38 Southern Sunday Suppers We Love

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38 Southern Sunday Suppers We Love2/38 Slow-Cooker Chicken Bog 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Chicken Bog Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 4 hours 20 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Chicken bog is a South Carolina tradition with lots of variations (think herbs, spices and fresh veggies), but the standard ingredients remain: sausage, chicken and rice. This slow-cooked rendition is a simple take on the classic. — Anna Hanson, Spanish Fork, Utah Nutrition Facts: 1-1/3 cups: 681 calories, 30g fat (9g saturated fat), 134mg cholesterol, 1728mg sodium, 54g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 0

fiber), 45g protein

fiber), 45g protein. 3/38 Lisa’s All-Day Sugar & Salt Pork Roast 6 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Lisa’s All-Day Sugar & Salt Pork Roast Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 6 hours 25 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My family loves this tender and juicy roast, so we eat it a lot. The sweet and salty crust is so delicious mixed into the pulled pork. —Lisa Allen, Joppa, Alabama Nutrition Facts: 1 sandwich: 534 calories, 24g fat (9g saturated fat), 135mg cholesterol, 2240mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 1g fiber), 43g

My family loves this dish, and asks for it often

protein. 4/38 Catfish Parmesan 7 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Mississippi is the nation’s largest producer of farm-raised catfish. My family loves this dish, and asks for it often. One reason I like it is it’s so simple to prepare. —Mrs. W.D. Baker, Starkville, Mississippi Nutrition Facts: 1 fillet: 219 calories, 18g fat (10g saturated fat), 50mg cholesterol, 522mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 5g protein. 5/38 Chicken-Fried Steak 33 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Julia Hartbeck for Taste of Home

Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: As a child, I learned from my grandmother how to make these chicken-fried steaks. I taught my daughters, and when my granddaughters are older, I’ll show them, too. —Donna Cater, Fort Ann, New York Nutrition Facts: 1 steak with 1/3 cup gravy: 563 calories, 28g fat (5g saturated fat), 148mg cholesterol, 839mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 46g protein. 6/38 Yankee Rancheros 8 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved DAN ROBERTS FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 25 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From

the Recipe Creator: After my in-laws began affectionately referring to me as a Yankee, I decided I had to learn to make some Mexican dishes. These are super easy and make my Tex-Mex-loving family happy—even if they do come from a Northerner!. —Darla Andrews, Boerne, Texas Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 430 calories, 23g fat (6g saturated fat), 202mg cholesterol, 703mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 4g fiber), 16g protein. 7/38 Fried Chicken and Waffles Test Kitchen Approved Fried Chicken and Waffles Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 20 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From

the Recipe Creator: Chicken and waffles as a culinary tradition has origins in both Pennsylvania Dutch cuisine and soul food, with some variations. This version features fried chicken in a flavorful coating that is crispy outside, tender inside, and a spongy, chewy waffle with some crisp ridges. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen Nutrition Facts: 4 ounces cooked chicken with 1 waffle: 668 calories, 40g fat (7g saturated fat), 162mg cholesterol, 691mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 34g protein. 8/38 Shrimp Gumbo 33 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Shrimp Gumbo Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour

30 min Servings 11 servings (2-3/4 qt.) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

30 min Servings 11 servings (2-3/4 qt.) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: A crisp green salad and crusty French bread complete this shrimp gumbo meal. I always have hot sauce available when I serve this and have found that the instant microwave rice packages make the process a little easier. —Jo Ann Graham, Ovilla, Texas Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 159 calories, 7g fat (1g saturated fat), 102mg cholesterol, 681mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 15g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 lean meat, 1 vegetable, 1 fat. 9/38 Southern Fried BLT 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Southern Fried

It was a smash!

BLT Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I’m really not big on tomatoes—but I do like them green and fried, so I decided to try them in a sandwich. It was a smash! If you’ve gotta have cheese, add sharp cheddar to this indulgent twist on the traditional BLT. —Stacy King, Rome, Georgia Nutrition Facts: 1 sandwich: 634 calories, 45g fat (8g saturated fat), 36mg cholesterol, 985mg sodium, 37g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 4g fiber), 20g protein. 10/38 Kentucky Hot Brown Test Kitchen Approved Josh Rink for

Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 2 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: The Kentucky Hot Brown is the best sandwich you will ever eat with a knife and fork. This epic open-faced delight has thick slices of bread, turkey, bacon, tomato and cheese, all bathed in a rich, irresistible sauce. —Kristina Vanni, North Hollywood, California Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 1073 calories, 52g fat (28g saturated fat), 289mg cholesterol, 1822mg sodium, 57g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 3g fiber), 93g protein. 11/38 Corn Chowder with Dumplings 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 35 min Servings 4 servings

Rice is the main

Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This is a spiced-up version of my favorite corn chowder. The first time I added dumplings, my husband declared them awesome! —Shannon Kohn, Simpsonville, South Carolina Nutrition Facts: 1-1/4 cups: 577 calories, 29g fat (16g saturated fat), 93mg cholesterol, 1424mg sodium, 71g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 7g fiber), 14g protein. 12/38 Creole Jambalaya 19 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 55 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Jambalaya is a traditional Louisiana dish, coming from our Spanish and French culture. Rice is the main

ingredient, with different meats or seafood mixed in

ingredient, with different meats or seafood mixed in. I particularly like this variation with shrimp and ham. —Ruby Williams, Bogalusa, Louisiana Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 270 calories, 6g fat (3g saturated fat), 132mg cholesterol, 974mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 25g protein. 13/38 Chicken Potpie 388 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Best Chicken Potpie Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 15 min Servings 2 potpies (8 servings each) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This is the best chicken potpie recipe! Chock-full of chicken, potatoes, peas and corn, this recipe makes two golden pies,

so you can serve one at supper and save the other for a busy night

so you can serve one at supper and save the other for a busy night. —Karen Johnson, Bakersfield, California Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 475 calories, 28g fat (14g saturated fat), 74mg cholesterol, 768mg sodium, 41g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 15g protein. 14/38 Grandma’s Cajun Chicken & Spaghetti 4 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Grandma’s Cajun Chicken & Spaghetti Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 30 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I’m originally from Louisiana, where my grandma spoke Cajun French as she taught me her spicy chicken spaghetti.

For a smoked flavor, grill the shrimp

—Brenda Melancon, McComb, Mississippi Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup chicken mixture with 3/4 cup spaghetti: 550 calories, 26g fat (8g saturated fat), 89mg cholesterol, 917mg sodium, 45g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 4g fiber), 33g protein. 15/38 Shrimp Po’Boys with Pineapple Slaw 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Shrimp Po’Boys with Pineapple Slaw Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This twist on the traditional po’boy sandwich adds flavor and veggies while reducing fat and calories. For a smoked flavor, grill the shrimp. For a lower-carb option, serve the po’boy open-faced

on a baguette half

on a baguette half. —Melissa Pelkey Hass, Waleska, Georgia Nutrition Facts: 1 sandwich: 420 calories, 13g fat (2g saturated fat), 99mg cholesterol, 1430mg sodium, 54g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 3g fiber), 23g protein. 16/38 Southern Pork & Rice 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Southern Pork & Rice Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: At our house, we’re big on healthy eating. These ultra tender chops with colorful rice and black-eyed peas are a meal fancy enough for a dinner party. —Annie Holmes, Murfreesboro, Tennessee Nutrition Facts: 1

Diabetic exchanges: 5 lean meat, 3 starch, 1/2 fat

pork chop with 1-1/4 cups rice mixture: 484 calories, 13g fat (4g saturated fat), 82mg cholesterol, 764mg sodium, 45g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 6g fiber), 42g protein. Diabetic exchanges: 5 lean meat, 3 starch, 1/2 fat. 17/38 Strawberry-Chicken Salad with Buttered Pecans 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Having lived in several states in the South, I love tossing pecans into recipes for a little added flavor and crunch. Fresh berries and other nuts round out this hearty salad. —Lisa Varner, El Paso, Texas Nutrition

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