Crowd-Pleasing Holiday Casseroles

Add some fresh flavors to your holiday menu with this crowd-pleasing chicken-and-rice dish -- the prosciutto-stuffed chicken and asparagus make it more than your typical baked dish.

Kalamata olives and crumbled feta cheese turn this cheesy classic into an international delight for holiday guests. The best part? It's ready in under an hour. Double the recipe if you're making it for an extra large group.

Perfect for a holiday potluck, this baked pasta dish is warm and comforting, but gets a healthy kick from five different garden vegetables.

For a Midwestern twist on classic chili con carne, add chocolate, cinnamon, and allspice --then serve over a heaping helping of pasta.

The sweet-savory combination of coconut milk, brown sugar, peanut butter, and red curry paste give this easy-to-make casserole a tangy kick.

Cajun flavors come together with andouille sausage and chicken in this warm-you-up lasagna recipe that serves a dozen guests.

Turn a classic spaghetti dinner into a hearty casserole by layering the noodles, meat, and veggies mixture, then bake for 30 minutes and serve.

Seasoned pizza dough strips cover a baked dish of meat, tomatoes, and other veggies in a lattice pattern, giving the recipe its name.

The light and flaky texture of the phyllo dough gives this layered dish a pastry-like quality; the chicken and spinach make it distinctly savory.

You'll want seconds of this creamy lasagna that doesn't skimp on the cheese -- perfectly sized for a small holiday party, this dish is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.

This cheese-and-chile bake will bring the heat on a cold winter night; double the recipe if you're planning on serving a large group.

Adding stuffing to a casserole puts two comfort foods in one dinner; this dish will taste even better the next day after the flavors have melded together.

This colorful holiday dish layers roasted zucchini, carrots, mushrooms, and sweet peppers with noodles, sauce, and cheese for a healthier take on a classic baked dish.

With veggies, ham, and black-eyed peas, this hearty casserole is hard to resist.

This meatless side dish is filled with veggies, rice, beans, and lots of cheese.

Multigrain pasta, spinach, mushrooms, tomatoes, olives, and mozzarella cheese bake together to create a satisfying side dish. Basil pesto adds a bit of zip.

Parmesan dumplings top a delicious medley of hearty winter veggies. Herbed cheese adds creaminess.

A crunchy panko breadcrumb-and-cheese mixture tops this creamy risotto, Italian sausage, and vegetable bake.

Fresh herbs brighten this delicious side dish. Gruyere cheese adds a bit of creaminess.

Filled with healthy grains, fresh herbs and mushrooms, and toasted walnuts, this easy, hearty side dish makes a great match with chicken or turkey.

Bread baked with your choice of rosemary, dried tomato, or cheese adds an elegant twist to this stuffing recipe.

Serve this creamy corn-and-sweet pepper casserole with roast chicken or turkey.

A Parmesan cheese-bread crumb mixture tops this hearty supper featuring bow tie pasta, chicken, artichokes, and Monterey Jack cheese. Crushed red pepper adds a touch of heat.

This hearty side dish features rutabagas, two kinds of potatoes, parsnips, and a medley of fresh herbs and leeks.

Looking for a vegetarian dish they're sure to love? Try this recipe featuring butternut squash, fresh rosemary, and Parmesan cheese.

Chunks of crab meat and Brie cheese give this macaroni-and-cheese a grown-up spin.

One bite of this cheesy potato dish and you'll never go back to plain mashed potatoes. Walnuts and Gruyere cheese are the secret decadent ingredients.

Your favorite fresh herbs add pizzazz to this creamy, cheesy corn casserole recipe. Baking it in individual ramekins makes it easy to serve to guests.

Spice things up with this modern take on the classic sweet potato casserole. Monterey Jack cheese, sprinkled on top just before baking, adds richness to the dish.

Stir together this no-fuss casserole early and refrigerate it while you join in the festivities. To serve, simply pop it in the oven and dinner will be ready in an hour.

Rich smoked salmon and a lemony Gouda cheese sauce make this casserole an extra-special dish for the holidays. Make it a feast with a crisp green salad and loaf of warm bread.

Brimming with cream and cheese, these scrumptious casseroles are the ultimate mashed potato recipe. Dish them up with roast beef, turkey, or ham.

You'll savor the nutty flavor of Gruyere cheese and the smokiness of Black Forest ham in this modern take on the classic potato-ham bake. It's the perfect way to use leftover Christmas ham.

Even a rich dish such as potato gratin can be lightened by using nonfat milk and goat cheese; we've kept it robust with caramelized leeks and garlic.

Filled with butternut squash, noodles, shallots, and Parmesan cheese, this rich casserole makes a delicious side dish with beef.

Top this modern spin on classic sweet potato casserole with chunks of pineapple and creamy blue cheese (shown here), or try one of our other fresh topping ideas: peanuts and coconut, bacon and rosemary, onion and garlic, or smoked almonds.

Bread crumbs with tender sweet onion top this casserole instead of the traditional high-fat fried onion rings.