These small-scale casseroles are just what you need for an intimate family dinner.

It’s comforting as can be and a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.

It’s a scraped-clean kind of casserole after everyone scoops a hearty portion.

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Hashbrown Casserole

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It’s a classic for a reason.

This cornflake-topped casserole is an easy crowd-pleaser that comes together with just a few staple ingredients.

Just let it come to room temperature before baking.

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You’ll love creamy vegetables that are ready in just 45 minutes.

Asparagus Gratin

Forget what you know about a gratin.

This take is easy as can be.

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Cheesy, creamy sauce upgrades asparagus to new heights in an 8-inch square dish.

Serve the shrimp gravy on the side so everyone can get a hearty pourtrust us.

Macaroni Corn Casserole

This mash-up is not a dish to be messed with.

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We combined mac and cheese with a corn casserole to the best, ooey-gooey effect.

Customize it with ham, veggies, or cheese.

The crushed cornflake topping may not be traditional, but it shouldn’t be optional.

Hashbrown Casserole

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Instead of cream, the recipe calls for simmering milk with herbs and garlic.

This spin on a family-favorite dinner has all the best parts ofclassic tacoswith a few game-changing surprises mixed in.

King Ranch Chicken Mac and Cheese

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Easy Cauliflower Casserole

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Asparagus Gratin

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Shrimp and Grits Casserole

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Macaroni Corn Casserole

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Buttermilk Spoon Bread

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Southern Living Shoepeg Corn Casserole in the dish ready to serve

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Southern Living Potato-and-Rutabaga Gratin Recipe in baking dish

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