41 Best Fall Casseroles for Pure Weeknight-Dinner Comfort

Want a veggie-packed meal that will still get the kids to clean their plates? There's nothing better than a warm, comforting, and cheesy casserole. It'll get everyone to the table faster than you can say "dinner's ready."

Get the recipe for Ground Chicken Noodle Casserole.

Simple and delicious, this easy casserole is perfect for a school-night dinner with the kids (or just the kids-at-heart!).

Get the recipe for Tater Tot Casserole.

Chicken enchiladas are an easy way to use up extra or leftover chicken. Skipped the bottled sauce and make your own—just keep a can of chipotles in adobo in your pantry, and you should be able to make this any day of the week!

Get the recipe for Weeknight Tex-Mex Chicken Enchiladas.

This is comfort food at its finest! Topped with a golden, flaky crust and oozing creamy chicken and veggies, a scoop of this this pot pie on a cold day is pure heaven.

Get the recipe for Classic Chicken Pot Pie.

This rich, delicious casserole is the ultimate cold-weather feast. The long-cooking bolognese sauce can be made a day or two in advance, and the rest of this recipe is largely hands-off. And trust us, this lasagna is well worth the effort, and the results can feed a crowd or keep your family in easy-to-reheat leftovers for days.

Get the recipe for Lasagna Bolognese.

This comfort-food classic has it all: It's easy to make, uses mostly pantry ingredients (hello potato chip topping) and is so satisfying that you'll wish you made more!

Get the recipe for 30-Minute Tuna Noodle Casserole.

Regular mac 'n' cheese is already pretty good, but the right mix of cheese, plus a little powdered ranch mix and some Ritz crackers turns it into "how-did-you-make-this" great.

Get the recipe for Ritzy Ranch Mac ’n’ Cheese.

Want to sneak some healthy veggies into your meal without protests from the kids? With this recipe, they'll clean their plate.

Get the recipe for Cauliflower Mac 'n' Cheese.

Like the best casseroles, this comes together in just one skillet. And unlike most lasagna recipes, you can make this in under an hour!

Get the recipe for Sausage and Cheese Lasagna.

We think this Gruyère-based sauce could go on just about anything, especially broccoli and cauliflower. Don't forget to add a pinch of fresh nutmeg.

Get the recipe for Broccoli and Cauliflower Gratin.

Have guests coming in an hour? Thirty minutes at the stove, and you'll wow them with plump shrimp and herb-flecked biscuits.

Get the recipe for Shrimp Chowder with Herb Drop Biscuits.

Cheese, cheese, potato, and—oh yeah, some more cheese. This Hasselback potato gratin is packed with Parmesan and Gruyère, which makes it a must-have dish.

Get the recipe for Hasselback Potato Gratin.

Everyone will be enjoying their vegetables with this dish. It's filled with Gruyère cheese.

Get the recipe for Brussels Sprouts Gratin.

The traditional mix of green beans, onions, and mushrooms is amped up with caramelized onions and a touch of Parmesan cheese.

Get the recipe for Green Bean Casserole with Fried Shallots.

This hearty dish is delicious as is, but the recipe includes healthier swaps to lighten the calories—and your taste buds won't know the difference.

Get the recipe for Potato and Manchego Casserole with Maple Bacon.

The flaky top to this bake, made from phyllo, offers a light layer to balance the heartier ingredients beneath it.

Get the recipe for Swiss Chard-and-Lamb Bake.

Picture all the things you love about French onion soup—the rich, brothy onions, toasted bread, and cheese—but as a casserole.

Get the recipe for French Onion Chicken Casserole.

Southerners won't be able to get enough of this dish. Stone-ground grits replace the noodles for a unique—and tasty—meal.

Get the recipe for Sausage & Grits Lasagna.

This creamy casserole's crumbly topping is (surprisingly!) made from crushed butter crackers.

Get the recipe for Squash Casserole.

With creamy chicken and green beans topped with iconic cheese crackers, this dish is a nostalgic nod to Nanas everywhere.

Get the recipe for Green Bean and Barley Chicken Casserole.