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    Home » MSN Slideshows

    Let’s Make These 16 Old-School Dinners Cool Again

    Published: Jun 22, 2025 by Barbara Curry

    Disclaimer: This post may contain affiliate links.

    You know those meals that used to be on every dinner table growing up? It’s time to give them a glow-up and bring them back in style. Let’s make these old school dinners something you actually want to serve again—just with a little extra flair. Trust me, these classics are way more delicious than you remember.

    Tuna & Noodle Casserole Without Canned Soup

    A serving spoon of tuna casserole.
    Tuna & Noodle Casserole Without Canned Soup. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.


     

    This easy, nostalgic tuna noodle casserole recipe skips the canned soup and includes a crunchy potato chip topping for a dinner everyone will love.
    Get the Recipe: Tuna & Noodle Casserole Without Canned Soup

    One Pot Beef And Barley Soup

    Beef and barley soup next to a plate of crackers.
    One Pot Beef And Barley Soup. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

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    Warm up with beef and barley soup loaded with tender beef, veggies, and nutty barley. A thick, comforting classic perfect for any chilly day.
    Get the Recipe: One Pot Beef And Barley Soup

    Cozy Chicken Hashbrown Casserole With Cornflakes

    A casserole dish with chicken casserole and a wooden spoon.
    Cozy Chicken Hashbrown Casserole With Cornflakes. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Creamy, loaded with cheese, and chunks of tender chicken, this Chicken Hashbrown Casserole is topped with crispy cornflakes.
    Get the Recipe: Cozy Chicken Hashbrown Casserole With Cornflakes

    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.
    Get the Recipe: Homemade Chicken Pot Pie With Puff Pastry

    Brown With Béchamel Cheese Sauce

    an individual serving or a Kentucky hot brown.
    Brown With Béchamel Cheese Sauce. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Kentucky Hot Browns are perfect for leftover turkey, but they’re so good, you don’t have to wait for the holidays.
    Get the Recipe: Brown With Béchamel Cheese Sauce

    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.
    Get the Recipe: Broccoli Chicken Divan With Curry

    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.
    Get the Recipe: A Perfectly Moist Meatloaf Made With Oatmeal

    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.
    Get the Recipe: Southern Style Chicken And Biscuits

    Noodle Kugel Recipe

    A serving spoon of noodle kugel.
    Noodle Kugel Recipe. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Noodle kugel recipe is one of our family favorites. Slightly sweet from golden raisins and creamy with a vanilla yogurt custard.
    Get the Recipe: Noodle Kugel Recipe

    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.
    Get the Recipe: Southern Chicken And Dumplings With Steamed Biscuits

    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.
    Get the Recipe: Southern Shrimp And Grits

    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.

    This one-pot Beef Stroganoff is made with ground beef and homemade mushroom soup for an extra flavor boost.
    Get the Recipe: Beef Stroganoff With Homemade Cream Of Mushroom Soup

    Creamy Chicken Tetrazzini Recipe With Rotisserie Chicken

    A baked cheesy chicken tetrazzini casserole.
    Creamy Chicken Tetrazzini Recipe With Rotisserie Chicken. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    From-scratch chicken tetrazzini is a comfort food pasta dish with chicken, savory mushrooms, & pasta baked in a creamy homemade sauce, covered in cheese.
    Get the Recipe: Creamy Chicken Tetrazzini Recipe With Rotisserie Chicken

    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.
    Get the Recipe: Baked Ham And Spaghetti Dinner Casserole

    Sloppy Joe Recipe

    A close-up of a sloppy joe sandwich with a soft hamburger bun and seasoned ground beef spilling out, served on a white plate—an old fashioned dinner classic.
    Sloppy Joe Recipe. Photo credit: Lauren’s Latest.

    Get the best and easiest homemade Sloppy Joe Recipe! Takes less than 20 minutes to cook, and is the perfect balance of sweet and savory.
    Get the Recipe: Sloppy Joe Recipe

    Creamy Slow Cooker Mississippi Chicken Recipe

    Creamy Slow Cooker Mississippi Chicken Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

    Deliciously creamy Italian Mississippi Chicken with tender chicken breasts, spicy Italian banana peppers, & heavy cream. Quick 10-minute prep!
    Get the Recipe: Creamy Slow Cooker Mississippi Chicken Recipe

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