Dinners Mom Used to Make: 24 Classics That’ll Take You Right Back to Mom’s Kitchen

Growing up, dinners mom used to make had a way of turning even the roughest days around. From bubbling casseroles to that one pot of chili she swore cured anything, those meals were pure comfort. This collection brings back all the cozy favorites that meant full bellies and second helpings. Let’s take a delicious trip down memory lane.

Creamy Chicken Tetrazzini Recipe With Rotisserie Chicken

From-scratch chicken tetrazzini is a comfort food pasta dish with chicken, savory mushrooms, & pasta baked in a creamy homemade sauce, covered in cheese.
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Beef Stroganoff With Homemade Cream Of Mushroom Soup

A serving dish of creamy beef stroganoff. — Beef Stroganoff With Homemade Cream Of Mushroom Soup. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

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This one-pot Beef Stroganoff is made with ground beef and homemade mushroom soup for an extra flavor boost.
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Cheesy Spaghetti Casserole With Ground Beef

Cheese being pulled from a pot of spaghetti with two spoons. — Cheesy Spaghetti Casserole With Ground Beef. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

This no-bake spaghetti casserole with ground beef is comfort food at its finest! The secret to this homestyle pasta dinner is a can of mushroom soup!
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Easy Taco Casserole With Fritos

A spoon removing a scoop of cheesy taco casserole. — Easy Taco Casserole With Fritos. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Loaded with ground beef, refried beans, cheese, and crunchy Fritos, this easy taco casserole is the perfect blend of bold flavors and crave-worthy textures.
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Southern Style Chicken And Biscuits

A close-up of a creamy chicken and biscuit casserole, with a spoon lifting a biscuit topped with herbs to reveal the savory filling underneath—perfect for fans of comfort food recipes. — Southern Style Chicken And Biscuits. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Homemade Chicken Pot Pie with Biscuits is Southern comfort food at its best. Buttermilk biscuits top a creamy chicken filling.
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Million Dollar Chicken Casserole With Cream Cheese

A serving spoon in a casserole dish of million dollar chicken. — Million Dollar Chicken Casserole With Cream Cheese. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

This easy million dollar chicken casserole recipe is a from-scratch dinner that is made even better with a buttery, crumbly Ritz cracker crust!
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Hamburger Casserole With Buttermilk Biscuits

A close-up of a casserole dish with a slice of cheesy, ground beef-topped biscuit bake—one of the ultimate ground beef casseroles—being lifted by a spatula. The dish is garnished with chopped herbs. — Hamburger Casserole With Buttermilk Biscuits. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Comfort food heaven! Hamburger casserole with biscuits has a layer of flaky biscuits on the bottom topped with a Sloppy Joe filling.
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Broccoli Casserole With Homemade Cheese Sauce

A spoon full of cheesy broccoli casserole in a baking dish. — Broccoli Casserole With Homemade Cheese Sauce. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

This baked, bubbling broccoli and cheddar cheese sauce casserole is a quick and simple side dish made with fresh broccoli — and without soup or rice!
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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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Cheesy Chicken And Wild Rice Casserole Topped With Toasted Almonds

A skillet of baked chicken and wild rice casserole. — 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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Classic Shepherd’s Pie Recipe With Ground Beef

Originally called “cottage pie” because “shepherd’s pie” was made with lamb instead of beef. But the terms are used interchangeably now, and almost anywhere in the South you will find it made with ground beef.
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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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Baked Meatballs With Gravy (In The Oven)

A serving platter with baked meatballs. — Baked Meatballs With Gravy (In The Oven). Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Juicy baked meatballs with parmesan, fresh herbs, and a simple white gravy. Serve over egg noodles for a cozy, Southern-inspired meal.
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Baked Macaroni Pie With Just 5 Ingredients

A casserole dish of baked macaroni pie. — Baked Macaroni Pie With Just 5 Ingredients. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Baked macaroni and cheese has a rich, creamy texture and is so easy to make. Prep in under 30 minutes, with only 5 ingredients.
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Slow Cooker Pot Roast With Homemade Mushroom Gravy

Slow cooker beef and gravy — Slow Cooker Pot Roast With Homemade Mushroom Gravy. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

This Slow Cooker Pot Roast is made with chuck roast and veggies simmered in a thick broth, and topped with homemade mushroom gravy.
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Baked Ham And Spaghetti Dinner Casserole

A spoon scooping out a serving of ham and cheese casserole. — Baked Ham And Spaghetti Dinner Casserole. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Made with simple ingredients, this Ham and Cheese Casserole recipe is a great way to use up leftover ham for an easy weeknight dinner.
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Broccoli Chicken Divan With Curry

Chicken Divan over egg noodles. — Broccoli Chicken Divan With Curry. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Broccoli Chicken Divan is an irresistible, chicken casserole with a creamy white wine cheddar sauce, flavored with curry.
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Homemade Chicken Pot Pie With Puff Pastry

A skillet of chicken pot pie covered with puff pastry. — Homemade Chicken Pot Pie With Puff Pastry. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

This super easy chicken pot pie recipe is made with flaky puff pastry for ease and a beautiful crispy texture on top.
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Southern Chicken Fried Steak With White Gravy

A bite of chicken fried steak on a fork. — Southern Chicken Fried Steak With White Gravy. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Tender, juicy, and crispy chicken fried steak is served with creamy white gravy and all of your favorite sides.
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Cajun Chicken And Sausage Gumbo (Under An Hour)

chicken and sausage gumbo in a bowl with the ladle on the side. — Cajun Chicken And Sausage Gumbo (Under An Hour). Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

A warm and comforting Chicken and Sausage Gumbo made with a deep, flavorful roux, andouille sausage, and tender chicken.
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A Perfectly Moist Meatloaf Made With Oatmeal

A close-up of a blue plate with succulent meatloaf slices drizzled in red sauce. A fork and knife are artfully placed beside the meatloaf on the plate, all set against a light blue table surface. — 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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Best Taco Spaghetti Recipe

taco spaghetti swirled around a fork — Best Taco Spaghetti Recipe. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

This Taco Spaghetti Recipe is a super easy and quick weeknight dinner you can make in just ONE POT in less than 30 minutes!
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Tortilla Taco Casserole Recipe

A delicious and easy Taco Casserole Recipe filled with ground beef, corn, tortillas, and cheese baked until hot, melty and bubbly.
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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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