These dishes travel and reheat well.

And, best of all, there’s a lunch casserole to suit every pop in of crowd.

Homemade cheesy biscuits make this casserole extra delicious.

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Use canned or frozen biscuits to speed up prep time.

It’s pretty and delicious and reheats well.

Not only can you make this dish ahead, it also freezes well.

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One bite of this recipe, and you’ll never go back to frozen.

Serve it on its own with a side salad, or alongside ham or chicken.

This classic is upgraded with tangy white Cheddar and creamy cream cheese.

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The secret to its delicious sauce is a container of chive-and-onion cream cheese.

Just increase the baking time.

you might also make this recipe ahead of time, chill overnight, and bake before serving.

BLT Pain Perdu Casserole

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Swap in sausage and American cheese to vary the flavors because you’ll likely be making this often.

Serve with extra shrimp gravy on the side so guests can add even more flavor.

Add a salad and bread, and lunch is complete.

Macaroni Corn Casserole

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Bonus, it’s a one-pot meal that makes serving and cleanup easy.

Check out the recipe’s variations that includeandouille sausageor seafood instead of chicken.

Adding the contents without stirring allows pockets of pudding to form as the cobbler bakes.

Hashbrown Casserole

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Pumpkin Crisp

This simple stir-together fall dessert comes together in a flash thanks to acake mix.

Even better, it’s delicious served warm or at room temperature.

Asparagus Casserole

Serve this creamy veggie casserole alongside sliced ham and rolls for an easy lunch.

Old-Fashioned Chicken Pot Pie

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Gruyere cheese lends a nutty note, and a panko topping adds delightful contrast.

Eggplant Rollups

This vegetable-heavy casserole is flavorful and filling enough for lunch.

It can be a side dish at a potluck or the main course for a luncheon.

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Eggplant slices are filled withricotta cheeseand baked in a rich tomato sauce that’s sure to yo the crowd.

Everything Bagel Casserole

This can be served for breakfast, brunch, or lunch.

Serve it with fruit, roasted veggies, or a side salad to make it a meal.

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Use a sleeve ofbuttery Ritz crackersfor the crushed topping.

Fresh thyme, Fontina cheese, and fresh mushrooms put a flavorful, elegant spin on chicken-and-rice casserole.

Add a salad and rolls to the side and lunch is served.

Southern Living Ham and Noodle Casserole

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Meatball Casserole

This casserole proves entertaining doesn’t require complicated recipes to be a success.

Just add the ingredients to the pan and bake.

There’s no need to boil the pasta.

Layered Squash Casserole

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Mini Cheese Grits Casseroles

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Stuffed Ham-and-Cheese Croissant Casserole

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Shrimp and Grits Casserole

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Baked Ziti with Summer Vegetables

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Southern Living Chicken and Wild Rice Casserole with a serving scooped out onto a teal plate

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Chocolate Cobbler

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Cakey Strawberry Cobbler in a casserole pan and bowl

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Southern Living Asparagus Casserole in the dish to serve

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Roasted Tomato Macaroni and Cheese

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Pasta-Chicken-Broccoli Bake

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Eggplant Rollups

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Everything Bagel Casserole

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Old-Fashioned Apple And Cheese Casserole

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Mushroom and Thyme Chicken-Broccoli Casserole

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Southern Living Cheesy Chicken Casserole with a serving scooped out

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