• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
always use butter
  • Recipes
  • Air Fryer Resources
  • Subscribe!
  • About
  • Contact
menu icon
go to homepage
  • Recipes
  • Air Fryer Resources
  • Subscribe!
  • About
  • Contact
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
  • subscribe
    search icon
    Homepage link
    • Recipes
    • Air Fryer Resources
    • Subscribe!
    • About
    • Contact
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
  • ×
    Home » Recipe Roundups

    18 Memorial Day Casseroles That Are Perfect for a Crowd

    By Emmeline Kemperyd on May 20, 2025, updated May 15, 2025 - Leave a Comment

    Memorial Day is a great time to gather with friends and family, and what better way to feed a crowd than with delicious casseroles? These 18 recipes are perfect for the occasion, offering a variety of flavors and ingredients that everyone will enjoy. From classic comfort foods to fresh and vibrant sides, these casseroles will make your holiday gathering memorable.

    Baked Mixed Vegetable Casserole

    Baked Mixed Vegetable Casserole.
    Photo Credit: Jar of Lemons.

    This Baked Mixed Vegetable Casserole is a healthier option featuring Greek yogurt, cream of mushroom, and Del Monte® canned vegetables. It's topped with whole wheat crackers and cheese, making it a great dish for any holiday gathering.

    Save This Recipe Form

    Want to save this recipe?

    Enter your email below & we'll send it straight to your inbox. Plus you’ll get more great recipes from us each week!

    Get the Recipe

    Hash Brown Tomato Casserole

    Hash Brown Tomato Breakfast Casserole.
    Photo Credit: Chew Out Loud.

    This Hash Brown Tomato Breakfast Casserole combines all your favorite breakfast foods into one tasty dish. It's great for potlucks or a weekend brunch.

    Get the Recipe

    Vegetable Potato Bake

    Vegetable Potato Bake.
    Photo Credit: Little Sunny Kitchen.

    This Vegetable Potato Bake is a simple and healthy dish packed with veggies and gooey cheese. It's a great side that pairs nicely with many different meals.

    Get the Recipe

    Vegan Pasta Bake

    Vegan Pasta Bake.
    Photo Credit: Occasionally Eggs.

    This vegan pasta bake is simple to prepare and packed with vegetables, all mixed with tomato sauce and topped with vegan cheese. You can use any vegetables you have on hand and either store-bought or homemade marinara.

    Get the Recipe

    Mixed Vegetable Casserole

    Mixed Vegetable Casserole.
    Photo Credit: Culinary Shades.

    This mixed vegetable casserole is a great side dish that everyone, including kids, will enjoy. It's perfect for potlucks or gatherings and is simple to prepare by steaming the veggies in the Instant Pot.

    Get the Recipe

    Potato And Sweet Potato Bake

    Potato And Sweet Potato Bake.
    Photo Credit: Sweet Caramel Sunday.

    Potato and Sweet Potato Bake is a straightforward dish that combines white and sweet potatoes for a creamy, cheesy treat. Baked in the oven, this side dish is perfect for various gatherings.

    Get the Recipe

    Zucchini Casserole

    Zucchini Casserole.
    Photo Credit: The Forked Spoon.

    Zucchini Casserole is a creamy and cheesy side dish that features fresh zucchini and yellow squash, along with mayonnaise, sour cream, panko breadcrumbs, and plenty of cheese. It's simple to prepare and goes well with any meal, whether you're having chicken, beef, or fish.

    Get the Recipe

    Gorgonzola Mac and Cheese

    Gorgonzola mac and cheese.
    Photo credit: Emmeline Kemperyd.

    This cheesy mac and cheese is made in just one dish, so there's no need to pre-cook anything. With mozzarella and gorgonzola, it's a simple and comforting meal that's perfect for any gathering.

    Get the recipe

    Southern Tomato Pie

    Southern Tomato Pie.
    Photo Credit: Quiche My Grits.

    Southern Tomato Pie features fresh tomatoes, basil, thyme, mayo, and three types of cheese all nestled in a buttery cracker crust. This classic dish is perfect for summer and works well as a main course, side dish, or brunch option.

    Get the Recipe

    Kimchi Mac and Cheese

    Kimchi Mac and Cheese.
    Photo credit: Mikha Eats.

    This mac and cheese is creamy and cheesy, with a crunchy topping that adds a nice texture. The addition of kimchi gives it a refreshing kick that balances out the richness, making it a great dish for any gathering.

    Get the recipe

    Baked Potato Casserole

    Baked potato casseroel.
    Photo Credit: Borrowed Bites.

    This creamy potato casserole turns simple potatoes into a delicious dish with crispy bacon, melted cheese, and fresh green onions. Add some tangy sour cream if you like, and it's perfect for Memorial Day gatherings.

    Get the recipe

    Potato Cauliflower Bake

    Potato Cauliflower Bake
    Photo credit: Lavender and Macarons.

    This Potato and Cauliflower Gratin features a creamy white sauce and a topping of Gruyere cheese, baked until golden and bubbly. It's a fantastic side dish that fits perfectly with any meal.

    Get the recipe

    Butternut Squash Casserole

    Butternut Squash Casserole.
    Photo Credit: The Forked Spoon.

    This Butternut Squash Casserole combines roasted butternut squash, crispy maple bacon, spiced apple, kale, and lots of cheese. With a crunchy panko topping baked to a golden brown, it’s a cozy dish that’s great for fall gatherings.

    Get the Recipe

    Mashed Potato Casserole

    Mashed potato casserole.
    Photo Credit: always use butter.

    This mashed potato casserole is creamy and cheesy, perfect for any gathering. You can prepare it in advance, making it a great choice for busy days.

    Get the recipe

    Mediterranean Vegetable Casserole

    Mediterranean Vegetable Casserole.
    Photo Credit: Neil's Healthy Meals.

    This Mediterranean vegetable casserole is loaded with healthy veggies and bursting with flavor. It's a hearty vegan dish that will keep everyone feeling full and satisfied.

    Get the Recipe

    Dump-and-Bake Mac & Cheese

    Mac and cheese.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    Baked Mac and Cheese is simple to prepare and only takes about 10 minutes to get ready before it goes in the oven for 45 minutes. With a mix of Cheddar and Gruyere, this dish is loaded with cheesy goodness and flavor.

    Get the recipe

    Baked Ricotta Pesto Pasta

    Baked Ricotta Pesto Pasta.
    Photo Credit: The Real Recipes.

    Baked Ricotta Pesto Pasta combines fresh basil pesto with creamy ricotta and gooey mozzarella cheese, creating a comforting dish that's sure to please. Loaded with cherry tomatoes and baby spinach, this pasta bake is full of flavor and perfect for any gathering.

    Get the Recipe

    Tater Tot Casserole

    Tater Tot Casserole.
    Photo Credit: The Healthy Epicurean.

    This tater tot casserole is simple to make from scratch and doesn't use any canned soup. It features a mix of vegetables, lean ground beef in a tasty sauce, topped with melted cheddar cheese and crispy tater tots.

    Get the Recipe

    More Recipe Roundups

    • Whole chicken in slow cooker.
      28 Must-Try Crockpot Recipes for a Stress-Free Summer
    • Arayes.
      28 Ground Beef Dinners You’ll Want to Make Every Week
    • Coconut milk pasta.
      22 Easy Pasta Dishes With a Handful of Ingredients
    • Poor man's stew.
      25 Easy Dump-And-Cook Recipes to Make With Beef

    About Emmeline Kemperyd

    Emmeline Kemperyd is a writer, food blogger, recipe creator and food photographer and the founder of alwaysusebutter.com. She has more than 20 years of 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, Daily Kos, The Grio, The Asian Parent, and The Feed Feed, among others.

    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    No Comments

    Leave a Reply Cancel reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    Recipe Rating




    This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

    Primary Sidebar

    Hi, I'm Emmeline! I love tasty food, but I'm always in a hurry. And I have the quick and easy recipes to prove it!

    More about me →

    Popular Recipes

    • Sliced air fryer roast beef.
      Air Fryer Roast Beef
    • top down view of a tortellini casserole
      Cheesy Tortellini Casserole with Spinach
    • Creamy Chicken Broccoli Pasta Bake [Dump and bake!]
    • sliced rib eye steak topped with salt
      How to Cook a Rib Eye Steak Without a Cast Iron Skillet (3 Methods)

    Popular Articles

    • Bacon wrapped salmon.
      23 Recipes That Prove Everything Is Better with Bacon
    • Buffalo chicken lasagna rolls.
      18 Cheesy Chicken Recipes That Are Simply Irresistible
    • King ranch chicken casserole.
      24 Dump-And-Bake Dinner Casseroles That Get the Job Done
    • Tater tot casserole.
      18 Memorial Day Casseroles That Are Perfect for a Crowd

    We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.

    All affiliate links are always marked with "*" or "affiliate".

    Footer

    ↑ back to top

    A collage of sites where always use butter content has been featured.

    About

    • About
    • Privacy Policy
    • Terms and Conditions
    • Disclaimer
    • Disclosures
    • Editorial Policy
    • Accessibility Policy

    Newsletter

    • Sign Up!

    Contact

    • Contact
    • info@alwaysusebutter.com
    • Pink Giraffe Ventures AB, Runstens Byväg 51, 147 91 Grödinge, Sweden
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest

    Copyright © 2018-2025 Pink Giraffe Ventures AB