The Best Potluck Casseroles That Will Have Everyone Asking for Seconds

Macaroni and cheese will forever rank as one of the best casseroles for company. This thoroughly modern rendition tip-toes the comfort food concept to gourmet territory. (Don't worry, it's still simple to assemble!). Crispy, salty pancetta, two types of cheese, sweet corn kernels, and a parsley-panko bread crumb topping will have everyone coming back for another scoop. Good thing this potluck casserole makes 10 servings!

Jarred pizza sauce, canned olives, and store-bought tots make this an ultra-easy casserole for potluck dinner. How easy is it? You need just 15 minutes to get it oven-ready. The beef and sausage-based mixture will likely disappear much quicker than that once you place the bubbling baking dish on the table.

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Brussels sprouts are the not-so-secret ingredient of this show-stealing fancy party casserole recipe. The best part about this eight-serving creation? It will inspire even the pickiest of eaters to ask for (and even enjoy) vegetables. One BH&G® home cook says, "Brussels sprouts never tasted so good! Delicious on its own or served as an accompaniment."

Pot pie meets hamburger in this summery potluck recipe that feeds a whopping 12 hungry guests per pan. Fill it with beef and sausage or trade in your favorite plant-based meat substitute. Once baked, share the cheesy, easy casserole for potluck dinner with all of the classic burger toppings so guests can customize as desired. Of course, you can't go wrong with the classic ketchup, mustard, relish, and fresh veggies!

A classic grilled cheese sandwich with cheddar on sourdough is good. But grown-up grilled cheese stuffed with fruit and meat alongside the warm, gooey cheese is even better. Since this is one of the best casseroles for company, we take that idea and mash it up with an egg casserole to deliver one well-balanced brunch that you'll want to share as part of every holiday menu. 

Tender shrimp and chopped poblano peppers combine with cheddar cheese and fresh tomatoes in this easy casserole that's just right for your next potluck. Instead of battering and frying the rellenos, discover similar flavors by layering a flour and egg batter right on top of the shrimp mixture and baking.

One of our favorite predictions for best food trends of 2022? Borderless cuisine. Middle East meets the Midwest in this party casserole from celebrity chef Molly Yeh. Ground turkey and rice get a leg up in flavor via warm shawarma spices, nutty tahini, piles of fresh herbs, and a salty, crunchy pita chip topping. 

Party potatoes are here to stay. And you'll be wild about this riff on the classic, since the cheesy and gooey dish is topped with a generous coating of cheddar cheese and plenty of crunchy bacon crumbles. While it tastes like those fussy twice-baked spuds, this potluck casserole for a crowd is as easy as prep, dump, and bake.

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We flipped pizza on its head to give you more of what you love—the toppings. Zucchini, bell peppers, and chicken sausage smothered in marinara and mozzarella fill up this fun party casserole. Crispy rolls of seasoned pizza dough create a gorgeous and easy lattice topping that crowns this dish one of our best casseroles for company.

In case you need a reminder, it's absolutely OK to love ranch dressing as a grown-up. A packet of the signature seasoning blend offers herb-boosted flavor to each and every bite of this three-cheese pasta dish. Mushrooms and bacon lend loads of umami, while chicken adds enough protein to make this one of the most filling (yet easy!) casseroles for potluck dinner.

It's a pot pie! It's an omega 3-rich salmon entrée! It's a casserole! It's everything you love in one. And it's time you shared this potluck casserole with the world (OK, with your family, at least).

The party just got spicy! For a twist on shrimp and grits, try this easy seafood recipe that features rice, shrimp, crabmeat, bacon, and plenty of Cajun seasoning. Bacon boosts the savory flavor while kale or spinach cranks up the nutrition. In addition to being one of the best casseroles for company, this dish earns points for tasting even better the next day.

Dried figs, salty pancetta, tangy goat cheese, and nutty Parmesan team up in this easy yet fancy casserole recipe. Because this brunch menu centerpiece is designed to be assembled ahead and chilled overnight before baking, it's a breeze for stress-free hosting. Need more convincing? One five-star reviewer raves that this offers the "perfect combination of sweet (from the figs), savory (goat cheese), and salty (pancetta). A definite must-try recipe!"

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Say cheese! It's hard not to smile with this gooey Swiss- and Gruyére-laced dish at the potluck table. For a protein boost, top with shrimp. Or to make this worthy of the trophy for the ultimate fancy casserole recipe, try folding in the meat from steamed crab legs.

Have you ever felt like a short-order cook while making French toast a few slices at a time? Then you'll appreciate this potluck casserole breakfast recipe that's infused with the sweet and decadent flavors of bananas foster. You'll have 12 nutty, banana-boosted servings ready to go (hot out of the slow cooker!) all at once. 

Rather than filling and rolling tortillas to make traditional enchiladas, try this vegetarian Mexican dinner recipe. Similar to a potluck taco casserole in flavor with black beans, corn, and edamame standing in for the meat, this cheesy casserole just so happens to be gluten-free too. Shh…it will be our little secret: All of the corn tortillas, cheese, and avocado do a brilliant job at disguising the two cups of carrots hiding inside.

Power foods unite in this sausage-spiked vegetable casserole recipe. With just a bit of chorizo and a mountain of veggies, this bread casserole is one make-ahead breakfast that tastes even better after allowing the flavors to meld in the fridge overnight. Simply wake up and bake it for 45 minutes to start the day off right.

Chorizo, black beans, poblano peppers, and fresh cilantro unite in this potluck casserole. Toss that and a zesty cheese sauce together with rigatoni, penne, or another pasta shape and bake to bubbly perfection. Garnish with homemade salsa or pico de gallo for some extra zing and a welcome burst of freshness.

Summer tastes like this feast that feeds 10. Sweet roasted tomatoes give the casserole an extra bite of freshness—and a lot of color. To load up the veggie-packed potluck recipe with some protein, add two cups of chicken to the casserole before baking. (We often opt for rotisserie chicken for a shortcut!)

You're just eight layers away from being on cloud nine! This ground beef recipe results in a luscious and creamy noodle casserole for a crowd. Prep the feeds-eight entrée in advance so you can pop it into the oven for an easy option after a busy day (or, you know, as you stir together a party punch).

Your guests will be all ears when this potluck casserole takes the stage. It offers a beautiful balance of creamy and crunchy with plenty of cheese inside plus golden-brown bread crumbs that top off the flavorful corn recipe. This serves-16 side dish is perfect to share at any summer gathering—right when corn is at its best.

What could make classic green bean casserole even better? Bacon, of course. Coupled with rich mushrooms, fresh green beans, and a rosemary cream sauce, crispy bacon provides the salty, smoky flavor you may not have realized your potluck casserole was missing.

Onion-topped, creamy soup-filled green bean casserole is a staple on holiday menus. When you're in the mood to switch up the flavors within the classic potluck vegetable casserole recipe, try adding some zing. Chili powder and fresh serrano chiles give this dish the fire that earns this dish its name.