Nothing brings us together like these classic recipes, from creamy casseroles to jiggly jello salads.
It’s time to break out the covered dishes for these nostalgic reunion recipes.
Here are 42 classic dishes you’ll always catch at a Southern family homecoming.
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Double up this recipe for a version that fits in your 9x13 casserole dish to feed more people.
It might sound questionable, but it offers the perfect balance of salty and sweet.
The potato-packed casserole calls for only a handful of basic ingredients.
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Lemon and lime slices make for easy serving and adorable presentation for a summer reunion.
It has a crunchy cracker topping and layer of gooey Cheddar.
Old-School Green Bean Casserole
Keep things traditional with this old-fashioned recipe.
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You may even know it as “Better Than Robert Redford.”
This classic sweet potato casserole is Sweetie’s lasting legacy on Clark’s family table.
A mandolin makes quick work of getting super-thin potato slices.
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Tennessee Onions
This niche casserole is a favorite amongst some Southern crowds.
The final dish is a cheesy, tangy-sweet scoop of tender onion slices with browned bits of cheese.
Test Kitchen Tip: This recipe freezes beautifully.
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The frosting is so smooth and airy.
Cheesy Broccoli-and-Rice Casserole
There’d be no family reunion without a cheesy broccoli casserole on the spread.
Our updated version is made with fresh broccoli and mushroomsand without even a dollop of creamy canned soup!
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It’s just a tad different from your traditional recipe.
This poke cake holds up on the spread beautifully.
Cream cheese keeps them from turning too thick or drying out.
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In short, it’s heaven.
Texas Sheet Cake with Fudge Icing
This chocolatey, pecan-studded dream will hey any party goer.
The icing gets heated and poured directly over the decadent base.
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Leave out the bourbon for a family-friendly spin.
We like to arrange the crackers in a fun pattern for presentation purposes.
Chocolate Lasagna
You don’t even need to turn on the oven to serve this crowd-pleasing dessert.
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Like many retro desserts, the layered delight features instant pudding mix.
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