Made-from-scratch recipes are always great for sharing at the Church potluck, welcoming a new baby, or greeting new neighbors to the block. And since so many of our Southern traditions often involve baking and taking our favorite crowd-pleasing dishes, we knew we needed to keep track of Grandma’s go-to recipes. After all, many of our most treasured meals are past down from her recipe box. so we’ve rounded up a dozen of Grandma’s favorite recipes for baking and taking anytime of year.
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Caitlin Bensel; Food Styling: Torie Cox
Potatoes are always welcome. Especially when they are hashbrowns, and here they star in this hearty and delicious casserole.
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Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox
Pie for dinner is always a good idea. This recipe is made for those who want something traditional with a delicious twist,
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Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox
Tuna and noodles are a matched made in heaven. There is always room for an old-school favorite. This oldie is a goodie with its thick and creamy consistency and crunchy topping.
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For those who love something sweet to wake up to (who doesn’t?!), then this is the casserole for you. Grandma knows nothing beats her cinnamon rolls so why not make it into a can’t-be-beat-casserole. Cue the round of applause.
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This is one of Grandma’s top recipes for making with her summer squash bounty and freezing for the right time. In the South, we whip up Squash Casserole for special occasions or moments when someone needs a little something comforting delivered to their doorstep.
Is there anything better than waking up to a warm and toasty breakfast sandwich stuffed with ham and cheese? That’s a hard one to top. This recipe turns that favorite sandwich into a rich and hearty casserole.
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When you want to bring something extra special for breakfast, this is the recipe to make the night before. The warm, ooey, gooey sweetness of blueberries layered with French toast is a family-favorite.
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Two Southern classics (Corn Casserole and Macaroni and Cheese) come together in one can’t-be-topped dish. Creamy, cheesy, and filled with lots of love.
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If you know, you know. This casserole is made with a handful of simple ingredients that include onions, cheese, and butter. It’s the ultimate comforting recipe that will always be a happy surprise.
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Potato lovers, you’re in for a real treat. Creamy mashed potatoes meet a trio of butter, heavy cream, and sour cream, and then topped with bacon for a dish that will make the most-requested list.
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Caitlin Bensel; Food Styling: Torie Cox
Sometimes you need to stick to a traditional recipe you know the entire family will love. Chicken and rice is a satisfying choice for brightening anyone’s day.
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Think out of the box with this recipe. If you know your friends love their burgers, then this is the meal to bring them, which brings together juicy ground beef and melty cheese for the dish that is made for multiple scoops and servings.
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