13 Retro Casserole Recipes Just Like Grandma Used To Make and Love

If the word “casserole” elicits strong feelings of affection, you’re in the right place.

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I’ve loved casseroles for as long as I can remember.

Scroll through and find your childhood favorite or a new-to-you casserole to add to your dinnertime routine.

Creamy Chicken Noodle Casserole in a white baking dish with a silver spoon.

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The fluffy, slightly sweetened cornbread topping perfectly contrasts the Southwestern-seasoned ground beef filling.

Italian sausage is my favorite protein to incorporate because of all the flavor it adds.

I like repurposing leftovermashed potatoesfor the topping whenever possible.

Serving of Johnny Marzetti casserole and mixed greens on a plate at a table setting with more casserole in a casserole dish, another plate with another serving and two glasses with a drink

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It’s great served withroasted carrots.

Turkey Noodle Casserole

What do you do with leftover turkey?

Turn it into a satisfying egg noodle casserole, of course.

shipwreck casserole in a casserole dish at a table setting with a bowl of scallions, plate, and glass of water

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This one has a nice crunch from breadcrumbs to complement the creamy, cheesy filling.

Cheesy Potato Casserole

Whenever I need an easy win, I turn to a cheesy potato casserole.

It’s the perfect side tohamor chicken and my whole family loves it.

A casserole dish with a tamale pie and a piece missing.

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Chicken Noodle Casserole

Chicken and noodles is a classic comfort food combination.

you could easily swap out the poached chicken for rotisserie in this recipe and save yourself some dishes.

you’ve got the option to use store-bought pie crust to save some time.

Plated serving of baked ziti

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you’re able to assemble it ahead of time and then bake it right before serving.

Cook frozen broccoli florets in the microwave for half the time the package directions instruct.

They’ll continue cooking with the rest of the casserole."

Classic Tuna Noodle Casserole in cast iron skillet

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A slice of shepherd’s pie on a plate with a fork.

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Chicken and rice casserole, ready to serve

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Serving turkey noodle casserole from a baking dish

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A side view of a glass casserole dish of potato casserole without canned cream soup. A wooden spoon is partially in view and scooping a serving out of the casserole dish.