A Definitive Ranking Of The Best Southern Foods

8 of the best foods the Southeast has to offer. Y'all enjoy!

8. Grits

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If you aren't from the South go ahead and turn up your nose. If you are, then you really understand what I'm talking about!

7. Chicken and Dumplings

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Just look at the picture...

6. Hamburger Steak

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Meat, gravy, and onions! Who doesn't want that?!

5. Cornbread

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Never from a box. Always in a cast-iron skillet.

4. Mac & Cheese (homemade of course)

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It may not have been invented there, but they certainly perfected it!

3. Dressing

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NOT stuffing...dressing

2. Sweet Tea

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OK, so it's not a food. But hey, it really is delicious.

1. Fried Chicken

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Fried chicken is the quintessential southern soul food. You can't go wrong with it!