Here’s a classic Southern Dinner menu with comforting, homestyle flavors — perfect for Sunday supper or a family gathering.
🍽️ Classic Southern Dinner Menu
🍗 Main Dish
Southern Fried Chicken
Crispy, golden, and juicy on the inside. Seasoned flour coating and fried until perfectly crunchy.
(Alternative mains: Smothered pork chops, baked ham, or country fried steak.)
🥔 Side Dishes
🧄 Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Creamy, buttery mashed potatoes — perfect with gravy.
🥬 Collard Greens
Slow-simmered with smoked turkey or ham hocks for deep, savory flavor.
🌽 Cornbread
Slightly sweet or savory skillet cornbread with a golden crust.
🫘 Southern-Style Green Beans
Cooked low and slow with bacon and onions.
🥗 Optional Add-Ons
- Macaroni and cheese (extra cheesy and baked)
- Candied yams
- Fried okra
- Potato salad
🍰 Dessert Ideas
- Peach cobbler
- Banana pudding
- Sweet potato pie
- Pound cake
🧈 Classic Southern Touches
- Sweet iced tea
- Hot sauce on the table
- Plenty of butter
- Biscuits with honey or jam
If you’d like, I can create a full step-by-step Southern dinner plan with recipes for each dish and a cooking timeline so everything is ready at the same time.
