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
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!
Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies
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.
Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole
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.
Cream Cheese Pound Cake
What Southern Grandma doesn’t have a favorite pound cake recipe? Cream cheese amps up the dreamy texture of this one.
Chicken Spaghetti Casserole
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.
Coffee Cake Muffins
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.
Mamie Eisenhower's Chocolate Fudge
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.
Magic Cookie Bars
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.
Lemon Loaf Cake
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.
Old-Fashioned Chicken Pot Pie
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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