We love fudge and this easy version is quick and delicious! Super versatile too.
❤️WHY WE LOVE THIS RECIPE
This is the quickest and easiest fudge recipe you will ever make! It only takes a few minutes and it is so good. I cut this into small pieces and keep it in my fridge for when I am craving something sweet, and since I am a chocoholic, it makes the perfect treat.
SWAPS& ADDITIONS
This a super versatile and straightforward base recipe. You can easily switch out the chips, could use peanut butter or butterscotch or a combination. We have made this with butterscotch and it was delicious. You could also add in some raisins, take out the nuts, add in coconut. This is a recipe you can really play with.
⭐TIP
This is a softer style fudge, not super hard and I feel like it is even better the next day, so you can easily make this in advance.
This easy fudge recipe is only 4 ingredients! So simple to make and always a hit.
Prep Time 10 minutesmins
Cook Time 2 hourshrs
Total Time 2 hourshrs10 minutesmins
Course candy
Cuisine American
114 ounce can sweetened condensed milk
2cupssemi-sweet chocolate chips
1teaspoonvanilla extract
1cupnut pieceswalnuts or pecans, (optional)
Dump the milk and chocolate chips into a microwave safe glass bowl. Microwave 1 minute and 30 seconds. Remove and stir until smooth. Add vanilla extract and nuts. Mix well and pour into a sprayed 9 x 9 dish. Refrigerate 1 to 2 hours. Cut into squares. Makes about 24 pieces depending on size you cut your squares
I have tried this with fat free condensed milk and it does not get as hard as the whole condensed milk but could not tell much difference in the taste.
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These peanut butter treats are so easy to make and are delicious! Great for any gathering.
❤️WHY WE LOVE THIS RECIPE
We are big fans of Rice Krispie treats, and these take those to the next level. If you are a fan of chocolate and peanut butter then you will want to make these too. The addition of brown sugar is excellent. These are also made in an 8X8, so they are perfect for just a few people. You could also double the recipe.
SWAPS& ADDITIONS
These are very versatile; you could easily switch out the semi-sweet chocolate chips for dark chocolate or white chocolate. If you are not a fan of pecans, you can use walnuts or leave the nuts out altogether. We make these with creamy peanut butter, but any would probably work.
Mississippi Mud Brownies
Mississippi Mud Brownies are so simple and completely addictive! A fudge brownie mix, marshmallows, store-bought chocolate frosting, and toasted pecans make this dessert irresistible.
⭐TIP
These are stored in the refrigerator; however, it is best to let them sit out about 10 minutes before cutting.
These Peanut Butter Cereal Treats are so easy to make and super versatile. Made in an 8X8 so perfect for a small gathering.
Prep Time 10 minutesmins
1 hourhr
Total Time 1 hourhr10 minutesmins
1/2cupbrown sugar
1/2cupcreamy peanut butter
1/2cuplight corn syrup
2tablespoonsbutterdivided
2cupsRice Krispie cereal
1/2cuppecanschopped
1cupsemisweet chocolate chips
Combine brown sugar, peanut butter, corn syrup and one tablespoon butter in a pan and bring to a boil on top of the stove over medium heat. Remove and add cereal and pecans.
Spray a 9 x 9 or 8 x 8 baking dish with cooking spray and press mixture into dish. Melt chocolate chips and the other tablespoon of butter in the microwave about one minute.
Spread over cereal mixture. Can add more chopped pecans on top. Store in refrigerator.
We take them out of the fridge and let them sit for about 10 minutes before cutting them into pieces.
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These Sausage Cheese Biscuits are always a good idea! Perfect way to start the day.
❤️WHY WE LOVE THIS RECIPE
We love these biscuits because they are a little different. Instead of serving a biscuit with sausage and cheese, we added it all to the batter. They turned out perfect and we all loved them and now make them often. They are delicious with grape jelly on them! They reheat well and are perfect to make on a Sunday and have for breakfast throughout the week.
SWAPS& ADDITIONS
We use buttermilk to make these biscuits and genuinely feel the extra fat gives them a wonderful flavor. You can use regular milk if you like. You can also add any spices to this recipe and switch out the cheese! Super versatile.
CAN I FREEZE THESE?
Yes, you can freeze these biscuits, and they also reheat well in the microwave. This recipe is one you can enjoy for just a few people, make them up, enjoy a few and freeze the rest!
A Childhood Full of Biscuits
“Certain recipes have a way of creeping into our minds and imprinting us with a nostalgia that lasts forever. I’m never sure quite what it is but when a food touches your soul, you know it. “
⭐TIP
I usually brush the tops of the biscuits with melted butter before cooking. We like the butter to soak in during the cooking process.
These easy sausage cheese biscuits will quickly become a family favorite! The sausge and cheese is baked right into the dough. They reheat well too and my family loves this combination.
Prep Time 15 minutesmins
Cook Time 12 minutesmins
Total Time 27 minutesmins
Course biscuit, bread, Breakfast
Cuisine American
3cupsall-purpose flour
1tablespoonbaking powder
1/2teaspoonbaking soda
1/2teaspoonsalt
1stick butter or margarinecut into small pieces or grated (8 tablespoons)
1poundpork sausagecooked, drained and crumbled
1/2cupshredded cheese of your choiceI used sharp cheddar
1 1/2cupsbuttermilkcan use regular milk
Cook sausage, drain and let cool. Mix together flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt with a whisk in a large bowl. Cut in butter until crumbly. Stir in cooled sausage and cheese.
Add milk until dough makes a ball without being sticky. Knead and roll out on floured surface. Cut about 1/2 inch thick with biscuit cutter or drop onto an ungreased baking sheet.
Bake in preheated 425 degree oven 12 to 15 minutes until done. Makes about 16 biscuits depending on the size you make them. Enjoy!
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We love pecan pie and we love the flavor of maple so this is the perfect combination! These bars are so good and come together with ease. They set up really well and we enjoyed them for a family gathering and everyone agreed they were great. They also keep well in an air tight container. This is a recipe you can make a day in advance; we actually thought they were better the next day.
SWAPS
We use rolled oats but you could use instant oats too. We also used 2 cups of all-purpose flour, but you could do 1 cup of whole wheat and 1 cup of all-purpose. We like the whole pecans but you could chop them up if you like.
⭐TIP
I did put these in the fridge to help them set and they set up perfect. I had to let them sit to room temperature to cut them. These were an immediate hit!
Maple Pecan Bars are the best treat! Super easy to make and wonderful addition to any occasion. Perfect for the holidays.
Prep Time 25 minutesmins
Cook Time 40 minutesmins
Total Time 1 hourhr5 minutesmins
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Crust:
1cupgraham cracker crumbsI put the crackers in a plastic bag and crush them with a rolling pin until I get a cup
2cupsall-purpose flourcould use 1 cup of all-purpose and 1 cup whole wheat
1/2cupold-fashioned rolled oatsuncooked (could use the minute or instant oats)
1/2cupbrown sugar
1 1/2sticks or 12 tablespoons or 3/4 cup buttersoftened
Topping for Crust:
1cupbrown sugar
1cupmaple syrup
4tablespoonsbuttermelted
2teaspoonsvanilla extract
1/4teaspoonsalt
3eggs
3 1/2cupspecan halves
In a mixing bowl combine the graham cracker crumbs, all-purpose flour, rolled oats and brown sugar. Whisk together with wire whisk. Cut in the butter until mixture is like coarse crumbs. Spray a 9 x 13 baking dish with cooking spray and press crust into bottom of dish. Bake in preheated 350 degree oven for 15 minutes. Remove and set aside,
Topping Instructions:
Combine brown sugar, maple syrup, melted butter, vanilla extract, and salt in a bowl and mix well with a spoon. Add in eggs and continue mixing with spoon. Add pecans and mix. Spread mixture over the crust. Bake in preheated 400 degree oven for 10 minutes, reduce heat to 350 and bake 30 more minutes until filling is set. Let cool before cutting in squares.
We set these in the fridge to help them set up. We also let them sit out for about 10 minutes to cut.
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This pie is fudgy and delicious. It is described as a brownie in a pie shell, and it’s perfect for any occasion!
❤️WHY WE LOVE THIS RECIPE
As the name suggests, this pie originated in North Carolina. It’s easy to make, rich, and decadent! Has a brownie-like texture in a pie crust. This delicious dessert is perfect for the holiday season, and it never lasts long at a tailgate either. No mixer needed for this easy pie, and it’s perfect topped with whipped topping or ice cream.
SWAPS& ADDITIONS
You can substitute the pecans with walnuts. Can substitute 1/4 cup peanut butter for the coconut or sub another 1/4 cup chocolate chips for the coconut.
⭐TIP
We baked this pie for 40 minutes and it turned out with a brownie-like texture. Some folks prefer theirs a little less done for a gooier center, so just test the middle and bake it to your desired level of gooeyness.
This Tar Heel Pie is so easy to make and a delicious addition to any holiday gathering. It is described as a brownie in a pie shell and it’s one you will make over and over.
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We love easy recipes and these are so simple and so good! The best combination of two favorites.
❤️WHY WE LOVE THIS RECIPE
If you have followed us for any amount of time, you know we love pecans and we love brownies, so this was a no-brainer. Such a delicious combination and everyone in the family loved them. If you are a fan of pecan pie, definitely try this easy recipe! These brownies are great warmed up and with a scoop of ice cream. You may also want to try these Mississippi Mud Brownies, they are next level.
SWAPS
We used a regular 9X13 brownie mix for this recipe, but you could always switch it up with a fudge brownie mix, dark chocolate, or whatever you prefer. You will also need all the ingredients for the brownie mix.
If you want to make homemade brownies for this recipe, you can use our Lunch Lady Brownie recipe as the base. It has incredible reviews.
These are made with a mix and so good! If you love pecan pie add these to your recipe list.
Prep Time 15 minutesmins
Cook Time 1 hourhr
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
1box Brownie mixwith instructions for making in a 13×9 pan + ingredients listed on the package
2cupspecansroughly chopped
1cupsugar
1 1/2cupslight corn syrup
4eggs
1/4cupunsalted butter
1 1/2teaspoonsvanilla extract
Preheat oven according to brownie package instructions.
Mix brownies according to package instructions.
Pour brownie batter into a greased 13×9-inch pan and place in the oven to bake for 23 minutes. (The cooking time for all brownie mixes is different. This brownie mix cooking time was 33 minutes, but I cooked it 10 minutes less. I suggest subtracting 10 minutes from the cooking time on the box or cooking it for 2/3 of the time.)
While the brownies cook, whisk together the sugar, corn syrup, eggs, butter, and vanilla in a small saucepan. Place the saucepan on the stovetop over medium-high heat and begin to cook, stirring continuously. Cook the filling until it begins to thicken. Add the pecans into the mixture and continue to cook until the mixture is thicker but pourable. You still want it to be pourable.
When the brownies have finished with the first round of baking, remove them from the oven, poke the top with a fork or skewer, and pour the pecan pie filling over them, spreading it out to cover the brownies completely.
Place them back in the oven and bake for 15-20 minutes or until the filling seems pretty set. Let cool to room temperature before cutting
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This pumpkin crisp is a super easy recipe to make and wonderful topped with ice cream or whipped topping.
❤️WHY WE LOVE THIS RECIPE
This pumpkin crisp is so easy to make and perfect for any holiday gathering! The crisp topping really is wonderful with ice cream or whipped cream. This dessert is also great for any potluck, the flavors are delicous. We use a yellow cake mix to make the topping and find that it works very well.
SWAPS
We use pumpkin pie spice but you could switch it out for cinnamon. We use heavy cream, we have also made it with evaporated milk and it was great. We use a yellow cake mix but I do think a spice cake would be good too, as somone recommended in the comments.
This crisp is full of pumpkin, cinnamon and pecans. You’ll find yourself making this over and over again.
Prep Time 10 minutesmins
Cook Time 55 minutesmins
Total Time 1 hourhr5 minutesmins
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
115 ouncecan 100% pumpkin
1cupheavy cream can use evaporated milk
1/2cupwhite granulated sugar
1teaspoonvanilla extract
2teaspoonpumpkin pie spice
115.25 ouncebox yellow cake mix
1/2cupbrown sugar
1cupquick cooking oats
1/2teaspoonground nutmeg
1cupchopped nutspecans or walnuts
1cupor 16 tablespoon or 2 sticks buttermelted
Combine pumpkin, evaporated milk, sugar, vanilla extract, pumpkin pie spice and mix with a mixer. Add to a 9 x 13 baking dish spreading over bottom of dish.
In a bowl whisk together cake mix, brown sugar, oats and ground nutmeg. Spread over pumpkin mixture in dish. Sprinkle nuts on top. Pour melted butter over all making sure the entire top is wet with the butter.
Bake in preheated 350 degree oven for 50 to 55 minutes until top is browned.
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This dish for creamed peas and potatoes is a wonderful side dish that your family will love.
❤️WHY WE LOVE THIS RECIPE
We love delicious side dishes and this one doesn’t disappoint. It’s an old-fashioned dish that our Nanny used to make, and we all loved it. It’s a great addition to any meal and we sometimes add it to our holiday menu. Check out all our favorite holiday dishes here.
SWAPS
We make this dish with bacon drippings, but you don’t have to. You can easily make this without it, and it’s still delicious. We peel the potatoes, but you don’t have to do that either. We make this with evaporated milk, but you can use regular milk.
This dish for Creamed Peas and Potatoes is delicious. Perfect side dish for any occasion and a wonderful addition to the holiday season.
Prep Time 10 minutesmins
Cook Time 20 minutesmins
Total Time 30 minutesmins
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American, southern
3large russet potatoescan use red potatoes
3slicesbaconcooked crisp
1tablespoonbacon drippings
3tablespoonsbutter
1/4cupchopped green onioncan use regular onion
1/4cupall-purpose flour
112 ounce can evaporated milk (can use regular milk)
1/4teaspoonblack pepper
1/2teaspoonsalt
116 ounce bag frozen green peas (can use fresh peas)
Peel the potatoes and cut into pieces. You can leave peelings on but I don’t. Cover with water and bring to a boil on stove. Cook potato pieces about 8 minutes. Do not overcook or they will become mushy.
Cook the bacon in a skillet on top of the stove, remove and drain, set aside. Save 1 tablespoon of the bacon drippings in the skillet. Add the butter and onion to the bacon drippings and saute’ onions. Sprinkle in flour and pour in milk and cook until mixture starts to thicken like you are making gravy. You don’t want it too thick.
Pour in peas and drained potatoes. Add salt and pepper. Turn heat to low for peas to cook. Only takes about 3 minutes. Remove from heat and crumble bacon on top.
Keyword easy recipe, easy side dish, easy skillet meal, peas, peas and potatoes, potatoes, the southern lady cooks
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If you are a fan of bread pudding, you must try this delicious pumpkin version! Great for the Fall season!
❤️WHY WE LOVE THIS RECIPE
If you’ve been following our site for any length of time, you know we’re huge fans of pumpkin and Fall recipes. We have so many pumpkin recipes and love them all. This one was kind of an experiment that turned out really well. The topping is delicious and this dessert is great for Thanksgiving or Christmas!
SWAPS& ADDITIONS
We used leftover sourdough bread for this recipe, but you can use french bread, leftover biscuits, or any bread you prefer. You can also add our delicious vanilla sauce if you like. Just make it up and either set it on the table for people to pour over their serving or pour it over the pudding before serving. We love the topping on this recipe, but if you are not a fan of pecans, feel free to leave them out and just add the sugar mixture.
⭐TIP
This pumpkin bread pudding is great without any topping, but if you want to take it up a level, serve it with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
This delicious bread pudding is super easy to make and absolutely wonderful. Perfect for Thanksgiving! Top with ice cream for an incredible dessert.
Prep Time 15 minutesmins
Cook Time 40 minutesmins
Total Time 55 minutesmins
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
6-7cupsof crumbled breadI used sourdough
1cupof hot water
1/4th cup of buttermelted
1teaspoonof vanilla
1/2cupof brown sugar
1teaspoonof nutmeg
1/2teaspoonof cinnamon
1/2cupof whipping cream
2eggs
1cupof pure pumpkin
Pumpkin Bread Pudding Topping
1/2cupof brown sugar
1/2teaspoonof cinnamon
1/2teaspoonof allspice
1cupof chopped pecans
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a mixing bowl, add bread and pour hot water over it. In a separate bowl, combine remaining ingredients and mix well with spoon. Add bread and mix well. Spray a 9X9 baking dish or small casserole dish and pour mixture into bowl.
Next combine topping ingredients together and top the breading mixture. Bake for 35- 40 minutes. Makes 8 servings. Delicious topped with ice cream or whipped topping.
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These Salted Nut Roll Bars are so easy to make and an absolute hit! Great addition to any gathering.
❤️WHY WE LOVE THIS RECIPE
We have always been big fans of the Payday Candy Bar, and this is pretty much the homemade version. We all agree it’s even better and that it’s only a few ingredients that make it an even bigger winner! You can make these in about 15 minutes and then just put them in the refrigerator to chill. We have made these for a few gatherings and so easy, just cut them in small pieces and enjoy!
SWAPS
We once made these with fat-free sweetened condensed milk, and they turned out good. You can also add in some Reese’s Pieces on the top if you like, or M&M’s. We like them made the original way but they are versatile. Some people use other nuts like pecans and switch up the peanut butter chips for butterscotch or chocolate, but if you want them to taste like payday, stick with this recipe.
⭐TIP
These can be hard right out of the fridge, so we set them out for 5-10 minutes and then cut them. You can freeze them in an air-tight container up to a few months, just thaw and enjoy.
These salted nut roll bars taste just like a payday candy bar. Only a few ingredients and so easy to make! Graet for any occasion.
Prep Time 15 minutesmins
2 hourshrs
Total Time 2 hourshrs15 minutesmins
Course candy
Cuisine American
4tablespoonsbutter
110 ounce bag peanut butter chips(like chocolate chips but made of peanut butter)
2 1/2cupsminiature marshmallows
114 ounce can sweetened condensed milk (I used the fat free and it worked fine in this recipe)
1teaspoonvanilla extract
116 ounce jar dry roasted and salted peanuts (divided)
In a pan on top of the stove melt the butter and chips together. Add in marshmallows and milk and bring to a boil stirring constantly. Turn heat down to a low boil and cook for 5 minutes stirring the entire time. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
Spray a 9 x 9 baking dish with cooking spray and put half the peanuts in the bottom of the dish. Pour melted ingredients over the peanuts and spread to cover. Add the other half of the peanuts to the top and kind of mash into the cooked ingredients. Refrigerate for at least a couple hours.
Remove and cut into squares or bars. Makes 1 to 1 1/2 dozen pieces depending on size you cut them.
Keyword Copy Cat PayDay Bars, salted nut roll bars
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If you love easy recipes, this is the one for you! Only a few ingredients and super simple.
❤️WHY WE LOVE THIS RECIPE
Sometimes you just need a super-easy recipe to go with an easy dinner. Grab these four ingredients and make these easy muffins. They go great with just about any meal and we love them in the fall with soup or in the summer with a delicious garden salad.
SWAPS& ADDITIONS
This is a super versatile recipe; feel free to add any seasonings you like. If you’re not a huge fan of garlic, try using onion powder or Italian seasoning; these will be great with spaghetti. You can also switch up the cheese too.
⭐TIP
You can easily double this recipe. It only makes 10 muffins so it’s great for a small gathering. Store these in an air-tight container and reheat in the microwave.
These muffins are so easy to make, you only need 4 ingredients and you have a great addition to any meal.
Prep Time 10 minutesmins
Cook Time 18 minutesmins
Total Time 28 minutesmins
Course bread
Cuisine American
116-ounce can of refrigerated biscuits
butteraround 1-2 tablespoons
2tablespoonsof Roasted Herb Garlic seasoningwe use McCormick
1cupof shredded Parmesan cheese
Preheat the oven to 375.
Spray a 12-cup muffin tin with non-stick spray. Cut each biscuit into four quarters. Place three pieces in each muffin tin.
This will make 10 muffins. Two pieces will be leftover, which can make a smaller 11th muffin.
Top each muffin with a small pat of butter and sprinkle with a little bit of seasoning and parmesan cheese. Distribute the seasoning and cheese equally amongst the muffins.
Bake for 15-18 minutes until brown on top and cooked through. Serve warm.
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This old-fashioned peanut butter pie is one your family will love. It’s absolutely delicious.
❤️WHY WE LOVE THIS RECIPE
If you love peanut butter, this pie is for you, and I assure you… It’s fantastic! The creamy peanut butter layer, combined with the crunch of the crumbs, gives this pie the best texture and flavor. The meringue on this pie is unique since it’s not fluffy. This pie is essentially made with a layer of meringue, as you add the crumb topping and then bake it. We all agree that the merignue really is an excellent addition to this pie.
⭐TIP
The mixture should start to thicken while it is cooking. I don’t let it get as thick as pudding before removing from the heat, as it will continue to thicken as it cools until it is about the consistency of pudding when cool. The mixture doesn’t need to cool before you pour it over the crumb mixture.
This peanut butter pie is an old fashioned classic your family will absolutely love!
Prep Time 20 minutesmins
Cook Time 20 minutesmins
Total Time 40 minutesmins
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
19 inch pie shell, baked according to package directions or if you make your own, it should be baked
3/4cupcrunchy peanut buttercould use creamy
1 1/4cupsconfectionery sugar
2tablespoonsbutter
112 fl. ounce can evaporated milk
1/2teaspoonsalt
1/4cupcornstarch
3eggs separated
1/2cupregular sugar
1teaspoonvanilla flavoring
In a bowl, mix the sugar and peanut butter together using a fork until mixture looks like coarse crumbs. Remove 1/2 cup crumbs and set aside. Spread the rest of the crumbs in the baked pie shell. Mix together 2 tablespoons margarine, evaporated milk, salt, the 3 egg yolks (keep the whites for the meringue), 1/4 cup cornstarch, 1/2 cup sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla in a pan. Cook on medium heat on top of the stove stirring constantly until thickens. (about 5 to 7 minutes). I remove as soon as it starts to thicken. (This will burn easily so watch it closely).
Pour this over the crumb mixture in the pie shell. Beat the 3 egg whites until stiff and spread over the pie. Spread remaining crumbs on top of the meringue.
Bake in preheated 350 degree oven about 20 minutes. (I usually turn the broiler on for a few seconds before removing the pie but watch it constantly or it will burn on top).
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This Cornbread Pudding is a wonderful side dish and has a great texture. We love it year round but it’s perfect for the holiday season.
If you love this dish you will also want to try our Southern Cornbread Dressing. It is one of our most popular holiday recipes.
❤️WHY WE LOVE THIS RECIPE
This is a great dish that can go with just about any meal. We love it with chili during the Fall season or with our delicious Mississippi Pot Roast. It’s delicious with gravy over it or slathered in butter. Super easy to make and always a hit! You will find this recipe made with Jiffy Mix but this one is from scratch. We prefer this one.
🍴KEY INGREDIENTS
Self Rising Cornmeal Mix
Can of whole kernal corn
Can of cream style corn
Eggs
Butter
Buttermilk
Onion
Salt
Shredded Cheddar Cheese
SWAPS
You can leave the onion out if you are not a fan, and you can also switch up the cheese. We have only made this with buttermilk because we like the added fat that buttermilk provides.
🍽️HOW TO MAKE
This is an easy dish to throw together. However, if you live in an area where it is hard to find the self-rising cornmeal mix, you can make your own. This easy tip will help you to make this recipe.
📖COOKING STEPS
Step 1 Mix cornmeal with whole kernel corn and cream style corn with a spoon; add eggs and butter and continue mixing. Add onion, salt, buttermilk and 1 cup of the shredded cheese. Pour into a sprayed casserole dish.
Step 2 Sprinkle remaining cup of shredded cheese on top. Bake in preheated 400 degree oven 35 to 40 minutes until brown on top. Makes about 12 large servings (I use a 10X10 baking dish)
OTHER DELICIOUS SIDE DISHES
Classic Corn Pudding – This is a dish that has been around a very long time and it’s perfect for any occasion.
Best Green Beans – This is one of our favorite ways to enjoy green beans and we know you will love them too!
Cranberry Celebration Salad – Add this one to your holiday menu! It’s a copycat on the delicious Kroger dish.
Pineapple Casserole – We have made this dish for a really long time and it’s always a hit!
STORING, REHEATING & SERVING SIZE
We store this dish in the refrigerator, reheat in the microwave and it makes about 12 servings.
This Cornbread Pudding is a wonderful addition to any meal. We love this delicious side dish!
Prep Time 15 minutesmins
Cook Time 40 minutesmins
Total Time 55 minutesmins
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American, southern
2cupsyellow self-rising cornmeal mixI use Martha White
115.25 ounce can whole kernel corn, drained
114.75 ounce can cream style corn
2eggs
1stick butter or margarine or 1/2 cup or 8 tablespoonsmelted
1/4cupgreen onionchopped (can use regular onion)
1teaspoonsalt
1/2cupbuttermilk
2cupsshredded cheddar cheesedivided (Can use any kind of cheese you like)
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Spray a casserole dish.
Mix cornmeal with whole kernel corn and cream style corn with a spoon; add eggs and butter and continue mixing. Add onion, salt, buttermilk and 1 cup of the shredded cheese. Pour into a sprayed casserole dish.
Sprinkle remaining cup of shredded cheese on top. Bake in preheated 400 degree oven 35 to 40 minutes until brown on top. Makes about 12 large servings (I use a 10X10 baking dish)
This Old Fashioned Potato candy is a favorite. The combination of potato, powdered sugar and peanut butter is a family favorite.
If you love this old fashioned candy you will also want to try these wonderful Coconut Pecan Pralines! These are a great addition to any holiday gathering.
❤️WHY WE LOVE THIS RECIPE
This recipe was made popular during the Great Depression era. We love this recipe because the taste is wonderful! It’s hard to leave this candy alone and we love to make it for Christmas. I remember as a kid opening up a tin from the neighbors and this delicious candy would be stacked between wax paper and I would be so excited. It’s that delicious and everyone should try it!
🍴KEY INGREDIENTS
Potato
Powdered Sugar
Vanilla Extract
Creamy Peanut Butter
SWAPS
You can use other nut butters in this recipe if you prefer! You could also combine nut butters if you like or add nutella to this recipe too. You can be creative.
🍽️HOW TO MAKE
This recipe takes a little bit of work but once you learn the consistency it will come together really quickly. Full Printable Recipe below.
📖COOKING STEPS
Step 1 Boil potato, peel and put into a large bowl. Mash until lump free. Add two cups of powdered sugar to mixture.
Step 2 Continue to mix until sugar is combined with potato. Add in vanilla. Gradually add the powdered sugar, one cup at a time, until the mixture reaches a consistency you can mold into a ball.
Step 3 Transfer to a sugared board and sprinkle with more powdered sugar. Roll with a rolling pin. Spread with peanut butter and roll from the long side like a jelly roll. Slice into pieces.
⭐TIPS & NOTES
Do not use granulated sugar, it must be powdered sugar for this recipe to work. The amount of powdered sugar matters and it can vary depending on how much potato you use. This is an old fashioned recipe, so you will need to start with a small potato and just continue to work with the powdered sugar until you get the consistency you need. You don’t want it to crack when you roll it out, you want it to be more clay like. Work quickly the dough will dry out.
If you roll the dough and feel it needs to be chilled before slicing, cut the roll in half and store in the fridge for a bit. Then remove and slice.
OTHER OLD FASHIONED CANDY
Easy Christmas Divinity – This classic makes a wonderful gift and we have the easiest recipe.. it’s made in the microwave! It has over 200 comments.
Kentucky Bourbon Balls – This candy is one that has been around a very long time and always a hit. You can also make them without the bourbon and they are still delicious!
Old Fashioned Penuche Fudge – This recipe is one your Grandmother probably made! It’s a must make for the holidays.
This Old Fashioned Potato Candy is one your Grandmother probably made. It’s only a few ingredients and a classic! Great for Christmas.
Prep Time 25 minutesmins
2 hourshrs
Course candy
Cuisine American
1small russet potato
6-7cupsof powdered sugar
2/3cupof creamy peanut butter
1teaspoonof vanilla extract
Boil potato, peel and put into a large bowl. Mash until lump free.
Add two cups of powdered sugar to mixture. Continue to mix until sugar is combined with potato. Add in vanilla.
Gradually add the powdered sugar, one cup at a time, until the mixture reaches a consistency you can mold into a ball.
Transfer to a sugared board and sprinkle with more powdered sugar. Roll with a rolling pin.
Spread with peanut butter and roll from the long side like a jelly roll.
Slice into pieces. Chill for a few hours. Enjoy!
Do not use granulated sugar, it must be powdered sugar for this recipe to work. The amount of powdered sugar matters and it can vary depending on how much potato you use. This is an old fashioned recipe, so you will need to start with a small potato and just continue to work with the powdered sugar until you get the consistency you need. You don’t want it to crack when you roll it out, you want it to be more clay like. Work quickly the dough will dry out. If you roll the dough and feel it needs to be chilled before slicing, cut the roll in half and store in the fridge for a bit. Then remove and slice.
These Coconut Pralines are super easy to make and are the perfect candy for any gathering, especially the holidays!
If you love these pralines you will also love these wonderful Graham Cracker Pralines. They are very versatile and a great addition to any Christmas dessert table.
❤️WHY WE LOVE THIS RECIPE
If you like coconut and pecans you will love this candy. Make this anytime for a delicious treat or make it for any holiday or event. These coconut pecan pralines make a wonderful gift for a friend or neighbor. They look great on a buffet table.
🍴KEY INGREDIENTS
white granulated sugar
evaporated milk
corn syrup
butter
vanilla extract
pecans
coconut
RECIPE FEEDBACK
“I made these yesterday using part light brown sugar and subing 2% milk for the evaporated milk. I must say that they turned out awesome! Because there’s only my husband and me in the household, I froze most of them and plan to bring them out next time the grandkids come to visit.” -Jackie
🍽️HOW TO MAKE
These are pretty simple to make with only a few ingredients. You will find the FULL printable recipe in the recipe card below.
COOKING STEPS
Step 1 Combine sugar, milk, corn syrup and butter in a pan on top of the stove. Bring to a rolling boil and cook for 4 minutes, stirring often.
Step 2 Remove from heat and add vanilla extract, pecans and coconut. Stir for several minutes until mixture starts to thicken. Takes about 3 to 4 minutes.
Step 3 Drop by spoonfuls onto wax paper. Refrigerate or put in cool place until hardens. Makes about 36 pralines.
⭐TIP
You can easily make these in advance, they will last for a while in an air tight container.
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STORING & SERVING SIZE
Store these in an air tight container and this recipe makes about 36 pralines depending on the size that you make them.
These No Bake Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies are some of our favorites! They only have a few ingredients, and are super easy to make.
If you love these cookies, you will also love the chocolate version. Both are super easy to make and always a hit for any gathering.
❤️WHY WE LOVE THIS RECIPE
There are so many different ways to make these no-bake cookies but this is one of my favorites. I cannot leave these cookies alone when they are in the house. I like how easy they are to make and they are always a hit when I serve them. Plus the fact that they are only a few ingredients is just a bonus!
🍴KEY INGREDIENTS
Sugar
Butter
Evaporated milk (can use regular milk)
Vanilla extract
Peanut butter (creamy or crunchy)
Quick-cooking oats, uncooked
SWAPS
We like these best with the creamy peanut butter but they are delicious either way.
🍽️HOW TO MAKE
Super simple to make and the trick is to make sure it is BOILING. You can’t just let it come to a little boil, it needs to be a hard boil so they will harden. Full recipe in printable recipe card below.
📖COOKING STEPS
Step 1 Combine sugar, butter and milk in a pan on top of the stove. Bring to a hard boil and boil for 1 minute, stirring to make sure the ingredients do not stick.
Step 2 Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract and peanut butter until mixture is melted and smooth. Fold in oats and drop by spoonfuls onto wax paper. Let cool. Makes about 24 cookies depending on size you make them. Please see notes in recipe card.
⭐TIP
These are just as good the next day so you can easily make these in advance.
OTHER DELICIOUS RECIPES
Southern Pecan Pralines – These are a classic for a reason and are a wonderful gift during the holiday season.
No Bake Orange Balls – These are only a few ingredients and no bake too! Old fashioned recipe your grandmother may have made.
Rolo Pretzel Turtles – Only 3 ingredients but always a hit! They are so simple and so delicious.
Five Minute Fudge – This is a super easy recipe but super versatile. You can make this chocolate or peanut butter.
STORING & SERVING SIZE
Store these delicious no-bake peanut butter cookies in an airtight container. This makes about 24 cookies, so about 10-12 servings.
No Bake Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies
The Southern Lady Cooks
These no bake peanut butter oatmeal cookies are a great twist on a classic. If you love peanut butter these easy cookies are for you!
Prep Time 10 minutesmins
Cook Time 30 minutesmins
Total Time 40 minutesmins
Course Cookies
Cuisine American, southern
1 1/2cupssugar
1/2cupbutter or 1 stick or 8 tablespoons
1/2cupevaporated milkcan use regular milk
1teaspoonvanilla extract
3/4cuppeanut buttercreamy or crunchy
2 1/4cupsquick-cooking oatsuncooked
Combine sugar, butter and milk in a pan on top of the stove. Bring to a hard boil and boil for 1 minute, stirring to make sure ingredients do not stick
Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract and peanut butter until mixture is melted and smooth. Fold in oats and drop by spoonfuls onto wax paper. Let cool. Makes about 24 cookies depending on size you make them.
You can very versatile with these cookies, I made these with smooth peanut butter and added a cup of chopped pecans. Some of you seem to be having trouble with these cookies. You have to bring them to a hard rolling boil before dropping on wax paper. Once you drop them on the paper, move to a cool place to harden. You could put in the refrigerator or even the freezer for a while. Once they are hard keep in an airtight container in a cool place. I have kept them up to two weeks.
Keyword no bake cookies, no bake peanut butter oatmeal cookies, peanut butter cookies
This easy toffee recipe is perfect for the holiday season. Super versatile and makes a great gift too!
If you love this recipe, you must give these Graham Cracker Pralines a try, too! They go great with this toffee, and if you are making holiday gift baskets, they are both wonderful additions.
❤️WHY WE LOVE THIS RECIPE
Make this saltine cracker toffee just to have in the house for something sweet or make it for a wonderful gift for a friend. You can add all kinds of options to this candy. Whatever you and your family likes will probably work in this toffee recipe. You can leave off the nuts. You can add coconut, raisins, crushed cereal and you can change out the crackers for graham crackers, Ritz crackers.
🍴KEY INGREDIENTS
Saltine crackers
Butter (don’t use margarine)
Brown sugar
Chocolate chips
Chopped nuts, (pecans, walnuts, almonds, peanuts or whatever you like. You can toast nuts if you want.)
GREAT ADDITIONS
You can add raisins or coconuts, remove the nuts, add M&Ms or cereal, or crush up peppermints to make them more festive. There are lots of great options for this recipe.
🍽️HOW TO MAKE
This is a super easy recipe to make which is why we love making it during the holidays. It’s such a great option. Full Printable Recipe card below.
📖COOKING STEPS
Step 1 Cover a baking sheet with foil or parchment paper and spray with cooking spray. I used an 18 x 13 x 1 inch pan. You need the lip on the pan to keep liquid from running off in your oven. Spread the crackers on the pan like in the photo below. In a pan on top of the stove combine the butter and brown sugar. Bring to a boil on medium heat and then boil for 3 minutes. DO NOT STIR WHILE BOILING.
Step 2 Remove from stove after boiling 3 minutes and spread over the saltine crackers with a knife. The mixture should be at soft ball stage or should make a soft ball when a little is dropped in ice water. Have your oven preheated to 400 degrees. Read more below.
⭐TIP
This toffee will last a bit so you can easily make it in advance and store it in a air tight container. You can also make a pan and mix up the toppings, do half the pan with nuts, the other half without, etc.
OTHER WONDERFUL CANDY RECIPES
Easy Christmas Divinity -This microwave version of divinity is a huge hit. It’s one of our most popular recipes and has great reviews.
Maple Walnut Fudge – If you love fudge this is a fantastic holiday recipe. The maple flavor is wonderful!
Kentucky Bourbon Balls – These are a classic for a reason and always a hit. You can even make them without the bourbon.
Rolo Pretzel Turtles – These are only 3 ingredients and so good!! We make them every year.
STORING & SERVING SIZE
Store in an airtight container, and this makes about 12 servings.
This Saltine Cracker Toffee is super easy to make and very versatile. You can add coconut, raisins, candy, cereal or just do chocolate and nuts. Great gift during the holiday season.
Prep Time 30 minutesmins
2 hourshrs
Total Time 2 hourshrs30 minutesmins
Course candy
Cuisine American, southern
1sleeve of saltine crackers
1cupbutterdon’t use margarine
1cupbrown sugar
1 3/4cupschocolate chips
1cupchopped nuts(pecans, walnuts, almonds, peanuts or whatever you like. You can toast nuts if you want.)
Cover a baking sheet with foil or parchment paper and spray with cooking spray. I used an 18 x 13 x 1 inch pan. You need the lip on the pan to keep liquid from running off in your oven. Spread the crackers on the pan like in the photo below. In a pan on top of the stove combine the butter and brown sugar. Bring to a boil on medium heat and then boil for 3 minutes. DO NOT STIR WHILE BOILING.
Remove from stove after boiling 3 minutes and spread over the saltine crackers with a knife. The mixture should be at soft ball stage or should make a soft ball when a little is dropped in ice water. Have your oven preheated to 400 degrees. Place baking sheet in oven for 3 minutes on middle rack. Remove after 3 minutes and sprinkle on chocolate chips. Put back in oven for another minute to let chocolate chips melt. Remove and spread out the melted chips with a knife. Sprinkle on nuts and kind of mash into chocolate. Refrigerate until hard (about 2 or 3 hours) or could put in freezer for a while. Break into pieces. Makes a 1 1/2 quart container full. Keep refrigerated.
This is such a unique cake, made with a cake mix, but taken up a few levels! It’s so good and one your family will love!
If you love this recipe you will want to try this Turtle Cake! It’s delicious topped with ice cream.
❤️WHY WE LOVE THIS RECIPE
They call it earthquake cake because it will crack in the middle in some recipes. This one does not crack because I do it a little different. I can’t leave this cake alone when I make it because I love chocolate and this is a chocolate lovers dream. This cake will melt in your mouth!
🍴KEY INGREDIENTS
Nuts (I use walnuts. Pecans would be good, too)
Coconut
German chocolate cake mix or regular chocolate cake mix
Milk
Butter
Cream cheese
Powdered sugar
Chocolate chips
SWAPS
You can make this cake with other cake mixes, too. I like to divide the cake mix because I think it makes a much prettier cake. You can just put in all the cake mix and put the cream cheese mixture on top and bake. We have also made this with spice cake mix and using butterscotch chips. It was delicious.
🍽️HOW TO MAKE
This cake comes together really quickly and it’s wonderful topped with ice cream. Full printable recipe in recipe card below.
📖COOKING STEPS
Step 1 Spray a 9 x 13 baking dish. Sprinkle the nuts on the bottom of the dish. Layer the coconut on top of the nuts. In a separate bowl prepare the cake mix according to package directions except use the 1 cup of milk in place of the water called for in the directions on the box. Spread half the cake mixture over the coconut.
Step 2 In a microwave safe glass bowl melt the butter and cream cheese. This takes about 2 minutes in my microwave. Whisk the powdered sugar or mix with mixer into the cream cheese and melted butter. Spread the cream cheese mixture over the layer of cake mix in the baking dish. (You can drop it by spoon fulls if you want). Read step 3 below in the recipe card.
⭐TIP
All ovens vary, and you want to cook this until it tests done. As you can see from some of the comments, it may take up to an hour to cook. We love this cake heated up with vanilla ice cream. It’s so good!!
OTHER DELICIOUS CAKE RECIPES
Oatmeal Cream Pies – These are homemade and absolutely wonderful! If you love the Little Debbie’s you must give these a try!
Ooey Gooey Butter Cake – This is a classic and it’s also made with a cake mix! Try this one, you will love it.
Lunch Lady Brownies – These are one of our most popular recipes and have great reviews! If you love brownies, these are a must-make!
Watergate Cake – This is a vintage cake that your Grandmother probably made! Add this one to your holiday menu.
STORING & SERVING SIZE
We store this cake in a cool place and it’s made in a 9X13, so it makes around 10-12 servings.
This Earthquake Cake is one your family will love. If you are a fan of chocolate add this one to your recipe lit!
Prep Time 15 minutesmins
Cook Time 40 minutesmins
Total Time 55 minutesmins
Course Cake
Cuisine American
1cupnutsI use walnuts. Pecans would be good, too
1 1/2cupsshredded sweetened coconut
1regular chocolate cake mix or can use German chocolate cake mix
1cupmilk
1stick butter or 8 tablespoons or 1/2 cup
1(8 ounce) package cream cheese
3 3/4cupspowdered sugar
2cupschocolate chips
Spray a 9 x 13 baking dish. Sprinkle the nuts on the bottom of the dish. Layer the coconut on top of the nuts. In a separate bowl prepare the cake mix according to package directions except use the 1 cup of milk in place of the water called for in the directions on the box. Spread half the cake mixture over the coconut.
In a microwave safe glass bowl melt the butter and cream cheese. This takes about 2 minutes in my microwave. Whisk the powdered sugar or mix with mixer into the cream cheese and melted butter. Spread the cream cheese mixture over the layer of cake mix in the baking dish. (You can drop it by spoon fulls if you want)
Spread the other half of the cake mix on top of the cream cheese and sprinkle on the chocolate chips. Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven 40 to 45 minutes.
You can make this cake with other cake mixes, too. I like to divide the cake mix because I think it makes a much prettier cake. You can just put in all the cake mix and put the cream cheese mixture on top and bake.
This hearty dish of Chili with Macaroni has been a family favorite for a really long time. Great to enjoy on a cold day!
If you love this delicious recipe you will definitely want to give this Sausage, White Bean and Pasta Soup a try. It’s a wonderful winter dish!
❤️WHY WE LOVE THIS RECIPE
There are many opinions about pasta in chili but we enjoy it. We make many different variations of chili but this one is great. We also use spaghetti at times or really any pasta you have on hand. It also stretches this dish, makes it last longer. Great way to stretch a dish!
🍴KEY INGREDIENTS
Ground beef
Ground turkey
Chili hot beans
Kidney beans or pinto beans (I use whatever I have available)
Onion
Diced tomatoes
Salt and Pepper
Garlic powder
Chili powder
Elbow macaroni
SWAPS
This recipe can be made with all ground turkey or all ground beef or half and half. You can also make this with ground pork or ground chicken. It’s super versatile and a dish you can make to your liking very easily. You can also add a chili packet for added flavor.
🍽️HOW TO MAKE
This is made in a skillet but you can easily make up the meat, throw it in a crock pot and add the rest of the ingredients, minus the pasta. You will want to add that before you eat, so it doesn’t get overcooked.
📖COOKING STEPS
Step 1 Brown turkey, beef and onion in skillet and drain. Add remaining ingredients, bring to a boil, then turn to simmer for about an hour.
⭐TIP
We love to serve this with cheese and a little sour cream. Of course you have to have saltine crackers!
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STORING, REHEATING & SERVING SIZE
We store in the refrigerator, reheat in the microwave or on the stove and it makes about 6-8 servings.
Easy Chili with Macaroni is a hearty dish your family will love. Wonderful on a cold day!
Prep Time 15 minutesmins
Cook Time 1 hourhr
Total Time 1 hourhr15 minutesmins
Course Main Course, Soup
Cuisine American, southern
1lb.ground beef
1lb.ground turkey
1regular can chili hot beans
1regular can kidney beans or pinto beansI use whatever I have available
1large onionchopped
2regular cans diced tomatoes
Salt and Pepper to taste
1tablespoongarlic powder
3or 4 tablespoons chili powder
1cupelbow macaroniuncooked
3or 4 cups water
Brown turkey, beef and onion in skillet and drain. Add remaining ingredients, bring to a boil, then turn to simmer for about an hour. Makes 6 to 8 servings.
These pork chops have many different names, but they are delicious regardless of what you call them.
If you love this recipe, you need to try our Fried Pork Chops and Gravy. It’s a wonderful recipe and great comfort food.
❤️WHY WE LOVE THIS RECIPE
This is a great Fall dish that we love year round especially since it’s made with apples and raisins and it has a sweet taste. It’s a great way to enjoy pork chops and it also reheats well. This is a versatile recipe and you can use any apples you like.
🍴KEY INGREDIENTS
Boneless pork chops
Butter
Salt
Sage
Brown sugar
Apples, sliced and unpeeled
All-purpose flour
Hot water
Apple cider vinegar
Raisins
SWAPS
You could brown pork chops in oil instead of butter. You could use light or dark brown sugar. You could use white vinegar. You could use self-rising flour. If you don’t own an apple corer, slice apples and use a knife to remove the core in the center of the slices. We used Granny Smith apples in the recipe, but any tart apple will do.
🍽️HOW TO MAKE
These are easy to make but do take a little prep, it’s worth it though and your family will love these.
COOKING STEPS
Step 1 Brown pork chops in butter on top of the stove. Remove from skillet and sprinkle with salt and sage. Put in a 2 quart casserole dish and either top with apple rings or stagger in dish between the pork chops. Sprinkle apples and pork chops with brown sugar.
Step 2 Add flour to skillet drippings where chops were browned. Add hot water and vinegar bring to a boil stirring constantly. Cook until thick like gravy. Remove pan from heat and stir in raisins. Pour over pork chops and apples. Cover and bake in preheated 350 degree oven for one hour.
⭐TIP
I think you could easily use craisins in this and would be delicious! If your family doesn’t like raisins, then leave them out. We love the granny apples they add a certain level of tartness.
SERVE THIS WITH
Crock Pot Scalloped Potatoes – This is a great dish to enjoy with these pork chops. Its a good addition to just about any meal.
Tennessee Onions – It you love onions this is a great dish and it’s easy to make too!
Best Green Beans – These are so easy to make and a great addition to this meal or any meal!
Corn Pudding – This is a classic dish that will go great with this dish!
STORING, REHEATING & SERVING SIZE
Store in the refrigerator and reheat in the microwave or oven. Makes 6-8 servings.
These dixie pork chops are delicious and your family will love them! Made with apples and raisins and has a wonderful flavor.
Prep Time 15 minutesmins
Cook Time 1 hourhr
Course Dinner
Cuisine American
6 to 8medium sizedboneless pork chops
2tablespoonsbutter
1/2teaspoonsalt
1/2teaspoonsage
1/4cupbrown sugar
3 to 4cored tart applessliced and unpeeled
2tablespoonsall-purpose flour
1cuphot water
1tablespoonapple cider vinegar
1/2cupraisins
Brown pork chops in butter on top of the stove. Remove from skillet and sprinkle with salt and sage.
Put in a 2 quart casserole dish and either top with apple rings or stagger in dish between the pork chops. Sprinkle apples and pork chops with brown sugar.
Add flour to skillet drippings where chops were browned. Add hot water and vinegar bring to a boil stirring constantly. Cook until thick like gravy. Remove pan from heat and stir in raisins. Pour over pork chops and apples. Cover and bake in preheated 350 degree oven for one hour.
Could brown pork chops in oil instead of butter.
Can use light or dark brown sugar
Could use white vinegar
Can use self-rising flour
If you don’t own an apple corer slice apples and use a knife to remove core in center of slices
We used Granny Smith apples in recipe but any tart apple will do.
