Did Your Mom Make These? 20 Retro Recipes We Still Love!

Some of the best meals came from old, dog-eared recipe cards our moms swore by. Think creamy casseroles and easy dinners that showed up at every family gathering without fail. These dishes might be retro, but they’ve stood the test of time for a reason. A few bites in, and it’s like being right back at the kitchen table, waiting for dinner to be served.

Cheesy Chicken And Wild Rice Casserole Topped With Toasted Almonds

A skillet of chicken and wild rice casserole with a wooden spoon. — Cheesy Chicken And Wild Rice Casserole Topped With Toasted Almonds. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Ultra creamy, this chicken and wild rice casserole is always a favorite. Chicken, rice, & cheese topped with almonds and no canned soup.
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Southern Style Baked Mac And Cheese With Pimentos

Two plates of pimento mac and cheese. — Southern Style Baked Mac And Cheese With Pimentos. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Pimento mac and cheese is an easy, baked pasta dish made with zesty pimentos in a creamy cheese sauce, topped with even more golden cheddar.
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Old Fashioned Crock Pot Chicken And Dumplings

A close-up of a plate filled with a creamy chicken and dumplings dish. Visible ingredients include tender pieces of shredded chicken, fluffy dumplings, carrots, peas, and a thick, seasoned gravy. The meal appears warm and hearty, served in a white bowl. — Old Fashioned Crock Pot Chicken And Dumplings. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Old fashioned crock pot chicken and dumplings recipe creates soft chewy dumplings, tender chicken and veggies smothered in a creamy sauce.
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Old Fashioned Ham Salad

This old fashioned ham Salad recipe makes a quick and easy meal and it is the perfect way to use up leftover ham. Ideal for sandwiches, pasta salads, or as a chip dip.
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A Perfectly Moist Meatloaf Made With Oatmeal

A well-cooked meatloaf sits on a textured, rectangular tray. One slice has been cut from the decadent creation, and a silver knife lies next to it. The meatloaf appears moist and has a browned, crusty top. A small container in the background holds a red sauce or ketchup for serving. — A Perfectly Moist Meatloaf Made With Oatmeal. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

This juicy Meatloaf is made with oatmeal for a heartier texture and flavor and paired with an elevated take on the classic ketchup glaze.
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Southern-Style Sausage And Grits Casserole With Egg

A casserole dish of grits with a serving spoon. — Southern-Style Sausage And Grits Casserole With Egg. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Sausage and Grits Casserole is an easy recipe you’ll love. It’s cheesy and flavorful, with fresh herbs, smoked sausage and plenty of cheddar.
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Southern Poppy Seed Chicken Casserole (No Rice)

A plate of rice covered with poppy seed chicken. — Southern Poppy Seed Chicken Casserole (No Rice). Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Chicken poppy seed casserole made with a homemade creamy filling and a crispy poppy seed cracker topping is great for a potluck or weeknight dinner.
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Southern Style Chicken And Biscuits

Homemade Chicken Pot Pie with Biscuits is Southern comfort food at its best. Buttermilk biscuits top a creamy chicken filling.
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Juicy Super Flavorful Smothered Pork Chops

This southern smothered pork chops recipe starts with breaded chops which are smothered in a rich, savory, well-seasoned brown gravy.
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Old Fashioned Crockpot Chicken Noodle Soup

Crockpot Chicken Noodle Soup, made with tender chicken breasts, herbs, and veggies in a flavorful broth, perfect for low-stress, hearty meals.
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Gumbo

A traditional style recipe with a dark gluten-free roux. This flavorful gluten-free gumbo recipe is one of a kind!
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Old Fashioned Scalloped Potatoes And Ham

A serving spoon removing some potato and ham casserole. — Old Fashioned Scalloped Potatoes And Ham. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Scalloped potatoes and ham is a comforting casserole of potatoes and tasty chunks of ham in a creamy white sauce under a layer of gooey gruyere.
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Fried Pork Chops

Tender and juicy this Southern fried pork chops recipe is marinated in a spicy buttermilk, breaded in a flavorful dredge then pan fried until golden brown.
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Grandma’s Old Fashioned Stuffing Recipe

Made with day old French bread and fresh sage, let the memories of yesteryear flood in!
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Honey Harissa Chicken Legs

A sweet and spicy chicken recipe. Combines harissa and honey for an easy chicken recipe with loads of flavor. Use chicken thighs or legs.
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Southern Shrimp And Grits

A platter of shrimp and grits with two glasses of wine. — Southern Shrimp And Grits. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Southern Shrimp and Grits are a classic with andouille sausage and shrimp added to a wine and cream sauce served over cheesy grits.
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Southern Chicken And Dumplings With Steamed Biscuits

A bowl of hearty chicken and dumplings soup is shown. The bowl contains shredded chicken, vegetables like carrots, and two large, fluffy dumplings. The dish is garnished with chopped parsley and fresh ground black pepper, and a spoon rests on the side. — Southern Chicken And Dumplings With Steamed Biscuits. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Make this classic Southern Chicken and Dumplings. It’s made with chicken thighs, veggies, a rich broth, and steamed biscuits.
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Old Fashioned Sausage Gravy

Sausage gravy poured over biscuits in a black casserole dish. — Old Fashioned Sausage Gravy. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Fresh biscuits get an upgrade when smothered with Old Fashioned Sausage Gravy. Breakfast sausage adds loads of flavor to this Southern staple.
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Baked Italian Sausage Stuffing

A casserole dish of baked stuffing with a serving spoon. — Baked Italian Sausage Stuffing. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

It’s not a throwback recipe collection without a good homemade stuffing recipe! This baked stuffing has Italian sausage and sourdough bread.
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The Best Ever (Moist) Meatloaf Recipe

This is the best moist Meatloaf Recipe that is easy to follow, flavorful, tender. Made with a sweet ketchup glaze. A classic version.
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