50 Best Easter Casseroles to Feed a Crowd on Sunday
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If you're looking to stay stress-free this Easter, planning ahead is essential. That’s why Easter casseroles are perfect for the spring holiday. It doesn't matter if you're hosting a crowd or simply attending a church potluck, you can put your casserole dish to good use by whipping up a sweet, make-ahead Easter brunch recipe (like baked French toast) or a savory Easter dinner (like spinach lasagna) right in the 9-by-13-inch pan. That way, you'll have more time to spend with your family and friends!
If you're looking to add some of Ree Drummond's favorite casserole recipes of all time to your lineup, try her scalloped potatoes and ham that's become one of her family's favorite Easter traditions. And speaking of ham, many of these casseroles will pair perfectly with your glazed Easter roast or act as main courses on their own! Serve ham tetrazzini for dinner and you'll have great leftovers for the next day.
Of course, if you'd rather have a make-ahead breakfast casserole to make sure your morning goes smoothly, there are plenty of those, too. The Easter breakfast casserole that's layered with ham and cheese can be made the night before so you'll have plenty of time to fuel up for the backyard egg hunt. Then just heat and serve. So, what are you waiting for? Hop to it! These Easter casseroles aren't going to bake themselves.
Ham Tetrazzini
Put that Easter ham to good use by mixing it with creamy pasta and green peas. You could make it to use up leftovers or serve it as a main dish to mix thing up this year!
Get the Ham Tetrazzini recipe.
Crescent Roll Casserole
Make Easter brunch in advance with this make-ahead casserole full of onions, peppers, ham, and cheese. The base is refrigerated crescent roll dough, so it couldn't be easier to assemble.
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Potatoes au Gratin
If you're looking for a classic side that's full of creamy, cheesy, carby goodness, then this is it! It pairs really well with ham or practically any other roasted meat you might prefer.
Get Ree's Potatoes au Gratin recipe.
Cauliflower and Broccoli Casserole with Bacon
If you want to make sure everyone eats some vegetables, smother them in cheese and sprinkle them with bacon and buttery cracker crumbs. It's an indulgent way to get your veggies!
Get Ree's Cauliflower and Broccoli Casserole with Bacon recipe.
Hash Brown Breakfast Casserole
What's not to love about a Caprese salad? Fresh tomatoes and basil layered with mozzarella cheese is only made better when mixed with hash browns and an eggy custard.
Get Ree's Hash Brown Breakfast Casserole recipe.
Easter Breakfast Casserole
Inspired by a French croque monsieur, this casserole dish is layered with slices of ham and shredded cheese between slices of baguette. The whole thing is covered with an herb and dijon mustard egg custard that's both creamy and flavorful.
Get the Easter Breakfast Casserole recipe.
Ham Casserole
Here's a new way to serve ham on Easter: make it in a casserole! The dish is also loaded with rice, green peas, melted cheese, and buttery crackers.
Get the Ham Casserole recipe.
Mashed Potato Casserole
Mash up your potato side dish this year―literally! This is like if mashed potatoes and loaded potato skins had a baby in casserole form. It's got bacon, cheese, fried onions, and even potato chips.
Get Ree's Mashed Potato Casserole recipe.
Spinach, Feta and Sun-Dried Tomato Strata
Take a trip to the Mediterranean for Easter without even leaving your house! It feels special but it really is easy to whip together either the night before or the morning of.
Cowboy Breakfast Casserole
Who doesn't want to wake up to the smell of crispy bacon, hearty sausage, and golden potatoes? Ree calls the make-ahead meal "breakfast heaven."
Get Ree's Cowboy Breakfast Casserole recipe.
Carrot Gratin
Ree says: "I’ve never met a gratin I didn’t adore." If that rings true for you, too, then carrots are the perfect option for this holiday. Even the Easter Bunny will want a scoop!
Get Ree's Carrot Gratin recipe.
Creamy Potatoes with Chives
Speaking of gratin, if you like the classic potato version, try this twist! Fresh chives and thyme give it a nice herby bite that's perfect for the spring.
Get Ree's Creamy Potatoes with Chives recipe.
Cornbread Casserole
Cornbread but in casserole form: genius! It's super easy, too, because you start with boxed mix and canned corn so it comes together in no time.
Get Ree's Cornbread Casserole recipe.
Cauliflower Mac and Cheese
If you're looking to cut down on carbs or need to serve something gluten free, sub in your pasta with cauliflower! You get the same cheesiness and sneak in some veggies, too.
Get Ree's Cauliflower Mac and Cheese recipe.
Broccoli Cheese and Cracker Casserole
Ree's melty, cheesy casserole side dish will keep kids and picky eaters at the table happy. Plus, it's perfect for serving with your holiday ham!
Get Ree's Broccoli Cheese and Cracker Casserole recipe.
Chicken Tetrazzini
You might think of ham tetrazzini for Easter leftovers first, but what if your family doesn't want pork this year? Make it with chicken! It'll surely be a crowd pleaser.
Get Ree's Chicken Tetrazzini recipe.
French Onion Potatoes au Gratin
What do you get when you combine two of the best French dishes? The creamiest, cheesiest side dish that every bunny will want a second scoop of, that's what!
Get Ree's French Onion Potatoes au Gratin recipe.
White Lasagna
In between the layers of noodles and cheese, you'll find spinach and yellow squash. It makes the perfect vegetarian-friendly dish and sneaks in some veggies!
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Squash Casserole
If yellow squash isn't quite available yet by you, you can easily substitute a veggie that you'll find all the time: zucchini! And it will taste just as good with that buttery cracker topping.
Get the Squash Casserole recipe.
Everything Bagel Casserole
Kick off your Easter morning with a hearty bagel breakfast in casserole form! The cream cheese, crispy bacon, and everything bagel seasoning make it loaded with flavor.
Get the Everything Bagel Casserole recipe.
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