35 Best Christmas Casseroles for Your Large Holiday Feast
Feed your whole merry crew with one dish!
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Between Christmas brunch, cookie swaps, and a big Christmas dinner, planning for the holiday season can be a bit stressful—but it doesn't have to be! In fact, adding some Christmas casserole recipes is one of the best ways to make the holidays easier. Let's say you're going to a Christmas potluck, for instance. You can whip up a green bean casserole or an eggnog bread pudding that's fit for a crowd! Looking to prep a few dishes in advance of your big holiday meal? These Christmas casseroles will come in handy for that, too.
Here, you'll find hearty winter recipes and plenty of comfort food dishes that are perfect for the holidays. There's nothing better than a breakfast casserole that you can prep the night before. Here, you'll find plenty of options that you'll love waking up to on Christmas morning, like the baked French toast and biscuits and gravy. Looking for a dish that you can serve for Christmas dinner? There are tons of savory Christmas side dishes, like sweet potato casserole and cornbread dressing.
The best part is they can all go straight from the oven to the table! Plus, you'll find some creative new ideas like the mashed potato casserole and Brussels sprouts casserole, that are sure to become a new family favorite. So, skip the holiday stress and make one of these casseroles instead. You'll have the happiest and tastiest holiday yet.
Cornbread Casserole
Not only is this recipe so scrumptious, but it's so easy too! That's because it's made with boxed cornbread mix. Pepper jack cheese and creamed corn also come together for a salty and savory taste that's made even better with a drizzle of hot honey.
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Cauliflower and Broccoli Casserole with Bacon
Say hello to your new holiday staple! Cauliflower and broccoli combine with cheese, melted butter, crushed crackers, paprika, and, of course, bacon. At the end, you top it off with a cracker crumb mixture.
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Mashed Potato Casserole
Take it from Ree: This casserole goes great with Christmas ham! Along with mashed potatoes, you'll add creamy onion dip, crispy bacon, cheese, and fried onions. That's topped with more cheese, more fried onions, and even kettle cooked potato chips.
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Eggnog Bread Pudding
Nothing says Christmastime quite like eggnog! The creamy and boozy drink is used to create the custard for this dish. It's all finished with a cinnamon, sugar, and nutmeg topping followed by a drizzle of homemade rum-infused maple syrup. Yum!
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Green Bean Casserole
This Southern-inspired casserole is complete with a homemade cheese sauce, flavorful pimentos, and smoky bacon, so you know it's going to be good. Top it off with crispy panko breadcrumbs or swap it out for French fried onions or even crushed potato chips, depending on your family's preferences.
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Christmas Breakfast Casserole
Christmas is in the name of this easy option! So, you'll definitely want to wake up to its medley of croissants, ham, and plenty of gooey melted cheese. We also like using red and green peppers to get in the holiday spirit.
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Apple-Cranberry Stuffing
The sweet-tart flavor of Gala apples pairs so well with the dried cranberries in this holiday stuffing recipe. The sweetness also works to balance out the bread and savory spices. You'll want to serve up a big scoop with your Christmas turkey.
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Sweet Potato Casserole with Marshmallow
To give this classic casserole a richer flavor, try roasting the sweet potatoes before mashing them. It's an extra step that goes a long way. Regardless, notes of smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, and warm cinnamon make this a holiday must-have.
Sausage Stuffing
Stuffing is always a great seasonal option! This recipe uses a combination of crusty French bread, which is great for holding its shape and creating a golden topping, along with white sandwich bread, which has a soft, pudding-like texture for the center.
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Biscuits and Gravy Casserole
Layered with eggs, cheese, sausage gravy, and, of course, biscuits—this comforting breakfast casserole is easier than you might think. That's thanks in part to the secret ingredient: canned biscuits!
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Cornbread Dressing with Sausage and Apples
No holiday would be complete with some kind of stuffing or dressing. This one is the perfect balance of sweet and savory thanks to the apples and sausage.
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Pecan Pie French Toast Casserole
Pie for breakfast? During the holiday season, anything goes! So why not make this pecan pie-inspired French toast casserole for Christmas.
Baked Ziti
Even picky eaters won't be able to resist this incredibly cheesy, meaty, comforting baked ziti recipe. It's perfect for Christmas Eve or Christmas Day dinner.
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Broccoli Wild Rice Casserole
Wild rice is truly wonderful once you get to know it. It adds so much flavor and texture to this dish. Layer it with a creamy homemade mushroom sauce and cooked broccoli, then finish it with a golden breadcrumb topping for crunch.
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Manicotti
Consider your Christmas Eve dinner solved thanks to this cheesy pasta dish. The long tubes of manicotti are stuffed with ricotta, blanketed in a hearty beef sauce, and covered with cheese.
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Spinach Lasagna
A tray of lasagna will make any family happy, and this creamy white sauce variation is no exception! It’s also a great way to add a pop of green color to the table.
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Potatoes au Gratin
This beloved side dish is easier to make than you might think! Sure, the name sounds fancy, but it’s basically just potatoes, cream sauce, and melted cheese.
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Broccoli Cheese & Cracker Casserole
Even picky eaters at the table will appreciate this broccoli side dish. It's smothered in an ooey-gooey cheese sauce and crispy, buttery crackers!
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Cheesy Grits Casserole
This cheesy grits and bacon casserole is a fun twist on a Southern favorite. If you like your grits with a bit of spice, just add chopped jalapeño and a generous dash of hot sauce on top!
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Ham Casserole
If you made a big ham for Christmas Eve, you can put the extras to good use with this leftover ham casserole. The fluffy rice, salty ham, and tender veggies are perfect for brunch or lunch on Christmas Day.
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