7 recipes that earn their “ultimate” badge with delicious ingredients, loads of flavor and that little something special that puts them over the top. But don’t worry, being ultimate doesn’t mean they’re hard to make! Being easy is just part of the package.
There are those who throw around names like ‘best,’ ‘out of this world,’ and ‘#1.’ But not here. Here, those names are earned. They are given to recipes that have been tried, tested and are proven to be a 100% winner all the time. There’s no doubt Southern Discourse adjectives are a serious thing.
And that’s doubly true for these 7 mouthwatering dinner recipes. They aren’t just called ultimate; they are ultimate! Loaded with good stuff, these recipes earn their ultimate name in several ways- (1) melt-in-your-mouth, savory, delicious flavor (2) special ingredient(s) that takes the dish right over the top (3) shortcuts and ease of preparation that still delivers #1 in spades (4) more of what makes you love the dish in the first place!
You are sure to find more than one qualifier in each of these recipes guaranteed to help you put a dinner on the table that everyone will love!
7 Ultimate Dinner Recipes
This easy homemade mac & cheese recipe is one of the creamiest, cheesiest recipes around! And you’re going to love how easy it is to make- no flour, no roux, just simple cheesy goodness. One taste of it’s rich, velvety sauce with a that extra pepper jack kick, and you’ll never want to make any other mac & cheese again.
There’s nothing more comforting than the promising aroma of a tender pot roast wafting through the house. But the comfort of a family pot roast doesn’t always mean peas & carrots. Sometimes it can mean fiesta! This easy recipe for melt-in-your-mouth Mexican Pot Roast uses salsa verde to create deep, delicious flavors. Serve it with a side of rice and wrap it in soft warm tortillas for the ultimate in family comfort food!
Scalloped Potatoes are a classic comfort side dish! A true favorite for Sunday dinners, holidays or any night of the week, these thinly sliced, layered potatoes bake up tender and full of flavor in a rich homemade cream sauce with secret ultimate ingredient, a sprinkle of onion and oodles melted cheese!
This easy shortcut recipe for Mexican Cornbread makes the ultimate one dish casserole meal for any night of the week. Whipped up using a cornbread mix & poured into a sizzling cast iron skillet, this cheesy dish is made with creamed corn, seasoned ground beef and spicy jalapenos baked right in! Â
Also called Million Dollar Spaghetti, this layered spaghetti casserole is part baked spaghetti and part lasagna with an ultimate dreamy, melty, cheesy center! Guaranteed to feed a crowd or just make your hungry family extra happy, this Baked Spaghetti is what good comfort food is all about.
This classic southern farm-style egg salad is so easy and delicious! What makes it ultimate? This chunky salad is veritably loaded down with goodness– chopped celery, green onions, sweet pickles and pimentos! Make an egg salad sandwich, have it on a bed of lettuce. This egg salad has what it takes to satisfy for breakfast, lunch or dinner! Â
This dish is all about fresh. Summer okra, fresh diced tomatoes sauteed with smoked sausage and served over rice for a deliciously quick and easy seasonal meal full of rich, savory flavor! Just 4 ingredients and 20 minutes is all it takes to make the ultimate southern summer supper.
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