Southern
White barbecue sauce, creamy grits, butter beans, and cornbread-based dishes give this Southern collection its home-cooking character. Alongside familiar preparations are modern adaptations, including sausage-gravy enchiladas, that carry Southern flavors into a different form.
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Dolly Parton’s Buttermilk Biscuits
Tender old-fashioned Southern buttermilk biscuits made with lard or shortening and baked golden brown.
Dolly Parton’s Skillet Cornbread
A savory Southern skillet cornbread with buttermilk, bacon drippings, and a crisp golden crust.
Dolly Parton’s Mother’s Banana Pudding
Dolly Parton’s family-style banana pudding layers homemade vanilla custard, ripe bananas, vanilla wafers, and a golden baked meringue.
Dolly Parton’s Chicken and Dumplings
Dolly Parton’s country-style chicken and dumplings, with tender chicken, homemade broth, and soft Southern dumplings.
Cowboy Candy Cheddar Cheese Log
Sweet, spicy, creamy, and sharp, this Cowboy Candy Cheddar Cheese Log combines cream cheese, extra-sharp cheddar, and candied jalapeños in an easy make-ahead appetizer. Finished with more glossy…
Sausage Gravy Breakfast Enchiladas
This is the kind of breakfast that doesn’t whisper “good morning” — it kicks the door open. Soft scrambled eggs, melty cheddar jack, and flour tortillas are rolled…
Black-Eyed Pea Salsa with Cheese Quesadillas
This dish brings together a vibrant black-eyed pea salsa — studded with roasted green chiles, red bell peppers, crisp green onions, and fresh cilantro — with simple yet…
Bourbon Caramel Sauce
Using the Breville Control Freak for this sauce ensures you’ll hit the perfect caramelization point without burning, making it ideal for controlled, repeatable results every time. Ingredients Control…
Southern-Style Breakfast Enchiladas with Sausage Gravy
A hearty Southern twist on enchiladas, perfect for brunch or breakfast-for-dinner. Scrambled eggs, crispy tater tots, cheese, and sausage are rolled into tortillas and smothered with a rich,…
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