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    Home » MSN Slideshows

    20 Foods That Were Household Staples — Now Slowly Being Forgotten

    Published: Jan 27, 2026 by Barbara Curry

    Disclaimer: This post may contain affiliate links.

    Food habits change slowlyuntil one day you realize something you used to eat all the time is nowhere to be found. From lunchbox staples to weeknight dinners, these foods once felt unavoidable, showing up in homes, schools, and restaurants across the country. Now, they’re mostly memories. These are foods everyone ate back then—but rarely see now.

    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

    Buffalo Chicken Casserole With Tater Tots

    A serving being taken from a chicken casserole.
    Buffalo Chicken Casserole With Tater Tots. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

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    Satisfy your comfort food craving with this buffalo chicken casserole (or hot dish).It’s made with ground chicken, ranch dressing, hot sauce, and frozen tater tots.
    Get the Recipe: Buffalo Chicken Casserole With Tater Tots

    Slow Cooker Coq Au Vin

    A close-up of a rich, dark beef stew with mushrooms, pearl onions, and a glossy sauce, served in a black pot.
    Slow Cooker Coq Au Vin. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Coq Au Vin in the slow cooker gives you comfort food without having to heat up your kitchen. A French chicken stew with layers of flavor that would make Julia Child proud.
    Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Coq Au Vin

    Cajun Chicken And Sausage Gumbo (Under An Hour)

    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.
    Get the Recipe: Cajun Chicken And Sausage Gumbo (Under An Hour)

    Easy Crawfish Etouffee Recipe

    A bowl of crawfish etouffee over rice next to a napkin..
    Easy Crawfish Etouffee Recipe. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    This special old school dish with crawfish tails takes planning, but it’s 100% worth it. A seasonal recipe to enjoy.
    Get the Recipe: Easy Crawfish Etouffee Recipe

    Swedish Meatballs With Lingonberry Jam

    A platter of Swedish meatballs over pasta.
    Swedish Meatballs With Lingonberry Jam. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Swedish Meatballs with a creamy sour cream gravy, are great all by themselves or served over pasta with Lingonberry Jam.
    Get the Recipe: Swedish Meatballs With Lingonberry Jam

    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

    Southern Chicken Fried Chicken With Gravy

    A plate of chicken fried steak topped with creamy white gravy, served beside mashed potatoes, garnished with cracked black pepper and chopped herbs—a classic from southern recipes. A fork and knife rest on the plate.
    Southern Chicken Fried Chicken With Gravy. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Crunchy, crispy Chicken Fried Chicken with a double-dipped coating and rich gravy is a Southern comfort food classic you’ll love!
    Get the Recipe: Southern Chicken Fried Chicken With Gravy

    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 uses leftover turkey. It’s a quick meal you can make if you don’t have time to cook.
    Get the Recipe: Brown With Béchamel Cheese Sauce

    Easy Chicken Marsala With Mushrooms

    Chicken marsala over egg noodles on a plate.
    Easy Chicken Marsala With Mushrooms. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    This chicken marsala recipe easy with pasta that features mushrooms and prosciutto recipe with marsala wine, that’s effortless and flavorful.
    Get the Recipe: Easy Chicken Marsala With Mushrooms

    Hamburger Potato Casserole Without Canned Soup

    A spoon full of hamburger potato casserole.
    Hamburger Potato Casserole Without Canned Soup. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    This hamburger potato casserole is a hearty, homemade comfort food made with creamy potatoes, seasoned ground beef, and a rich sour cream and cheese sauce—no canned soup needed!
    Get the Recipe: Hamburger Potato Casserole Without Canned Soup

    Saltimbocca Recipe With Chicken & Artichokes

    Tongs removing a serving of chicken saltimbocca
    Saltimbocca Recipe With Chicken & Artichokes. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    For the weeknights when you need a quick and healthy meal, whip up a delicious chicken saltimbocca with basil, artichokes and prosciutto.
    Get the Recipe: Saltimbocca Recipe With Chicken & Artichokes

    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

    One Pot Lentils And Rice

    One Pot Lentils And Rice. Photo credit: Savor the Best.

    This one-pot lentils and rice recipe is packed with caramelized onions, warm spices, and rich flavor. Easy, hearty, and perfect for meal prep or a cozy dinner!
    Get the Recipe: One Pot Lentils And Rice

    30-Minute Sloppy Joes

    A close-up of a sloppy joe sandwich with seasoned ground beef on a sesame seed bun, served on a red plate with pickle slices—classic old school meals at their best.
    30-Minute Sloppy Joes. Photo credit: Pip and Ebby.

    Making this easy sloppy joes recipe will enhance flavor, reduce mess and cut down on dishes. Made with simple ingredients!
    Get the Recipe: 30-Minute Sloppy Joes

    Butter Beans Recipe With Smoked Pork Shank

    A bowl of cooked lima beans in a broth, topped with shredded ham and garnished with a sprig of fresh thyme, evokes the comforting flavors of old school meals, with a spoon resting in the bowl.
    Butter Beans Recipe With Smoked Pork Shank. Photo credit: Savor the Best.

    This butter beans recipe with smoked pork shank is rich, hearty, and packed with flavor. A slow-simmered, cozy, Southern style dish that only gets better with time.
    Get the Recipe: Butter Beans Recipe With Smoked Pork Shank

    Old Fashioned Crockpot Chicken Noodle Soup

    Old Fashioned Crockpot Chicken Noodle Soup. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

    Crockpot Chicken Noodle Soup, made with tender chicken breasts, herbs, and veggies in a flavorful broth, perfect for low-stress, hearty meals.
    Get the Recipe: Old Fashioned Crockpot Chicken Noodle Soup

    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)

    Southern Broccoli Casserole

    A plate of creamy broccoli casserole, a classic from old school meals, topped with melted cheese and crushed crackers, served on a light grey plate with a fork beside it on a white surface.
    Southern Broccoli Casserole. Photo credit: Southern Food and Fun.

    Southern Broccoli Casserole with crispy bacon and cheese cracker topping—an irresistible twist on a classic everyone will love!
    Get the Recipe: Southern Broccoli Casserole

    Easy Goulash Recipe

    Easy Goulash Recipe. Photo credit: Pip and Ebby.

    Such an easy goulash recipe and so comforting, warm, delicious, filling and all done in a single pot! It’s a dinner miracle.
    Get the Recipe: Easy Goulash Recipe

    Only Grandma Could Explain Why We Used to Eat These 17 Recipes

    A collage of comfort foods people say yes to: chicken and biscuits in a skillet, creamy mashed potatoes topped with bacon, and a bowl of chicken noodle soup with shredded chicken and vegetables.

    It’s funny how some old-fashioned dishes just don’t make sense until you think back to Grandma’s kitchen. The ingredients might seem strange today, but only grandma could explain why we used to eat these, and somehow, they always tasted like comfort.
    Grab it here: Only Grandma Could Explain Why We Used to Eat These 17 Recipes

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