When you want to put some South in your mouth, you need to make sure that your meal includes at least one tasty Southern side dish. No matter what your main course is, the right side dish will make any meal feel like a leisurely Sunday dinner!

These delicious side dishes will go with almost any meal, and they're sure to be a hit with your entire family! Which one are you in the mood for tonight?

1. Baked candied yams (h/t I Heart Recipes)
Candied yams might just be the ultimate comfort food, and this recipe is to die for. You definitely don't want to save these just for Thanksgiving — they should be enjoyed year-round!

2. Baked mac and cheese (h/t Basil and Bubbly)
Gooey, cheesy, and satisfying... you can never go wrong with Southern-style mac and cheese. This recipe is so easy to make, and it's a million times better than mac and cheese from a box!

3. Southern-style baked beans (h/t South Your Mouth)
It's hard to think of any side dish that screams "Southern" more than baked beans! This recipe calls for a ton of bacon on the top, so you can sure there will be enough for everyone at the table.

4. Sweet buttermilk cornbread (h/t Swanky Recipes)
This sweet buttermilk cornbread will literally melt in your mouth! Once you've tried it, you'll never want to make boxed cornbread again.

5. Cowboy potato casserole
Meat and potatoes with beans and cheese is a dish that's simple but always so good if done right. This recipe takes those simple ingredients and puts them in a casserole. The best part is that everything can be prepped in just 15 minutes or less! Get the full recipe here.

6. Southern mashed sweet potatoes
Be honest, if there are sweet potato fries on the menu, how often do you opt for the regular old fries? So then why shouldn’t these succulent spuds grace our dinner tables at home as well as at restaurants? That’s where this super sweet potato mash comes in. Get the full recipe here.

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