10 Simple Springtime Casseroles to Bring Back Grandma's Magic
Classic Spring Casseroles, Homemade Just as Grandma Used To
Springtime means gathering around the table for some mouthwatering meals. From Easter brunches to casual Sunday suppers, this season is all about nostalgic dishes that bring back memories of Grandma. We’ll never complain about those old-fashioned recipes resurfacing, 'cause they're dependable, filled with flavor, and never lose their charm. Here's our lisit of the best spring casseroles that Grandma would be proud to pass down.
1. Sausage, Biscuit, and Gravy Bake
This is a soulful Southern breakfast casserole that feels just like home. It's a one-hour wonder, layered with comforting ingredients that became Grandma's go-to for fast, delicious meals.
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2. Cinnamon Roll Casserole
A decadent breakfast casserole that's every bit as irresistible as homemade cinnamon rolls, but even easier. With 15 minutes of prep, you'll have a gooey, sweet treat that's perfect for weekend mornings.
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3. Hashbrown Casserole
This is our most popular casserole and it's easy to see why! Filled with potatoes, cheese, butter, and sour cream, this dish is the ultimate comfort food. It's a must-have for Sunday brunch.
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4. Ham and Scalloped Potatoes
Ree Drummond’s layered casserole is a delicious springtime dish, featuring proudly-displayed leftover ham and creamy scalloped potatoes, perfect for those Easter gatherings or May brunches.
5. Fresh Asparagus Casseroles
- Chicken Asparagus Casserole: A delightful marriage of egg noodles, chicken, and spring asparagus, typically enhanced with salsa or cheese for a rich taste. It's a retro dish that's enjoyed at potlucks or family dinners.
- Cheesy Broccoli-Asparagus Bakes: This popular casserole from the past often features a mix of asparagus and cheeses, not unlike the "Cheesy Broccoli Cheddar Chickpea Skillet" but specifically tailored for asparagus.
6. Southern Corn Pudding
A custardy, sweet-savory casserole, filled with fresh corn, eggs, and milk. This is a staple dish on many Southern holiday tables.
7. Pineapple Casserole
This vintage Southern casserole is a signature side dish, blending pineapple chunks, cheddar and a delicious buttery cracker topping. Give your spring table a touch of Southern charm.
8. Kentucky Hot Brown Casserole
Celebrate Kentucky Derby season with this mouthwatering casserole. Layered with turkey, crispy bacon, and a creamy, cheesy sauce, it's the perfect dish for when you're hosting a crowd.
9. Chicken-and-Rice Bake with Broccolini
Grandma knew how to create a comforting meal with minimal fuss. This dish combines microwave-ready rice, a quick white sauce, and succulent broccolini for a deliciously simple casserole.
10. Old-School Squash Casserole
Bask in the flavors of in-season squash with this classic casserole. Its creamy texture, cheesy goodness, and crispy golden cracker topping are everything you want in a casserole.
Eggs Benedict Casserole
Whether Mother's Day, Easter or that annual spring brunch, Grandma could create a special meal without causing a fuss. This casserole embodies that spirit, offering mouthwatering layers of English muffins, Canadian bacon, and hollandaise sauce.
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- The Sausage, Biscuit, and Gravy Bake is a soulful Southern breakfast casserole that feels like home, and it's a dependable, flavorful dish that Grandma would be proud to pass down.
- The Cinnamon Roll Casserole is every bit as irresistible as homemade cinnamon rolls, but it's even easier to make and perfect for weekend mornings, offering a mouthwatering taste of Grandma's magic.
- The Hashbrown Casserole is easy to see why it's our most popular casserole - filled with comforting ingredients, it's the ultimate comfort food and a must-have for Sunday brunch.
- Ree Drummond’s Ham and Scalloped Potatoes casserole is a delicious springtime dish, displaying leftover ham and creamy scalloped potatoes, fitting perfectly for Easter gatherings or May brunches, just like Grandma used to make.
- Chicken Asparagus Casserole is a delightful retro dish enjoyed at potlucks or family dinners, featuring a marriage of egg noodles, chicken, and spring asparagus, usually enhanced with salsa or cheese for a rich taste, mirroring the charm of Grandma's cooking.
- Southern Corn Pudding is a staple dish on many Southern holiday tables, a custardy and sweet-savory casserole filled with fresh corn, eggs, and milk, a dish that Grandma would be proud to serve.
- Pineapple Casserole is a signature side dish that adds a touch of Southern charm to your spring table, with pineapple chunks, cheddar, and a buttery cracker topping.
- The Kentucky Hot Brown Casserole, celebrated during Kentucky Derby season, layers turkey, crispy bacon, and a creamy, cheesy sauce, making it the perfect dish for when you're hosting a crowd, reminiscent of Grandma's hearty cooking.
- Grandma knew how to create a comforting meal with minimal fuss, as shown in the Chicken-and-Rice Bake with Broccolini, which combines microwave-ready rice, a quick white sauce, and succulent broccolini for a deliciously simple casserole.
- Bask in the flavors of in-season squash with Old-School Squash Casserole, a classic dish offering a creamy texture, cheesy goodness, and a crispy golden cracker topping, a dish that would undoubtedly make Grandma proud.
- Eggs Benedict Casserole is a special meal that Grandma could create without causing a fuss, offering mouthwatering layers of English muffins, Canadian bacon, and hollandaise sauce, embodying the spirit of Grandma's magic at family gatherings.
