7 Grandma-Approved Dinners for Every Night of the Week

From casseroles and soups to pot roast and roast chicken, this collection of grandma-approved dinners has this week's menu covered.

top-down view of a white 9x13 casserole dish of Grandma’s ground beef casserole with a scoop out and plated nearby.
Photo: Meredith Food Studios

Grandma always knows best—especially at dinnertime. From crowd-pleasing casseroles to comforting soups, this collection of grandma-approved dinners will get you through the week.

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Monday: Mamaw's Chicken and Rice Casserole

closeup of a serving of cheese-topped chicken casserole
Melissa Goff

"I grew up with this chicken and rice casserole recipe. My Grandmother got it from a lady from church at a pot luck a long time ago! She passed it down to my mom and it's always been a family favorite." —katiefbenham

02 of 08

Tuesday: Grandma's Chicken Noodle Soup

 Bowl of Grandma's chicken noodle soup with celery and black pepper.

DOTDASH MEREDITH FOOD STUDIOS

"This is my grandma's chicken noodle soup recipe. It's very savory and tasty, and I think everyone will like it. Use smoked chicken for even more flavor!" —CORWYNN DARKHOLME

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Wednesday: Grandma's Hamburger Casserole

top-down view of a white 9x13 casserole dish of Grandma’s ground beef casserole with a scoop out and plated nearby.
Meredith Food Studios

"My grandmother's hamburger casserole is classic comfort food! Featuring ground beef, noodles, and a creamy cheese sauce, this simple recipe dates back to the 1940s." —LaDonna Langwell

04 of 08

Thursday: Grandma's Favorite Chicken

grandmas favorite chicken
Allrecipes

"My Grandma used to make this chicken and it was my mom's favorite. It is very easy, quick, flexible, and delicious." —Melissa

05 of 08

Friday: Grandma's Creamy Ham Casserole

A close up view looking over
Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

"This ham casserole is one of my kid's favorites. The best recipe for the day after a big ham supper!" —lwelsh

06 of 08

Saturday: Grandma Kay's Chicken Enchiladas

Grandma Kay's Chicken Enchiladas

"A simple but tasty chicken enchiladas recipe. A family favorite." —swannkittten

07 of 08

Sunday: Grandma's Best Pot Roast

Grandma's Best Pot Roast
SoupLovingNicole

"The simplest and best pot roast recipe ever, straight from my grandma's kitchen!" —Abbie Persichetti

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