you’re able to’t go wrong with these crowd-pleasing lasagnas, classic chicken bakes, and melty mac-and-cheeses.

It really is that good.

you might pick up pulled pork from a local BBQ joint or the grocery store for ultimate ease.

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Plus, it sneaks vegetables into the meal in a tasty way.

Fresh mozzarella and basil top off your 9x13 dish.

Best-Ever Macaroni and Cheese

You won’t find a more melty or creamy macaroni-and-cheese than this recipe.

Southern LIving Turkey Tetrazzini

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Cubes of Cheddar cheese melt as the pasta bakes, creating pockets of gooey goodness in every bite.

Sloppy Joe Casserole

The childhood classic is back with a delicious modern vengeance.

This pasta bake version showcases the sweet-savory blend of sauce and ground beef that everyone loves.

Our Best Lasagna

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Even better, it all comes together in half an hour.

Chicken and bacon offer protein-packed nutrition, and ranch seasoning is the ideal complementary touch.

Bring this to the potluck for instant success.

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This new take on tuna casserole is topped with panko and potato chips.

Greek Baked Ziti

This Greek-inspired baked ziti packs your 9x13 pan with fresh and flavorful ingredients.

Lemon juice adds the perfect punch of flavor to the sauce.

Homestyle Ground Beef Casserole in a blue casserole dish

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What’s not to love?

Baked Ziti with Sausage

The secret is in the sauce with this dishliterally.

Thanks to the size, everyone gets a hearty helping.

Pulled Pork Mac and Cheese

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Creamy Chicken Alfredo Casserole

Everyone’s favorite restaurant pasta easily become a home-friendly casserole.

This recipe uses rotisserie chicken for extra ease.

Leftover Turkey Casserole

There’s no better way to use up leftovers than with this casserole.

Chicken-and-Broccoli Pasta Bake

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Heavenly Chicken Lasagna

This recipe makes a great case for skipping the ground beef and tomato sauce.

This no-frills (but totally delicious) lasagna recipe is about as dependable as it gets.

Then, we topped it with a buttery, crunchy mixture of crackers and chopped pecans.

Ham and Noodle Casserole

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Baked Ziti with Summer Vegetables

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Best-Ever Macaroni and Cheese

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Zucchini Lasagna

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Chicken Tetrazzini

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Sloppy Joe Casserole

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Meatball Pasta Bake

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Creamy Kale and Pasta Bake

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Chicken-Bacon Ranch Casserole

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Baked Mac and Cheese with Bacon

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Buffalo Chicken Casserole

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Italian Casserole

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New Tuna Casserole

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Greek Baked Ziti

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Butternut Squash Lasagna

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Pizza Spaghetti Casserole

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New Turkey Tetrazzini Recipe

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Baked Ziti with Sausage

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Baked Smokin' Macaroni and Cheese

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Creamy Chicken Alfredo Casserole

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Baked Ziti with Chicken

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Leftover Turkey Casserole

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Baked Tortellini Alfredo with Mushrooms

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Baked Ziti and Meatballs

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Heavenly Chicken Lasagna

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Vanessa’s Make-Ahead Beefy Lasagna

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Pasta-Chicken-Broccoli Bake

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