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    Home » Casseroles

    12 Casseroles So Quick, You’ll Wonder Why You Ever Cooked Any Other Way

    By Emmeline Kemperyd updated December 9, 2025 · Published December 22, 2025 · Leave a Comment

    Casseroles are a great way to whip up a hearty meal without spending hours in the kitchen. With just a few ingredients and some quick prep, you can have a delicious dish ready in 30 minutes or less. These easy recipes are perfect for busy weeknights when you want something satisfying and comforting.

    Cheesy Tortellini Casserole

    Cheesy Tortellini Casserole
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    This dish is simple, cheesy, and really satisfying. It's the perfect comfort food that you can whip up in no time.

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    One Pan Falafel Bake

    Falafel bake on a baking dish.
    Photo Credit: Happy Veggie Kitchen.

    This easy one-pan dinner is both simple and delicious. With premade falafel, beans, tomatoes, kale, and a cheesy topping, this vegetarian casserole is a comforting dish you'll want to make often.

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    Chicken & Rice Casserole

    Chicken And Rice Casserole.
    Photo credit: Cheerful Cook.

    This chicken and rice casserole is a simple and satisfying dish that brings warmth to any meal. It's quick to prepare and packed with flavor, making it a great choice for busy nights.

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    Walking Taco Casserole

    Walking taco casserole.
    Photo credit: Emmeline Kemperyd.

    This casserole combines all the delicious flavors of tacos into a quick and easy one-dish meal. Packed with ground beef, salsa, and plenty of cheese, it's perfect for a potluck or a simple weeknight dinner.

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    Parmesan Chicken Casserole

    Parmesan Chicken Casserole.
    Photo credit: Midwest Foodie.

    This casserole brings together all the great tastes and textures of chicken parmesan in a simple, easy-to-serve dish. It's perfect for a quick meal that everyone will enjoy.

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    30-Minute Sushi Bake

    30-Minute Sushi Bake on a baking dish.
    Photo Credit: Midwest Foodie.

    This dish features imitation crab, sushi rice, kewpie mayo, cream cheese, and furikake, making it a quick and tasty option. Feel free to adjust the ingredients to match what your family enjoys!

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    Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole

    Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole on a baking dish.
    Photo Credit: Midwest Foodie.

    This chicken casserole mixes ranch seasoning with a creamy mac and cheese sauce, tender noodles, shredded rotisserie chicken, and crispy bacon. Everything is baked together for a comforting dinner that the whole family will enjoy.

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    Cottage Pie

    Cottage Pie.
    Photo Credit: Our Love Language is Food.

    This easy casserole features a filling of beef and vegetables, all topped with a cheesy mashed potato layer. With some convenient ingredients, you can whip this up in just 30 minutes, making it a great go-to dish for busy nights.

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    Baked Tortellini

    20 Minute Baked Tortellini.
    Photo Credit: Midwest Foodie.

    The Cheesy Tortellini Bake is a quick and simple dish that you can whip up in just 20 minutes. With fewer than 10 ingredients and made in one pan, it's perfect for a hassle-free meal.

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    One Pan Dorito Casserole

    One pan Dorito casserole on a dish.
    Photo Credit: Midwest Foodie.

    This Dorito casserole is a simple dish that comes together in just 30 minutes with only 10 ingredients. It's a quick and satisfying meal that's perfect for busy nights.

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    Tater Tot Casserole

    Ground Beef Tater Tot Casserole.
    Photo credit: Simply Five Ingredients.

    This casserole features a tasty ground beef filling covered with cheesy tater tots, making it a quick and satisfying meal. It's a go-to comfort dish that's perfect for those hectic weeknights.

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    Cheesy Chicken and Rice

    Cheesy Chicken and Rice
    Photo Credit: Easy Chicken Recipes.

    This casserole combines chicken, rice, broccoli, cauliflower, and Velveeta in one pan for a quick meal. It's creamy and cheesy, making it a hit with everyone, including the kids.

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    About Emmeline Kemperyd

    Emmeline Kemperyd is a writer, food blogger, recipe creator and food photographer and the founder of alwaysusebutter.com. She has 20+ years experience creating and simplifying recipes so they taste good, and are quick, easy, and approachable. She is a regular contributor to MSN and her work has been featured by The Guardian, Well+Good, Vulture, SheKnows, Good Men Project, and The Feed Feed, among others.

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