20 Weird Southern Side Dishes We Forced Down as Kids—Now We Can't Stop Craving Them

Описание: 20 Weird Southern Side Dishes We Forced Down as Kids—Now We Can't Stop Craving Them

There were side dishes that showed up at dinner and instantly ruined your mood. You didn’t argue about them. You just pushed them around your plate and hoped they’d disappear. Most of the time, they didn’t.

In this video, we’re counting down 25 Southern side dishes we hated as kids but somehow learned to love as adults. These are the greens, beans, salads, and casseroles that made us sigh at the table, stall with our forks, and look for ways to feed the dog without getting caught. And years later, they’re the same dishes that taste like home.

This isn’t about fancy food or restaurant versions. It’s about the real stuff that showed up in everyday kitchens. The kind of sides that came from a hot stove, a worn-out recipe card, and someone who expected you to eat what you were given.

If you grew up in a house where dinner was dinner, whether you liked it or not, you’ll recognize every single one of these.

👇 Tell us in the comments: which side dish did you hate as a kid, but love now?

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