13 Nostalgic Comfort Foods Your Grandma Made That You Need in Your Life
There’s nothing quite like the taste of a dish that transports you back to your childhood, and no one did it better than Grandma. Whether it was a special Sunday dinner or a simple snack after school, her recipes were the ultimate comfort food. In this article, we’re bringing you 13 nostalgic dishes that are sure to warm your heart and fill your belly with the flavors of home. Get ready to rediscover the timeless classics that made Grandma’s kitchen the coziest place on earth.
Homemade Macaroni and Cheese Recipe
This homemade macaroni and cheese recipe is the ultimate comfort food. The cheese sauce is thick and creamy, and perfect for transporting you to a cheesy bliss. Plus it comes together in about 25-30 minutes from start to finish on the stovetop, and under 10 minutes in the Instant Pot!
Fried Green Tomatoes
Golden brown cornmeal crust, firm yet tender center, Fried Green Tomatoes are a wonderful appetizer with incredible flavor and crunch. This classic Southern dish is a summer staple as iconic as sweet tea, porch swings and fireflies.
Chicken and Dumpling Soup
Chicken and Dumpling Soup is the ultimate comfort food to make on a cold night. I’ve also included the best tips to make this family favorite, simple recipe even quicker. This southern chicken dish is sure to be a comforting meal for the whole family.
Easy Shepherd’s Pie
This quick Shepherd’s Pie is a casserole-style dish made with frozen vegetables like peas, corn, carrots, and green beans and is perfect for an easy dinner.
Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili
Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili is so easy to make and the perfect family meal. Completely homemade and packed with incredible flavor!
Classic Chili Recipe
This is the BEST Classic Chili Recipe, loaded with savory beef, Italian sausage, and beans in a bold, hearty sauce. It’s perfect for soup weather with a large chunk of cornbread, served on top of baked potatoes, in queso dips, or as a hot dog topping!
Crockpot Meatloaf
This crockpot meatloaf recipe is always a big hit at my house. It makes a delicious meatloaf with the best sweet and tangy glaze — I can hardly get it to the dinner table before everyone tries to dig in!
Beef Steak Pie
Beef Steak Pie is a wonderful old recipe that needs to be brought back to life! It is a rich, meaty steak and mushroom pie recipe that gives you a taste of history and is super comforting for cold weather days!
Caramel Apple Pie
Caramel Apple Pie is a scrumptious twist on a classic dessert with a buttery, flaky crust, sweet caramel sauce (salted if you want!), and cinnamon spiced apples.
The Best Classic Lasagna Recipe
Nothing says love like a big pan of layered cheese, pasta, meat, and sauce. This Classic Lasagna recipe is always a crowd pleaser made with 4 simple layers, and comes together in just minutes with an easy hack. The oven does the rest for you! This classic meat lasagna recipe is a traditional Italian one and sure to become a family favorite in no time!
Homemade Biscuits and Gravy
Homemade Biscuits and Gravy is a time-honored classic American breakfast recipe made with flaky buttermilk biscuits smothered with the BEST creamy sausage gravy!
Instant Pot Stuffed Peppers
This recipe for Instant Pot Stuffed Peppers are a quick take on a classic! The peppers are stuffed with ground meat and rice and topped with tomato sauce.
Pineapple Delight
The light, creamy, and sweetly-tangy tropical flavors of Pineapple Delight is a refreshing summertime treat. A homemade graham cracker crust, a pineapple layer, then a creamy pineapple layer topped with coconut.
