15 Easy 9x13 Vintage Casseroles That Deserve a Comeback

These retro recipes are as delicious as they are nostalgic.

A casserole dish with funeral potatoes, garnished with chopped parsley
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Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

Get back to basics with these vintage casseroles that come together quickly and easily in your trusty 9x13-inch pan. Whether you're looking for a classic chicken and rice dish, a pineapple-studded dinner, or savory cobbler, you'll find a new favorite in this collection of retro recipes.

01 of 16

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. Quick and easy for school nights, and the leftovers are just as good!" —katiefbenham

02 of 16

Best Tuna Casserole

a high angle view of a plate of the best tuna noodle casserole with the casserole dish sitting nearby
Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

"This is a tuna casserole that even my picky family loves! The potato chips give the casserole a crunchy crust. Try serving with a side of roasted Brussels sprouts." —JAICARD

03 of 16

Grandma's Hash Brown Casserole

A person taking a scoop of Grandma's hash brown casserole from a pan.

ALLRECIPES / DIANA CHISTRUGA

"This hash brown casserole is absolutely the best hash brown dish I've ever had. It's my friend's grandma's recipe. Kentucky grandmas sure know how to cook!" —missbutterbean

04 of 16

Quick Chicken Divan

close up view of Chicken Divan over white rice in a bowl
Tara

"This chicken Divan recipe with mayo is an excellent way to use up leftovers. My family loves this recipe. My kids love it because the broccoli is hidden under all the chicken and cheese!" —Shannon Fountain

05 of 16

Pineapple Casserole

southern pineapple casserole in a 9x13 pan

Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

"This pineapple casserole is a Southern staple. I serve it at all my cookouts and it's always a favorite. It's my grandmother's recipe that she used to make every Easter." —bex

06 of 16

Easy Funeral Potatoes

A casserole dish with funeral potatoes, garnished with chopped parsley

Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

"This funeral potatoes recipe is easy to make for a creamy, cheesy potato side dish. You can add anything you like to jazz this casserole up." —Vivian Conner

07 of 16

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

08 of 16

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

09 of 16

Mom's Fabulous Chicken Pot Pie with Biscuit Crust

mid-low view of chicken pot pie with a biscuit crust served in a casserole dish

DOTDASH MEREDITH FOOD STUDIOS 

"This chicken pot pie with biscuits is easy to make with leftover chicken or rotisserie chicken from the supermarket for a cozy, comforting dinner. It's full of fresh vegetables for added flavor, but you can use frozen vegetables for even quicker prep." —Pam

10 of 16

Ritz Cracker Chicken Casserole

Ritz Cracker Chicken Casserole garnished with green onions on a plate with a fork

Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

"This Ritz cracker chicken casserole is a classic creamy chicken casserole, great for a weeknight dinner. Rotisserie chicken makes it easier, and the buttery cracker topping provides that familiar crunch." —Craig Ruff

11 of 16

John Wayne Casserole

John Wayne Casserole
fabeveryday

"I made this John Wayne casserole on a lark and it ended up being one of the best one-pan meals I've discovered!" —EAForsythe

12 of 16

Chicken Cobbler

Chicken cobbler in casserole dish with spoon sticking out

Dotdash Meredith Video Studios

"This viral TikTok chicken cobbler made with Red Lobster biscuits is incredibly easy to put together. Try it yourself to find out what everyone's raving about!" —Nicole McLaughlin

13 of 16

One-Pan Tuna Noodle Casserole

a top down view of a tuna noodle casserole topped with crispy, golden-brown potato chips

Allrecipes Magazine

"This easy one-pan casserole comes together very quickly. Using fully cooked pasta and other prepared ingredients cuts down on prep time." —Juliana Hale

14 of 16

Retro Ground Beef Casserole with Biscuits

close up view of a scoop of Ground Beef Casserole with a Biscuit on top, on a white plate
Lela

"A retro 50s favorite dish my mom made all the time. The ground beef casserole is topped with biscuits." —Lela

15 of 16

Broccoli Cheese Casserole

Slice of Broccoli cheese casserole on blue spatula

MyHotSouthernMess

"This recipe was the 'birthday dinner' recipe that my husband requested from his mom when he was young. After she passed away, he thought the recipe was lost forever... Until I found it tucked away in one of her old cookbooks and made it for a surprise birthday present last year!" —Nicole

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