Here Are 7 of the Best Dolly Parton Recipes To Make You Feel Like a Country Queen in the Kitchen
From chicken and dumplings to 'Cuppa Cake,' these Southern recipes take you right into the Parton home.
If there’s one thing Dolly Parton knows, it’s how to bring a little sparkle to our lives. Whether it’s through her music or her kitchen, she always delivers a touch of Southern charm. Now, I may not be able to Jolene my way into the Parton house for dinner, but I’ve found that you can get a taste of Dolly’s comfort classics with some of her favorite recipes. From cornbread that’ll make you want to two-step, to a pie sweeter than a country love song, these dishes reflect the singer’s down-home roots. So, if you’ve been dying to go to Dollywood, I’m bringing a piece of it here with seven beloved Dolly Parton recipes.
Dolly Parton is a star in the kitchen and the stage
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Dolly Parton may love belting out a song, but she also loves cooking. In fact, her culinary ventures are as successful as her music career. She first teamed up with food giant Duncan Hines, known for its ready-made baking mixes, in 2022. Her product line, Dolly’s Southern Favorites, featured classics like Southern Style Coconut Cake Mix, Banana Cake Mix and rich frostings. It was a hit with fans, leading to an entire Baking with Dolly collection including seasonal favorites and savory options like buttermilk biscuits.
On top of that, Dolly’s newest cookbook Good Lookin’ Cookin’, releasing in September 2024, is a heartfelt collaboration with her sister Rachel Parton George. This isn’t her first venture into cookbooks, but it’s filled with family recipes and traditions. Read more about it in this exclusive interview below!
7 of the best Dolly Parton recipes
Get cookin’, good lookin’ — these Dolly Parton recipes are too good to pass up:
1. Dolly Parton’s famous chicken and dumplings
When it comes to comfort, Dolly’s chicken and dumplings are like a warm hug from grandma. This recipe has been in her family for generations, featuring slow-cooked chicken with soft, doughy dumplings in a rich broth. It’s pure Southern comfort for when you need something hearty.
2. Walnut pie
Dolly’s walnut pie is a Southern spin on the classic pecan pie — sweet with a little crunch to mix things up. Whether you serve it at a family gathering or for the holidays, everyone will be fighting for the last slice. It’s so good you might just find yourself singing I Will Always Love You to it.
3. Southern-style banana puddin’
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Dolly has spoken countless times about her mother’s sweet banana pudding. This classic Southern dessert is loaded with layers of vanilla wafers, creamy banana slices and a dreamy custard. The whipped topping adds that extra touch of “oooh!” that’ll make you say Here You Come Again—for another bowl.
4. 5-ingredient casserole
For those nights when you don’t know what to make for dinner, Dolly has just the recipe. This hearty casserole uses up what’s left in your fridge, including sliced potatoes, ground beef, sliced onions, tomatoes and green bell peppers. Whether you’re running from 9 to 5 or have a full house, this casserole will get the job done without a fuss.
5. Dolly Parton’s Southern cornbread
You can’t have a Southern spread without cornbread, and Dolly’s recipe is legendary. Her golden, slightly crumbly and honey-flavored cornbread gets baked in a cast iron skillet a truly rustic vibe. “Butter it up,” as Dolly might say, because there’s nothing better than a slice of warm cornbread straight out of the oven.
6. Creamy coleslaw
Dolly’s famous creamy coleslaw is the perfect tangy sidekick to any barbecue or fried chicken feast. Actually, it may end up stealing the entire show. Pulled from her 1989 cookbook, this recipe upgrades a classic coleslaw with sweet pickle juice and chopped dill pickles and, of course, a rich mayo dressing.
7. ‘Cuppa Cuppa Cuppa’ cake
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This one is as special as Dolly’s lyrics. In fact, the directions are right in the name! Made famous by Dolly’s character in Steel Magnolias, this recipe blends one “cuppa” flour, one “cuppa” sugar and one “cuppa” fruit cocktail, baked into a delicious, no-fuss cake. It’s sweet, sticky and perfect for a quick dessert.
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