Recipes and Cooking Casseroles Our Best Casserole Recipes for Comforting Family Meals By Katlyn Moncada Katlyn Moncada Instagram Katlyn Moncada is the associate food editor at BHG.com, sharing food news and tutorials on becoming better home cooks. She is a writer and editor with nearly a decade of experience in digital media, photography, and video production. Learn about BHG's Editorial Process Updated on May 15, 2022 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Photo: Aya Brackett Make one of these hearty casserole recipes ahead of time to reheat for a quick and easy weeknight meal, or serve one for Sunday dinner with friends and family. With recipes like gooey macaroni and cheese, classic chicken casseroles, bubbly breakfast casseroles, and more, there's a casserole recipe for every occasion. 01 of 31 Smoky Cheesy Chicken-Potato Casserole View Recipe Blaine Moats Frozen hash browns and cream of chicken soup keep your prep time at just 20 minutes, making this a perfect casserole recipe for busy weeknight dinners. Utilize deli-smoked chicken to give your dish the signature smoky flavor. 02 of 31 Eight-Layer Casserole View Recipe Marty Baldwin Whether you need a potluck recipe or dinner tonight, this easy comfort food casserole is a perfect fit. Complete with layers of ground beef, noodles, and veggies, the cheese-topped casserole is about to become a family staple. 7 Casserole Dishes Our Editors Can't Live Without 03 of 31 Chile Verde Breakfast Lasagna View Recipe Andy Lyons Say hello to your new favorite food mash-up. This veggie-packed, Mexican-inspired casserole meal layers eggs, sausage, veggies, cheese, and salsa verde between corn tortillas. It's a delicious gluten-free brunch option everyone will love. 04 of 31 Salmon Pot Pie Casserole View Recipe Aya Brackett What's better than serving a rich, savory casserole with a side of tender cornmeal biscuits? Putting them right on top. This seafood take on pot pie incorporates broccoli and leeks for a pop of green and added nutrients. 05 of 31 Brussels Sprouts Casserole with Pancetta and Asiago Cheese View Recipe Blaine Moats Flavorful pancetta and Brussels sprouts come together in this cheesy top-rated casserole with a crunchy topper. Serve it alongside crusty bread for an easy and comforting dinner idea. Prep the Brussels sprouts and carrots ahead and keep them in the fridge up to 24 hours in advance to get dinner ready quickly. 17 No-Chop Recipes You Can Make on Even Your Busiest Weeknights 06 of 31 Mashed Potato-Egg Casserole View Recipe Helen Norman Mashed potatoes and eggs are a surprising, yet perfect food combo. This totally delish make-ahead casserole gets an indulgent upgrade with Asiago cheese and arugula. Serve with a side salad for an easy vegetarian dinner. Buy It: OXO 2-Quart Glass Baking Dish with Lid ($16, Target) 07 of 31 Chicken and Wild Rice Casserole View Recipe Blaine Moats This classic casserole is one of our top-pinned recipes, and it's no wonder why. With cheesy rice piled onto the creamy chicken, the bubbly dish makes it easy for even the pickiest of eaters to polish off their plates. It's a one-dish chicken dinner you'll get requests for all the time. Healthy Chicken Casserole Recipes That Taste Too Delicious to Be Good for You (But Are!) 08 of 31 Pizza Margherita Quinoa Casserole View Recipe Adam Albright Get your daily whole grain intake—and enjoy it!—with this ultimate casserole recipe that comes together in one pot. It's full of melty cheese, fragrant basil, and tangy tomatoes for a healthier take on pizza both the kids and adults will enjoy. Buy It: Lodge Enameled Cast Iron 5.5-Quart Dutch Oven($50, Walmart) 09 of 31 Italian Barley and Sausage Casserole View Recipe Jason Donnelly Barley is a healthy whole grain that adds fiber to your diet. Here it works wonderfully in an Italian-inspired casserole recipe complete with sausage, tomato sauce, olives, and mozzarella. Don't forget fresh basil leaves for a pop of color and herby finish. 27 Healthy Italian Recipes That Don't Skimp on Flavor 10 of 31 King Ranch Crunch Chicken Casserole View Recipe Jason Donnelly King ranch chicken casserole is the go-to comfort food in Texas that includes cream cheese, salsa, shredded cheese, green chiles, and tortilla chips. Our Test Kitchen turned it into a slow cooker casserole recipe for the ultimate indulgent dump-and-cook dinner. Buy It: Crock-Pot 6-Qt Programmable Cook and Carry Slow Cooker ($50, Target) 11 of 31 Cajun Shrimp and Corn Bread Casserole View Recipe Jason Donnelly Just the mouthwatering photo should tell you this is a 5-star casserole recipe to add to the menu. And while it looks fancy, the casserole is ready in under an hour. No matter where you live, this delicious dumpling-topped shrimp casserole brings a taste of New Orleans right to your kitchen. 12 of 31 Tuscan Tuna Mac Casserole View Recipe Andy Lyons Fanciful flavors from around the globe combine to create a full-flavored dish. Our Tuscan herb blend includes rosemary, thyme, fennel, garlic, and marjoram that is delicious in more than just this casserole recipe. Serve the casserole at your next get-together, and give guests a new flavor that will have them coming back for seconds. 13 of 31 Cheesy Pasta-Stuffed Shells View Recipe Kritsada Panichgul Save this indulgent spin on classic macaroni and cheese for a special occasion. With Gruyère, cheddar, and mozzarella cheeses, it's packed with creamy deliciousness. To lighten your meal, serve it with a fresh garden salad. 14 of 31 Gluten-Free Asparagus-Tuna Casserole View Recipe Blaine Moats With the help of gluten-free pasta, everyone can enjoy this retro delight. To keep the vintage casserole recipe fresh, our Test Kitchen added nutty provolone cheese, fresh asparagus, and shredded lemon peel. Canned tuna packed in garlic olive oil makes the casserole extra tasty, but if you can't find it just add a couple of cloves of minced garlic to the tuna you found. 15 of 31 Cheesy Potato Breakfast Casserole View Recipe Andy Lyons It doesn't get much better than this savory breakfast casserole recipe. Packed with potatoes, broccoli, and tomato, the colorful bacon bake features ingredients that are easy to alter according to season. Our Best-Ever Egg Casseroles to Perk Up Your Mornings 16 of 31 Corn Pudding Casserole View Recipe Andy Lyons Corn pudding might be one of the best vintage casserole recipes out there. Here we've upgraded the mix with a blend of shredded zucchini, corn, and cheese. There's plenty of flavor in this irresistible holiday side to go around. Buy It: Williams Sonoma Essential Rectangular Baker ($40, Williams Sonoma) 17 of 31 Alfredo-Bacon Tot Casserole View Recipe Blaine Moats Chock-full of bacon, potato nuggets, chicken, and Alfredo sauce, this is is one seriously delicious casserole recipe. To keep your meal prep time to a minimum, try using leftover rotisserie chicken. Dump and Bake Casseroles That Need Virtually Zero Prep Time 18 of 31 Baked Cajun Seafood and Rice View Recipe Blaine Moats Take a trip South with this fantastic Cajun casserole recipe. The party-worthy dish features shrimp, bacon, kale, cheesy veggies, and delicate crabmeat. One reader suggests serving it with hot sauce for an added kick. 19 of 31 Blueberry-Pecan French Toast Casserole View Recipe Jason Donnelly For a lovely brunch casserole recipe, soak Italian bread slices overnight in a nutmeg- and vanilla-spiked egg mixture. Once baked, the decadent French toast casserole is topped with powdered sugar, blueberries, maple syrup, and pecans. Breakfast Casserole Recipes for a Delicious Start to Your Morning 20 of 31 Chicken Taco Casserole View Recipe Blaine Moats Taco night gets a healthy twist with this low-calorie pepper- and spinach-packed casserole meal. Let the family garnish it with favorite Tex-Mex toppings, such as avocados, cherry tomatoes, and tortilla chips. Fast and Healthy Taco Recipes Worthy of a Fiesta 21 of 31 Tuna and Green Bean Casserole View Recipe Kritsada Panichgul Can't decide between tuna casserole and green bean casserole? Have them both with our warm and comforting tuna green bean bake. The dinner favorite features classic casserole ingredients like cream of mushroom soup, plus a fun cracker topper. 19 Canned Salmon and Tuna Recipes You'll Actually Be Excited to Eat 22 of 31 Twice Baked Potato Dump Casserole View Recipe Matthew Clark Baked until golden brown and bubbly, this ultra-comforting potato casserole comes together in a flash thanks to purchased mashed potatoes—though you can definitely make your own, if you prefer. Complete with bacon and cheese, this dump casserole will make a delicious addition to your next steak dinner. 23 of 31 Chicken Florentine Artichoke Bake View Recipe Sue Mitchell With more than 200 ratings, this is one of our best casserole recipes to add to your cooking bucket list. A mix of Parmesan cheese and bread crumbs tops this hearty supper. The chicken casserole features Monterey Jack cheese, tangy artichokes, and a hint of heat from crushed red pepper. 24 of 31 Mexicali Hamburger Casserole View Recipe Andy Lyons Ground beef and pantry-ready ingredients such as salsa and canned corn make this one-dish dinner nice and easy. A corn bread topper adds a homey touch. Ground Beef Recipes Your Family Will Request Again and Again 25 of 31 Spicy Green Bean Casserole View Recipe Andy Lyons Bring on the heat! This vintage casserole gets a spicy upgrade from chili powder and fresh serrano chiles, making it a delicious new way to enjoy the dish on days other than Thanksgiving. Be careful cutting those peppers—the oils can burn your skin. 17 Spicy Chicken Recipes That Are Better Than Takeout 26 of 31 Sausage Casserole with Hidden Stuffing View Recipe Kritsada Panichgul The secret to this irresistible casserole recipe is in the stuffing. Herb-seasoned stuffing mix is a budget buy that really bulks up the dish while keeping the ingredient list short. The entire casserole calls for just 7 ingredients total—and that's including nonstick spray and butter—so prep is done in 25 minutes. 27 of 31 Indian-Spiced Chicken Casserole View Recipe Kritsada Panichgul Zippy spices mingle with tender chicken and creamy tomatoes in this Indian-inspired chicken casserole recipe. A special garlic-ginger paste makes things extra savory, while lemon juice adds a splash of freshness. 28 of 31 Creamy Chicken and Vegetable Pot Pie View Recipe Andy Lyons Enjoy this comforting pot pie in half the time by making it in a casserole dish with pizza dough. This quick casserole recipe makes great use of frozen veggies and jarred Alfredo sauce. Seek pizza dough from an Italian market for authenticity or use refrigerated piecrust in a pinch. 29 of 31 Zucchini-Fontina Strata View Recipe Jason Donnelly Put your slow cooker to work and have dinner ready and waiting with this easy-to-assemble casserole meal. The tender vegetable bakes with garlic focaccia, eggs, and fresh thyme for a perfect Italian-seasoned strata. Buy It: Crock-Pot 8-Quart Programmable Slow Cooker ($75, Bed Bath & Beyond) 30 of 31 Huevos Rancheros Tater Tot Casserole View Recipe Marty Baldwin Transform a classic tot casserole into a Mexican-style masterpiece with chili powder, cumin, and your favorite taco toppings. Our easy huevos rancheros casserole can be served for Sunday brunch with family or a weeknight dinner. 31 of 31 Spinach and Feta Casserole View Recipe Kritsada Panichgul Spinach and feta is a classic combination that takes genius form in this vegetarian casserole recipe. A full two cups of cottage cheese bulk up the dish while providing mild cheesy flavor and extra calcium. Serve as a hearty side dish or as a vegetarian main dish. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit