35 Cracker Barrel Recipes To Make At Home
By Kimiko Gondal
Last Updated on March 18, 2024
Key Takeaways:
- 35 classic Southern recipes from mains to desserts.
- Mix of crispy, creamy, tender, and gooey textures.
- Uses pantry staples and fresh seasonal produce.
- Comfort food rooted in Southern tradition.
- Perfect for family dinners, potlucks, and holidays.
- Rich flavors from cheddar, pecans, and bacon drippings.
- Easy-to-follow for beginners and pros alike.
- Covers breakfasts, sides, mains, and sweets.
- Emphasis on homestyle cooking techniques.
- Nostalgic recipes that warm the heart.
Introduction:
Cracker Barrel’s comforting Southern dishes are like a warm hug on a plate, blending hearty flavors with that cozy, home-cooked vibe. Whether it’s their fluffy pancakes, savory meatloaf, or decadent Coca-Cola cake, you can bring those restaurant favorites into your own kitchen! This collection of 35 copycat recipes is packed with breakfast, lunch, dinner, and dessert ideas that are easy stuffed peppers and other dishes, perfect for kids and sure to impress your family.
Each recipe, including our stuffed green peppers recipe, is crafted with simple ingredients, practical tips, and a sprinkle of fun facts to make your cooking adventure delicious and fun. Plus, we’ve added food pairing suggestions to elevate your meals, from bell pepper recipes to sweet treats. Let’s dive into these Southern-inspired dishes that’ll have everyone asking for seconds!
1. Cracker Barrel Meatloaf
Meatloaf might sound old-school, but Cracker Barrel’s version is a game changer! Packed with onions, bell peppers, and cheddar cheese, it’s juicy and flavorful, making it a great base for bell pepper recipes. The secret? Crushed Ritz crackers instead of breadcrumbs for a buttery twist, similar to how you might use rice in a stuffed pepper recipe with rice.
Ingredients:
- 1 ½ lbs ground beef
- ½ cup crushed Ritz crackers
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup diced onion
- ½ cup diced green bell pepper
- 2 eggs
- ½ cup milk
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ cup ketchup (for topping)
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Mix beef, crackers, cheese, onion, bell pepper, eggs, milk, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Don’t overmix it keeps the loaf tender!
- Shape into a loaf and place in a greased loaf pan.
- Spread ketchup on top.
- Bake for 60-70 minutes until internal temperature reaches 160°F.
- Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
- Bake at a lower temp (350°F) to avoid drying it out, just like you’d do for an easy stuffed pepper recipe.
- Meatloaf became a U.S. staple during the Great Depression as a budget-friendly way to stretch meat, much like traditional stuffed peppers.
- Serve with mashed potatoes and green beans for a classic Southern plate, or try it with a stuffed green pepper side.
2. Copycat Cracker Barrel Hash Brown Casserole
This cheesy, creamy casserole is a crowd-pleaser whether it’s breakfast or dinner. It’s like a hug from your favorite aunt and pairs well with pepper recipes like stuffed peppers!
Ingredients:
- 1 (30 oz) bag frozen shredded hash browns, thawed
- 1 can cream of chicken soup
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup melted butter
- 1 cup sour cream
- ½ cup diced onion
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
Instructions:
- Mix all ingredients in a large bowl.
- Spread into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes until golden and bubbly.
- Let the hash browns thaw for easier mixing, a trick that works for stuffed green peppers with rice too.
- Hash browns were invented in the 1890s and got their name from the French “hacher,” meaning to chop.
- Perfect with scrambled eggs and bacon for breakfast or fried chicken for dinner, or serve with chilli stuffed peppers for a spicy twist.
3. Cracker Barrel Fried Chicken
Crispy, juicy, and oh-so-Southern, this fried chicken is a Sunday dinner must-have. The buttermilk marinade is the key to its tenderness, and it’s a great companion to green pepper recipes.
Ingredients:
- 4 boneless chicken breasts
- 2 cups buttermilk
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions:
- Mix flour, salt, pepper, and paprika in a shallow dish.
- Heat ½ inch of oil in a skillet to 350°F.
- Dredge chicken in flour mixture, shaking off excess.
- Fry 6-8 minutes per side until golden and cooked to 165°F.
- Drain on paper towels.
- Marinate overnight for extra flavor, a technique that enhances spicy stuffed peppers too.
- Fried chicken became a Southern icon in the 19th century, often served at community gatherings.
- Serve with coleslaw and biscuits for a true Cracker-Barrel experience, or add a stuffed green pepper for variety.
4. Cracker Barrel White Gravy
This creamy gravy is a Southern staple that’s easier to make than you think. It’s perfect over biscuits or fried chicken, and it pairs well with pepper recipes.
Ingredients:
- 4 slices bacon
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups whole milk
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
Instructions:
- Add flour to drippings, stirring over medium heat until golden (2-3 minutes).
- Slowly whisk in milk, stirring constantly to avoid lumps.
- Cook until thickened, about 5 minutes. Add salt and pepper.
- Crumble bacon and stir in (optional).
- Keep stirring to prevent lumps, just like when preparing a recipe for stuffed bell peppers!
- White gravy, also called “sawmill gravy,” got its name from lumber camps where it was a cheap, hearty dish.
- Pour over warm biscuits or mashed potatoes, or serve alongside old fashioned stuffed peppers
5. Cracker Barrel Pancakes
Fluffy and golden, these pancakes are a breakfast classic. They’re easy stuffed peppers level simple and kid approved!
Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 cups buttermilk
- 2 eggs
- ¼ cup melted butter
Instructions:
- In another bowl, mix buttermilk, eggs, and melted butter.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients don’t overmix; lumps are okay!
- Heat a griddle to 350°F and grease lightly.
- Pour ¼ cup batter per pancake. Cook until bubbles form, then flip (2-3 minutes per side).
- Let batter rest for 10 minutes for fluffier pancakes, a tip that works for stuffed green pepper recipes too.
- Pancakes date back to ancient Greece, where they were called “tagenias.”
- Top with maple syrup and fresh berries, or pair with bacon for a sweet-salty combo, or serve with chili stuffed peppers for a fun contrast.
6. Cracker Barrel Sausage Gravy and Biscuits
This hearty dish is comfort food at its finest, with creamy gravy and fluffy easy blueberry biscuits
that add a touch of sweetness, making the perfect pairing alongside savory green pepper recipes.
Ingredients:
- Gravy:
- 1 lb breakfast sausage
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups whole milk
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- Biscuits
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup cold butter, cubed
- ¾ cup buttermilk
Instructions:
- Stir flour into drippings; cook 2 minutes. Slowly add milk, stirring until thickened. Add sausage, salt, and pepper.
- Biscuits: Preheat oven to 425°F. Mix flour, baking powder, and salt. Cut in butter until crumbly. Add buttermilk; stir until just combined.
- Roll dough to ½-inch thickness, cut into rounds, and bake 10-12 minutes until golden.
- Use cold butter for flakier biscuits, a trick for old fashioned stuffed bell peppers recipe too.
- Biscuits and gravy became a Southern breakfast staple in the 1800s due to affordable ingredients.
- Serve with scrambled eggs or fried apples, or try with stuffed green peppers with rice.
7. Cracker Barrel Chocolate Pecan Pie
This gooey, nutty pie with a chocolatey twist is a dessert dream come true, perfect after enjoying pepper recipes.
Ingredients:
- 1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust
- 3 eggs
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- ½ cup sugar
- ¼ cup melted butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- ¾ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Whisk eggs, corn syrup, sugar, butter, and vanilla in a bowl.
- Stir in pecans and chocolate chips.
- Pour into pie crust and bake 50-60 minutes until set.
- Cool before slicing.
- Cover edges with foil to prevent over-browning.
- Pecan pie is a Southern classic, popularized in the early 20th century with corn syrup recipes.
- Serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream, or pair with a stuffed green pepper for a savory-sweet meat
8. Cracker Barrel Chicken and Dumplings
This cozy dish is pure Southern comfort, with tender chicken and fluffy dumplings, a great match for bell pepper recipes.
Ingredients:
- 1 whole chicken (about 4 lbs), or 4 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 8 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ¾ cup milk
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, sliced
- 1 tsp black pepper
Instructions:
- Simmer chicken in broth with carrots and celery for 1 hour (if using whole chicken). Shred chicken and return to pot.
- Mix flour, baking powder, salt, and milk to form a dough.
- Roll dough to ¼-inch thickness and cut into 1-inch squares.
- Drop dumplings into simmering broth, cook 10-15 minutes until tender.
- Season with pepper and serve.
- Don’t overwork the dumpling dough for fluffier results, like keeping stuffed green peppers recipe tender.
- Chicken and dumplings were a Depression-era dish, stretching ingredients to feed a crowd.
- Pair with a side of cornbread or green beans, or add chilli stuffed peppers for a kick.
9. Cracker Barrel French Toast
Made with sourdough bread, this French toast is crispy outside, soft inside, and totally delicious, a great breakfast before pepper recipes.
Ingredients:
- 8 slices sourdough bread
- 4 eggs
- ½ cup milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp sugar
- Butter for cooking
Instructions:
- Dip bread slices in mixture, coating both sides.
- Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat.
- Cook bread 2-3 minutes per side until golden.
- Serve warm.
- Use day-old bread for better texture, a tip for traditional stuffed peppers too.
- French toast isn’t French it’s been around since Roman times, called “pain perdu” (lost bread).
- Top with powdered sugar, maple syrup, or fresh fruit, or serve with stuffed green peppers with rice.
10. Cracker Barrel Kale and Brussels Sprouts Salad
This fresh, crunchy salad is a light option that’s still packed with flavor, balancing heavier stuffed pepper recipe with rice dishes.
Ingredients:
- 4 cups chopped kale
- 2 cups shredded Brussels sprouts
- ½ cup dried cranberries
- ½ cup chopped pecans
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- ¼ cup olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- Toss kale, Brussels sprouts, cranberries, and pecans in a large bowl.
- Whisk maple syrup, vinegar, olive oil, salt, and pepper for dressing.
- Pour dressing over salad and toss to coat.
- Massage kale with a pinch of salt to soften it.
- Brussels sprouts are mini cabbages, part of the same family as broccoli and kale.
- Serve with grilled chicken or as a side to meatloaf, or pair with spicy stuffed peppers.
11. Cracker Barrel Mashed Potatoes
Creamy, buttery, and comforting these mashed potatoes are a perfect sidekick to any meal, especially green pepper recipes.
Ingredients:
- 4 lbs russet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- ½ cup butter
- ¾ cup whole milk, warmed
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
Instructions:
- Drain and mash with butter, milk, salt, and pepper.
- Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Leave some skin on for extra texture and flavor, like in old fashioned stuffed peppers.
- Potatoes were first domesticated in Peru over 7,000 years ago.
- Pair with fried chicken or pot roast for a hearty meal, or serve with stuffed green pepper.
12. Cracker Barrel Baby Carrots
These sweet, glazed carrots are so good, even picky eaters will love them, and they complement pepper recipes perfectly.
Ingredients:
- 1 lb baby carrots
- ¼ cup butter
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- ½ tsp salt
Instructions:
- Drain and return to pot.
- Add butter, brown sugar, and salt; stir over medium heat until glazed, about 5 minutes.
- Use rainbow carrots for a colorful twist.
- Baby carrots are often just regular carrots cut into smaller pieces.
- Serve with pork chops or roasted turkey, or alongside chili stuffed peppers.
13. Cracker Barrel Country Green Beans
Bacon makes these green beans irresistible trust us, there won’t be leftovers! They’re a great side for bell pepper recipes.
Ingredients:
- 1 lb fresh green beans, trimmed
- 4 slices bacon, chopped
- ½ cup diced onion
- 1 tsp sugar
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
Instructions:
- Add onion and cook until soft, about 5 minutes.
- Add green beans, sugar, salt, pepper, and ½ cup water. Simmer 15-20 minutes until tender.
- Stir in bacon before serving.
- Snap the ends off green beans for a cleaner taste, like prepping peppers for an easy stuffed pepper recipe.
- Green beans are also called “string beans” because older varieties had a fibrous string.
- Pair with meatloaf or fried chicken, or try with stuffed green peppers recipe.
14. Cracker Barrel Campfire S’more
This decadent dessert brings campfire vibes to your kitchen with fudge, marshmallows, and graham crackers, a sweet contrast to spicy stuffed peppers.
Ingredients:
- 1 box brownie mix (plus ingredients listed on box)
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup melted butter
- 2 cups mini marshmallows
- ½ cup chocolate chips
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Mix graham cracker crumbs with butter and press into a greased 9×9-inch pan.
- Prepare brownie batter and pour over crust. Bake per box instructions.
- Top with marshmallows and chocolate chips; broil 1-2 minutes until toasted.
- Cool completely before slicing for cleaner cuts.
- S’mores were first mentioned in a 1927 Girl Scout handbook.
- Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, or pair with stuffed green pepper recipes.
15. Cracker Barrel Mac and Cheese
This creamy mac and cheese is simple but oh-so-satisfying, with a cheesy twist that pairs well with pepper recipes.
Ingredients:
- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 2 cups shredded Colby cheese
- 2 cups chicken broth
- ½ cup milk
- 2 tbsp butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- In the same pot, melt butter, add milk and reserved broth, then stir in cheese until melted.
- Add macaroni and stir until creamy. Season to taste.
- Use broth instead of water for extra flavor, a trick for traditional stuffed peppers too.
- Mac and cheese was popularized in the U.S. by Thomas Jefferson after he tried it in France.
- Pair with fried okra or a green salad, or serve with chilli stuffed peppers.
16. Cracker Barrel Cherry Chocolate Cobbler
This sweet-tart cobbler is a chocolatey twist on a Southern classic, perfect after a meal with green pepper recipes or with our strawberry biscuits for a sweet finish.
Ingredients:
- 1 can (21 oz) cherry pie filling
- 1 box chocolate cake mix
- ½ cup melted butter
- ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions:
- Spread cherry pie filling in a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Sprinkle cake mix evenly over cherries, then drizzle with butter.
- Top with chocolate chips.
- Bake 40-45 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Use a fork to gently mix some cake mix with the cherries for extra texture.
- Cobblers got their name from their “cobbled” appearance with uneven toppings.
- Serve with whipped cream or ice cream, or pair with old fashioned stuffed bell peppers recipe.
17. Cracker Barrel Broccoli Cheddar Chicken
This cheesy, comforting casserole is a full meal in one dish, great with bell pepper recipes.
Ingredients:
- 4 boneless chicken breasts
- 1 can cream of cheddar soup
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup crushed Ritz crackers
- 2 tbsp butter, melted
Instructions:
- Place chicken in a greased baking dish. Spread soup over chicken.
- Top with broccoli, cheese, and crackers mixed with butter.
- Bake 35-40 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F.
- Steam broccoli lightly before adding for a softer texture, like prepping peppers for stuffed green peppers recipe.
- Broccoli and cheddar became a popular pairing in the 1980s with the rise of soup recipes.
- Serve with mashed potatoes or a side salad, or try with spicy stuffed peppers.
18. Cracker Barrel Fried Okra
Crispy and golden, this fried okra is a Southern snack or side you’ll love, perfect with pepper recipes.
Ingredients:
- 1 lb fresh okra, sliced
- 1 cup cornmeal
- ½ cup flour
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 egg
- ½ cup milk
- Oil for frying
Instructions:
- Mix cornmeal, flour, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Whisk egg and milk in another bowl.
- Dip okra in egg mixture, then coat in cornmeal mixture.
- Fry 3-4 minutes until golden. Drain on paper towels.
- Slice okra evenly for consistent cooking, like slicing peppers for an easy stuffed pepper recipe
- Okra came to the U.S. via West Africa during the slave trade, becoming a Southern staple.
- Serve with fried chicken or as a snack with ranch dip, or pair with stuffed green peppers with rice.
19. Cracker Barrel Strawberry Shortcake
This quick dessert is sweet, fluffy, and perfect for summer, a great follow-up to green pepper recipes.
Ingredients:
- 6 store-bought shortcakes or biscuits
- 1 lb fresh strawberries, sliced
- ¼ cup sugar
- 2 cups whipped cream
Instructions:
- Toss strawberries with sugar and let sit 10 minutes to release juices.
- Slice shortcakes in half, spoon strawberries over the bottom half, and top with whipped cream.
- Place the top half and add more whipped cream and strawberries.
- Make your own shortcakes if you have time for extra freshness.
- Strawberry shortcake dates back to the 1850s in America, often served at summer fairs.
- Pair with iced tea or lemonade for a refreshing treat, or serve with chili stuffed peppers.
20. Cracker Barrel Cucumber, Tomato, and Onion Salad
This tangy, refreshing salad is a perfect light side, balancing richer stuffed pepper recipe with rice dishes.
Ingredients:
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, sliced
- ½ red onion, thinly sliced
- ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp sugar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- Whisk vinegar, oil, sugar, salt, and pepper for dressing.
- Toss with vegetables and let sit 30 minutes before serving.
- Chill for an hour to meld flavors, a great prep tip for traditional stuffed peppers.
- Vinegar-based salads like this were popular in the South for their long shelf life before refrigeration.
- Serve with grilled chicken or fried catfish, or pair with spicy stuffed peppers.
21. Cracker Barrel Biscuits
Fluffy and buttery, these biscuits are a Southern must-have, perfect with green pepper recipes.
Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup cold butter, cubed
- ¾ cup buttermilk
Instructions:
- Mix flour, baking powder, and salt. Cut in butter until crumbly.
- Stir in buttermilk until just combined.
- Roll to ½-inch thickness, cut into rounds, and bake 10-12 minutes.
- Don’t twist the cutter it seals the edges and prevents rising, a trick for old fashioned stuffed peppers too.
- Southern biscuits evolved from British scones but became fluffier with buttermilk.
- Serve with sausage gravy or honey butter, or try with stuffed green pepper recipes.
22. Cracker Barrel Sunday Homestyle Chicken
Crispy, juicy, and full of flavor, this chicken is a weekend treat, great with bell pepper recipes.
Ingredients:
- 4 boneless chicken breasts
- 2 cups buttermilk
- 2 cups flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- Oil for frying
Instructions:
- Marinate chicken in buttermilk for 1-4 hours.
- Mix flour, salt, and pepper. Dredge chicken twice for extra crispiness.
- Heat oil to 350°F and fry 6-8 minutes per side until 165°F.
- Drain on paper towels.
- Double-dip for a thicker crust, a technique useful for chilli stuffed peppers.
- Sunday chicken is a Southern tradition, often served after church.
- Pair with mashed potatoes and green beans, or serve with stuffed green peppers recipe.
23. Cracker Barrel Chicken Pot Pie
This hearty pie is comfort food at its best, with a flaky crust and creamy filling, perfect with pepper recipes.
Ingredients:
- 1 store-bought pie crust
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables
- 1 can cream of chicken soup
- ½ cup milk
- ½ tsp black pepper
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Mix chicken, vegetables, soup, milk, and pepper.
- Pour into pie crust, cover with another crust, and crimp edges.
- Cut slits in the top and bake 40-45 minutes until golden.
- Use rotisserie chicken for a time-saver, like quick easy stuffed peppers.
- Pot pies date back to medieval Europe, where they were called “coffyns.”
- Serve with a side salad or baby carrots, or pair with stuffed green pepper.
24. Cracker Barrel Ham and Egg Casserole
This breakfast casserole is cheesy, hearty, and perfect for brunch, a great match for green pepper recipes.
Ingredients:
- 6 slices sourdough bread, cubed
- 1 cup diced ham
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 6 eggs
- 2 cups milk
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Layer bread, ham, and cheese in a greased 9×13-inch dish.
- Whisk eggs, milk, salt, and pepper; pour over bread.
- Bake 40-45 minutes until set.
- Prep the night before and refrigerate for an easy morning bake, like prepping old fashioned stuffed bell peppers recipe.
- Breakfast casseroles became popular in the 1950s for feeding large families.
- : Serve with hash brown casserole or fresh fruit, or try with chili stuffed peppers.
25. Cracker Barrel Fried Apples
These sweet, cinnamon-spiced apples are a versatile side or dessert, complementing pepper recipes.
Ingredients:
- 4 large apples, peeled and sliced
- ¼ cup butter
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ¼ tsp nutmeg
Instructions:
- Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add apples, sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Cook 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until apples are tender and sauce thickens.
- Use Granny Smith apples for a tart-sweet balance, great for stuffed green peppers with rice.
- Fried apples are a Southern staple, often served with pork.
- Serve with pork chops, oatmeal, or ice cream, or pair with spicy stuffed peppers.
26. Cracker Barrel Corn Bread Dressing
This savory side is like stuffing but with a cornbread twist, perfect with bell pepper recipes.
Ingredients:
- 4 cups crumbled cornbread
- 2 cups cubed white bread
- ½ cup diced onion
- ½ cup diced celery
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 tsp sage
- ½ tsp black pepper
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Mix cornbread, white bread, onion, and celery in a bowl.
- Combine broth, eggs, sage, and pepper; pour over bread mixture.
- Transfer to a greased 9×13-inch dish and bake 35-40 minutes.
- Use day-old cornbread for better texture, like in traditional stuffed peppers.
- Cornbread dressing is a Southern Thanksgiving must-have.
- Serve with roasted chicken or turkey, or try with stuffed green pepper recipes.
27. Cracker Barrel Baby Limas
These buttery lima beans are packed with flavor thanks to bacon and spices, great with green pepper recipes.
Ingredients:
- 1 lb frozen baby lima beans
- 4 slices bacon, chopped
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 tsp chicken bouillon
Instructions:
- Cook bacon until crispy; remove, leaving drippings.
- Add lima beans, garlic powder, onion powder, red pepper flakes, bouillon, and 1 cup water.
- Simmer 15-20 minutes until tender. Stir in bacon.
- Add a splash of broth for extra richness, a trick for chilli stuffed peppers.
- Lima beans are named after Lima, Peru, where they’ve been grown for centuries.
- Pair with cornbread or fried chicken, or serve with stuffed green peppers recipe.
28. Cracker Barrel Mushroom Pot Roast
This rich, savory roast is elevated with earthy mushrooms, a hearty match for pepper recipes.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms
- 3 lb chuck roast
- 1 onion, sliced
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions:
- Sear roast in oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
- Add mushrooms, onion, broth, Worcestershire, salt, and pepper.
- Cover and bake 3-4 hours until tender.
- Sear for a flavorful crust, like prepping peppers for an easy stuffed pepper recipe.
- Pot roast was a colonial dish, designed to tenderize tough cuts of meat.
- Serve with mashed potatoes or cornbread dressing, or pair with old fashioned stuffed peppers.
29. Cracker Barrel Chicken Tenders
These marinated tenders are juicy and flavorful, no breading needed, great with green pepper recipes.
Ingredients:
- 1 lb chicken tenders
- ½ cup Italian dressing
- ¼ cup honey
- 2 tbsp lime juice
Instructions:
- Grill or cook in a skillet over medium heat 4-5 minutes per side until 165°F.
- Grill for smoky flavor, or use a skillet if you don’t have a grill, like cooking stuffed green pepper.
- Chicken tenders are from the tenderloin, a small strip under the breast.
- Serve with baby carrots or a cucumber salad, or try with chili stuffed peppers.
30. Cracker Barrel Coca-Cola Cake
This fudgy, chocolatey cake is a Southern gem with a unique Coca-Cola twist, perfect after pepper recipes.
Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups sugar
- 1 cup butter
- ¼ cup cocoa powder
- 1 cup Coca-Cola
- ½ cup buttermilk
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1 tsp baking soda
Frosting:
- ½ cup butter
- ¼ cup cocoa powder
- ⅓ cup Coca-Cola
- 4 cups powdered sugar
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Mix flour and sugar in a bowl.
- In a saucepan, heat butter, cocoa, and Coca-Cola until boiling. Pour over flour mixture.
- Add buttermilk, eggs, vanilla, and baking soda; mix well.
- Pour into a greased 9×13-inch pan and bake 30-35 minutes.
- For frosting, heat butter, cocoa, and Coca-Cola; stir in powdered sugar. Pour over warm cake.
- Poke holes in the cake before frosting for extra fudginess, like stuffing spicy stuffed peppers.
- Coca-Cola cake originated in the South, where the soda was a pantry staple.
- Serve with coffee or a glass of milk, or pair with stuffed green peppers with rice.
31. Cracker Barrel Corn Muffins
These sweet, golden corn muffins are the perfect side for any Southern meal, with a tender crumb and a hint of honey, great with bell pepper recipes.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ⅓ cup sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil
- 1 egg
- 2 tbsp honey
Instructions:
- Mix cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
- Whisk buttermilk, oil, egg, and honey in another bowl.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients until just mixed.
- Fill muffin cups ⅔ full and bake 15-18 minutes until golden.
- Don’t overmix the batter to keep muffins light and fluffy, like keeping traditional stuffed peppers tender.
- Fun Fact: Corn muffins are a Southern staple, often served with butter or honey at barbecues.
- Pairing: Serve with chili, fried chicken, or baby limas, or pair with chilli stuffed peppers.
32. Cracker Barrel Grilled Catfish
This smoky, tender catfish is a Southern classic that’s easy to make at home with a simple seasoning blend, perfect with green pepper recipes.
Ingredients:
- 4 catfish fillets
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp salt
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions:
- Preheat grill or skillet to medium-high heat.
- Brush catfish with olive oil and sprinkle with paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, pepper, and salt.
- Grill or cook 3-4 minutes per side until fish flakes easily with a fork.
- Serve with lemon wedges.
- Pat fish dry before seasoning for better flavor adhesion, like prepping stuffed green pepper.
- : Catfish farming became big in the South in the 1960s, making it a regional favorite.
- Pair with cucumber salad or cornbread dressing, or serve with stuffed green peppers recipe.
33. Cracker Barrel Sweet Potato Casserole
This sweet, nutty casserole is a holiday favorite with a crunchy pecan topping, great with pepper recipes.
Ingredients:
- 3 cups mashed sweet potatoes (about 3 large sweet potatoes)
- ½ cup sugar
- ⅓ cup melted butter
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Topping:
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup flour
- ¼ cup melted butter
Instructions:
- Mix sweet potatoes, sugar, butter, eggs, and vanilla until smooth. Spread in a greased 9×13-inch dish.
- Combine topping ingredients and sprinkle over sweet potatoes.
- Bake 25-30 minutes until topping is golden.
- Boil or bake sweet potatoes for easier mashing, like prepping old fashioned stuffed peppers.
- Sweet potato casserole became a Southern holiday staple in the early 20th century.
- Serve with turkey or ham for a festive meal, or pair with chili stuffed peppers.
34. Cracker Barrel Country Ham
This salty, savory ham is a Southern breakfast classic, perfect for pairing with biscuits or green pepper recipes.
Ingredients:
- 4 slices country ham (about ¼-inch thick)
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- ½ cup strong black coffee (optional, for deglazing)
Instructions:
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add ham slices and cook 2-3 minutes per side until lightly browned.
- Optional: Deglaze pan with coffee for a rich, tangy flavor.
- Rinse ham under water to reduce saltiness if desired, a trick for stuffed green peppers recipe prep.
- Serve hot.
- Country ham is salt-cured and aged, a tradition dating back to colonial times in the South
35. Cracker Barrel Peach Cobbler
This warm, juicy cobbler is a Southern dessert favorite, bursting with sweet peach flavor, perfect after bell pepper recipes.
Ingredients:
- 1 can (29 oz) sliced peaches in syrup, drained
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ¾ cup milk
- ½ cup melted butter
- 1 tsp cinnamon
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Place melted butter in a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Mix flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and milk to form a batter.
- Pour batter over butter, then arrange peaches on top. Sprinkle with cinnamon.
- Bake 40-45 minutes until golden and bubbly.
- Use fresh peaches when in season for extra flavor, like fresh peppers.
