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10 of grandma's favorite bake-and-take recipes to welcome new neighbors

Photography: Caitlin Bensel, Food Styling: Karen Rankin
Credit: Photography: Caitlin Bensel, Food Styling: Karen Rankin

Grandma knows how to make a good first impression.

Grandma knows how to make a good first impression.

If you’ve ever wondered, “Does anyone bring a casserole to their neighbors anymore?”, we can assure you one person does: Grandma. Since your new neighbors’ fridge and pantry are probably still bare, provide them with a warm and comforting supper in the form of a chicken casserole, or let them know the next morning’s breakfast is taken care of with a basket of homemade muffins. Grandma knows how to make a good first impression, and these old-fashioned recipes are the perfect place to start.

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One-Bowl Banana Bread

Southern Living One Bowl Banana Bread sliced on a plate to serve with a cup of tea
Credit: Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox

Banana bread is like a friendly wave in the form of food. It’s easy to make for the gifter but so sweet to receive. Plus, your new neighbors can enjoy it as breakfast, a snack, or dessert! 

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Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

brown butter chocolate chip cookies cooling on rack
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Is there anything more universally beloved as chocolate chip cookies? Browned butter gives them that je ne sais quoi quality that will have your new neighbors reaching out for the recipe. 

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Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole

Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole in a casserole dish and a scoop on a blue plate
Credit: Photographer: Jen Causey, Prop Stylist: Christine Keely, Food Stylist: Ana Kelly

Some say the best host gift is tomorrow’s breakfast, and we think the same is true for new neighbors who have no food in their fridge! They can freeze individual servings if they have leftovers as well. 

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Cream Cheese Pound Cake

Cream Cheese Pound Cake
Credit: Photographer: Jennifer Causey Food Stylist: Ana Kelly Prop Stylist: Kay Clarke

What Southern Grandma doesn’t have a favorite pound cake recipe? Cream cheese amps up the dreamy texture of this one. 

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Chicken Spaghetti Casserole

Southern Living Chicken Spaghetti Casserole in the dish to serve
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One of Grandma’s specialties is feeding a crowd, and the easiest way to do so is with a hearty casserole. This family favorite will appease even the pickiest eaters at your neighbors’ table. 

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Coffee Cake Muffins

Southern Living Coffee Cake Muffins on a plate with a cup of coffee to serve
Credit: Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox

This recipe takes the flavor of Grandma’s famous Cinnamon Coffee Cake Recipe you love and puts it into individual servings that are perfect for gifting. Feel free to leave the chopped pecans out of one batch if you’re concerned about allergies. 

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Mamie Eisenhower's Chocolate Fudge

Southern Living Mamie Eisenhower Chocolate Fudge cut and ready to serve
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Grandma can practically make this old-fashioned fudge recipe with her eyes closed. The bite-size pieces are the ideal sweet treat for your neighbors after long moving days. 

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Magic Cookie Bars

Magic Cookie Bars
Credit: Photographer: Jennifer Causey Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall Prop Stylist: Audrey Davis

This old-fashioned cookie recipe is one of Grandma’s signatures. Pack them in a disposable container so your new neighbors don’t feel like they have to return anything to you. 

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Lemon Loaf Cake

Lemon Loaf Cake
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This bright and cheery cake is a happy hello to your new neighbors. They can enjoy a slice as dessert or with their morning coffee. 

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Old-Fashioned Chicken Pot Pie

Old-Fashioned Chicken Pot Pie
Credit: Stacy K. Allen; Food Stylist: Torie Cox; Prop Stylist: Shell Royster

After a stressful move, there’s nothing more cozy for supper than an Old-Fashioned Chicken Pot Pie. Gift it in a foil casserole dish so your new neighbors don’t have a thing to worry about! 

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