With these winter casseroles, you’ll be dishing out comfort all season long.
The recipe is loaded with three cheeses, sour cream, egg noodles, and hearty ground round.
Toss a green salad while your casserole bakes to round out the meal.
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Yepthat same bowl of hot soup in big-batch casserole form.
This baguette and Gruyere-topped dish is ideal for a cozy night in.
We used two shortcuts to make theseTex-Mex-style enchiladaspossible on busy weeknights: pre-cooked chicken and canned enchilada sauce.
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Buffalo Chicken Casserole
Buffalo chicken wings and our favorite dip get a suppertime makeover with this casserole.
It’s a versatile dish that can serve as a game-day side,weekend lunch, or weeknight supper.
This dish gets bonus points for no messy fingers when you eat it.
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We added mushroom, spinach, and chopped pepperoni to the mix in this cheesy pasta bake.
Sprinkle fresh basil leaves on top as a garnish.
Vanessa’s Make-Ahead Beefy Lasagna
For many families, lasagna is aChristmas Eve tradition.
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This year, prep and freeze this classic recipe up to three months in advance.
A container of pesto adds distinctive flavor to the usual beef lasagna recipe.
If that isn’t proof you should try it, we’re not sure what is.
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You will probably have all the ingredients on hand, too.
Baked Mac And Cheese With Bacon
When in doubt, just add bacon.
Thisclassic baked mac and cheeseonly tastes better with it.
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Chicken tetrazzini combines the creamy, luscious texture of achicken pot piewith the ease of a spaghetti casserole.
It’s a foolproof dish to warm up with on a winter night.
It’s packed with flavorful ingredients like green chiles, smoked chicken, and sharp Cheddar.
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We’ve also suggested some swaps, like shrimp instead of chicken or a spicy Cajun variation.
This creamy spaghetti casserole is dressed up with chopped spinach and Italian herbs.
Heavenly Chicken Lasagna
Put thejar of marinaraaside, because this creamy chicken lasagna is worth a try.
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Layers of creamy sauce, spinach, cheese, and chicken come together in one family-friendly dish.
Baked Ziti With Sausage
This classic casserole always brings out appetites at the dinner table.
For a meat-lover’s dream, add pancetta.
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We’ve made the pairing even better with our list of spices and seasonings.
If they ask what’s for dinner and you say spaghetti, they’re excited.
If they ask what’s for dinner and you say pizza spaghetti, they’re ecstatic.
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To make ahead, freeze the unbaked casserole for up to one month.
But instead of carb-heavy pasta, it uses delicious strands of spaghetti squash as its base.
Bread lovers can savor a hunk of toasted garlic bread on the side.
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Sweet peas and flat-leaf parsley add a touch of green to this meaty casserole.
Kale or spinach make good substitutes.
Cream cheese, sour cream, and two types of shredded cheese make the casserole feel indulgent.
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Top with bacon for crunch and chives for freshness.
You won’t find any mushrooms in this version, which some may find a plus.
But you will find standard ingredients like Ritz crackers and frozen peas.
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This comforting, cheesy baked pasta will convince the most kale-averse people to dig in.
No sauce is needed heregooey, creamy cheeses and earthy sage leaves complement the winter squash without overwhelming it.
Like most lasagnas, it can be prepped ahead of time and baked later.
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