6 authentic southern from Recipes

fresh okra, all-purpose flour, yellow plain cornmeal (stoneground is best), egg, beaten, salt, pepper, lard or vegetable oil

self rising white cornmeal, buttermilk (room temperature ), egg, cornmeal, buttermilk (room temperature ), eggs

cooked unsweetened cornbread , equal to 1 9 x 11 pan, green onions, finely chopped, yellow onion, finely chopped, stalks celery, finely chopped, cream of chicken soup (i know, but it works), cooked sausage , pulsed to fine crumbles in food processor (not sage), leaves finely minced fresh sage, chicken broth , homemade is even better, shredded chicken meat (optional), salt, fresh ground pepper

cheddar cheese , extra sharp, cheddar cheese , sharp, colby cheese, mayonnaise , dukes brand (approximate amount), cayenne pepper (a sprinkle to taste)