They’re ready on the count of three.

And less time in the kitchen, means more time having fun around the dinner table.

Just grab your favorite 9x13 baking dish, a handful of ingredients, and get to cooking.

Southern Living Chicken Spaghetti Casserole in the dish to serve

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A warm and comforting winter dinner casserole will be ready before you know it.

Toss together a green salad while it bakes, and you have a full meal in about an hour.

It combines all your favorite components of a cheeseburger in an easy-to-prepare casserole.

Cheesy Chili Hash Brown Bake

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To make it your own, sub in your favorite spices for the packet of taco seasoning.

Old-School Squash Casserole

Sometimes there’s no improving on a classic.

This recipe is one of those that can’t be beat.

Southern Living Creamy Turkey Pasta Bake in the baking dish to serve

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Macaroni Corn Casserole

With a perfectly crispy and browned panko crust, this casserole is nearly irresistible.

Everything Bagel Casserole

Who says you’re free to’t have breakfast for dinner?

We love a deliciousbreakfast casserolelike this one any time of day.

Smoky Sausage-and-Grits Casserole

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The sausage helps make this morning dish hearty enough to serve for dinner.

Cheeseburger Casserole - Southern Living

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Cowboy Casserole in a dish with a single serving on a plate

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Old-School Squash Casserole Recipe

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Macaroni Corn Casserole

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Everything Bagel Casserole

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Beefy Nacho Casserole

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