65 Cozy Fall Casseroles To Make For Every Occasion, All Season Long

The story goes that these bubbling beauties were named so after becoming a traditional comfort food for post-funeral gatherings. They are basically comfort in a pan, but we prefer (and suggest we all) eat them on happier occasions, especially Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any time comfort food is an absolute necessity.

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This hearty Tex-Mex taco lasagna hits so many of the classic casserole notes: Cheesy? ✔️ Perfect for a crowd? ✔️ Flavor for days? ✔️ Great (greatest?) way to stretch a pound of ground beef? ✔️ The list goes on and on.

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Wondering what could possibly make a classic chicken pot pie even more delicious? Enter: tater tots! Picture a creamy and comforting casserole made with onions, peas, and tender chicken, all topped with a crown of crispy potato tots. No fussing with pie crusts here—just a crunchy, seasoned potato in every bite.

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Chef Millie Peartree's baked mac & cheese is famous for a reason! Check out the five major ways her recipe differs from most. (Hint: She puts an ENTIRE layer of pure cheese in between two layers of *already cheesy* macaroni 😮.)

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This is one side dish that everyone freak out over (and run to for seconds). If you have vegetarian guests, feel free to skip the bacon. This dish is all about the CHEESE, so no one will miss the meat.

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At first, pumpkin lasagna might not seem as sexy as, say, spinach artichoke lasagna, but don't be fooled: With layers of melty fontina and mozzarella and notes of sage and nutmeg, you'll definitely be wanting seconds of this veggie-filled lasagna.

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It's time for butternut squash to claim its rightful place on autumnal dinner tables. This savory casserole is packed with bacon and two types of cheese (mozzarella and cheddar, thank you very much) and just enough kale to lend the dish a healthy-ish twist.

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For this recipe, we ditched the canned cream of mushroom soup and went for fresh instead. Cook the mushrooms enough that they get a little caramelized, and you'll really be good to go.

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When the weather gets cold, your dinner making-mojo is low, or when comfort food is just what’s on the menu, you need a casserole. And if that casserole is easy, creamy, chicken-y, and cheesy, like this one is? With a crunchy topping? Your oven should already be preheating. 😉

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It can be hard to replicate the perfection of a restaurant-quality burger, but this casserole captures the same magic in the form of an easy weeknight dinner. It's got everything you love, including a classic (but still top secret) burger sauce. Bonus: no flipping patties over a hot grill!

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Also known as cornbread dressing, this dish is a classic in the South, where you’ll often find it mixed with sausage, bacon, jalapeños, nuts, even chopped oysters. We kept ours simple with flavors you’d find in classic stuffing, but don't let us stop you from jazzing up yours.

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If you think every bowl of chili should be hidden under mounds of melty cheese and sour cream, this is the casserole for you. With roasted sweet potatoes and black bean chili layered together under a gooey blanket of cheese, this is a incredibly comforting vegetarian weeknight dinner.

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The perfect macaroni & cheese recipe has to nail three things: be extra creamy, plenty cheesy, and paired with a golden, crunchy topping. This tried-and-true recipe aces all of these requirements (and more!) with flying colors!

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We'll take Brussels any which way, but we especially love giving them the traditional Thanksgiving treatment—with plenty of butter, cream, and cheese. This method upgrades even the most humble vegetables while still allowing them to be the star of the show—even skeptics will be asking for seconds.

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Heading to a potluck and need a fun, different dish? This gnocchi stuffing is a creative twist on classic stuffing everyone will love. Using gnocchi instead of bread gives you dumpling-like bites that are so fun alongside the more traditional flavors.

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Unlike potatoes au gratin, which typically contain cheese, traditional scalloped potatoes are very simple: just thinly sliced potatoes cooked in a mixture of milk and heavy cream that’s infused with aromatics, such as shallots, garlic, and herbs. Our only add-on? A bit of finely shredded Parmesan.

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If chicken pot pie excites you, but pie crust intimidates you, you’ve arrived at the perfect recipe. Classic chicken pot pie filling is baked into a stress-free casserole and, best of all, topped with biscuits baked to a tantalizing golden brown.

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If you’re someone who shakes or drizzles ranch over everything you can, this hearty and comforting casserole will warm your soul. It's packed with juicy seasoned chicken, creamy potatoes, and just enough broccoli to be virtuous before being crowned with gooey cheddar and crispy bread crumbs.

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Midwesterner or not, this tater tot casserole will become a weekly staple meal in your home because it’s easy and reliable. Sure, it sounds ideal for the kiddos, but your inner child will be scooping seconds.

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In England, the birthplace of this hearty dish, shepherd's pie is most often made with a ground lamb filling. In the States, it's more common to use ground beef. Both are delicious, so use whichever you prefer!

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