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    Home » MSN Slideshows

    Old School Casseroles We’ll Never Stop Loving—And a Few That Deserve a Comeback

    Published: Jun 3, 2025 by Barbara Curry

    Disclaimer: This post may contain affiliate links.

    Old school casseroles have a way of hitting all the nostalgic notes—creamy, cheesy, and totally comforting. Some were weeknight staples, others showed up at every family potluck without fail. We’re talking about the kind of dishes that remind you of grandma’s kitchen and retro cookbooks with wild mid-century flair. A few might’ve fallen out of rotation, but honestly, they deserve a second chance.

    Cheesy Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole With Ham

    A spoon full of chicken cordon bleu casserole.
    Cheesy Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole With Ham. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.


     

    This cheesy Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole is a mouth-watering twist on the classic. Creamy Swiss, tender chicken, and ham create the perfect comfort meal.
    Get the Recipe: Cheesy Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole With Ham

    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.

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    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!
    Get the Recipe: Cheesy Spaghetti Casserole With Ground Beef

    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.
    Get the Recipe: Southern Poppy Seed Chicken Casserole (No Rice)

    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.
    Get the Recipe: Creamy Broccoli Rice Casserole Without Canned Soup

    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!
    Get the Recipe: Million Dollar Chicken Casserole With Cream Cheese

    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.
    Get the Recipe: Creamy Green Bean Casserole Without Canned Soup

    Creamy Chicken Noodle Casserole With Egg Noodles

    A bite of chicken casserole on a fork.
    Creamy Chicken Noodle Casserole With Egg Noodles. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    This easy recipe for cheesy chicken noodle casserole is a simple, comforting meal. Creamy, cheesy filling with egg noodles and chicken, and a crunchy, Panko crumb top!
    Get the Recipe: Creamy Chicken Noodle Casserole With Egg Noodles

    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

    Baked Ham Cheese & Potato Casserole (No Canned Soup)

    A spoon full of ham casserole.
    Baked Ham Cheese & Potato Casserole (No Canned Soup). Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    This cheesy ham and potato casserole combines diced ham with diced russetpotatoes, sweet onion, butter, and colby cheese. Made without canned soup!
    Get the Recipe: Baked Ham Cheese & Potato Casserole (No Canned Soup)

    Tex Mex Summer Squash Casserole With A Kick!

    A serving spoon scooping out squash casserole.
    Tex Mex Summer Squash Casserole With A Kick!. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Tex Mex casserole uses fresh summer squash and Rotel tomatoes over a base of crunchy tortilla chips, all topped with cheese!
    Get the Recipe: Tex Mex Summer Squash Casserole With A Kick!

    Pecan Chicken Casserole With A Cheesy Crumble

    A casserole dish of pecan chicken with a serving removed.
    Pecan Chicken Casserole With A Cheesy Crumble. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    This light and nutty pecan chicken casserole is a seasonal delight with its creamy base and crunchy cheesy crumble—perfect for a breezy spring evening.
    Get the Recipe: Pecan Chicken Casserole With A Cheesy Crumble

    Homemade Biscuits And Gravy Casserole (No Canned Biscuits)

    A casserole dish filled with golden-brown, cheesy biscuit-topped casserole, with a serving spoon scooping some out. Next to it is a bowl of creamy sausage gravy on a gray surface.
    Homemade Biscuits And Gravy Casserole (No Canned Biscuits). Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Cheesy eggs, sausage, fluffy biscuits, and homemade gravy baked together in one dish. A full Southern-style breakfast perfect for any occasion.
    Get the Recipe: Homemade Biscuits And Gravy Casserole (No Canned Biscuits)

    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.
    Get the Recipe: Cheesy Chicken And Wild Rice Casserole Topped With Toasted Almonds

    Baked Ham And Spaghetti Dinner Casserole

    A serving of ham and cheese casserole in a spoon.
    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

    Easy King Ranch Chicken Casserole (No Canned Soup)

    A serving of king ranch casserole with some avocados.
    Easy King Ranch Chicken Casserole (No Canned Soup). Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    This cheesy King Ranch Casserole is packed with shredded chicken, peppers, Rotel tomatoes, and a rich homemade sauce. No canned soups!
    Get the Recipe: Easy King Ranch Chicken Casserole (No Canned 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

    Tex Mex-Style Tater Tot Casserole With Ground Beef

    A wooden spoon in a skillet of tater tot casserole.
    Tex Mex-Style Tater Tot Casserole With Ground Beef. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    This 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.
    Get the Recipe: Tex Mex-Style Tater Tot Casserole With Ground Beef

    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.
    Get the Recipe: Hashbrown Casserole With Cornflakes (No Egg, No Meat)

    Tortilla Taco Casserole Recipe

    Tortilla Taco Casserole Recipe. Photo credit: Lauren’s Latest.

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

    Chicken And Rice Casserole Recipe

    A casserole dish filled with baked chicken and yellow rice, inspired by classic chicken casserole recipes, topped with white sauce and fresh herbs. The dish sits on a wooden tray next to a bunch of fresh basil.
    Chicken And Rice Casserole Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

    Creamy chicken and rice casserole with coconut milk, jasmine rice, and savory herbs. Juicy chicken and creamy rice will become a favorite.
    Get the Recipe: Chicken And Rice Casserole Recipe

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