# Silver Dollar City’s Famous Ozark Mountain Succotash Skillet *By James Hills — 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. ### 20 Must-Have Items That Guys Need For Summer Backyard Entertaining Men's approach to backyard entertaining: 20 professional-grade items that create premium outdoor command centers. Master precision cooking and smart entertainment systems. Perfect for men 35-55 seeking social leadership. 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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. ## Man Gear Pick of the Month September's Pick Amazon (affiliate) ### Kenyon City Grill Portable Stainless Steel Electric Grill Why we picked it: a grill you can actually carry to the campsite, the tailgate or the cabin without borrowing a truck. Stainless, no propane tank to wrestle, and hot enough to cook for four guys rather than reheat for one. 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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. Click here to [**Book Your Next Vacation**](https://www.mantripping.com/vacation-planning.html). #### Which Style Of Amazon Cruise Should You Pick To Explore World's Largest River? 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