33 Must Try Recipes That Showcase the Best of Grandma's Food

From breakfast to dessert and everything in between, if Grandma made it, it's going to be delicious. That's on full display here with this collection of 33 recipes that showcase just how amazing Grandma's food really is. Try homemade bacon butter, brunch burgers, cast iron peach cobbler, and so many more.

The Best Fried Tomatoes

A fried tomato cut in half. — The Best Fried Tomatoes. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

Fried red tomatoes cook up juicy red tomatoes with cornmeal and cheese for a crunchy, golden brown snack or side dish everyone will love!
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Green Beans With Bacon And Brown Sugar

A bowl of cooked green beans mixed with chunks of crispy bacon, served with a spoon. — Green Beans With Bacon And Brown Sugar. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

These green beans with bacon and brown sugar are so addictive, you can’t stop eating them. That's why they're called crack green beans!
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Old-Fashioned Chicken And Rice Casserole

A fork is near a piece of chicken on a plate with rice. — Old-Fashioned Chicken And Rice Casserole. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

This Old Fashioned Chicken and Rice Casserole recipe is the ultimate comfort dinner. It’s creamy, super flavorful, and easy to make during a busy weeknight.
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Grilled Cheese Hamburger With Bacon

Must-Try Grilled Cheese sandwich with melting cheddar, beef patty, and crispy bacon on a blue-striped plate. — Grilled Cheese Hamburger With Bacon. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas

This grilled cheese hamburger full of bacon, a burger, and cheese is a budget-friendly and delicious way to enjoy burgers!
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Frozen Pizza Burgers

Close-up of a hamburger with a beef patty, melted cheese, and a toasted bun. — Frozen Pizza Burgers. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

This frozen pizza burgers recipe combines two of our favorite comfort foods into one super treat. It's a burger AND a pizza!
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Cast Iron Peach Cobbler

A close-up of a fork holding a bite of Peach Cobbler with a crispy crust. — Cast Iron Peach Cobbler. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

Sweet, juicy peaches get topped with a buttery crumble and baked to perfection in this cast iron peach cobbler recipe that will definitely be a family favorite!
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Grandma's Old Fashioned Caramel Sticky Buns

A batch of sticky buns topped with a caramel glaze and chopped nuts. — Grandma's Old Fashioned Caramel Sticky Buns. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

Old fashioned sticky buns are caramel pecan rolls, with or without nuts. These cinnamon caramel sticky buns are perfect for any occasion!
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Grandma's Surprise Onion Soup Bread (1968)

Two slices of bread topped with melting butter on a plate. — Grandma's Surprise Onion Soup Bread (1968). Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

Grandma's Surprise Onion Soup Bread (1968) is your new favorite bread. The cheesy onion flavor tastes amazing and the aroma while bread is baking is heavenly.
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My Grandma's Apple Crumble

A plate full of Apple Crumble without oats and ice cream and caramel sauce. — Apple Crumble Without Oats. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

This apple crumble without oats is a favorite from my grandma's recipe box. Tender, sweet apples are topped with a tasty crumble. SO good!
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Grandma's Rhubarb Custard Bars

A serving of strawberry rhubarb crumble on a white plate with fresh strawberries and diced rhubarb, garnished with an Old Fashioned cocktail twist around it. — Grandma's Rhubarb Custard Bars. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

Grandma's recipe for rhubarb custard bars are melt in your mouth delicious especially warm, right out of the oven. These are the best custard rhubarb bars around!
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Peanut Butter And Jelly French Toast

This Peanut Butter and Jelly French Toast is a twist on a nostalgic recipe. The fruity jam pairs wonderfully with the peanut butter and is cooked to golden brown perfection.
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My Grandma's Cream Of Tomato Soup

A pot of tomato soup with vmacaroni noodles, diced tomatoes, and onions, being stirred with a black ladle, placed on a cloth. — My Grandma's Cream Of Tomato Soup. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

My Grandma's Cream of Tomato Soup has been my favorite soup ever since I can remember. Creamy tomato goodness in every spoonful!
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Stuffed Portobello Mushroom Burgers (Turtle Backs)

Stuffed Portobello Mushroom Burgers on plate. — Stuffed Portobello Mushroom Burgers (Turtle Backs). Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

Turtle Backs is an easy recipe with baked or barbecued portobello mushrooms, stuffed with ground beef, burger or hamburger, wrapped in bacon!
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Grandma's Old Fashioned Fruit Salad

A plate of fruit salad with apples, grapes, orange slices and chocolate chips. — Grandma's Old Fashioned Fruit Salad. Photo credit Kitchen Divas.

Grandma's old fashioned fruit salad with mayonnaise is easily my favorite holiday fruit salad. This creamy fruit salad recipe comes together quickly with just some fresh fruit, chocolate chips for added sweetness, and a 2-ingredient dressing.
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The Best Homemade Bacon Butter

a bowl of bacon butter with sliced bread on the side. — The Best Homemade Bacon Butter. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

Have you ever heard of bacon butter? It's a creamy, salty compound butter with bacon and herbs that is perfect to add flavor to meals.
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The Best Old Fashioned Burger

Three hamburgers with sesame seed buns, lettuce, tomato, red onion, and grilled beef patties on a white plate. — The Best Old Fashioned Burger. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

Our go-to hamburger recipe for years and the best old fashioned burger recipe. My husband skips the breadcrumbs and egg. I include them. Both are delicious!
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Ritz Cracker Sandwiches

Ritz Cracker Sandwiches are a quick, easy, crunchy and delicious snack to serve your family or guests. These little bites are the perfect blend of flavors for any occasion.
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The Best Peanut Butter Bacon Burger

A close-up of a bacon cheeseburger with creamy sauce on a bun, accompanied by a side of fries. — The Best Peanut Butter Bacon Burger. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

This peanut butter bacon burger is the perfect blend of sweetness and saltiness with a touch of savory goodness in every bite.
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Brunch Burgers (Breakfast Burger Recipe)

A close-up of a burger with a fried egg, tomato slice, and beef patty in an english muffin, served on a white plate. — Brunch Burgers (Breakfast Burger Recipe). Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

This breakfast burger recipe with juicy burgers, fried egg, bacon, sausage, and veggies is hearty and satisfying breakfast everyone will love.
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Grandma's Bacon Cheeseburger Pie

Grandma’s Bacon Cheeseburger Pie is exactly like a bacon cheeseburger in a pie crust! Ketchup, mustard, relish, bacon, ground meat and lots of cheese!
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Cheesy Bacon Potato Bites

These Loaded Potato Bites are tender and crispy potatoes topped with cheese, bacon and onions. Serve with ranch dressing or sour cream!
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Homemade Soft Fluffy Dinner Rolls

A buttered bun with the top half slightly lifted. — Homemade Soft Fluffy Dinner Rolls. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

These Homemade Soft Fluffy Dinner Rolls are my grandma's yeast or crusty bread roll recipe, and the best super soft, light, dinner rolls ever!
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Grandma's Honey Glazed Onions

Cooked pearl onions with herbs in a skillet, scooped with a wooden spoon for an easy vegetable side. — Grandma's Honey Glazed Onions. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

Grandma's Honey Glazed Pearl Onions recipe is a delicious side dish that's so easy to prepare. The honey glaze adds a nice balance to the pearl onions. It only takes a few ingredients to make these honey glazed onions.
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Grandma's Homemade White Bread

slices of bread on a wooden surface with a knife beside them. — Grandma's Homemade White Bread. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

Grandma's Homemade White Bread is the best grandma's old fashioned white bread recipe with yeast that makes soft, classic farmhouse bread from scratch.
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Grandma's Brisket Recipe

A picture of sliced brisket on a wood cutting board. — Grandma's Brisket Recipe. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

Grandma's brisket recipe is easy to make, and turns out so tender, juicy and flavorful. Your entire family will fall in love with this recipe.
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Grandma's Coleslaw

Close-up of a creamy coleslaw featuring shredded cabbage, carrot strips, sliced almonds, sunflower seeds, and halved red grapes. Perfect as one of your go-to side dishes or paired with a grilled cheese for the ultimate grilled cheese lover's meal. — Grandma's Coleslaw. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

Grandma's Coleslaw is fresh and flavorful. This perfectly creamy side dish is perfect for your next bbq or potluck.
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A close-up of a sliced cake with white frosting and crumbled Oreo Cookies on top. The cake's interior is speckled with bits of cookies, making it one of the easiest treats to make with Oreo. — Grandma's Oreo Cookie Cake. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

Grandma's Oreo Cookie Cake recipe combines all the flavor of a tender bundt cake with Oreos cookies! This cookies and cream cake is perfect for all occasions and you're not going to believe how easy it is to make.
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Grandma's Old Fashioned Fudge Recipe

A close-up view of square-shaped, creamy fudge pieces topped with festive red, green, and white sprinkles inspired by an old fashioned recipe. — Grandma's Old Fashioned Fudge Recipe. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

Grandma's old fashioned fudge recipe combines delicious flavors, nostalgia, and ease in equal measure. Get all the flavor without all the work
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Grandma's Chocolate Orange Bundt Cake

A sliced orange bundt cake with icing drizzle on a white plate, accompanied by orange slices, on an old-fashioned blue tablecloth. — Grandma's Chocolate Orange Bundt Cake. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

Grandma's Chocolate Orange Cake recipe is simple, moist, orange flavored bundt cake, filled with chocolate, covered with glaze or ganache.
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A plate of freshly baked cookies with colorful candy pieces, perfect for a Mother's Day celebration, placed on a teal cloth. — Grandma's Easy M And M Cookie Recipe. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

Grandma's Easy M and M Cookie Recipe is a simple American homemade cookie recipe from scratch with M&M's, peanuts, pretzels, chips and more!
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Easy Chicken And Beans Skillet (5 Ingredients)

Chicken And Beans in a white bowl. — Easy Chicken And Beans Skillet. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

This chicken and beans skillet is an easy weeknight dinner you can have on the table in no time. AND it's delicious!
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Easy Red Chicken

A plate of white rice served with a colorful chicken and vegetable stew garnished with parsley. The stew, perfect for irresistible dinners, includes mushrooms, bell peppers, and carrots in a red sauce. — Easy Red Chicken. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

This easy red chicken recipe is quick, also called ketchup chicken, delicious, and always a favorite with everyone.
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Grandma Old Fashioned Sweet Potato Pie Recipe

A photo of sweet potato pie with a slice cut out of it — Grandma Old Fashioned Sweet Potato Pie Recipe. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

This grandma old fashioned sweet potato pie recipe really is just like grandma used to make. Every bite is sweet nostalgia!
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