Food and Recipes Dish Casserole 60 Vintage Casserole Dishes That Deserve To Be Celebrated By Kaitlyn Yarborough Kaitlyn Yarborough Part of the Southern Living team since 2017, Kaitlyn Yarborough is a Georgia native living in Austin, Texas, who covers a wide variety of topics for both the magazine and website, focusing on culture and lifestyle content, as well as travel in the South. Southern Living's editorial guidelines Updated on April 13, 2023 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Photo: Victor Protasio; Food Stylist: Karen Rankin; Prop Stylist: Claire Spollen Just a whiff of a retro recipe can instantly take you back years, even decades. That's certainly the case with a vintage-style casserole. The aroma of those creamy, cheesy, crunchy bakes isn't something we can forget, nor do we want to. So, we keep on making them. No matter the occasion—congratulations and condolences, service and comfort—a casserole says the same thing: Here you go, you deserve this. Those same easy casseroles also make up the bulk of our quick-fix, crowd-pleasing suppers, offering hearty deliciousness in a pinch. We grew up on these vintage casserole dishes and, if you're from the South, we'd be willing to bet that you did, too. Whether they're served at Sunday dinner or on the holiday sideboard, these vintage casserole recipes will always leave a Southern crowd full and happy. From our Cowboy Casserole to our Old-School Squash Casserole, these retro casserole recipes aren't going anywhere. (Thank goodness.) 01 of 60 Old-Fashioned Chicken Pot Pie Stacy K. Allen; Food Stylist: Torie Cox; Prop Stylist: Shell Royster How do you know this recipe is an old-fashioned friend? Hard-boiled eggs. You don't see those in the creamy filling as much anymore, do you? 02 of 60 Old-School Squash Casserole Photographer: Fred Hardy II, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Props Stylist: Christina Brockman At the center of any Southern spread, you'll find this beauty: a creamy, crunchy, cheesy, buttery casserole filled with bright yellow squash. 03 of 60 Classic Chicken Tetrazzini Brittany Conerly; Prop Stylist: Christina Brockman; Food Stylist: Karen Rankin This might be the original family-friendly casserole, but it's also one that even a fancy Frances will love. It's delightfully packed full with chicken, pasta, mushrooms, and Parmesan cheese. 04 of 60 Tennessee Onions Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox Onions are truly the star of this cheesy recipe that calls for 2 1/2 pounds of a sweet variety. 05 of 60 Homestyle Ground Beef Casserole Will Dickey Prep this crowd-pleasing family casserole over the weekend and pop it in the freezer until the night before you're ready to serve. Add a salad and garlic bread—and you're set! 06 of 60 Pineapple Casserole Photographer: Jen Causey, Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle,Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn Pineapple what? We're making a case to bring back this unexpected Easter classic. (If your family doesn't already still make it.) 07 of 60 Extra-Easy Lasagna Caitlin Bensel; Food Styling: Torie Cox We know why this lasagna recipe is forever a reader favorite: It has only five ingredients. Five! When we say easy, we mean it. 08 of 60 Old-Fashioned Apple And Cheese Casserole Caitlin Bensel; Food Styling: Torie Cox You'll know this casserole is ready to come out of the oven when the top is golden brown and bubbling. 09 of 60 Hashbrown Casserole Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox Give us a bag of frozen potatoes, and nine out of ten times, you'll see this creamy, cheesy, cornflake-topped concoction come out of the oven in an hour. 10 of 60 Cabbage Casserole Will Dickey Trade coleslaw for this warm, comforting dish and its crispy Parmesan breadcrumb topping. Cabbage and onions mingle with a little Worcestershire sauce for a barbecue flavor, so don't hesitate to serve this at the cookout. 11 of 60 Chicken Spaghetti Casserole Victor Protasio; Food Stylist: Karen Rankin; Prop Stylist: Claire Spollen In a sea of chicken casseroles, this spaghetti bake might be the ultimate crowd-pleaser. The old-school recipe transports us back to family meals around the dinner table. 12 of 60 Tee's Corn Pudding Emily Laurae/Southern Living This side dish doesn't only belong to the holiday season. With eight ingredients and very little hands-on time, the recipe shows that simple is sometimes better. 13 of 60 Old-School Green Bean Casserole Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Ginny Branch Stelling; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall We'd hate to mess with a good thing, and this old-school casserole is just that. From the frozen French-cut green beans to the crispy fried onion topping, it's a familiar sight on every supper table. 14 of 60 Chicken-and-Wild Rice Casserole Becky Luigart-Stayner There are few things that belong together as much as chicken and rice. Romeo and Juliet? Johnny and June? This recipe gets a special crunch from water chestnuts. 15 of 60 Shrimp and Grits Casserole Antonis Achilleo; Prop Styling: Christine Keely; Food Styling: Tina Bell Stamos Shrimp and grits itself is a well-loved vintage recipe, so a casserole of it must be vintage by proxy—and no less delicious, we assure you. 16 of 60 Reunion Pea Casserole Greg DuPree; Prop Styling: Mindi Shapiro Levine; Food Styling: Torie Cox This grandma-approved casserole features a rich, filling, sausage and cheese mixture with plenty of black-eyed peas. 17 of 60 Scalloped Corn Casserole Photography: Caitlin Bensel, Food Styling: Karen Rankin We dare to call this dish timeless comfort food at its finest. Creamy corn, crisp crumb topping, and melty cheese just seal the deal. 18 of 60 Cheesy Broccoli-and-Rice Casserole Hector Sanchez Name any spread, and a broccoli-and-cheese casserole will fit right in, guaranteed. This version uses fresh broccoli and a mixture of sour cream and mayonnaise in lieu of cream of mushroom soup. 19 of 60 Ham and Noodle Casserole Jen Causey Egg noodles, baked ham, and cream of mushroom soup make a tasty trio alongside veggies like broccoli, carrots, and asparagus. 20 of 60 Biscuits-and-Gravy Casserole Southern Living This Southern breakfast staple is even more delicious in a casserole dish—and ready to fill up a hungry family on any morning. Using frozen biscuits saves so much extra time. 21 of 60 Classic Baked Macaroni and Cheese Photographer: Fred Hardy II, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Props Stylist: Christina Brockman Is there a world where this classic dish doesn't belong on the list? Macaroni and cheese is our version of comfort in a casserole dish. 22 of 60 Buttermilk Spoon Bread Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Kathleen Varner; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall Say hello to the fluffier version of cornbread. Spoon bread is an old Southern delicacy that we wish we'd see a whole lot more. 23 of 60 Baked Ziti with Sausage Southern Living They knew what they were doing when creating this perfect Italian casserole. The secret is in the sauce, literally, in this recipe: a tomato blend with ground sausage. 24 of 60 Okra and Rice Casserole Photo: Hector Manuel Sanchez; Styling: Caroline M. Cunningham Deep-fried okra will always please, but the vegetable is more versatile than you might think. Soups, stews, and yes, casseroles all love it. Here, okra meets sweet corn, Cajun spices, and buttery garlic breadcrumbs. This is a recipe you'll want to pass down. 25 of 60 Sloppy Joe Casserole Southern Living Sloppy Joes really slather on the nostalgia. Let the childhood classic come back with a modern spin. This pasta bake version has that sweet-savory blend of sauce and ground beef you know and love. 26 of 60 New Tuna Casserole Greg Dupree Don't be mislead by the term "new." This update on a tried-and-true classic still hits all of the creamy, cheesy, and crunchy notes of the original. 27 of 60 Cheeseburger Casserole Photography: Alison Miksch, Prop Styling: Sarah Elizabeth Cleveland, Food Styling: Melissa Gray Yep, we went there. Imagine all the makings of a fantastic cheeseburger in a casserole filling, before being topped with tater tots, bacon, and cheese. No patty-flipping required. 28 of 60 Meatloaf Casserole Micah A. Leal The hearty beef dinner we all know and love just got a baking dish-friendly makeover that tastes like a homey version of shepherd's pie. 29 of 60 Cowboy Casserole Micah A. Leal Any casserole topped with tater tots is a friend of ours, and this one is filled with a savory blend of beef, beans, corn, cheese, and chiles. 30 of 60 Chicken Enchilada Casserole Hector Sanchez Nothing beats a full-fledged Tex-Mex casserole. Layers of corn tortillas, cheese, and chicken make this recipe an easy favorite of kids and adults alike. 31 of 60 Leftover Turkey Casserole Jennifer Causey; Food Stylist: Torie Cox; Prop Stylist: Claire Spollen A casserole filled with holiday leftovers is as much a tradition as Mama's cornbread dressing. You can swap the turkey for any leftover bird you have on hand. 32 of 60 Sausage Gravy Casserole with Cheddar-Cornmeal Biscuits Greg Dupree; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall This casserole is proof that a good thing can get better, thanks to the addition of the Cheddar-Cornmeal Biscuits. If there are leftover biscuits (though it's highly unlikely), you can serve them with some country ham, fall soups, or fresh fried chicken. 33 of 60 Classic Sweet Potato Casserole Emily Laurae/Southern Living Is it Thanksgiving without this enticingly sweet side dish? It's the closest we'll get to allowing dessert served with dinner, and the marshmallow-topped recipe can be found at any Southern affair. 34 of 60 Deb Wise's Tamale Pie Mix-up Hector Sanchez A casserole packed with cheap, easy ground beef is an important household staple. This layer-free tamale pie makes a homey, comforting meal packed with a filling of ground beef, cornmeal, tomato sauce, and corn that gets finished with a layer of gooey cheese. 35 of 60 Chicken-and-Biscuit Cobbler Alison Miksch We'll gladly accept this savory cobbler as our own. This comforting chicken casserole is always topped with fluffy homemade biscuits instead of piecrust. 36 of 60 Creamed Greens Casserole Atonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke; Food Styling: Chelsea Zimmer We love our greens in the South, and this casserole makes good use of a whole pound of collards. Cream cheese, Fontina, some garlic, and breadcrumbs bind it all together. 37 of 60 Twice Baked Potato Casserole Alison Miksch; Prop Styling: Sarah Elizabeth Cleveland; Food Styling: Melissa Gray This recipe is a delicious side dish, reimagined in casserole form. Don't worry—it's loaded down with all the good stuff like bacon, cheese, and sour cream. 38 of 60 Chicken-and-Wild Rice Skillet Casserole Hector Sanchez Mama did always love a skillet casserole. It means one less dish to clean. This easy take gives a country makeover to chicken-and-rice casserole. 39 of 60 Baked Corn Casserole Greg Dupree; Food Stylist: Emily Neighbors Hall; Prop Stylist: Audrey Davis You can't go wrong with this classic side dish casserole on the table—and this one starts with boxed corn muffin mix to keep things easy. 40 of 60 Tater Tot Bake Jennifer Causey Tater tots are something we never grow too old to love. A tater tot casserole? Now that's just heaven. The star ingredients in this recipe are thick-cut bacon, Monterey Jack and Cheddar cheeses, and some hearty Tater Tots. 41 of 60 Spaghetti Casserole Jennifer Davick Our easy Spaghetti Casserole is the universal answer to "I don't know what to make for dinner." This slow-cooker version is even simpler than your usual recipe. 42 of 60 Skillet Chicken Pot Pie Becky Luigart Stayner Like we said, a skillet casserole is a forever favorite of Southern women. Pack your cast-iron skillet with veggies, chicken, and a creamy sauce, then slap a refrigerated crust over it to hold in that heavenly mixture. 43 of 60 Shepherd's Pie Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Torie Cox; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke Shepherd's pie, a British favorite, holds the same comforting appeal to Southerners as meatloaf and mashed potatoes. This slow-cooker version of the casserole makes your life just a tad easier. 44 of 60 Chicken Pot Pie with Bacon-and-Cheddar Biscuits Becky Luigart-Stayner; Styling: Buffy Hargett The bacon-studded, cheesy biscuit topping is the coup de grace of this particular pot pie. The crowd-feeding, crowd-pleasing 9x13 casserole is one of our signature weeknight dishes. 45 of 60 Buffalo Ranch Chicken-Broccoli Casserole Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Rishon Hanners; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis Buffalo chicken has a loyal following for a reason. And now, it's a casserole. If you serve it with some veggies, like carrots, celery, and cucumber, it doubles as the most delicious dip. 46 of 60 Macaroni Corn Casserole Will Dickey; Prop Styling: Christina Daley; Food Styling: Rishon Hanners Macaroni and corn casseroles each shine well on their own, but combine the two and you've got a truly winning dish. Cheddar and Gruyère assure it's an exceptional, cheesy good time, while crumbled bacon and fresh corn kernels provide texture. 47 of 60 Pimiento Cheese Chicken-Broccoli Casserole Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Rishon Hanners; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis It's a match made in Southern heaven. Extra sharp Cheddar, meet pimiento peppers. The result is a rich casserole that's a little tangy, a little creamy, and a little crunchy thanks to the buttery Ritz cracker topping. 48 of 60 Chicken-Bacon Ranch Casserole Alison Miksch If you want a sure winner on the dinner table, then the combination of chicken, bacon, and ranch won't steer you wrong. With a short ingredient list and easy prep, it'll quickly find its way onto your weekly meal rotation. 49 of 60 Cheese Cracker-Topped Squash Casserole Hector Sanchez A good old-fashioned squash casserole that the kids are sure to love—take it from the grandmother whose dish inspired the recipe. 50 of 60 Cheesy Broccoli-and-Rice Casserole Hector Sanchez Mushrooms, garlic, and nutmeg guarantee that our Cheesy Broccoli-and-Rice Casserole is full of flavor. As for the creamy factor, you'll need a little mayo, so pick a side. Are you team Duke's or Hellman's? 51 of 60 Italian Casserole Hector Manuel Sanchez This vintage recipe came to us from a savvy reader in the 1990s, and it looks just like something Mama would whip up. With spaghetti noodles, Italian sausage, and cream of mushroom soup, it's hard to go wrong. 52 of 60 Kentucky Hot Brown Casserole Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Torie Cox; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke We put Louisville's famous sandwich into a casserole dish, and the results are no less tasty. 53 of 60 Blueberry Cornbread Casserole Southern Living Cornbread is a staple around these parts, so putting it in a casserole is a no-brainer. Dr. BBQ adds a sprinkle of fresh blueberries for a sweet twist. 54 of 60 Turkey-Noodle-Poppy Seed Casserole Hector Manuel Sanchez First published in Southern Living in 1990, it's easy to see why this casserole is a hit. It solves the question of what to do with all your leftovers, and is adaptable to whatever you have on hand. 55 of 60 Chicken Casserole D'Iberville Southern Living This chicken casserole is named after a Mississippi community that's just north of Biloxi. To shorten cooking time, you can use rotisserie chicken from the deli instead of cooking your own. 56 of 60 Oyster Casserole Greg DuPree Our recipe for Oyster Casserole first graced the pages of Southern Living in 1967, but Southerners know it by many names. Oyster dressing, oyster pie, scalloped oysters, the list is as long as the variations. Some things stay the same, though, including the creamy sauce, oysters, and a crispy topping. 57 of 60 Cheddar Cheese Grits Casserole Beth Dreiling Hontzas; Styling: Rose Nguyen Cheese makes everything better, including classic grits. With two cups of Cheddar and a quarter cup of Parmesan, it'll be a good time. 58 of 60 Christmas Morning Strata Southern Living This longtime reader favorite is the perfect baked egg casserole—flavored with sausage, Dijon, and all the cheese—to make ahead for any holiday morning. 59 of 60 Turkey Pot Pie With Cranberry-Pecan Crusts Tina Cornett Whether using up leftover Thanksgiving turkey or picking up budget-friendly, lean tenderloins at the grocery store, making this turkey pot pie is just good business. The cranberry-pecan crust (which you don't have to cut into festive shapes) gives the smallest touch of sweetness. 60 of 60 Chicken-and-Cornbread Casserole Ralph Anderson This riff on the traditional cornbread dressing adds some chicken for a hearty boost. Feel free to pick one up from the deli if you don't already have chopped chicken in the fridge. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit