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Main Dish Recipes

Main dish recipes to help you answer the ever-present daily 500-dollar question – what to cook for dinner (or supper as we call it in the south).

Most of us start our plan with the main dish and build from there. And, oh wow, do I have some great starting points for you!

There’s everything here from scrumptious pot roasts to fried chicken to casseroles of every variety. Just scroll on down and start drooling.

If you’re looking for a specific sub-category, try these links:

  • Beef
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  • Soups and Stews
Tomato Tarragon Soup

Tomato Tarragon Soup

Alpine Eggs

Alpine Eggs

Asian Style Barbecue Chicken Sandwich

Asian Style Barbecue Chicken Sandwich

Southern Chicken Salad with Pecans

Southern Chicken Salad with Pecans

My Favorite Greek Salad

My Favorite Greek Salad

Pasta with Tomato Basil Sauce

Pasta with Tomato Basil Sauce

Chicken Bacon and Swiss Sandwich

Chicken Bacon and Swiss Sandwich

The Best Southern Cheese Grits

The Best Southern Cheese Grits

Homemade Jumbo Meatballs and Spaghetti

Homemade Jumbo Meatballs and Spaghetti

Slow Cooker Chicken and Dumplings

Slow Cooker Chicken and Dumplings

Machaca Burritos

Machaca Burritos

Creole Style Smothered Chicken

Creole Style Smothered Chicken

Rosemary Lemon Spatchcocked Grilled Chicken

Rosemary Lemon Spatchcocked Grilled Chicken

Oven Baked Tuna Melt Sandwich

Oven Baked Tuna Melt Sandwich

Air Fryer Meatball Subs

Air Fryer Meatball Subs

Summertime Pasta Salad

Summertime Pasta Salad

Bowtie Pasta Salad with Grapes

Bowtie Pasta Salad with Grapes

Easy Classic Salmon Croquettes

Easy Classic Salmon Croquettes

Air Fryer Nashville Hot Chicken

Air Fryer Nashville Hot Chicken

Oven Fried Shrimp Po’ Boy

Oven Fried Shrimp Po’ Boy

Southern Country Fried Steak

Southern Country Fried Steak

Ham and Cheese Quiche

Ham and Cheese Quiche

Easy Chicken Pot Pie Casserole

Easy Chicken Pot Pie Casserole

Oatmeal Blueberry Pancakes

Oatmeal Blueberry Pancakes

Chicken, Leek, and Mushroom Pie

Chicken, Leek, and Mushroom Pie

Tender Oven Baked Chicken Breasts

Tender Oven Baked Chicken Breasts

Chicken Country Captain

Chicken Country Captain

Easy Cheeseburger Pie (with Bisquick)

Easy Cheeseburger Pie (with Bisquick)

Classic Homemade Chicken a la King

Classic Homemade Chicken a la King

Easy Louisiana Shrimp Creole

Easy Louisiana Shrimp Creole

Simple Seasoned Grilled Fish

Simple Seasoned Grilled Fish

Chicken and Broccoli Bubble Up Casserole

Chicken and Broccoli Bubble Up Casserole

Easy Baked Spaghetti with Cheddar Cheese

Easy Baked Spaghetti with Cheddar Cheese

Marry Me Chicken

Marry Me Chicken

Southern Black Beans and Rice

Southern Black Beans and Rice

Easy Pepperoni Pizza Crescent Rolls

Easy Pepperoni Pizza Crescent Rolls

Old Fashioned Chicken and Rice

Old Fashioned Chicken and Rice

Great Northern Beans with Tomatoes

Great Northern Beans with Tomatoes

Best Mixed Bean Soup

Best Mixed Bean Soup

English Onion Soup

English Onion Soup

Black Eyed Peas and Greens Soup

Black Eyed Peas and Greens Soup

Creamy White Chicken Chili

Creamy White Chicken Chili

Best Baked Seafood Casserole

Best Baked Seafood Casserole

Classic Cheese Fondue

Classic Cheese Fondue

Perfect Prime Rib

Perfect Prime Rib

31 Best Soups and Stews

31 Best Soups and Stews

Easy Leftover Turkey Soup

Easy Leftover Turkey Soup

Old Fashioned Turkey Tetrazzini Casserole

Old Fashioned Turkey Tetrazzini Casserole

Leftover Ham Bone Soup

Leftover Ham Bone Soup

Country Ham with Red Eye Gravy

Country Ham with Red Eye Gravy

Rolled Stuffed Turkey Breast

Rolled Stuffed Turkey Breast

Easy Stovetop Macaroni and Cheese

Easy Stovetop Macaroni and Cheese

Apricot and Prune Stuffed Pork Loin

Apricot and Prune Stuffed Pork Loin

Italian Style Pork Chops with Pasta

Italian Style Pork Chops with Pasta

Southern Cornbread Dressing

Southern Cornbread Dressing

Oven Roasted Turkey with Gravy

Oven Roasted Turkey with Gravy

Easy Stuffed Bell Peppers

Easy Stuffed Bell Peppers

Spicy Breakfast Sausage

Spicy Breakfast Sausage

Easy Instant Pot Beef Stew

Easy Instant Pot Beef Stew

Quick and Easy Pepperoni Calzone

Quick and Easy Pepperoni Calzone

Oven Baked Pot Roast and Gravy

Oven Baked Pot Roast and Gravy

Crock Pot Mississippi Chicken Sliders

Crock Pot Mississippi Chicken Sliders

One Dish Pork Chops and Rice

One Dish Pork Chops and Rice

Easy Sausage Muffins

Easy Sausage Muffins

Southern Fried Quail

Southern Fried Quail

Homemade Vegetable Beef Soup

Homemade Vegetable Beef Soup

Pan Fried Fish with Roasted Red Pepper Sauce

Pan Fried Fish with Roasted Red Pepper Sauce

Vintage Chicken Pie

Vintage Chicken Pie

Southern Style Oxtail Stew with Rice

Southern Style Oxtail Stew with Rice

Old Fashioned Brunswick Stew

Old Fashioned Brunswick Stew

Garlicky Beef Stew

Garlicky Beef Stew

Sheet Pan Sausage and Peppers

Sheet Pan Sausage and Peppers

Black and White Bean Soup

Black and White Bean Soup

Tilapia Veracruz

Tilapia Veracruz

Slow Cooker Shredded Beef Tacos

Slow Cooker Shredded Beef Tacos

Baked Catfish with Herbs

Baked Catfish with Herbs

Spanish Chicken and Rice Soup

Spanish Chicken and Rice Soup

Slow Cooker Barbecued Ribs

Slow Cooker Barbecued Ribs

Mexican Beef Stew (Caldillo)

Mexican Beef Stew (Caldillo)

Real Simple Southern Fried Chicken

Real Simple Southern Fried Chicken

Slow Cooker Pulled Pork

Slow Cooker Pulled Pork

Red Wine Beef Stew

Red Wine Beef Stew

The Perfect Grilled Ribeye Steak

The Perfect Grilled Ribeye Steak

Classic Homemade Southern Pimiento Cheese

Classic Homemade Southern Pimiento Cheese

Braised Skillet Pork Chops

Braised Skillet Pork Chops

BLAT Wraps

BLAT Wraps

Citrus Marinated Ribeye Steaks

Citrus Marinated Ribeye Steaks

Grilled Boneless Chicken Thighs

Grilled Boneless Chicken Thighs

Grilled Steak Salad with Blue Cheese Dressing

Grilled Steak Salad with Blue Cheese Dressing

Southern Streak o’ Lean

Southern Streak o’ Lean

Fried Catfish with Cheese Grits

Fried Catfish with Cheese Grits

Easy Sausage and Rice Casserole

Easy Sausage and Rice Casserole

Burst Cherry Tomato Sauce

Burst Cherry Tomato Sauce

Turkey Taco Salad with Cilantro Lime Dressing

Turkey Taco Salad with Cilantro Lime Dressing

Easy Baked Ziti

Easy Baked Ziti

Irish Fish Pie

Irish Fish Pie

Air Fryer Taco Burgers

Air Fryer Taco Burgers

Juicy Meatloaf Burgers

Juicy Meatloaf Burgers

Quick and Easy Seafood Stew

Quick and Easy Seafood Stew

Easy Chili Verde

Easy Chili Verde

French Country Terrine

French Country Terrine

Herbed Baked Eggs

Herbed Baked Eggs

Slow Cooker White Beans with Smoked Ham Hocks

Slow Cooker White Beans with Smoked Ham Hocks

Huevos and Grits

Huevos and Grits

Shrimp and Grits

Shrimp and Grits

Butter Roasted Chicken

Butter Roasted Chicken

Hash Brown Omelet Skillets

Hash Brown Omelet Skillets

Beans and Greens Soup

Beans and Greens Soup

Asian Inspired Turkey Noodle Bowl

Asian Inspired Turkey Noodle Bowl

Perfect Baked Buffalo Chicken Wings

Perfect Baked Buffalo Chicken Wings

The BEST Marinated Pork Loin

The BEST Marinated Pork Loin

Creamed Chipped Beef

Creamed Chipped Beef

Slow Cooker Pork and Black Bean Stew

Slow Cooker Pork and Black Bean Stew

Classic Creamy Oyster Stew

Classic Creamy Oyster Stew

The Best Homemade Southern Tomato Gravy

The Best Homemade Southern Tomato Gravy

Homemade Sloppy Joes Back to School Dinner

Homemade Sloppy Joes Back to School Dinner

Juicy Grilled Turkey Burgers with Gruyere Cheese and Dijon Mustard

Juicy Grilled Turkey Burgers with Gruyere Cheese and Dijon Mustard

Southern Meatloaf

Southern Meatloaf

Classic Chicken Pot Pie

Classic Chicken Pot Pie

Cilantro Lime Shrimp

Cilantro Lime Shrimp

Cheesy Tomato Grits with Chiles and Bacon

Cheesy Tomato Grits with Chiles and Bacon

Steak and Eggs

Steak and Eggs

Dutch Oven Chicken Cacciatore

Dutch Oven Chicken Cacciatore

Steak Tips with Creamy Mushroom Sauce

Steak Tips with Creamy Mushroom Sauce

Roasted Pork Tenderloin Sandwich

Roasted Pork Tenderloin Sandwich

BLT Pizza

BLT Pizza

Chicken and Dumplings

Chicken and Dumplings

Bacon Cheese Frittata

Bacon Cheese Frittata

Baked Parmesan Chicken

Baked Parmesan Chicken

Egg Noodle Lasagna

Egg Noodle Lasagna

Chicken Bacon and Mushroom Sandwich

Chicken Bacon and Mushroom Sandwich

Chicken and Mushroom Casserole

Chicken and Mushroom Casserole

Overnight Sausage and Egg Breakfast Casserole

Overnight Sausage and Egg Breakfast Casserole

Caprese Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Caprese Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Roasted Tomato Sandwich

Roasted Tomato Sandwich

Lemon and Honey Glazed Chicken Thighs

Lemon and Honey Glazed Chicken Thighs

Gnocchi with Tomato Sauce

Gnocchi with Tomato Sauce

Mediterranean Shrimp with Angel Hair Pasta

Mediterranean Shrimp with Angel Hair Pasta

BeeBop’s Bacon Cheeseburger

BeeBop’s Bacon Cheeseburger

Italian Sausage and Rotini

Italian Sausage and Rotini

Italian Sausage and White Beans

Italian Sausage and White Beans

Classic Pasta Puttanesca

Classic Pasta Puttanesca

Smothered Barbecued Chicken

Smothered Barbecued Chicken

Steak Sandwich with Grilled Onions

Steak Sandwich with Grilled Onions

Date Nut Oatmeal

Date Nut Oatmeal

Charleston Red Rice

Charleston Red Rice

Classic Tuscan Minestrone

Classic Tuscan Minestrone

Slow Cooker Chicken Stew

Slow Cooker Chicken Stew

Black Bean and Ham Soup

Black Bean and Ham Soup

Black Bean Chili

Black Bean Chili

Grilled Buffalo Chicken Wrap

Grilled Buffalo Chicken Wrap

Georgia BLT with Fried Green Tomatoes

Georgia BLT with Fried Green Tomatoes

Spiced Pear Pancakes

Spiced Pear Pancakes

Cannellini Bean and Tuna Salad

Cannellini Bean and Tuna Salad

Mediterranean Pressed Sandwich

Mediterranean Pressed Sandwich

Sausage Gravy and Biscuits with Tomatoes

Sausage Gravy and Biscuits with Tomatoes

Pepperoni Pizza Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Pepperoni Pizza Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Paprika Chicken

Paprika Chicken

Leek and Potato Soup

Leek and Potato Soup

Tomato and Roasted Garlic Soup

Tomato and Roasted Garlic Soup

Sweet and Savory Tuna Salad

Sweet and Savory Tuna Salad

Creamed Mushrooms with Poached Eggs

Creamed Mushrooms with Poached Eggs

Winter Shrimp Salad

Winter Shrimp Salad

Chili Cheese Browns

Chili Cheese Browns

Red Beans and Rice

Red Beans and Rice

Traditional Bolognese Sauce

Traditional Bolognese Sauce

Cinnamon Brown Sugar Waffles

Cinnamon Brown Sugar Waffles

Crescent Roll Breakfast Stacks

Crescent Roll Breakfast Stacks

Italian Sausage, White Bean, and Spinach Soup

Italian Sausage, White Bean, and Spinach Soup

Nana’s Fried Chicken Fingers

Nana’s Fried Chicken Fingers

Pastitsio

Pastitsio

Slow Cooker Southwestern Pork Stew

Slow Cooker Southwestern Pork Stew

Chicken Wild Rice Casserole

Chicken Wild Rice Casserole

Slow Cooker Cheesy Potatoes and Ham

Slow Cooker Cheesy Potatoes and Ham

Spinach and Feta Wraps

Spinach and Feta Wraps

Peach Pecan Pancakes

Peach Pecan Pancakes

Sweet Corn Salad with Seared Sea Scallops

Sweet Corn Salad with Seared Sea Scallops

Gazpacho and Garlic Shrimp with Cheese Toasts

Gazpacho and Garlic Shrimp with Cheese Toasts

Slow Cooker Tropical Ribs

Slow Cooker Tropical Ribs

Lemon Olive Chicken

Lemon Olive Chicken

Buttermilk Baked Chicken

Buttermilk Baked Chicken

Italian Sausage with Roasted Peppers & Onions

Italian Sausage with Roasted Peppers & Onions

Shepherd’s Pie

Shepherd’s Pie

Carne Asada Tacos

Carne Asada Tacos

Eggs in Purgatory

Eggs in Purgatory

Beef and Stout Pie

Beef and Stout Pie

Italian Sausage and Peppers

Italian Sausage and Peppers

Dutch Oven Braised Short Ribs with Polenta

Dutch Oven Braised Short Ribs with Polenta

Southwest Chicken Casserole

Southwest Chicken Casserole

Garlic BLT Stacks

Garlic BLT Stacks

Sesame Beef Stir-Fry

Sesame Beef Stir-Fry

Italian Sausage Alfredo

Italian Sausage Alfredo

Chicken Tortilla Onion Soup

Chicken Tortilla Onion Soup

Pasta Arrabiata

Pasta Arrabiata

Chicken with Mushrooms in White Wine Sauce

Chicken with Mushrooms in White Wine Sauce

Roasted Boneless Leg of Lamb

Roasted Boneless Leg of Lamb

Classic Irish Stew

Classic Irish Stew

Chicken and Cheese Stuffed Roasted Chiles

Chicken and Cheese Stuffed Roasted Chiles

Artichoke, Spinach, and Shrimp Lasagna with Bacon

Artichoke, Spinach, and Shrimp Lasagna with Bacon

Tuna Noodle Casserole

Tuna Noodle Casserole

Shrimp and Corn Chowder

Shrimp and Corn Chowder

Apple Bourbon Barbecue Turkey Sliders

Apple Bourbon Barbecue Turkey Sliders

Apple Pecan Stuffed Pork Chops

Apple Pecan Stuffed Pork Chops

Ham on Rye Breakfast Sandwich

Ham on Rye Breakfast Sandwich

Buffalo Chicken Dogs

Buffalo Chicken Dogs

Layered Mexican Chicken Salad

Layered Mexican Chicken Salad

Dublin Coddle

Dublin Coddle

Creole Black Eyed Pea Soup

Creole Black Eyed Pea Soup

Easy Weekend Breakfast Strata

Easy Weekend Breakfast Strata

Pork Loin with Creamy Celery Sauce

Pork Loin with Creamy Celery Sauce

One Pot Pasta Dinner

One Pot Pasta Dinner

BBQ Bacon Wrapped Meatloaf with Peach Relish

BBQ Bacon Wrapped Meatloaf with Peach Relish

Hash Browns with Gruyere

Hash Browns with Gruyere

Ham with Creamy Herb Sauce

Ham with Creamy Herb Sauce

Shrimp and Rice Salad

Shrimp and Rice Salad

Southwest Pulled Pork Sliders from the Slow Cooker

Southwest Pulled Pork Sliders from the Slow Cooker

Cremini Mushroom Soup

Cremini Mushroom Soup

Waffles with Ham and Pecan Praline Syrup

Waffles with Ham and Pecan Praline Syrup

Penne with Creamy Guanciale Sauce

Penne with Creamy Guanciale Sauce

Vegetable Soup

Vegetable Soup

Pork Chops with Apple Puree

Pork Chops with Apple Puree

Herbed Egg Salad

Herbed Egg Salad

Slow Braised Pork Rib Ragu

Slow Braised Pork Rib Ragu

Italian Style Hand Pies with Marinara Dipping Sauce

Italian Style Hand Pies with Marinara Dipping Sauce

Grilled Chicken, Apple, and Gouda Sandwich

Grilled Chicken, Apple, and Gouda Sandwich

Farmers Market Tacos

Farmers Market Tacos

Coriander Chicken with Cilantro Rice

Coriander Chicken with Cilantro Rice

Cashew Chicken and Red Pepper Stir Fry

Cashew Chicken and Red Pepper Stir Fry

Chicken and Artichoke Casserole

Chicken and Artichoke Casserole

Creamy Ham and Red Bell Pepper Pasta

Creamy Ham and Red Bell Pepper Pasta

Roasted Rack of Lamb

Roasted Rack of Lamb

Family Favorite Chili

Family Favorite Chili

Fried Red Tomatoes with Bacon Gravy

Fried Red Tomatoes with Bacon Gravy

Lentil and Sausage Gumbo Soup

Lentil and Sausage Gumbo Soup

Southwestern Style Chicken

Southwestern Style Chicken

Chicken with Grits

Chicken with Grits

Roasted Veggie Pizza

Roasted Veggie Pizza

Cheesesteak Pizza

Cheesesteak Pizza

Grilled Cheese Florentine

Grilled Cheese Florentine

Buttery Barbecued Chicken

Buttery Barbecued Chicken

Pork Chops with Potatoes

Pork Chops with Potatoes

Creole Beef and Okra Soup

Creole Beef and Okra Soup

Country Eggs Benedict

Country Eggs Benedict

Chicken Tikka Masala

Chicken Tikka Masala

Tomato Fennel Soup

Tomato Fennel Soup

Salisbury Steaks and Mashed Potatoes

Salisbury Steaks and Mashed Potatoes

Best Ever Lasagna

Best Ever Lasagna

Meyer Lemon Chicken

Meyer Lemon Chicken

Classic Macaroni and Cheese

Classic Macaroni and Cheese

Banana Maple French Toast

Banana Maple French Toast

Sausage and Kale Soup

Sausage and Kale Soup

Meatballs in Creamy Tomato Dill Sauce

Meatballs in Creamy Tomato Dill Sauce

Bacon, Lettuce, and Tomato (BLT) Pasta

Bacon, Lettuce, and Tomato (BLT) Pasta

Baked Meatballs and Spaghetti

Baked Meatballs and Spaghetti

Ham Apple and Brie Panini

Ham Apple and Brie Panini

Steak and Peppers

Steak and Peppers

Black Beans and Yellow Rice