12 Old-Fashioned Church Cookbook Recipes That Still Slap
There’s something comforting about flipping through an old church cookbook — the kind with dog-eared pages, handwritten notes, and recipes passed down through generations. These dishes may not be trendy, but they deliver flavor, nostalgia, and serious crowd-pleasing power. From creamy casseroles to no-fail desserts, these 12 old-fashioned recipes still hit the spot. Honestly, they don’t just hold up — they slap.
Holiday Cranberry Punch
This Holiday Cranberry Punch has your name written all over it! It’s the perfect party punch, and only requires 4 ingredients! How can it not be if it boosts two of the seasons most popular flavors: cranberry and ginger? Add rosemary and you’ve hit the trifecta.
Oreo Fluff Recipe
Are you an Oreo fan? If so, this Oreo fluff recipe is for you. A creamy dessert with only 5 ingredients, Oreo fluff is the stuff of fantasy.
Thanksgiving Punch
Thanksgiving Punch is easy to make with only 4 simple ingredients! This refreshing, festive punch recipe can be made with or without alcohol to suit your taste!
Pistachio Fluff
This Pistachio Fluff recipe (also called Watergate Salad) is a creamy and delicious no-bake dessert. It’s packed with fruit and filled with whipped cream and pistachio pudding. It only takes minutes to prepare and is a huge hit at potlucks and summer barbecues!
Campbell’s Green Bean Casserole
Campbell’s green bean casserole is a classic recipe that takes minimal prep work, is ready in a snap, and tastes delicious. This casserole is packed with green beans and a creamy sauce, perfect for the holidays, and then topped with crispy French fried onions. Plus, it only uses a handful of ingredients.
Chicken Noodle Casserole
Chicken Noodle Casserole is an easy comfort dish that takes just 30 minutes to whip up! All of your favorite elements of chicken noodle soup are mixed together and baked to perfection beneath a crunchy layer of buttery breadcrumbs.
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Crockpot Wassail Punch
Start your slow cooker or crockpot and serve a warm, spicy winter Wassail Punch that is festive with minimal effort. Add bourbon or run for more holiday “spirit!”
Church Window Cookies
Church Window Cookies not only taste heavenly but they also look like little pieces of art, like the vibrant stained glass windows of a cathedral! With only 5 ingredients, these no-bake classic American cookies are one of our favorite things to make during the holidays.
Sausage with Rice Casserole (St. Paul’s Rice)
This Sausage with Rice Casserole (St. Paul’s Rice) recipe is great for a chilly night. The savory sausage, delicious veggies and fluffy rice come together to make one of my favorite casserole. Plus it is so versatile you can add your favorite ingredients.
Cranberry Fluff
This prettyCranberry Fluff Cranberry Salad, made with fresh cranberries, makes a sweet and delicious cranberry salad, side dish, or dessert for a Thanksgiving or Christmas holiday dinner.
Cheesy Bacon Ranch Hash Brown Casserole
Cheesy Bacon Ranch Hashbrown Casserole gives the classic Cracker Barrel Hashbrown Casserole a flavor boost with bacon, ranch seasoning mix, Worcestershire, and hot sauce.
Cherry Fluff Without Pineapple
Thischerry fluff without pineapple or coconut is a take on the classic recipe for this vintage dessert. It omits the pineapple, nuts, and coconut, placing the spotlight on the sweet cherries embedded in the airy fluff.
