8 cheesy and scrumptious Southern dishes that you should be serving

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Nothing says comfort quite like the delicious goodness of cheese. As any cheese lover can validate, most recipes are simply better if you add a bit of the ooey-gooey decadence we all know and love. You'll definitely want to save these recipes so you can serve them up at your next gathering. Your friends will thank you for it!
If you are stumped on your next cheese-inspired creation, then you'll want to check out these recipes. Baked, fried, melted and everything in between--there's something for everyone in these top eight cheesy dishes.
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1. Southern baked mac and cheese (h/t Mesha's Corner)
You can't go wrong with mac and cheese! This is the type of recipe where there is simply no such thing as "too much cheese". Add your favorite cheeses to make this dish your own.
2. Southern fried mac & cheese bites
Two of the best comfort foods join together to make a bite-size burst of scrumptiousness. The warm, creamy center really makes this recipe pop! Get the full recipe here.
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3. Grilled cheese roll ups (h/t Damn Delicious)
This new spin on traditional grilled cheese is both easier and faster. You still get the yummy cheese-filled center, but they are easier to grab and great for a party side dish.
4. Two ingredient cheese crisps (h/t Moscato Mom)
All you need is some shredded cheese and eggs to bring this recipe to life. The result is the perfect combination of a crisp outside and warm, gooey inside. This is the type of snack you'll want to keep around.
5. Southern cheese grits casserole (h/t Grits and Pinecones)
If you are looking for an inexpensive way to satisfy your taste buds, then you definitely need to check out this recipe. Nothing is better than warm, cheesy grits. Transform it into a casserole and you have a meal that everybody will love!
6. Homemade Pimento Cheese (h/t Food, Folks and Fun)
Everybody in the South knows that pimento cheese is a staple food. Try this recipe and you'll never buy it from the store again.
7. Cheese straws (h/t The Professional Palate)
Cheese straws not only taste great, but they are fun to eat. This kid-friendly finger food is a great way to get the party started!
8. Southern Cajun mac & cheese
If Southern Cajun mac and cheese isn’t already in your recipe box, you’re in for a treat. Think: everything you love about feel-good, Southern mac and cheese, plus just enough protein, spice, and color to make it feel like a complete meal. Get the full recipe here.
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