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    12 Classic Family Dinners That Never Go Out of Style

    Published: Jun 2, 2024 by Barbara Curry

    Disclaimer: This post may contain affiliate links.

    Discover 12 classic family dinners that have stood the test of time. From hearty casseroles to comforting crockpot meals , these timeless recipes are sure to become staples in your home.

    Hamburger Tater Tot Casserole Tex-Mex Style



     

    This hamburger tater tot casserole recipe is comfort food with a Tex-Mex flare. Cheesy taco flavored ground beef covered with crispy tater tots.  Even your picky eaters will love this one pot easy dinner that you can prep in just 20 minutes. Who doesn’t love crispy tater tots!

    Get the Recipe: Hamburger Tater Tot Casserole Tex-Mex Style

    Slow Cooker Pot Roast with Carrots and Potatoes

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    Slow cooker pot roast is exceptionally tender and juicy, and falls apart when you cut into it as you might expect. But first, brown it in a skillet and seal in the favor for a pot roast that’s not only tender, but full-flavored. While it cooks, it forms a savory broth that becomes a rich gravy to serve alongside the roast beef, potatoes and carrots. A complete meal cooked in the Crock Pot.

    Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Pot Roast with Carrots and Potatoes

    Baked Chicken Tamale Pie Casserole with A Cornbread Crust

    This easy Chicken Tamale Pie makes any weeknight dinner a fan-favorite. With a cornbread base, a rotisserie chicken and enchilada sauce, you’ll only need one pot for this recipe. An oven baked skillet dinner you can prep in less than 30 minutes.

    Get the Recipe: Baked Chicken Tamale Pie Casserole with A Cornbread Crust

    Hamburger Casserole with Potatoes

    This hamburger and potato casserole is filled with everything you need for a delicious meal. Creamy potatoes with seasoned ground beef covered in cheese makes an ultimate comfort meal the whole family will love. No can of soup needed!

    Get the Recipe: Hamburger Casserole with Potatoes

    Fall-Off-The-Bone Slow Cooker Baby Back Pork Ribs

    Baby back pork ribs cooked in the crock pot are fall-off-the-bone delicious. The dry rub and caramelized barbecue sauce make these the BEST baby back ribs around. Flavorful and tender, a true Southern specialty.

    Get the Recipe: Fall-Off-The-Bone Slow Cooker Baby Back Pork Ribs

    Southern Style Chicken and Biscuits

    Homemade Chicken and Biscuits is Southern comfort food at its best. This recipe combines a creamy, hearty filling with tender buttery biscuits for the best pot pie you’ve ever had. 

    Get the Recipe: Southern Style Chicken and Biscuits

    Tender and Juicy Apple Stuffed Baked Boneless Pork Chops

    Cooked in an iron skillet, this gourmet pork chop with apples recipe is surprisingly approachable, and one that any home chef can master. You’ll want thick boneless pork chops to hold the savory apple filling for the most tender and juicy pork chops that start on the stove and finish in the oven. 

    Get the Recipe: Tender and Juicy Apple Stuffed Baked Boneless Pork Chops

    Tuna & Noodle Casserole without Canned Soup

    Nothing brings out childhood nostalgia like your mom’s tuna & noodle casserole, and this recipe is made with all the yummy ingredients you remember and love about this classic dish (and a few things you’ll be glad it doesn’t). A simple dinner casserole for the whole family, it’s crunchy, creamy, cheesy, and has no canned soup or peas! Potato chips on top give it a salty crunchy finish.

    Get the Recipe: Tuna & Noodle Casserole without Canned Soup

    Lemon Baked Chicken with Roasted Potatoes

    Baked Lemon Chicken and Roasted Potatoes is simple and delicious. The chicken is tender, juicy and is complimented by the crispy potatoes in a one pan meal. Capers and rosemary with fresh lemon slices give so much flavor to this dish. Easy for a weeknight dinner or for special guests.

    Get the Recipe: Lemon Baked Chicken with Roasted Potatoes

    Stove Top Johnny Marzetti Casserole with American Cheese

    Johnny Marzetti is a classic comfort food casserole that we Southerners just can’t get enough of. While my recipe deviates a little from how your grandmother made it (no Velvetta), the result is a super simple stove top meal that doesn’t require a lot of work. 

    Get the Recipe: Stove Top Johnny Marzetti Casserole with American Cheese

    Beef Stroganoff With Homemade Cream of Mushroom Soup – One Pot

    Beef stroganoff—the ultimate comfort food that’s made with simple ingredients. This one-pot recipe is made with ground beef and homemade mushroom soup. The noodles cook in the sauce and everything comes out super creamy and decadent because of it—plus it takes less than twenty minutes to make! 

    Get the Recipe: Beef Stroganoff With Homemade Cream of Mushroom Soup

    Cheesy Chicken and Wild Rice Casserole Topped with Toasted Almonds

    Chicken and wild rice casserole is a hearty dish that’s as filling as it is warm and comforting. With plenty of cheese (can you ever have too much cheese?) and a creamy filling made without canned soup. It’s then covered with sliced almonds that give it a crunchy topping.

    Get the Recipe: Cheesy Chicken and Wild Rice Casserole

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