Food and Recipes Dish 25 Of Grandma's Favorite Comfort Food Recipes The coziest classic dishes that would make Grandma proud. By Hallie Milstein Hallie Milstein Hallie Milstein is an Editorial Fellow for Southern Living where she is primarily focused on digital production and online content creation. She covers home design, entertaining, and lifestyle across the South, keeping a watchful eye out for emerging and declining trends. Prior to her fellowship, Hallie had been published in Modern Luxury magazines, Our State Magazine, and Hudson Valley Magazine.Hallie recently graduated from North Carolina's Elon University with a degree in Journalism and Religious Studies and has continued her journey by moving even further south. A Southern transplant, Hallie is soaking up the culture, drawls, and as many biscuits as she can in Birmingham, Alabama. Southern Living's editorial guidelines Published on September 4, 2024 Close Photo: JENNIFER CAUSEY We’ve dug through our archives for the most old-school recipes that taste like they’re straight from Grandma’s kitchen. These are the recipes that light up your tastebuds and ring with fond memories of Grandma’s famous cooking. Here, we’ve gathered our most nostalgic comfort food dishes, from hearty sides to casseroles and sweets, that satisfy and soothe like only Grandma’s cooking can. 21 Casserole Recipes Just Like Your Grandma Used To Make And Love 01 of 25 Shepherd's Pie Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Torie Cox; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke There's nothing quite like the feeling of digging into a hearty shepherd's pie in the evening. Grandma knew that better than anyone. That's why this signature recipe is made with love, and lots of patience; It cooks up low and slow for peak tenderness. Get the Recipe 02 of 25 Old-School Squash Casserole Photographer: Fred Hardy II, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Props Stylist: Christina Brockman Eating your veggies doesn't have to be a chore. This old-school recipe, a meat-and-three classic and once Grandma's church potluck go-to, builds in comfort with melty cheese and a buttery cracker topping. Get the Recipe 03 of 25 King Ranch Chicken Casserole Stacy K. Allen, Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn, Prop Stylist: Christina Daley This Tex-Mex staple casserole relies on a couple cans of creamed soup, just like all of Granny's most comforting old-school recipes do. Use rotisserie chicken as an additional shortcut to save time. Get the Recipe 04 of 25 Shrimp and Grits Beth Dreiling Hontzas Shrimp and grits can often be a time-consuming labor of love. While we're grateful that Grandma used to take the time, we're also thankful that this version will have dinner on the table in under an hour. We use quick-cooking grits to make one-pan supper that's short on time but big on flavor. Get the Recipe 05 of 25 Brown Butter Sweet Potato Pie Hector Sanchez Browning the butter guarantees this classic sweet potato pie a rich, nutty flavor. It might not be the old-school way of doing things, but you'll have to trust us on this one. Get the Recipe 06 of 25 Fried Pork Chops With Cream Gravy Southern Living Served with mashed sweet potatoes, green beans, and biscuits, this dish will transport you to way back when. Best of all, classic pork and gravy will be on the supper table in just 30 minutes. Get the Recipe 07 of 25 Cheddar Cheese Grits Casserole Beth Dreiling Hontzas; Styling: Rose Nguyen Cheese grits have long been a staple on Southern breakfast tables, and we won't be sick of them any time soon. This straightforward recipe delivers an old-school casserole you'll wake up excited for in the morning. Get the Recipe 08 of 25 Old-Fashioned Chicken Pot Pie Hector Manuel Sanchez Homemade chicken pot pie, not frozen, is an essential recipe for any Southern cook. There's nothing quite like the comfort that comes from breaking through that buttery, flaky pie crust to scoop up creamy chicken filling. Get the Recipe 09 of 25 Southern Skillet Cornbread Southern Living A good cornbread is essential at any Southern gathering. Whether the occasion is a church potluck, cookout, or Sunday dinner at home, this classic cornbread recipe will be a hit. Get the Recipe 10 of 25 Mama's Fried Chicken Southern Living This is our most popular fried chicken recipe for a reason. We're going back to the basics to fry up chicken so decadent it could only come from the recipe box of a Southern woman. Get the Recipe 11 of 25 Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies Beth Dreiling Hontzas A chef and master baker, Grandma could do it all. These treats use not one, but two types of chocolate and oats in the batter to make them stand out. Get the Recipe 12 of 25 Hashbrown Casserole Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox Also widely known as "Funeral Potatoes," Southerners have long recognized this casserole's comforting powers, even in the most dire situations. It'll also strike up warm and fuzzy feelings at any light-hearted occasion and at any time of day. Get the Recipe 13 of 25 Old-Fashioned Chicken And Dumplings Antonis Achilleos; Prop Stylist: Christina Daley; Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall A steaming bowl of chicken and dumplings will warm you up from the inside out. We've found that buttermilk is the key to the lightest, most delightful dumplings. Get the Recipe 14 of 25 Buttermilk Biscuits Will Dickey A buttermilk biscuit recipe is a must for any Southern lady to have in her arsenal. The legacy of these treats speaks for itself, though the recipe can be mastered even by first-time biscuit makers. Get the Recipe 15 of 25 Broccoli Cheese Casserole Courtney West A scoop of this cheesy casserole over rice and pasta turns veggies into a comforting main course. Make this recipe ahead of time by putting the assembled casserole into the refrigerator instead of the oven until you need it. Get the Recipe 16 of 25 Best-Ever Macaroni and Cheese Photographer: Stacy K. Allen. Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn, Prop Stylist: Christina Daley While now the mac and cheese queen is likely one auntie or another, once upon a time, this was Grandma's specialty. The secret to ooey-gooey pasta is cubes of cheddar cheese that will burst in your mouth. Get the Recipe 17 of 25 Tee's Corn Pudding Emily Laurae/Southern Living This take on a classic Southern side dish is a Southern Living favorite. It's delicious and rich as can be, yet comes together in under an hour and with only eight ingredients. Get the Recipe 18 of 25 Fresh Peach Cobbler Photographer: Fred Hardy II, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Props Stylist: Christina Brockman During sweltering summer months in the South, nothing hits the spot quite like peach cobbler with a generous scoop of vanilla ice cream. One Southern Living reader suggests adding both cinnamon and nutmeg rather than one or the other. Get the Recipe 19 of 25 Buttermilk Spoon Bread Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Kathleen Varner; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall Spoonable bread is the closest thing we know to heaven. This savory pudding is a cross between cornbread, a cornmeal soufflé, and cornbread dressing and has long been one of our favorite side dishes. Get the Recipe 20 of 25 Biscuits-and-Gravy Skillet Jennifer Causey This homey dish comes together in just one pan... Hallelujah. We use sausage, milk, and Southern-style biscuits to make this dish taste just like the biscuits and gravy we were all raised on. Get the Recipe 21 of 25 Southern Meatloaf STACY ALLEN; FOOD STYLIST : KAREN RANKIN; PROP STYLIST: LINDSEY LOWER Few meals are as warm and comforting as a good old-fashioned meatloaf, and this recipe adds a Southern twist with a zing of pimiento cheese. Get the Recipe 22 of 25 Homestyle Butterbeans Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox With just seven ingredients, this recipe will come together quickly and make a bright, comforting side dish that screams comfort. Get the Recipe 23 of 25 Classic Beef Pot Roast Jennifer Causey; Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall; Prop Stylist: Claire Spollen A flavorful pot roast is high on the list of all-time favorite comfort foods, and this recipe combines all the tastes and sides that make a delicious roast. Get the Recipe 24 of 25 Chicken And Sausage Jambalaya Jen Causey; Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle; Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn A big batch of this comforting Creole classic comes together in about an hour to make a delicious dinner with leftovers that heat up like a dream the next day. Get the Recipe 25 of 25 Mississippi Mud Pie Antonis Achilleos; Prop Stylist: Caleb Clarke; Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall This rich, decadent treat is perfect for chocolate lovers and amazing way to end a comforting dinner. Get the Recipe Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit