We’re ready to bring back these tater tot-topped casseroles and grandma-approved desserts.
These childhood foods are like a bite ofnostalgia, and we suddenly have a hankering.
Here are the nostalgic childhood classics we’d still happily request.

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Sloppy Joe Casserole
What’s not to love about old-school Sloppy Joes?
We turned it into a casserole for even more saucy goodness.
you’re free to never go wrong with this nostalgic dinner.

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This recipe uses store-bought cookies and instant pudding mix.
And they still are, especially when made on a hot summer day.
Instead of cheeseburgers on the grill, make the kid-friendly food into an easy bake.

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Weeknight dinners and parties alike would appreciate these pizza-inspired sliders.
It’s about time to break out the Velveeta again.
It would sell out at a bake fair quick.

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Peanut Butter Kiss Cookies
It was almost more fun to make these cookies than to eat them.
No matter how simple,chocolate and peanut butterwill always be the perfect match.
Did you know they’re really easy to make at home?

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This old-fashioned recipe only calls for five ingredients.
We pumped up our recipe by using three cheeses and being generous with seasoning.
Nowadays, you don’t always see toasted meringue on top, but trust usit’s so much better.

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Ham-And-Cheese Sliders
This party snack also happens to be the perfect school lunch or weekend delight.
Hawaiian rolls really do save the day.
Homemade Corn Dogs
You don’t even need to go to thestate fairto revisit this deep-fried classic.

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Serve these up at your next cookout.
Cherry Winks
We’re formally petitioning to bring back salads and desserts topped with maraschino cherries.
This recipe amps it up with chicken and rice.

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Kids and adults alike are the culprits.
We still like tobreak out this classicwhen Thanksgiving rolls around.
Cherry Delight
Every once in a while, a craving for this Nana-approved throw-together dessert strikes.

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Canned cherry pie filling and all.

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