These southern skillet meals are inspired by our favorite flavors from the South. Whip one up for dinner tonight!
28 Southern Skillet Recipes
Updated on Jan. 30, 2024
1/28
Chicken Potpie
Total Time
1 hour 15 min
Servings
2 potpies (8 servings each)
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. —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.
2/28
Blend of the Bayou Skillet
Total Time
45 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My sister-in-law shared this southern skillet recipe when I first moved to Louisiana. It’s been handed down in my husband’s family for generations. It’s quick to prepare, nutritious and beautiful. I’ve passed it on to my children, too. —Ruby Williams, Bogalusa, Louisiana
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 366 calories, 23g fat (13g saturated fat), 164mg cholesterol, 981mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 23g protein.
3/28
Apple-Honey Dutch Baby
Total Time
30 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I love to make this treat on Sunday morning. It's so impressive when it's served warm right out of the oven ... and the apple honey filling is yummy! —Kathy Fleming, Lisle, Illinois
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 429 calories, 14g fat (7g saturated fat), 166mg cholesterol, 146mg sodium, 72g carbohydrate (50g sugars, 3g fiber), 9g protein.
4/28
Chicken Jambalaya
Total Time
1 hour 20 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This is a great easy chicken jambalaya recipe. It's great to serve at parties and it reheats well after! —Lynn Desjardins, Atkinson, New Hampshire
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 285 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 43mg cholesterol, 654mg sodium, 41g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 4g fiber), 21g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2-1/2 starch, 2 lean meat.
5/28
Grandma Pruit’s Vinegar Pie
Total Time
1 hour 40 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This historic pie has been in our family for many generations and is always served at our get-togethers.—Suzette Pruit, Houston, Texas
Nutrition Facts:
1 slice: 545 calories, 25g fat (13g saturated fat), 41mg cholesterol, 316mg sodium, 78g carbohydrate (50g sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein.
6/28
Eggs and Potatoes
Total Time
30 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I love having breakfast for dinner, especially this combination of eggs, potatoes and cheese. I start cooking it in a skillet on the stovetop, and then I pop it into the oven to bake. —Nadine Merheb, Tucson, Arizona
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 395 calories, 23g fat (12g saturated fat), 461mg cholesterol, 651mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 3g fiber), 19g protein.
7/28
Crawfish Etouffee
Total Time
1 hour 5 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I like to serve this Cajun sensation when I entertain. Etouffee is typically served with shellfish over rice and is similar to gumbo. This dish has its roots in New Orleans and the bayou country of Louisiana. —Tamra Duncan, Lincoln, Arkansas
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 251 calories, 13g fat (8g saturated fat), 186mg cholesterol, 688mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 22g protein.
8/28
Peach Upside-Down Cake
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Folks have been flipping over this peach upside-down cake for generations. This dessert is very popular with my family and guests. —Terri Kirschner, Carlisle, Indiana
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 384 calories, 19g fat (11g saturated fat), 71mg cholesterol, 306mg sodium, 52g carbohydrate (36g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein.
9/28
Barbecue Pork Chops
Total Time
25 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I often prepare a double batch of these tangy barbecue pork chops, then freeze half to keep on hand. They are so easy and taste so fresh, family and friends never guess this quick entree was frozen! —Susan Holderman, Fostoria, Ohio
Nutrition Facts:
1 pork chop: 282 calories, 12g fat (3g saturated fat), 14mg cholesterol, 533mg sodium, 41g carbohydrate (37g sugars, 1g fiber), 6g protein.
10/28
Butternut Squash Rolls
Total Time
50 min
Servings
2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
With their cheery yellow color and delicious aroma, these appealing buns will brighten your buffet table. Plus, I've found this recipe is a wonderful way to use up squash from the garden. —Bernice Morris, Marshfield, Missouri
Nutrition Facts:
1 roll: 135 calories, 2g fat (1g saturated fat), 5mg cholesterol, 213mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.
11/28
Hush Puppies
Total Time
25 min
Servings
2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
A fish dinner isn’t complete without a side of hush puppies, and my mom is well-known for this recipe. It's the best! —Mary McGuire, Graham, NC
Nutrition Facts:
1 hush puppy: 55 calories, 3g fat (0 saturated fat), 9mg cholesterol, 86mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.
12/28
Grandmother’s Toad in a Hole
Total Time
35 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I have fond memories of my grandmother’s Yorkshire pudding wrapped around sausages, a puffy dish my kids called The Boat. Slather it with butter and maple syrup. —Susan Kieboam, Streetsboro, Ohio
Nutrition Facts:
1 wedge: 336 calories, 22g fat (6g saturated fat), 126mg cholesterol, 783mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 14g protein.
13/28
Chili Southern Skillet
Total Time
55 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Like most farmers, my husband loves a good hearty chili. With all the vegetables, cheese and meat in it, this dish makes a super supper—and it comes together in one skillet on top of the stove. I serve it frequently in fall and winter. —Katherine Brown, Fredericktown, Ohio
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 599 calories, 26g fat (11g saturated fat), 98mg cholesterol, 1557mg sodium, 54g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 10g fiber), 38g protein.
14/28
Slow-Cooker Pork Medallions
Total Time
1 hour 50 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I find simple dinners are the best comfort foods that my family of seven really desires. Everyday, good ingredients are the key to my success in the kitchen. Three ingredients poured over the pork and—voila!—the most mouthwatering pork you have ever tasted! —Grace Neltner, Lakeside Park, Kentucky
Nutrition Facts:
5 ounces cooked pork: 259 calories, 14g fat (3g saturated fat), 85mg cholesterol, 707mg sodium, 0 carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 31g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 5 lean meat, 2 fat.
15/28
Banana Skillet Upside-Down Cake
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
10 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My grandmother gave me my first cast iron skillet, and I've been cooking and baking with it ever since. Sometimes I add drained maraschino cherries to this banana skillet dessert and serve it with a ice cream. —Terri Merritts, Nashville, Tennessee
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 554 calories, 22g fat (10g saturated fat), 49mg cholesterol, 459mg sodium, 82g carbohydrate (30g sugars, 2g fiber), 6g protein.
16/28
Buttermilk Biscuits .Updated by AQA
Total Time
30 min
Servings
8 biscuits
From the Recipe Creator:
The recipe for these four-ingredient homemade buttermilk biscuits has been handed down for many generations. —Fran Thompson, Tarboro, North Carolina
Nutrition Facts:
1 biscuit: 222 calories, 12g fat (7g saturated fat), 31mg cholesterol, 508mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein.
17/28
Farmhouse Pork and Apple Pie
Total Time
3 hours 10 min
Servings
10 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I've always loved pork and apples together, and this recipe combines them nicely to create a comforting main dish. It calls for a bit of preparation, but my family and I agree the wonderful flavor is well worth the effort. —Suzanne Strocsher, Bothell, Washington
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 467 calories, 22g fat (9g saturated fat), 110mg cholesterol, 603mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 3g fiber), 36g protein.
18/28
Old-Fashioned Baked Macaroni and Cheese
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
16 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Bring back the taste of days gone by with this ooey-gooey classic. A little ground mustard and hot pepper sauce give this old-fashioned baked macaroni and cheese just the right spice. —James Backman, Centralia, Washington
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 267 calories, 17g fat (10g saturated fat), 48mg cholesterol, 425mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 12g protein.
19/28
Skillet Pork Chops
Total Time
40 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My husband, Clark, and I reserve this recipe for Sundays after the grandkids have gone home and we're too tired to prepare a big meal. It's comforting and quick. —Kathy Thompson, Port Orange, Florida
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 390 calories, 15g fat (6g saturated fat), 97mg cholesterol, 700mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 4g fiber), 33g protein.
20/28
Turkey Biscuit Stew
Total Time
35 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This southern skillet makes a hearty supper, especially in the fall and winter. It’s also a great way to use extra turkey during the holidays. —Lori Schlecht, Wimbledon, North Dakota
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup stew with 1 biscuit: 345 calories, 15g fat (7g saturated fat), 53mg cholesterol, 960mg sodium, 36g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 2g fiber), 18g protein.
21/28
Pork Chops with Nectarine Sauce
Total Time
30 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
As a dietitian, I’m always looking for ways to make meals healthy and delicious. These juicy chops are fast, too. —Suellen Pineda, Victor, New York
Nutrition Facts:
1 pork chop with 1/2 cup sauce: 330 calories, 14g fat (4g saturated fat), 82mg cholesterol, 414mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 2g fiber), 35g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 5 lean meat, 1 fruit, 1 fat.
22/28
Berry Bliss Cobbler
Total Time
30 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
A little bit sweet, a little bit tart and topped off with golden sugar-kissed biscuits, this cobbler is summer perfection. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 335 calories, 9g fat (5g saturated fat), 52mg cholesterol, 298mg sodium, 60g carbohydrate (34g sugars, 5g fiber), 5g protein.
23/28
Cajun Shrimp
Total Time
10 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
These zippy shrimp bring a lot of pizazz to the table. Use as much or as little cayenne pepper as you'd like, depending on your family's tastes. We love ours served alongside rice pilaf. —Donna Thomason, El Paso, Texas
Nutrition Facts:
3 ounces cooked shrimp: 131 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 138mg cholesterol, 430mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 1g fiber), 19g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1/2 fat.
24/28
Chicken and Rice Dinner
Total Time
1 hour 5 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
The chicken in this recipe bakes up to a beautiful golden brown while the moist rice is packed with flavor. The taste is simply unbeatable! —Denise Baumert, Dalhart, Texas
Nutrition Facts:
5 ounces cooked chicken with 3/4 cup rice: 604 calories, 26g fat (6g saturated fat), 125mg cholesterol, 519mg sodium, 45g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 44g protein.
25/28
Southern Pork & Rice Skillet
Total Time
25 min
Servings
4 servings
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 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.
26/28
Southern-Style Green Beans with Apricots Skillet
Total Time
35 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Green beans and apricots have become a family tradition. Enhanced with balsamic vinegar, this dish will make your taste buds pop. —Ashley Davis, Easley, South Carolina
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 149 calories, 6g fat (2g saturated fat), 12mg cholesterol, 464mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 5g fiber), 6g protein.
27/28
Feta Shrimp Skillet
Total Time
30 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My husband and I tried a dish similar to this on our honeymoon in Greece. I re-created the flavors in this recipe when we got home. When I make it now, it brings back wonderful memories. —Sonali Ruder, New York, New York
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/4 cups: 240 calories, 8g fat (3g saturated fat), 149mg cholesterol, 748mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 5g fiber), 25g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1 starch, 1 fat.
28/28
Southwestern Pork Chops
Total Time
30 min
Servings
4 servings
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 508 calories, 25g fat (8g saturated fat), 111mg cholesterol, 683mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 7g fiber), 43g protein.
