🍗🧀 Southern Comfort Plate 😋✨
A classic soul food combination of crispy fried chicken, creamy baked mac and cheese, savory collard greens, moist cornbread, and rich deviled eggs. A hearty, satisfying meal everyone will love!
📌 Ingredients:
For the Baked Mac and Cheese:
8 oz elbow macaroni
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup milk
1/4 cup butter
1 egg
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp paprika (optional)
Salt and pepper, to taste
For the Fried Chicken Drumsticks:
6 chicken drumsticks
1 cup flour
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp paprika
Salt and pepper, to taste
Vegetable oil, for frying
For the Collard Greens:
1 lb collard greens, cleaned and chopped
1/2 lb smoked ham hocks or bacon
1 onion, chopped
4 cups chicken broth
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
Salt and pepper, to taste
For the Cornbread:
1 box cornbread mix (or homemade recipe)
1 egg
1/3 cup milk (or as per cornbread mix instructions)
Butter, for greasing
For the Deviled Eggs:
6 hard-boiled eggs
2 tbsp mayonnaise
1 tsp mustard
1 tsp vinegar
Salt and pepper, to taste
Paprika, for garnish
🔥 Instructions:
1. Make the Baked Mac and Cheese:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Cook the elbow macaroni according to package instructions, then drain.
In a large bowl, combine cooked macaroni, shredded cheddar cheese, milk, butter, egg, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
Pour into a greased baking dish and bake for 20-25 minutes, until bubbly and golden on top.
2. Prepare the Fried Chicken Drumsticks:
Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet or fryer to 350°F (175°C).
In a bowl, mix flour, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
Coat the chicken drumsticks in the flour mixture, shaking off excess flour.
Fry the drumsticks for 12-15 minutes, turning occasionally until golden brown and cooked through.
Drain on paper towels.
3. Cook the Collard Greens:
In a large pot, cook smoked ham hocks or bacon until crispy.
Add chopped onion and cook until softened.
Stir in collard greens, chicken broth, apple cider vinegar, salt, and pepper.
Simmer for 45 minutes to 1 hour, until greens are tender.
4. Make the Cornbread:
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Prepare the cornbread according to the package or recipe instructions.
Grease a baking dish or muffin tin and bake according to instructions, typically 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
5. Prepare the Deviled Eggs:
Peel the hard-boiled eggs and slice them in half.
Scoop out the yolks and mash them with mayonnaise, mustard, vinegar, salt, and pepper.
Spoon the mixture back into the egg whites and sprinkle with paprika for garnish.
6. Serve:
Plate the fried chicken, baked mac and cheese, collard greens, cornbread, and deviled eggs.
Enjoy this satisfying, soul-satisfying meal!
💡 Pro Tip: You can add a drizzle of honey to the cornbread or a dash of hot sauce on the greens for extra flavor!