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    Home » Recipe Roundups

    21 Freezable Casseroles That Are Perfect for Leftovers

    By Emmeline Kemperyd on May 2, 2025, updated March 26, 2025 - Leave a Comment

    Casseroles are a great way to create hearty meals that are sure to leave leftovers that and can be easily frozen for later. With 21 different recipes, you can find a variety of flavors and ingredients that make meal prep a breeze. These dishes are perfect for busy days when you want something comforting and satisfying without the hassle of cooking from scratch.

    Chicken Rotel Spaghetti

    Chicken Spaghetti with Rotel.
    Photo Credit Mandi of the Mountains.

    Baked chicken spaghetti with Rotel is a simple and cozy meal that your family will enjoy. It's also great to share with someone special, and it comes together quickly with just a few ingredients.

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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 convenient one-dish meal. Packed with ground beef, salsa, and plenty of cheese, it's perfect for a potluck or a quick weeknight dinner.

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    Eggplant Moussaka

    Eggplant Moussaka with Lamb.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    Eggplant Moussaka is a hearty dinner packed with vegetables and ground beef or lamb, all covered in cheese. This version skips the potatoes and Bechamel sauce, using more eggplant instead for a tasty and healthy Mediterranean meal that's easy to prepare.

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    Chicken Fajita Casserole

    Chicken Fajita Casserole.
    Photo Credit: Budget Delicious.

    This casserole combines seasoned chicken, onions, peppers, and plenty of melted cheese. It brings all the flavors of fajitas together in an easy dish that you can prepare ahead of time and bake for a quick and tasty dinner.

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    Meatball Rice Casserole

    Meatball Rice Casserole.
    Photo Credit: Much Butter.

    Plain rice can be transformed into a delicious meatball and rice casserole that's hearty and satisfying. This dish is creamy, flavorful, and perfect for a filling meal.

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    Sour Cream Chicken Enchilada Casserole

    Sour Cream Chicken Enchilada Casserole.
    Photo Credit: State of Dinner.

    This casserole is packed with all the flavors of a Mexican chicken dinner. It's a cheesy and creamy dish that gives you the deliciousness of enchiladas without the fuss of rolling tortillas.

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    Buffalo Chicken Pasta Bake

    Buffalo chicken pasta bake.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    This Buffalo Chicken Pasta Bake is quick to prepare and ready in under an hour. Packed with spicy buffalo sauce, hidden spinach, and plenty of cheese, it's a tasty option for a weeknight dinner.

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    One Pan Baked Ziti

    Baked Ziti.
    Photo credit: Raising Generation Nourished.

    This baked ziti is perfect for weeknights, with quick prep and simple cleanup. It's a great dish to make ahead and freeze for later.

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    No-Boil Ravioli Casserole

    This cheesy ravioli casserole is one of the simplest dishes you can make. With just four simple ingredients and store-bought shortcuts, you can prep this dish in 5 minutes, and eat in under 40!
    Photo credit: Emmeline Kemperyd.

    This dish is super easy to prepare with just four ingredients and some ready-made items. You can have it ready in 5 minutes and on the table in under 40.

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    Cheeseburger Tater Tot Casserole

    Cheeseburger Tater Tot Casserole.
    Photo credit: The Feathered Nester.

    This cheeseburger tater tot casserole brings together crispy potatoes and the flavors of a Big Mac into one tasty dish. It's a fun and easy meal that kids will love.

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    Chicken Fajita Casserole

    Chicken fajita casserole.
    Photo credit: Two Healthy Kitchens.

    This casserole combines the tasty flavors of chicken fajitas into an easy baked dish that the whole family will love. It uses protein-rich black beans and quinoa, and you can mix everything right in the baking dish without any extra cooking.

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    Cottage Pie

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

    This cottage pie features a filling of beef and vegetables, all topped with a cheesy mashed potato layer. With some easy ingredients, it comes together in just 30 minutes, making it a great choice for family dinners.

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    Cheesy Chicken Spaghetti Casserole

    Cheesy Chicken Spaghetti Casserole.
    Photo Credit: Midwest Foodie.

    This chicken spaghetti casserole is a filling dish that you can whip up in about 45 minutes. It's packed with diced bell peppers, rotisserie chicken, and spaghetti mixed in a creamy cheese sauce.

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    Chicken Broccoli Pasta Bake

    Chicken pasta bake.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    This dish is packed with chicken and broccoli, making it a hearty meal that will fill you up. It's perfect for busy nights and you'll definitely have some leftovers.

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    Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole

    Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole.
    Photo Credit: Courtney's Sweets.

    This Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole is quick to prepare and is a great way to use up leftover chicken and rice. It's a comforting dish that's perfect for busy nights.

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    Cheesy Chicken Tater Tot Casserole

    A spoonful of Cheesy Chicken Tater Tot Casserole.
    Photo Credit: Quiche My Grits.

    This casserole is packed with creamy chicken, mixed vegetables, and topped with crispy tater tots. It’s perfect for busy nights, as you can prepare it in advance and freeze it for later or bake it right away for a meal everyone will enjoy.

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    Walking Taco Casserole

    Walking Taco Casserole.
    Photo Credit: Deliciously Homecooked.

    This walking taco casserole is loaded with melted cheese, ground beef, taco seasoning, and crunchy Fritos, all baked together for a delicious meal. It's a fun and easy dish that everyone will enjoy, perfect for family dinners.

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    Zucchini Casserole

    Zucchini casserole.
    Photo credit: Masala Herb.

    Make an easy garden-fresh Zucchini Casserole recipe to celebrate the start of the veggie season.

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    Chicken Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta Bake

    sun-dried tomato pasta bake.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    This dish features cheesy chicken and pasta packed with sun-dried tomatoes and spinach, creating a hearty comfort meal. It's simple to prepare and perfect for freezing, making it a great option for busy nights.

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    Chicken Enchilada Casserole

    Chicken Enchilada Casserole.
    Photo Credit: Mommy Evolution.

    Chicken Enchilada Casserole combines the vibrant flavors of classic enchiladas into a satisfying, layered meal. It's a great option for busy nights when you want something filling and delicious.

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    Cheesy Steak Pasta Casserole

    Steak pasta casserole.
    Photo credit: Emmeline Kemperyd.

    This dish features a creamy steak and mushroom pasta mixed with a cheesy casserole. It's a comforting and classy dinner that you can whip up in just 45 minutes, all in one pan to keep cleanup easy.

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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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