a dusting of cinnamon, with the title ‘Homemade Christmas Food Gifts to Give & Share.’

Homemade Christmas Food Gifts To Give And Share

Featured Comment Thank you so much for your gift to us all. I appreciate all of the recipes and food...

Cream cheese sausage balls served with metal skewers on a white plate with fresh parsley resting on a wooden serving board.

Best Cream Cheese Sausage Balls

5 Star Reader Comment Everyone loved them at the party then had to make more for the teenagers. Thanks for...

Tiger Butter Fudge pieces with chocolate and vanilla swirls stacked in a white ceramic bowl against a blurred Christmas tree background

Tiger Butter Fudge

5 Star Reader Comment This is quick and easy. Almost like eating a Reese’s P’nut Butter Cup! Carol The Day...

Plate of golden baked French toast casserole topped with fresh blueberries and strawberries, with the title ‘The Best Christmas Brunch Recipes for Your Holiday Celebrations.’

The Best Christmas Brunch Recipes For Your Holiday Celebrations

The Christmas Brunch I Make Every Year Christmas morning looks different in every home, but one thing we all have...

Easy Mexican Hot Chocolate mug topped with cinnamon-dusted marshmallows, served in decorative ceramic cup with cinnamon sticks and almonds

Easy Mexican Hot Chocolate: Bold Flavors in Minutes

Featured Comment This hot chocolate is so good – I love this recipe and so does my family! It’s perfect...

Chocolate pecan candy with green and red candy and white sprinkles and chopped pecans in a glass Christmas bowl.

Crock Pot Chocolate Pecan Candy

Featured Comment Who knew that making homemade candy this delicious could be so easy? I’ve made 3 batches already! Thank...

Eggnog pound cake with white icing drizzled, served on a white cake stand.

Eggnog Pound Cake

5 Star Reader Comment It was a big hit at Thanksgiving and requested again for Christmas! Joannie How This Eggnog...

Wooden spoon lifting turkey noodle soup from slow cooker with carrots, celery, and bow-tie pasta in broth

Crock Pot Turkey Noodle Soup

5-Star Reader Comment This soup is the best way to use leftover turkey! I LOVE every one of your recipes....

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