Our Best Casseroles

Sausage and salsa add instant spice and flavor to this simple layered casserole.

"I took all the flavors we love in enchiladas and created something even fresher," says Joanne Weir, the recipe creator. "This easy casserole is topped off with tomatoes and cilantro."

Fold three types of cheeses and garlic-thyme butter into mashed potatoes then cover with a crunchy Parmesan and panko topping. Bake it till it's golden and bubbly for an ultra-comforting side dish.

For a Tex-Mex twist on pasta, fill shells with chicken, refried beans, and enchilada sauce. After baking, top the casserole with tortilla chips and a dollop of sour cream.

This traditional chicken and rice casserole is quick and easy. Refrigerated pasta sauce trades place with soup as a rich, no-fuss base, while leftover cubed chicken -- roasted or fried -- keeps the whole dish simple.

Prosciutto -- a salt-cured and air-dried ham -- adds flavor and dimension to this hearty Italian-inspired casserole recipe. Prosciutto is available in most supermarkets, but if you can't find it, try thinly sliced cooked ham instead.

Here's a one-dish twist on a classic dinner favorite: pasta and meatballs. Mounds of ricotta cheese add creaminess to the dish.

This warm and cozy casserole features rice, artichokes, mozzarella cheese, and turkey tossed in a delicious sauce.

With smoked chicken, hash brown potatoes, creamy soup, and lots of cheese, this casserole recipe is comfort food at its finest.

It's like lasagna -- only much easier! This simple recipe, modeled after the traditional Italian favorite, whips together in minutes and bakes in your microwave.

For a flavorful fiesta, try this effortless, Tex-Mex-inspired dish. Simply combine pork, green chiles, rice, and beans with a creamy sauce and lots of gooey cheese.

Love seafood? Try this delicious combination of shrimp, crab, and a medley of veggies, all tossed together in a rich tomato-based sauce.

Here's a great idea for leftover chicken. Simply add it to rice, broccoli, tomatoes, cheese, and crisp crackers to make this creamy casserole.

Perfect for potlucks or dinner tonight, this casserole features a cheesy topping and layers of ground beef, noodles, spinach, and tomatoes.

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.

Chili powder and cayenne pepper spice up this chicken, beans, and rice combo.

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

Leftover broccoli and roast chicken combine to create this delicious main-dish casserole. Pantry-ready ingredients such as cream of mushroom soup and dry noodles make it a convenient, last-minute supper.

Fluffy mashed potatoes and melted cheddar cheese top a mix of ground beef, onion, green beans, and tomato sauce.

Add some heartiness to this comfort food classic with boneless chicken breast halves and sourdough bread crumbs. The result is irresistible.

Pre-cooked chicken paired with rice and vermicelli mix cuts the prep time down to 20 minutes for this chili-spiced casserole.

A delicate cream-and-wine sauce makes this delightful dish sing. Make it ahead for a dinner party-worth dish that's quick and easy.

It's hard to go wrong with this crowd pleaser -- it's as delicious as the dish grandma used to make. Here, buttery pastry tops a creamy blend of veggies, mushrooms, butter, and chicken.

This classic ham and potato bake is timeless -- you can adapt it to any season or occasion. Seasonal asparagus, fresh tarragon, and peppery chives give this recipe a warm-weather spin.

This fresh spin on the classic chicken and rice casserole takes just 30 minutes to put together, thanks to purchased rotisserie chicken. A creamy sauce made from soft herb cheese with garlic and herbs makes it irresistible.

A mild poblano chili pepper adds a hint of heat to this modernized tamale pie, popularized in the 1930s and '40s. For best results, make this dish with peppers that are firm and dark green.

Filled with chicken, corn, Mexican cheese, and salsa verde, these individual casseroles are nice and hearty. Make them ahead for a microwaveable meal that's just right for hectic nights.

Tuna and noodles launched the casserole craze in the 1930s. This classic recipe features a crunchy potato chip topper, herb-flecked noodles, white albacore tuna, roasted red peppers, and Dijon mustard.

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.

Ground beef and pantry-ready ingredients like salsa and canned corn make this one-dish dinner nice and easy. A corn bread topper adds a homey touch.

Pumpkin puts a seasonal spin on an American classic, tamale pie. Here, it's combined with layers of rich ground beef, hearty veggies, and a down-home cornbread topper.

The classic tuna noodle casserole gets an update with pickly little capers, rigatoni, fresh dill, and lemon zest.

This four-ingredient casserole takes just 35 minutes to make, from start to finish. Ground beef makes it nice and hearty, while store-bought biscuits make a quick and easy topper.

For enchilada flavor -- without all the frying, filling, and rolling -- try this mouthwatering dish. Cut fat by making it with ground turkey, reduced fat cheese, and fat-free sour cream.

This ultra-hearty spin on classic mac 'n' cheese features blue and mozzarella cheeses, bacon, and onion. Try it with cavatelli or campanelle for a change of pace from elbow macaroni.