69 Casserole Recipes As Warm And Cozy As Your Favorite Sweater (2024)

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There’s maybe nothing more comforting than a home-baked casserole. They’re simple to throw together; can be filled with literally ALL your favorite meats, grains, and vegetables; and can easily feed a crowd. We enjoy them from breakfast to dinner (and even dessert!) year-round (maybe a little less often when it’s hot out, but we’ve got some summertime ones here too). Check out our 69 casseroles for ideas—just assemble, sit back, and relaxxxx.

Casseroles can be enjoyed year-round, but there’s really something special about making one in the fall or winter. They’re hands-down the easiest weeknight dinner (on par with one-skillet meals), but can also be labors of love worthy of special occasions. Try our baked eggplant Parm, our chicken and rice casserole, our chicken pot pie noodle bake, or our turkey casserole for hearty, simple dinners. If you’re looking for something a little more involved, try our , our eggplant Parm, or chicken pot pie casserole, or our zucchini lattice lasagna—they’re still super easy, but a few extra steps make them stand out.

Speaking of special occasions, casseroles fill out our holiday menus every year for good reason. They’re great for potlucks, since they’re pretty portable and are easy to reheat. Try one of our many green bean casserole or sweet potato casserole recipes—do like we do, and make them more often than just for Thanksgiving. You can even enjoy casseroles for breakfast. Whether you’ve got a crowd to serve or are just looking to set yourself up for the whole week, we’ve got a great recipe for you. Try our keto breakfast casserole, our cheesy croissant casserole, or our biscuits and gravy bake for ideas.

Want more easy meal ideas? Check out our favorite slow-cooker recipes, our top quick dinner recipes, and our quick kid-friendly dinners too.

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Easy Chicken and Rice Casserole

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You don't even have to dirty a pan for this easy recipe. Put the uncooked rice and onion, broth, and cream of mushroom soup into a casserole dish and then top with the chicken thighs. After everything cooks together, you'll have the most flavorful rice without any stress of cooking it on the stove.

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Green Bean Casserole

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For this recipe, we ditched the canned cream of mushroom soup, and went for fresh instead. By sautéing mushrooms with thinly sliced onion in butter, you're building a base with some serious depth of flavor. Cook the mushrooms enough that they get a little caramelized, and you'll really be good to go.

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Chicken Pot Pie Casserole

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If chicken pot pie excites you, but pie crust intimidates you, you’ve arrived at the perfect recipe. Classic chicken pot pie filling is baked into a stress-free casserole and, best of all, topped with biscuits for that tantalizing golden brown finish.

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Baked Eggplant Parm

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Classic eggplant Parm is one of our favorites dishes in the world, but it's definitely a labor of love. If we're being honest, we're not always down to put in the work. Enter this healthier, easier bake. Instead of frying each individual piece of eggplant, you bake them all at once until they're nice and crispy. 😍

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Harvest Chicken Casserole

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This satisfying casserole has ALL of your fall favorites—Brussels sprouts, sweet potatoes, cranberries... Make it for a big crowd, or pack it up and eat the leftovers for lunch. It's a meal prep DREAM.Get the Harvest Chicken Casserole recipe.

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Turkey Casserole

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After Thanksgiving is all said and done, we usually end up with more leftover turkey than any one Thanksgiving sandwich can handle. This casserole is a great way to use it up (as well as any lingering veggies. The buttery crumb topping is everything.

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Chicken Enchilada Casserole

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Instead of rolling all of the enchiladas, this casserole untraditionally speeds up the process by layering everything together in the pan. Skip the store-bought and make your own homemade enchilada sauce. You can adjust the heat up or down according to your preference, and the flavor is 10x better.

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Cheesy Brussels Sprout Casserole

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This is one side dish that will everyone freak out (and run for seconds). If you have vegetarian guests, feel free to skip the bacon! We're usually all about the smoky flavor, but for this dish, it's all about the CHEESE.

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Unstuffed Cabbage Casserole

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We took everything you love about traditional stuffed cabbage and turned it into a crowd-friendly, no-fuss casserole. You don't even need to cook the rice beforehand—it cooks in the big and bubbly bake. Now that's weeknight dinner-friendly!

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Everything Bagel Casserole

This casserole is a GREAT alternative to a bagel bar, especially for those who can't handle cutting bagels (or are just indecisive!). If you can't find everything bagels (the horror!), just use extra everything bagel seasoning.

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Tater Tot Casserole

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This casserole is a total guilty pleasure. If you're trying to lighten it up, ground turkey or chicken would be a delicious swap out for the beef. If you're really being good (we're impressed!), top the casserole with zucchini tater tots in place of the potato variety.

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Vegetarian Moussaka

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Moussaka is an eggplant-based Greek dish traditionally made with ground beef. Here we swapped the meat with lentils and added a creamy béchamel sauce on top to make this an extra hearty vegetarian dish you'll love.

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Chicken 'n Waffles Casserole

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Southern are the BEST, but getting everything out at the same time can be tricky. When you need to feed a crowd quick, use our freezer waffle and breaded chicken hack instead!

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Shepherd's Pie

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In England, the birthplace of this hearty dish, shepherd's pie is most often made with a ground lamb filling. In the States, it's more common to use ground beef. Both are delicious, so use whichever you prefer.

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Sweet Potato Casserole With Marshmallows

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Most sweet potato casseroles have only marshmallows or pecans. Don't even think about making this mistake. Topping with a pecan streusel and then marshmallows helps this casserole stand out above ALL the rest.

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Chicken & Mushroom White Lasagna

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Few things are more pleasing than a melty, cheesy square of lasagna. This creamy white lasagna, made extra luxurious from a cheesy béchamel-type sauce called Mornay, is packed with chopped chicken, spinach, mushrooms, and fresh herbs—and a few time-saving secrets.

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Chicken Bacon Ranch Bubble-Up Bake

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Long name, amazing results, thanks to easy shortcuts like using shredded rotisserie chicken, refrigerated biscuit dough, and ranch seasoning.

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Chicken Spinach Artichoke Rice Casserole

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It's easy to make spinach and artichoke dip into a comforting casserole fit for a weeknight dinner: simply add rice and rotisserie chicken, and you're set.

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Brunch Lasagna

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These layers of cheesy, potato-y, bacon-y goodness will show your layers of love to your family or guests come breakfast time.

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Chicken Alfredo Bake

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Think of this as a creamier baked ziti. Penne tossed with creamy Alfredo sauce, chicken, and (a lot) of mozzarella—need we say more?

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FAQs

Do people still make casseroles? ›

I do, especially in winter when we're craving comfort food and I have things to use up. There are so many possible variations, all of them delicious and heartwarming. In spring and summer we turn to much lighter meals, but when it's cold, casseroles are a mainstay.

Are casseroles making a comeback? ›

Learn why the meal-in-one is making a comeback, and why you should probably be cooking one right now. For every set of tastebuds, there's a casserole to match. For every assortment of leftovers in the fridge and standbys in the pantry, there's likely a casserole you can pull together. Don't like cilantro?

Why do people love casseroles? ›

Casseroles are terrifically easy to cook and result in few dirty dishes. They take the guesswork out of timing various side dishes.

What is the oldest known casserole? ›

Macaroni and cheese is the oldest written casserole recipe found in 1250.

What is the most popular casserole dish size? ›

"The standard size of a casserole dish is 9 by 13 inches. However, due to varying shapes, they are often measured by volume, with three quarts being average,” says Contrino. “It is important to note that if a recipe calls only for a casserole dish, it is most likely asking for a 9- by 13-inch rectangular size.

Which casserole keeps food hot for long time? ›

Heat Resistance: A stainless steel casserole with two walls keeps meals hot and fresh for several hours. Features: Some casserole have added features such as insulated casseroles to keep food warm, airtight lids to lock in freshness, and non-stick coatings for easy cleaning.

What is casserole called in USA? ›

In the United States, a casserole or hot dish is typically a baked food with three main components: pieces of meat (such as chicken or ground meat) or fish (such as tuna) or other protein (such as beans or tofu), various chopped or canned vegetables (such as green beans or peas), and a starchy binder (such as flour, ...

What was the original casserole? ›

Casserole history

Apparently, casseroles originated as communal pots that people shared for meals. The oldest recipe for a casserole, around 1250, consisted of pasta sheets cooked in water, layered with grated cheese and spices.

Why do Americans eat casserole? ›

Canned soups, frozen vegetables, and pre-packaged ingredients made it easier than ever for home cooks to assemble a hearty, flavorful meal in one dish. Casseroles found a particularly strong foothold in American communities through church potlucks and social gatherings.

Do casseroles cook better covered or uncovered? ›

In general, covering a casserole dish will cook the food faster. This is because the lid traps the heat that rises off the food instead of letting it dissipate into the oven. Covering also has the effect of moistening the food inside, like steaming, because any moisture that rises off the food is trapped by the lid.

Who made the first casserole? ›

And a piece by Langdon Reid in a Staunton, Virginia, newspaper says: “History tells us that a French Canadian immigrant Elmire Jolicour is credited with inventing the casserole, this wonderful dish of culinary breakthrough, in Berlin, New Hampshire, in 1866.”

Why do Southerners make casseroles? ›

Casseroles and "Southern Hospitality" Go Hand-in-Hand

They are warm dishes rich with flavor, texture, and soul. Casseroles are a simple way to feed a big group and are great for leftovers the next day."

Are casseroles an American thing? ›

Although their name comes from the French word for saucepan, casseroles feel distinctly American, routed in a love for comfort food and often shaped by a desire for easy, tasty home-cooked meals. Here's everything you need to know about casseroles and cooking them, along with great recipes for all kinds of occasions.

Are casseroles healthy for you? ›

Depending on the ingredients, casseroles can be healthy or not-so-healthy. The not-so-healthy casseroles generally contain a lot of butter, heavy cream, cheese, or fatty meats. Try to look for healthier versions, such as those that contain lean cuts of meat, poultry or fish.

What dishes are considered a casserole? ›

In the United States, a casserole or hot dish is typically a baked food with three main components: pieces of meat (such as chicken or ground meat) or fish (such as tuna) or other protein (such as beans or tofu), various chopped or canned vegetables (such as green beans or peas), and a starchy binder (such as flour, ...

What is a traditional casserole? ›

In the simplest terms, a casserole is a dish, either sweet or savory, that consists of a mix of different ingredients cooked together in the oven, typically in a baking dish with raised edges. Green bean casserole, tuna casserole, and broccoli and cheese casserole are good examples of traditional casseroles.

What are American casseroles? ›

MAIN INGREDIENTS

Any casserole served hot in a single dish can be called hotdish, and it usually consists of starches such as potatoes or pasta, meat (often ground beef), vegetables, and canned soup (typically cream of mushroom soup).

What are 5 components of a casserole? ›

Let's talk anatomy: A standard dinner casserole usually includes a protein, a starch, a vegetable, a sauce (or other binding ingredient), and cheese. But making a casserole is not an exact science, and you can definitely break away from this formula. Check out some fun side-dish casseroles and desserts below!

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