That’s certainly the case with a vintage-style casserole.
So, we keep on making them.
Funeral Potatoes
Funeral potatoes are the ultimate comfort food.
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You don’t see those in the creamy filling as much anymore, do you?
Frozen vegetables and a refrigerated pie crust will make this comforting meal easier to prepare.
Crushed Ritz crackers serve their time-honored role as a crisp topping.
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It’s delightfully packed with chicken, pasta, mushrooms, and Parmesan cheese.
Tetrazzini can be served hot out of the oven or frozen to save for the next busy weeknight.
Tennessee Onions
For generations, your relations in Tennessee baked this casserole for special occasions.
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Now it’s your turn.
Onions are truly the star of this cheesy recipe that calls for 2 1/2 pounds of a sweet variety.
Add a salad and garlic bread and you’re set.
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Pineapple Casserole
Pineapple what?
We’re making a case to bring back this unexpectedEaster classic.
(If your family doesn’t already still make it.)
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Especially since it requires just six ingredients and no stove-top cooking.
Extra-Easy Lasagna
We know why thislasagna recipeis forever a reader favorite: It has only five ingredients.
When we say easy, we mean it.
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Much like pineapple casserole, it has a crunchy cracker topping and a layer of gooey Cheddar.
Cabbage Casserole
Trade coleslaw for this warm, comforting dish and its crispy Parmesan breadcrumb topping.
Tee’s Corn Pudding
This side dish doesn’t only belong to the holiday season.
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With eight ingredients and very little hands-on time, the recipe shows that simple is sometimes better.
If you’re feeling adventurous, give it a Southwestern touch with a can of chiles and ground cumin.
Chicken-And-Wild Rice Casserole
There are few things that belong together as much aschicken and rice.
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This recipe gets a special crunch from water chestnuts.
The best part is the extra shrimp gravy, which you should serve in a pitcher on the side.
you could substitute any field pea you like, from Lady Cream to Pinkeye.
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Creamy corn, crisp crumb topping, and melty cheese just seal the deal.
Cheesy Broccoli-And-Rice Casserole
Name any spread, and a broccoli-and-cheese casserole will fit right in, guaranteed.
We first printed this recipe in 2001, and it’s still good today.
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Using frozen biscuits saves so much extra time.
Macaroni and cheese is our version of comfort in a casserole dish.
You’ll find nothing but the basics herefive ingredients plus seasoningsand that’s the way we like it.
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Buttermilk Spoon Bread
Say hello to the fluffier version of cornbread.
Spoon bread is an old Southern delicacy that we wish we’d see a whole lot more.
Baked Ziti with Sausage
They knew what they were doing when creating this perfect Italian casserole.
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Soups, stews, and yes, casseroles all love it.
Here, okra meets sweet corn, Cajun spices, and buttery garlic breadcrumbs.
This is a recipe you’ll want to pass down.
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Sloppy Joe Casserole
Sloppy Joes really slather on the nostalgia.
Let the childhood classic come back with a modern spin.
This pasta bake version has that sweet-savory blend of sauce and ground beef you know and love.
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New Tuna Casserole
Don’t be misled by the term “new.”
Cheeseburger Casserole
Yep, we went there.
Worcestershire and tomato sauces give it the flavor of an old-fashioned meatloaf.
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Chiles, taco seasoning, and hot sauce give it some heat.
Chicken Enchilada Casserole
Nothing beats a full-fledgedTex-Mex casserole.
Leftover Turkey Casserole
Tired of turkey sandwiches?
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A casserole filled with holiday leftovers is as much a tradition as Mama’s cornbread dressing.
you’re free to swap the turkey for any leftover bird you have on hand.
Classic Sweet Potato Casserole
Is it Thanksgiving without this enticingly sweet side dish?
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Chicken-and-Biscuit Cobbler
We’ll gladly accept this savory cobbler as our own.
Pick up a rotisserie chicken to save cooking time.
Cream cheese, Fontina, some garlic, and breadcrumbs bind it all together.
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Twice Baked Potato Casserole
This recipe is a delicious side dish, reimagined in casserole form.
Don’t worryit’s loaded down with all the good stuff like bacon, cheese, and sour cream.
Chicken-And-Wild Rice Skillet Casserole
We always love a skillet casseroleit means one less dish to clean.
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This easy take gives a country makeover to chicken-and-rice casserole.
Tater Tot Bake
Tater tots are something we never grow too old to love.
A tater tot casserole?
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Now that’s just heaven.
This slow-cooker version of the casserole makes your life just a tad easier.
The crowd-feeding, crowd-pleasing 9x13 casserole is one of our signature weeknight dishes.
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Buffalo Ranch Chicken-Broccoli Casserole
Buffalo chicken has a loyal following for a reason.
And now, it’s a casserole.
Pimiento Cheese Chicken-Broccoli Casserole
It’s a match made in Southern heaven.
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Extra sharp Cheddar, meet pimiento peppers.
As for the creamy factor, you’ll need a little mayo, so pick a side.
Are you team Duke’s or Hellman’s?
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With spaghetti noodles, Italian sausage, and cream of mushroom soup, it’s hard to go wrong.
The turkey for this recipe starts in a slow cooker so it can develop rich flavors.
To shorten cooking time, you could use a rotisserie chicken from the deli instead of cooking your own.
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Oyster dressing,oyster pie, scalloped oysters, the list is as long as the variations.
Some things stay the same, though, including the creamy sauce, oysters, and a crispy topping.
Cheddar Cheese Grits Casserole
Cheese makes everything better, especially grits.
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With two cups of Cheddar and a quarter cup of Parmesan, it’ll be a good time.
Sausage And Egg Casserole
This breakfast casserole is an old favorite for good reason.
When you’re expecting a crowd at brunch, egg casserole always saves the day.
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Also known as Funeral Casserole, this dish has comforted families for decades.
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