60 Easy Casserole Recipes for a Comforting One-Dish Meal
Get dinner on the table with way less effort.
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After years of cooking for cowboys and growing kids, Ree Drummond knows a thing or two about casserole recipes. "Whether during the holiday season or just any time of year," she says, "you can assemble them ahead of time, you don't have to stand over the stove, and you can just bake it and throw it on the counter." Skip the extra serving dishes and just dig in! Sounds like the ideal family meal, don't you think?
Much like Dutch oven recipes and one-pot meals, the beauty of a casserole is that an entire meal comes from just one pan. Basically, they make for an easy dinner, every time. And if that's not enough to convince you to make the one-and-done dinner tonight, browse this list of these easy casseroles. Here, you'll find every kind of casserole imaginable: breakfast casseroles, chicken recipes, and casseroles topped with crispy tater tots. The best part is that even picky eaters will want a second helping.
Plus, you'll find some fun new casserole ideas that you might not have expected, including healthy casseroles, cheesy ground beef casseroles, and baked pasta recipes in casserole form. This list also includes some of Ree's most popular casserole recipes of all time (her chicken spaghetti is a fan favorite for good reason). So what are you waiting for? Grab your favorite casserole dish and find the casserole recipe that's right for you. One-dish dinners, here you come!
Baked Spaghetti
If you like lasagna, then you'll love baked spaghetti, plus it's so easy to throw together. Use jarred marinara and it assembles in no time. The end result is meaty, cheesy, and so satisfying.
Get Ree's Baked Spaghetti recipe.
Chicken Tetrazzini
This creamy baked pasta dish is packed with shredded rotisserie chicken, green peas, and hearty mushrooms. Plus, the crunchy panko breadcrumb topping ensures you get the perfect crunch in every bite.
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Sweet Onion Casserole
Want some cheesy comfort food that's even easier to make than mac and cheese? Try this retro side dish straight from your grandma's recipe box. Vidalia onions are the way to go!
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King Ranch Chicken
You can assemble this family-friendly meal a day in advance and just pop it in the oven when you're ready to eat. It's made with shredded chicken, creamy sauce, lots of melty cheese, and tortillas.
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Cowboy Breakfast Casserole
How do you satisfy a cowboy (or well, anyone really) for breakfast? Combine eggs with crispy bacon, hearty sausage, and golden potatoes. Then top it off with pico de gallo for a filling meal―no ranch required.
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Hamburger Casserole
The best comfort foods come together in this savory recipe that's sure to satisfy all your cravings. It's beefy, cheesy, and saucy, with real burger flavor—complete with a cheese and fried onion topping.
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Chicken Enchilada Casserole
Winner winner, chicken enchilada dinner! You don't have to roll up each individual tortilla to get your Tex-Mex fix. Instead, you just layer a creamy shredded chicken filling, corn tortillas, and plenty of monterey jack cheese in a casserole dish.
Get Ree's Chicken Enchilada Casserole recipe.
Stuffed Pepper Casserole
Classic stuffed peppers gets an effortless upgrade with this easy-to-assemble casserole. It includes all the flavors and ingredients you know and love, like rice, beef, and cheese, plus added fresh zucchini and tomatoes.
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Cauliflower and Broccoli Casserole with Bacon
The casserole is the best way to make sure everyone eats their veggies. It smothers broccoli and cauliflower in cheese. But most importantly, there's crispy bacon bits and a buttery cracker crust!
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Cornbread Casserole
Since this is made with boxed cornbread mix, it's exceptionally easy to create. Baked inside, you'll find creamed corn and pepper jack cheese for a dense and moist texture that has just the tiniest bit of heat.
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Mashed Potato Casserole
If you think mashed potatoes can't get any better than they already are, you'll want to check out this casserole that combines them with creamy onion dip, crispy bacon, cheese, and fried onions. It's all topped with potato chips, too.
Get Ree's Mashed Potato Casserole recipe.
Crescent Roll Casserole
With a few tubes of refrigerated crescent roll dough, you can easily assemble this hearty recipe the night before. It's layered with onions, peppers, cheese, ham, eggs, and cream. Breakfast is served!
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Turkey Noodle Casserole
Put leftover turkey to good use when you bake up this casserole. It's plenty creamy thanks to a cream cheese and cheddar sauce. On top is a dreamy pairing of melty cheddar and crispy potato chips.
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Broccoli Chicken Casserole
Broccoli and cheese are just meant to be together. And when you make them in a casserole dish, there's nothing more comforting. Add hearty chicken and a buttery cracker topping for the perfect one-pan meal.
Get Ree's Broccoli Chicken Casserole recipe.
Hash Brown Breakfast Casserole
Grab a package of frozen hash browns and bake in eggs, cheesy mozzarella, juicy tomatoes, and flavorful pesto. Best of all, you can assemble it ahead and bake it off the next morning.
Get Ree's Hash Brown Breakfast Casserole recipe.
Beef Noodle Casserole
Ree says this casserole is "what comfort food dreams are made of." The fall-apart-tender chuck roast, melty cheese, and noodles will have everyone coming back for more.
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Christmas Breakfast Casserole
This casserole recipe isn't just for the holidays but it sure does make for an easy Christmas morning dish! It's filled with red and green bell peppers and salty ham so you know it'll be a hit.
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Cajun Green Bean Casserole
Kick your classic green bean side dish up a notch by adding bold Cajun seasoning and spicy hot sauce. Don't worry, there's still a layer of crispy fried onions on top!
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Broccoli and Cracker Casserole
Buttery crackers aren't just used as a topping in this comforting side dish, but they're also mixed into the broccoli and cheese filling so you get texture and flavor in every bite.
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Biscuits and Gravy Casserole
Spend more time with your family and less time fussing with homemade biscuits to make this easy casserole dish. It uses canned biscuits for a supermarket shortcut!
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