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What would dinnertime in the South be without trustycasserole recipes?

), these ideas get it all done for you.

It give the dish a vibrant orange hue and lots of rich, cheesy flavor.

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Better yet, it will be right at home on the table for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.

Barbecue Mac and Cheese

This super-Southern recipe combines two comfort food favoritesmac and cheese and barbecue.

You wont believe how fast it is to make.

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Toppings like cornbread,barbecue sauce, and green onion really send this mac and cheese over the top.

Beefy Nacho Casserole

Nachos are a guaranteed crowd-pleaser but they’re not the most filling dinner.

This one-dish dinner solves the messiness issue without slacking in the kid-friendly department.

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Zucchini Lasagna

Meatless Monday doesn’t have to lack comfort.

This summery lasagna recipe is filling and fresh.

The woven zucchini makes this pretty enough to share with company.

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This cozy dish is made all the better with homemade biscuits with chopped bacon in them.

Sloppy Joe Casserole With Dinner Rolls

Sloppy joes get revamped into a tasty, straight-from-the-oven meal.

This one-dish version is cheesy, sweet, and topped with buttery rolls.

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Yellow mustard and pickle relish add some zip to the filling.

That doesnt mean skimping on flavor.

Store-bought sauce and rotisserie chicken speed up this incredibly comforting casserole recipe.

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Chive-and-onion cream cheese is the secret to the creamy sauce.

Save time by caramelizing the onions the day before.

This makes a great weeknight meal, but dont overlook it for potlucks, parties, and holidays.

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Its easy to double and even triple.

Cheeseburger Casserole

No need to fuss with forming burger patties.

This casserole puts your burger, its toppings, and your favorite side into the tastiest dish.

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Finish with chopped bacon and a drizzle of ketchup.

When youre ready to use, thaw overnight in the fridge.

Garlic bread and a side salad make this a hearty meal.

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Ravioli Lasagna

Indulge a lasagna craving on a weeknight without all the work.

Add a salad and bread to complete the meal.

We’ve got your back.

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This lightened pasta is heavy on fresh taste thanks to tomatoes and squash that are in season.

Creamy and irresistible, your family will request this comforting meal again.

Even nicer, the refrigerated tortellini can be baked without the extra step of pre-cooking.

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Broccoli, chicken, peppers, and pecans make this a truly satisfying meal.

Mushroom and Thyme Chicken-Broccoli Casserole

Consider this a chicken-and-rice casserole elevated for weeknights.

Mushrooms, broccoli, Fontina cheese, and thyme add a bit of elegance to ordinary chicken.

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Pre-cooked microwavable brown rice helps this one-skillet meal get on the table in a flash.

We couldn’t think of anything better on a busy weeknight.

it’s possible for you to save even more time with a little advance prep work.

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you might chop the carrots and leeks as well as shred the chicken the day before and refrigerate.

Buy bagged kale thats pre-washed and pre-chopped to cut time.

Leftovers, if you have any, make a great side dish.

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With just eight ingredients, this recipe isnt complicated, and you could enjoy leftovers throughout the week.

you might make this in advance, freeze it, or eat the leftovers all week.

Either way, this casserole is a winner.

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This pretty recipe is company-worthy for your easiestdinner partyever.

Skillet Enchiladas Suizas

No filling or rolling required!

Our easiest enchilada recipe ever is a fun way to switch up your dinner routine.

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Pizza Casserole

Pizza night just got a dose of Southern comfort with thiskid-friendly casserole.

Comforting and classic, this casserole makes it easy toshare with a crowd.

Cheesy Chili Hash Brown Bake

Hectic week?

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you’re free to still get a homemade dinner on the table with this five-ingredient recipe.

Bake in ramekins for individual servings, or cook in a 13- x 9-inch baking dish.

Your family will like the familiar tomatoes and ground beef combination.

King Ranch Chicken Casserole

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The polenta base takes the dish to another level.

Sausage, cheese, and black-eyed peas will comfort the whole crowd.

Italian Casserole

This recipe from our November 1990 issue has been saving us at dinnertime for decades.

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you might make this in two smaller dishes to bake one for now and freeze one for later.

Eggplant Rollups

You wont miss the pasta in this delightfully fresh lighter take on lasagna rolls.

An herbed ricotta mixture fills thinly sliced eggplant and bakes in marinara.

Homestyle Ground Beef Casserole

It only takes five ingredients plus pantry basics to put this meal together.

Pimiento Cheese Chicken-Broccoli Casserole

Can dinnertime get any better than a chicken and pasta casserole?

With buttery crackers and pimiento cheese, your chicken casserole will never be the same.

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Whole-grain pasta and broccoli keep this dish balanced forhealthy weeknights.

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Kentucky Hot Brown Casserole

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Pasta-Chicken-Broccoli Bake

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Mushroom and Thyme Chicken-Broccoli Casserole

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Creamy Kale and Pasta Bake

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Spaghetti Casserole

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Chicken-Mushroom-Sage Casserole

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Skillet Enchiladas Suizas

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Shrimp and Grits Casserole

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Cheesy Chili Hash Brown Bake

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Tomato ‘n’ Beef Casserole With Polenta Crust

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Reunion Pea Casserole

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Eggplant Rollups

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Pimiento Cheese Chicken-Broccoli Casserole

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