Grandma’s Favorites, 25 Classic Recipes Straight From the Church Cookbook

Some of the best meals I’ve ever had came straight from the church cookbook—the kind of dishes passed around at potlucks and made with a whole lot of love (and probably a stick of butter). These are the classics Grandma swore by, the ones that showed up on every holiday table and after every Sunday service. Think casseroles, pies, and salads with names that don’t always make sense but always taste amazing. Let’s dig into 25 of those tried-and-true favorites.

Hashbrown Casserole With Cornflakes (No Egg, No Meat)

A spoon full of hashbrown casserole. — Hashbrown Casserole With Cornflakes (No Egg, No Meat). Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

An old fashioned casserole with cheesy potatoes and a crunchy cornflake topping. Frozen hashbrowns make this a breeze to make for breakfast or brunch.
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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.

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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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Southern 7 Layer Salad With Peas And Mayo

A bowl of seven layer salad next to individual servings. — Southern 7 Layer Salad With Peas And Mayo. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

This seven-layer salad gets even more delicious after sitting overnight! It’s stacked with layers of peas, bacon, mayo, romaine lettuce, and cheddar cheese.
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Broccoli Salad With Cranberries And A Honey Yogurt Dressing

A bowl of broccoli salad on a serving tray. — Broccoli Salad With Cranberries And A Honey Yogurt Dressing. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

You’re going to love this healthy broccoli salad served with a yogurt dressing that’s sweetened with honey. An old fashioned salad you’ll love.
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Creamy Homemade Macaroni & Cheese With Evaporated Milk

Scooping mac and cheese. — Creamy Homemade Macaroni & Cheese With Evaporated Milk. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

This creamy Mac and Cheese is made with evaporated milk for an ultra silky, smooth cheese sauce that the boxed stuff can’t compete with.
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Snickerdoodle Blondies With Cinnamon Chips

Two snickerdoodle blondies on a plate with a bite taken out. — Snickerdoodle Blondies With Cinnamon Chips. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Irresistible Snickerdoodle Blondies – Cinnamon sugar-spiced bars with gooey cinnamon chips. Indulge in a unique twist on this classic!
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Deviled Egg Potato Salad

Deviled Eggs and Potato Salad are combined into this ultimate Deviled Egg Potato Salad recipe! Perfect as a spring or summer side dish.
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Twice Baked Mashed Potato Casserole

A serving of baked mashed potatoes being taken out of a casserole dish. — Twice Baked Mashed Potato Casserole. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

All the flavors of a twice baked potato in a casserole. Baked mashed potatoes with cheese and green onions are the perfect side dish.
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Bacon Ranch Potato Salad

A clear bowl of ranch potato salad. — Bacon Ranch Potato Salad. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Ranch potato salad loaded with bacon, cheese and a sour cream ranch dressing is just what you need for your next potluck.
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Cornbread Corn Pudding

This baked cornbread casserole features a custardy cornbread pudding base, mixed with toasted cornbread and fresh or frozen corn. Top with grated cheese!
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Creamy Pea Salad With Cheddar Cheese

This green pea salad is a Southern favorite that comes together in one bowl. Easy to make ahead, it’s flavorful with a touch of a spicy kick.
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Classic Macaroni Salad With Cheese For A Crowd

A bowl of creamy macaroni salad with green peas, diced vegetables, and topped with shredded cheddar cheese—perfect for fans of delicious pasta salad recipes. — Classic Macaroni Salad With Cheese For A Crowd. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Classic Macaroni Salad With Cheese For A Crowd is a go-to comfort food, which is great for dinners, picnics or to take to pot lucks.
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Pistachio Lemon Shortbread Bars

Two lemon bars on a plate. — Pistachio Lemon Shortbread Bars. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Sweet and tart with a slightly nutty finish, these Pistachio Lemon Shortbread Bars are the perfect combination of all your favorite sweets.
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Scalloped Sweet Potatoes With Two Types Of Potatoes

Scalloped sweet potatoes feature thinly sliced sweet potatoes smothered in a rich, cream sauce, perfect for any special occasion.
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Ambrosia Fruit Salad With Marshmallows

A glass bowl filled with creamy fruit salad, inspired by vintage recipes, is topped with a red maraschino cherry; the salad contains marshmallows, fruit pieces, and whipped cream. Silver spoons rest beside the bowl on a gray surface. — Ambrosia Fruit Salad With Marshmallows. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

A nostalgic Ambrosia salad with mandarin oranges, pineapple, marshmallows, and coconut, topped with creamy whipped cream and a touch of sour cream.
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No Mayo Roasted Potato Salad With Bacon

A glass bowl of roasted potato salad — No Mayo Roasted Potato Salad With Bacon. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

This warm Roasted Potato Salad is not only great for your next potluck or cook out, but it’s perfect for a simple dinner.
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Creamy Broccoli Rice Casserole Without Canned Soup

A broccoli rice casserole in a skillet. — Creamy Broccoli Rice Casserole Without Canned Soup. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

This broccoli rice casserole without canned soup features steamed broccoli florets, fluffy rice, and a creamy, cheesy sauce.
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Layered Snickerdoodle Bars With Cinnamon Sugar

A batch of snickerdoodle bars on parchment paper. — Layered Snickerdoodle Bars With Cinnamon Sugar. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Snickerdoodle bars are the perfect combination of soft, chewy snickerdoodle cookies and creamy filling, with a cinnamon sugar topping.
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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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Creamy Green Bean Casserole Without Canned Soup

A serving spoon in a green bean casserole made from scratch, — Creamy Green Bean Casserole Without Canned Soup. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Follow these steps at home to make this creamy casserole with fresh green beans. No canned mushroom soup here! A homemade cream sauce is used.
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Green Beans And New Potato Salad With Honey Vinaigrette

A platter of green bean and potato salad. — Green Beans And New Potato Salad With Honey Vinaigrette. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Full of fresh summer flavors, this cold green bean salad recipe adds in tender new potatoes for a refreshing take on a classic summer meal.
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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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Strawberry Pretzel Salad

A slice of strawberry cheesecake with a pretzel on top. — Strawberry Pretzel Salad. Photo credit: Lauren’s Latest.

Strawberry Pretzel Salad is a delicious dessert made with easy store-bought ingredients like Jell-O, Cool Whip, pretzels & strawberries.
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Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes Casserole With Gruyere

A spoon full of au gratin potatoes with cheese. — Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes Casserole With Gruyere. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

This side dish casserole for cheesy scalloped potatoes is made with thinly sliced Yukon gold potatoes and fresh garlic, milk and cream, plus gruyere cheese.
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Layered Banana Pudding Brownies

Easy to make, layered Banana Pudding Brownies are a fun twist on the classic dessert banana pudding with vanilla wafers.
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