Elvis Aron Presley was born on January 8, 1935 in a small house in Tupelo, Mississippi. He eventually captured the hearts and souls of millions worldwide through his music and personality. August 16 is the anniversary of his death in 1977, and thousands of fans will journey to Memphis, Tennessee to view his Graceland home and participate in planned events. Many will go on to visit his birthplace in Tupelo, about 90 miles away.
Here are some recipes and dishes Elvis surely grew up with, along with some of his purported favorites.
Pictures of Elvis Presley's birthplace and museum in Tupelo, Mississippi.
Home-Style Banana Pudding
Diana Rattray
A Southern favorite, this banana pudding is made with vanilla wafer cookies, fresh bananas, and homemade pudding.
Sweet Potato Cream Cheese Pie
Diana Rattray
This is an easy and delicious pie to bake, with cream cheese and mashed sweet potato.
Southern Sausage Gravy
Diana Rattray
Serve this wonderful Southern-style gravy over hot split and buttered buttermilk biscuits. Biscuits with gravy make a great breakfast with fresh or spiced fruit, or serve along with a complete breakfast.
Moist Sweet Potato Quick Bread
Diana Rattray
This is a delicious sweet potato bread with mashed sweet potatoes, applesauce, pecans, and dates or raisins.
Crispy Fried Catfish
Diana Rattray
Delicious deep-fried catfish is a Southern tradition. Serve this catfish with hot fried hush puppies and cole slaw.
Delicious Buttermilk Cornbread
Diana Rattray
This is one of my favorite recipes for skillet cornbread, Southern-style. It's perfect bread to serve with chili, pinto beans, soups, greens, and other delicious Southern meals.
Southern Fried Corn
Diana Rattray
This easy fried corn is made with fresh corn kernels, butter, optional sugar, and seasonings. A little bacon grease can be added for more flavor.
Memphis-Style Barbecue Sauce
Diana Rattray
This is a flavorful sauce, on the sweet side. Add the lower amounts of sugar and molasses if you like your sauce a little less sweet. You can always add more while you're simmering the sauce.
Easy Peach Cobbler
D. Rattray
Canned peaches make this cobbler extra-easy to prepare, and you can enjoy it any time of the year.
Country Pinto Bean Bake
Diana Rattray
Pinto beans are cooked then baked with ham, onions, green peppers, and a homemade barbecue sauce. Serve these pinto beans with hot baked cornbread and a tossed salad.
