How do we love casseroles?
Let us count the ways.
Every Southern cook has afavorite go-to casserole recipe, but there is always room for more.
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Homestyle Ground Beef Casserole
Less than 25 minutes of hands-on prep time?
Sounds like we found our new ground beef go-to on weeknights.
Serve with a green salad and garlic bread for a delicious dinner the whole family will love.
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Then slide into those slippers and cozy down for a relaxing evening.
Marry Me Chicken Casserole
Marry (get it?)
the flavors of the internet-famous dish with a creamy, comforting casserole.
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The whole family will be impressedand ask for seconds.
French Onion Soup Casserole
Turn your favorite soup into a more substantial dish with this comforting casserole.
While this is the best casserole for breakfast, it also makes a delicious dinner option too.
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This casserole was the most popular recipe of 2024 so count on it being delicious.
Extra Easy Lasagna
We mean it when we say this casserole is extra easy.
With only five ingredients, you’ll have dinner prepared faster than ever before.
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Pizza Spaghetti Casserole
Pizza and spaghetti all in one dish?
Now that’s a surefire way to see to it the kids clear their plates.
Sloppy Joe Casserole
The broad appeal of the Sloppy Joe just got a little bit more sophisticated.
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If you’re really short on time, consider picking up a rotisserie chicken and buying pre-shredded cheese also.
Any frozen veggies you have in your freezer will do.
Don’t forget that adding greens such as kale to this cheesy pasta dish eliminates all guilt.
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Zucchini-And-Spinach Lasagna
Meet your new favorite way to use fresh zucchini.
This vegetarian lasagna recipe is the perfect meatless main.
The ricotta and cream cheese boosts the appeal even more, making this a serious crowd-pleaser.
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This is also one of those great make-ahead-meal candidates.
Assemble all the ingredients ahead of time, and this will land on your table at record speed.
This is one of those recipes that will be bookmarked and offered on the family table multiple times.
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This takes the appeal of squash to a taste-filled level.
For no-waste breadcrumbs, use a food processor to break up day-old sandwich bread.
This is comfort food with a bit of crunch and creaminess.
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Even the kids will love this rich, broccoli-forward dinner.
Smoky Sausage-And-Grits Casserole
It’s hard not to love breakfast for dinner.
Cheeseburger Casserole
Forget flipping patties.
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Nothing sayscomfort food better than a bacon cheeseburger-inspired bake with a finishing layer ofcrispy tater tots.
This is the best embodiment of a cheeseburger we know that hits all the right comfort food spots.
Top with cheddar cheese and watch your casserole bubble with flavor.
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The perfect pairing to this would be a gorgeous salad of fresh greens.
Creamy Chicken Alfredo Casserole
Here’s proof that comfort food doesn’t take all day to prepare.
You very likely won’t have leftovers of this comfort food classic.
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Baked Ziti With Summer Vegetables
Baked ziti has never looked better.
This hearty dish will have you satisfied and looking forward to long summer days, no matter the season.
Smoked-Pork-Stuffed Pasta Shells
Give your go-to pasta bake the night off.
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Stuffed pasta shells for lunch can be a real treat.
Pick up arotisserie chickenfrom the market and add a jar of roasted red peppers to the cart, too.
This makes for an easy-peasy dinner that stands out.
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New Tuna Casserole with Potato Chips
Don’t be misled by the term “new.”
This update on a tried-and-true classic still hits all of the creamy and cheesy notes of the original.
The addition of potato chips lends a delightful crunch and strikes a flavorful balance.
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It yields just enough meat for this recipe.
Make this casserole only one day aheadit’s one of those that doesn’t freeze well.
This tried-and-true formula works with anything you’ve got the option to throw at it.
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New Turkey Tetrazzini
Loads of spinach and mushrooms freshen up this classic.
Packed with turkey and stuffing, the new additions are welcome and delicious.
Soften your tortillas before rolling up all the creamy ingredients, then place your stuffed enchilada seam-side down.
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The sauces and cheeses will hold it all together.
Bring this to room temperature prior to baking.
This hearty casserole isn’t light on flavor.
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Sprinkle bacon over the top and enjoy this tasty one-dish meal any time of day.
Be sure to save this recipe for your next star turn at the neighborhood potluck.
Italian Casserole
This vintage casserole with lots of Italian sausage is one of our make-ahead supper staples.
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For a family, divide the mixture into three 8-inch square baking dishes.
To keep a bigger casserole on hand for potluck suppers, place the mixture in a 4-quart dish.
A quick spritz of vegetable cooking spray adds extra crispness to flour tortillas as they bake.
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One batch goes a long way.
Food lore can be so complicated.
Cutting calories on this classic does not change what makes it so beloved.
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This top-rated easy casserole recipe makeover is every bit as creamy and satisfying as the full-fat original.
Deceptively decadent, this pasta dish is a greatfreezer stapleto have on hand.
The roasted red pepper sauce lends a fresh sweetness to the companion ingredients.
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It’s a great choice for a special occasion meal.
This might end up being your all-time favorite version of a Southern classic.
Toasted bread, crispy bacon, and creamy sauce make this a dish to rave about.
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Bonus, the turkey cooks in the slow cooker.
Broccoli and mushrooms make this casserole feel light and worth a second helping.
Pizza Casserole
Satisfy your pizza-loving crowd with a pasta dish thats full of their favorite toppings.
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Ravioli Lasagna
This quick, delicious casserole is short on time, but not on flavor.
Thanks to refrigerated ravioli and jarred pasta sauce, this lasagna-inspired meal is ready to serve in 30 minutes.
Fold in spinach during cooking, or serve with a salad for a balanced meal.
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Theres no need to fill or rolljust layer everything into the skillet, then cook and serve.
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