Here’s a breakdown of recipes for each dish in your Southern-style meal:
### **Chicken and Dressing**
**Ingredients:**
– 4 cups cooked, shredded chicken
– 6 cups cornbread, crumbled
– 2 cups bread crumbs
– 1 cup celery, chopped
– 1 cup onion, chopped
– 2 teaspoons sage
– 2 teaspoons poultry seasoning
– 3-4 cups chicken broth
– 3 eggs, beaten
– Salt and pepper to taste
**Instructions:**
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a large baking dish.
2. In a large bowl, combine the cornbread, bread crumbs, celery, and onion.
3. Add the shredded chicken and mix in the sage, poultry seasoning, salt, and pepper.
4. Stir in the chicken broth gradually, ensuring the mixture is moist but not soupy.
5. Mix in the beaten eggs.
6. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and bake for 30-40 minutes, or until golden brown and set.
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### **Chicken Gravy**
**Ingredients:**
– 3 tablespoons butter
– 3 tablespoons flour
– 2 cups chicken broth
– Salt and pepper to taste
**Instructions:**
1. Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
2. Stir in the flour and cook, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes to form a roux.
3. Gradually add chicken broth, whisking to prevent lumps.
4. Simmer for 5-7 minutes until thickened. Season with salt and pepper.
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### **Greens (Collard Greens)**
**Ingredients:**
– 2 pounds collard greens, washed and chopped
– 1 onion, chopped
– 2 cloves garlic, minced
– 1 smoked ham hock (or smoked turkey leg)
– 4 cups chicken broth
– Salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes to taste
**Instructions:**
1. In a large pot, cook onion and garlic over medium heat until softened.
2. Add the ham hock and chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to simmer.
3. Add the greens in batches, letting each batch wilt before adding more.
4. Simmer for 1-2 hours, stirring occasionally. Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
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### **Mac and Cheese**
**Ingredients:**
– 3 cups elbow macaroni, cooked
– 4 tablespoons butter
– 4 tablespoons flour
– 2 cups milk
– 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
– 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese
– Salt and pepper to taste
**Instructions:**
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Melt butter in a saucepan and whisk in the flour. Cook for 1-2 minutes.
3. Gradually add milk and stir until thickened.
4. Stir in cheese until melted and smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
5. Combine the sauce with cooked macaroni. Transfer to a greased baking dish.
6. Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden and bubbly.
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### **Deviled Eggs**
**Ingredients:**
– 6 hard-boiled eggs
– 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
– 1 teaspoon mustard
– 1 teaspoon vinegar
– Salt and pepper to taste
– Paprika for garnish
**Instructions:**
1. Slice the eggs in half and scoop out the yolks.
2. Mash the yolks with mayonnaise, mustard, vinegar, salt, and pepper.
3. Fill the egg whites with the yolk mixture. Sprinkle with paprika.
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### **Ham**
**Ingredients:**
– 1 spiral-cut ham
– 1 cup brown sugar
– 1/4 cup honey
– 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
**Instructions:**
1. Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C).
2. In a small bowl, mix brown sugar, honey, and mustard.
3. Brush the glaze over the ham and place in a roasting pan.
4. Bake for 1-1.5 hours, basting with glaze every 20 minutes.
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### **Sweet Potatoes**
**Ingredients:**
– 4 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
– 1/4 cup butter, melted
– 1/4 cup brown sugar
– 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
– 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
– Salt to taste
**Instructions:**
1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Toss sweet potatoes with melted butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
3. Spread in a baking dish and roast for 25-30 minutes, or until tender.
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### **Dinner Rolls**
**Ingredients:**
– 2 cups flour
– 1/2 cup warm milk
– 2 tablespoons sugar
– 2 tablespoons butter, softened
– 1 egg
– 1 teaspoon salt
– 2 teaspoons active dry yeast
**Instructions:**
1. Dissolve yeast in warm milk with sugar. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes.
2. In a large bowl, combine flour, salt, butter, and egg.
3. Add the yeast mixture and knead until smooth.
4. Let the dough rise for 1 hour.
5. Divide into rolls and place in a greased baking pan. Let rise again for 30 minutes.
6. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 15-20 minutes, or until golden.
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Enjoy your Southern feast!
