We Tried the Most Viral Vintage Recipes – Here’s What Actually Tastes Good

Some recipes from the past are total gems, and others… well, let’s just say they should’ve stayed in the past. We dug into the wild world of vintage dishes that have been blowing up online and put them to the test. From old fashioned cakes to retro casseroles, we wanted to see which ones are actually worth making today. Spoiler: a few seriously surprised us.

Classic Southern Shepherd’s Pie Recipe With Ground Beef

Classic Shepherd’s Pie Recipe With Ground Beef. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

This traditional Shepherds Pie Recipe is a savory meat pie topped with creamy mashed potatoes. A classic comfort food for cold weather months.
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Easy Old-Fashioned Peach Cobbler (Using Premade Pie Crust Dough)

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Old-fashioned peach cobbler is a wonderful-tasting dessert that’s easy to make with juicy peaches, cozy spices, and a store-bought crust.
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Southern-Style Sausage And Grits Casserole With Egg

Grits casserole with a serving spoon. — Southern-Style Sausage And Grits Casserole With Egg. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Sausage and Grits Casserole is an easy recipe you’ll love. It’s cheesy and flavorful, with fresh herbs, smoked sausage and plenty of cheddar.
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Easy Slow Cooker Chicken Pot Pie

A bowl of creamy chicken and vegetable stew inspired by vintage recipes, topped with a golden biscuit. The stew contains shredded chicken, corn, peas, carrots, and green beans, garnished with chopped parsley. — Easy Slow Cooker Chicken Pot Pie. Photo credit: Semi Homemade Kitchen.

Simplify dinner with this Slow Cooker Chicken Pot Pie. Tender chicken, veggies, and a creamy sauce, effortlessly comforting.
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Old-Fashioned Banana Pudding With Meringue

A classic southern desserts favorite, creamy banana pudding topped with fluffy meringue is partially served with a spoon, resting beside several vintage metal spoons on a gray surface. — Old-Fashioned Banana Pudding With Meringue. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

This warm banana pudding is a deliciously creamy dessert made with fresh bananas and a rich custard.
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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 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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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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Old Fashioned Apple Waldorf Salad

A bowl of apple salad with a serving spoon. — Old Fashioned Apple Waldorf Salad. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

This classic Waldorf Salad recipe never goes out of style. Crispy apples, celery, walnuts, and sweet raisins are coated in a light mayonnaise dressing.
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Easy Old Fashioned Chicken And Dumpling Recipe Recipe

A bowl of creamy chicken and dumplings soup, made from handed down recipes, with chunks of carrot, shredded chicken, and fluffy dumplings, garnished with chopped chives. — Easy Old Fashioned Chicken And Dumpling Recipe Recipe. Photo credit: Lauren’s Latest.

This homemade Old Fashioned Chicken and Dumpling Recipe is just like grandma used to make with buttery, pillowy dumplings.
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An Old-Fashioned Blackberry Cobbler Recipe With Homemade Biscuits

A bowl of dessert with blackberries and a spoon — An Old-Fashioned Blackberry Cobbler Recipe With Homemade Biscuits. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

This Blackberry cobbler has a syrupy blackberry filling topped with golden brown créme fraiche biscuits made from scratch.
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Easy Peanut Butter And Jelly Cookies

Peanut butter and jelly cookies bring the classic PB&J flavors into a soft, chewy treat. Made with just five ingredients including cake mix.
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Classic Deviled Eggs- Just 4 Ingredients

An egg platter with deviled eggs. — Classic Deviled Eggs- Just 4 Ingredients. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Classic deviled eggs with mayo, mustard, and a sprinkle of paprika and parsley. A simple, tasty appetizer that everyone will love.
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Old-Fashioned Mini Cherry Pie Recipe

A small tart inspired by viral vintage recipes, filled with red berries and pink sugar crystals, topped with a star-shaped piece of pastry. — Old-Fashioned Mini Cherry Pie Recipe. Photo credit: Lauren’s Latest.

This Mini Cherry Pie recipe is the perfect dessert for bringing to any party and have just the right amount of tart, sweet, juicy, and flakey!
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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.
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Southern Old Fashioned Macaroni And Cheese Recipe

A spoon scooping out creamy mac and cheese from a black bowl. — Southern Old Fashioned Macaroni And Cheese Recipe. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Old Fashioned Baked Macaroni and Cheese from Poole’s Diner is a classic with a creamy base and crusty cheese on top. Comfort food at its BEST.
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Old-Fashioned Carrot Salad With Raisins

A bowl of carrot and raisin salad next to a bunch of carrots. — Old-Fashioned Carrot Salad With Raisins. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Fresh carrot raisin salad is EASY and so flavorful! All you need is a bowl and a grater to make this slightly sweet classic salad.
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Blackberry Jam Cake With Blackberry Cream Cheese Frosting

This Blackberry Jam Cake is made with spiced cake layers, a blackberry jam filling, and a creamy blackberry cream cheese frosting.
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Really, Really Good Old Fashioned Rice Pudding

A spoon full of homemade rice pudding. — Really, Really Good Old Fashioned Rice Pudding. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

This comforting and creamy rice pudding is more like a rich vanilla custard that’s topped with next level bourbon-soaked raisins.
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Vintage Banana Split Cake With Pineapple Cream Cheese Frosting

A moist banana split bundt cake with pineapple, maraschino cherries, and pecans, topped with pineapple cream cheese frosting.
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Old-Fashioned Angel Food Cake With Lemon Curd

Light and fluffy Angel Food Cake made with egg whites, vanilla, and powdered sugar. A simple, airy dessert that’s like a slice of heaven.
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