# Silver Dollar City’s Famous Ozark Mountain Succotash Skillet *By James Hills, mantripping.com — Updated July 2025* If there are two things that I love most in life - aside from my wife of course! It's traveling and discovering new local favorite foods. One area that continues to be on my bucket list - is Branson. There's a simple wholesome joy about this "Vegas of the Midwest" that draws my interest. So of course, when the folks at Silver Dollar City sent me their recipe for Their famous Ozark Mountain Succotash Family Fued Skillet ... well, I just had to share it with you guys. What follows is a recipe for the park’s succotash, which is [Silver Dollar City’s](https://www.silverdollarcity.com/theme-park) most iconic and popular food item. The recipe was introduced nearly 30 years ago by park host Shirley Tolar, who grew up making this meal with her large family and who still works at Silver Dollar City after all these years. In the Ozarks, some folks call this dish “Family Feud.”  At Silver Dollar City, they use corn, squash, fried okra, peppers, onions and chicken in their succotash. If you’re missing one of those ingredients in your pantry, fridge or freezer, don’t worry ... improvise! Silver Dollar City serves more than 30,000 pounds of breaded okra each year, which is more than anyone else in the entire country. But in case you don’t have a bag in your freezer, substitute something else that sounds delicious to you. For those of you who live outside of the South, it can be difficult to find okra, but interestingly I've sometimes found it at various ethnic grocers while I've come up empty shopping at Kroger. Over the years the culinary team at Silver Dollar City has invented a whole list of incredible “skillet meals.” For their 60th Anniversary Diamond Jubilee, which will kick off when the park re-opens later this year, they’re bringing back a fan favorite, the “Harvest Skillet” that combines Ozark ingredients for a sensational flavor combination.  It's Time To Up Your Grill Game! 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In fact they measure six feet in diameter and were crafted by the park’s on-site blacksmith shop. Because, yes, this theme park is also the Home of American Craftsmanship, welcoming 100 [demonstrating craftsmen](https://www.silverdollarcity.com/theme-park/Attractions/Craftsmen) in-season. Don’t worry, though ... you don’t need a six-foot skillet. While the park serves 125,000 pounds of its succotash each year, they modified their “serves hundreds” recipe to share with us. What follows makes just four servings. ## Silver Dollar City’s Famous Ozark Mountain Succotash Skillet INGREDIENTS: - ¼ cup    olive oil, divided                    - ½ cup     white onion (julienne sliced) - 1 cup     green bell pepper (julienne sliced) - 1 cup      whole kernel corn (Fresh or Frozen) - 1 cup      sliced yellow squash - ½ pound  chicken breast (cut fajita-style) - 1 – 16-ounce package   frozen breaded okra - 1 teaspoon   garlic powder - 1 teaspoon    salt - 1 teaspoon    pepper         DIRECTIONS: --- {"html":""} --- 1. In a large skillet sauté onions and peppers in 1 teaspoon of olive oil.  Remove from skillet. 2. Add corn and squash to skillet, cooking until soft. Remove from skillet into a separate bowl. 3. Add 1 teaspoon oil and chicken to skillet. Cook on medium heat until browned and cooked through. Remove from skillet and reserve until later. 4. Add remaining oil to pan with okra. Fry until golden brown, then add the salt, pepper and garlic. 5. When okra is finished cooking, return all other vegetables and chicken to skillet, heating everything through. ##  Silver Dollar City's Ozark Mountain Succotash Is Even Better In Person This Ozark Mountain Succotash is pretty easy to make at home but it's also a great example of what makes Branson, Missouri such a popular place. It's a taste of authentic Americana that connects perfectly with what makes this place such an [ideal destination for a father-son trip](index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=167:branson-father-and-son-mancation-ideas&catid=23:travel&Itemid=1350). Silver Dollar City offers the rare combination of thrilling rides, genuine craftsmanship, and hearty regional cuisine that appeals to men who appreciate both adventure and tradition. So ... are you planning a [Missouri guys trip](index.php?option=com_tags&view=tag&id=112:missouri)? Silver Dollar City delivers experiences you simply can't find anywhere else. Watch a blacksmith forge the actual six-foot skillets used to serve this succotash to thousands of visitors, then ride world-class roller coasters through the Ozark Mountains. The park's commitment to preserving American craftsmanship - with over 100 demonstrating artisans - creates the perfect environment for fathers and sons to bond over shared appreciation for skilled work and authentic experiences. Details Written by: James Hills Published: 30 March 2020 Last Updated: 14 July 2025 ### 🚢Ready To Book A Vacation? Let us help you plan a cruise, all-inclusive resort, or tour for your next guys trip, family vacation, or romantic getaway. 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