77 Easy & Comforting Casserole Recipes

This casserole is a total guilty pleasure. If you're trying to lighten it up, ground turkey or chicken would be a delicious swap out for the beef. If you're really being good (we're impressed!), top the casserole with zucchini tater tots in place of the potato variety.

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From the realms of cheesy pizza and bubbling baked pasta comes a new family favorite: pizza casserole. Loaded with sausage, veggies, and plenty of cheese, this easy weeknight dinner has all of the cheesy, tomato-filled goodness of our favorite take-out pizza, neatly packaged in a 13"-by-9" pan.

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This easy casserole dish is a fun take on the classic spanakopita. It has a creamy chicken filling with a lot of spinach and feta to make it more dinner-like for those that love the essential Greek dish. The thin sheets of dough might seem difficult to work with, but they're actually quite forgiving.

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Meal prep sounds even better when you can cook, store, and eat out of the same vessel. For these pasta bakes, you get the best of all worlds from a creamy, cheesy sauce reminiscent of your favorite oven-baked mac and cheese, plus crispy, savory bread crumbs. The slight caveat is preparing the sauce and pasta separately. But then magic happens in the oven where the pasta melds together in under 15 minutes.

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Sloppy Joe casseroles are where. It’s. AT. Cozy? Check! Meaty? Check! Buttery carbs and cheese? Check and check! This hearty casserole has plenty of peppers and onions, lots of sauce, and so much flavor too. Being on Team Casserole doesn’t stop us from appreciating the iconic sloppy Joe sandwich as a pasta sauce or a cheesy meatball bake, it just gives us more ways to celebrate the combination of ground beef and tangy sauce. More than just delicious, this casserole is flexible, freezable, and ready to serve on a busy weeknight for dinner.

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If you’re someone who shakes or drizzles ranch over snacks, veggies, and pretty much anything else you can find, then this hearty and comforting casserole will warm your soul. Big ranch flavor is infused into every aspect of this loaded recipe 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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You may have heard the term “hamburger casserole” used to describe similarly cozy recipes using ground beef and elbow macaroni. But instead of the classic tomato-based goulash, this version is made with a sauce reminiscent of your favorite fast food secret sauce—pickles included. But our favorite part of this recipe is how quickly it comes together with ingredients you likely already have in your fridge.

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Craving chicken Parm but not in the mood for all the time it requires? Opt for a chicken Parm-inspired casserole instead. This comforting dish has all the cheesy flavor you know and crave, but with simple shortcuts to cut down on all that cooking time (and effort).

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Huevos rancheros are one of those dishes that normally requires multiple cooking steps. It’s fabulous and super-tasty, but what if all of those flavors could come together in a few easy steps? Enter: this huevos rancheros casserole. It's a true one-pan wonder. All you have to do is just assemble, then enjoy the casserole—that’s it. This may be the easiest, most delicious breakfast you ever did see.

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Filled with a creamy sauce, two kinds of cheese, and plenty of chicken, there’s something in this dish for everyone. While this is certainly not an authentic Mexican dish, it combines lots of flavors and ingredients that will remind you of tacos, enchiladas, and your favorite Mexican/Tex-Mex meals. It's perfect for celebrating Cinco de Mayo with a crowd, or for spicing up your weeknight dinner any time of year.

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We've got three words for you that are going to change your breakfast and brunch game forever: Overnight. French. Toast. It's comically delicious, thanks to a long overnight soak in a heavy cream-infused custard, which transforms the sliced challah into a pudding-y delight.

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Imagine a crispy mac & cheese topping on your rich mashed potatoes with an added ham layer, and you've got this cheesy casserole. Serve it as a main or as a side—it'll be beloved no matter what.

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Of all the various kugels (potato and noodle being the most popular), matzo kugel tends to not get any love. This incredibly flavorful Reuben-inspired recipe is here to change all that.

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This easy casserole (because, let's be honest, that’s what this is) is the perfect entry point for trying your hand at making sushi at home or introducing sushi to picky kiddos. Not only is it a perfect introduction to sushi, but this bake is endlessly versatile.

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The contrast here between the crispy, flaky edges of the croissants and the soft, cheesy middle is very special. If you're able to, assemble everything the night before and bake it off the next morning.

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Akin to a Puerto Rican lasagna, pastelón layers up crispy fried sweet plantains with melty mozzarella cheese and picadillo, a mix of ground beef, tomatoes, sofrito, herbs, briny olives, and a pop of sweetness from raisins.

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Ratatouille, a classic end of summer dish from the South of France that features our favorite late-season produce, takes on a new form in this beautiful spiraled casserole. Instead of cooking the ratatouille on the stovetop, enjoy it right out of the oven, or you can bake the dish ahead of time and let the ingredients mingle in the refrigerator overnight for even more flavor. Serve with a French dessert at the end to round out a memorable meal, like our clafoutis or apple tart.

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The Reuben is a perfect sandwich. Savory, tender corned beef, melty Swiss cheese, tangy sauerkraut, and zesty Russian dressing are all stacked on caraway seed-studded rye bread. Turning such a masterpiece into a casserole is a no-brainer—it's a crowd-pleasing, easy-to-assemble dish with layers of cubed pumpernickel-rye bread, chopped corned beef (or pastrami!), and shredded cheese, all with a generous dressing drizzle.

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There’s your average casserole and then there’s this cheesy loaded broccoli cauliflower casserole. We packed it with enough veggies to make an easy weeknight casserole for leftovers throughout the week or as the perfect potluck side. (Some versions of broccoli cauliflower casserole include chicken. If that's your jam, fold in 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken along with the veggies.)

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Derived from the Italian word pasticcio, which means “mix” or “hodgepodge,” pastitsio is a classic Greek casserole best described as a cross between lasagna and moussaka. Rich and hearty, creamy and comforting, it’s an extra special dish that'll be welcome at your Thanksgiving table.

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