Southern Sunday Dinner

Sunday Dinner is a big deal in the South. I have very fond memories of growing up and gathering around the table with my family. We often had big Sunday meals at my Grandmother’s house and these are a few of the things we would eat for a typical Sunday Dinner.

Aunt Fanny’s Baked Squash, Nanny’s Macaroni and Cheese, Collard Greens with Cornbread

Aunt Fanny’s Baked Squash

To make this you need:

• 3lb summer squash
• 1/2 cup diced white onion
• 1/2 cup bred crumbs
• 2 egs
• 2 tbsp butter (divided)
• 1 tbsp sugar
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper

Slice squash into 1/4 inch thick slices and boil until tender. Drain the squash and mix together with onion, eggs, 1 tbsp butter, sugar, salt, and pepper. Pour the mixture into the baking dish. Sprinkle the bread crumbs on top. Pour 1 tbsp of melted butter over the bread crumbs.

Bake at 350 for 45 minutes.

Nanny’s Macaroni and Cheese

To make this you need:

• 2 cups dry macaroni noodles
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 egg
• 1 cup milk
• dash of salt and pepper

Boil the noodles according to directions on the box. Drain noodles and add to large baking dish. Mix half of the shredded cheese into the noodles. Whisk together the egg, milk, salt, and pepper. Pour the egg and milk mixture over the noodles to almost cover.

Bake at 350 for 30 minutes. Remove from the oven and add the remaining cheese on top. Bake for an additional 15 minutes.

Collard Greens

To make this you need:

• 1 bunch fresh collard greens
• 2 small white onions diced
• 3 cloves garlic
• Salt and pepper

Throughly wash the collard greens. Cut the stems out and chop the greens. Add all ingredients into a large stock pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for about an hour or until greens are tender.