A warm, cozy casserole is the secret to beating the Christmas chaos.
Hearty and easy to make ahead, our favoriteholiday casserole recipesrange from traditional classics to creative, must-try dishes.
Classic Parmesan Scalloped Potatoes
This versatile casserole side dish can be paired with virtually anything.
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Homestyle Ground Beef Casserole
This crowd pleaser couldn’t be simpler or more stress-free to make.
Loaded Hashbrown Casserole
Frozen shredded potatoes make this filling breakfast casserole a cinch to pull together.
The combo of bacon, Cheddar cheese, and sweet onion appeals to everyone at your holiday gathering.
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Substitute zucchini for some of the squash if you have it.
Cheesy Broccoli-and-Rice Casserole
This is classic comfort food at its finest.
Same can’t be said for theChristmas ham, unfortunately.
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Even easier, theres no need to thaw.
Just let it stand for 30 minutes before baking, and add 15-20 minutes to the cook time.
Serve with a leafy green salad and you’ve got a fabulous lunch or dinner to feed a crowd.
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Just defrost fully before baking.
Assemble this creamy dish the day before.
It can also be frozen, giving you even more time to enjoy the season.
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No one needs to know you made and froze it weeks ago.
This version includes plenty of broccoli, and it can be made a day ahead.
Cheesy Baked Mashed Potatoes
Cheddar cheese gives these mashed potatoes a helping of flavor.
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Butter, half and half, and cream cheese add extra creaminess.
Caramelized onions go into the rich sauce, and the fried onion topping adds crunch.
Old-School Green Bean Casserole
It’s not the holidays without green bean casserole on the table.
Get a head-start on this dish by making it ahead and freezing.
Add the fried onions just before baking to ensure they stay crisp.
This recipe propels frozen corn into a holiday star.
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And your family will appreciate the soul-warming goodness of potatoes, sausage, and cheese.
Make ahead of time, freeze, then thaw, and heat.
Dinner is as simple as that.
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They assemble easily and can be frozen and reheated like any traditional casserole.
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