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Best of the Best Recipes for 2022

Stacey Pirtle

by Stacey Updated: Mar 14, 2023

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The best recipes from 2022 are classic comfort favorites to fill your 9×13 casserole dishes, crock pots and soup pots, plus a few quick and easy snacks that are perfect for sharing with friends. These are your top recipes- the ones you made and loved the most!

The top recipes for 2022 are full of comfort favorites and quick and easy snacks for getting together with friends!

It’s that time again- time to look back over the year and celebrate the most visited recipes of the year! From Poppy Seed Chicken Casserole to authentic Red Beans & Rice, Roasted Peanuts and Creole Sausage Balls, this list is all about the recipes you all viewed, made and shared more than any others!

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We cooked a lot this year! As a matter of fact, we cooked more than ever. We had more recipes, more readers, more everything! We made the most of seasonal eating, whipped up traditional favorites and created meal ideas using it all every Monday.

It was wonderful to walk through the year, doing all of that with you! I enjoyed every minute of it. Thanks ever so much for being a part of Southern Discourse. I value each one of you. YOU are what it’s all about!

The top recipes for 2022 are full of classic comfort favorites, along with a few quick and easy snacks that are perfect for sharing with friends!

Now, on to your favorite recipes from 2022! Can you guess which ones they are? How many did you make? Every year this list surprises me a little. But in the end, I can’t deny it- y’all always pick the best of the best!

Most Loved Recipes For The Year

Easy Charro Beans (Mexican Pinto Beans)

Why have plain ol’ pinto beans when you can have tender, smoky mexican-style pinto beans simmered in broth with rich layers flavors from bacon, tomatoes, chiles and spices! An incredible everyday side dish, this Easy Charro Beans recipe goes with so much more than just your Tex Mex favorites!

Best Meatloaf Ever

Classic meatloaf done right is one of those ultimate comfort foods that always hits the spot. And this recipe has one or two secret tricks that truly make it the best meatloaf ever! Moist, tender, loaded with flavor, plus the perfect texture and a caramelized, smoky glaze, this is traditional southern meatloaf!

Southern Poppy Seed Chicken Casserole

Southern Poppy Seed Chicken Casserole with it’s buttery Ritz cracker topping is so creamy and delicious, you won’t believe how easily it comes together with a little cream cheese, sour cream and other basics! Perfect for busy weeknights, easy to freeze, a classic at potlucks and the dish to share with a friend in need, this easy chicken dinner is sure to a be regular on your menu!

Louisiana Red Beans & Rice

Creamy, savory and loaded with deep, rich flavor and spices, classic Louisiana Red Beans & Rice is one pot comfort food that easily feeds a crowd and warms the soul. It’s sure to become a favorite to take to potlucks, tailgates and share around the family table!

Sweet Heat Bread & Butter Pickles

Get spicy with these quick and easy Sweet Heat Bread and Butter Pickles! This simple, semi-homemade bread and butter pickle recipe lets you enjoy special small batches of crisp refrigerator pickles that will bring a little zesty wow to your burgers, sandwiches and appetizer trays. No canning required!

Crock Pot BBQ Beef Pot Roast

Get ready to enjoy cozy, comforting pot roast with mouthwatering cookout flair! This easy BBQ Beef Pot Roast recipe slow cooks seasoned chuck roast to fall apart tender in a simple homemade BBQ sauce for juicy shredded BBQ beef you can eat on sandwiches or as a main dish.

Homemade Beef Stew with Sweet Potatoes

Rich and hearty Homemade Beef Stew with Sweet Potatoes is guaranteed to keep your insides warm and your heart full! Loaded with tender, melt-in-your-mouth beef roast, soft sweet potatoes and Yukon Gold potatoes all bathed in a thick, savory red gravy, this old fashioned beef stew is absolutely pure comfort in a bowl.

Easy Roasted Peanuts in the Shell

Warm, nutty, with intense peanut flavor, oven Roasted Peanuts in the shell are the perfect nostalgic snack for ballgames, movie nights, bonfires and parties!

Dorito King Ranch Chicken Skillet

It’s hard to resist the familiar flavors of a good King Ranch Chicken Casserole! And that’s what makes this Dorito King Ranch Chicken Skillet version a true winner! The crunch and flavor of tortilla chips and easy one dish clean up, plus the pulled chicken, Rotel tomatoes and cheesy, creamy layer you expect will make this recipe your new go-to dish!

BEST Creole Sausage Balls

Easy Creole Sausage Balls kick up the classic goodness of everybody’s favorite, must-have party appetizer! Bring a little unforgettable Louisiana flavor and style to your next super bowl party, weekend get-together or holiday gathering with these spicy, savory sausage meatballs.

The top recipes for 2022 are full of classic comfort favorites, along with a few quick and easy snacks that are perfect for sharing with friends!

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