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    Home » Recipe Roundups

    22 Deliciously Easy Casseroles for a Cozy Family Dinner

    By Emmeline Kemperyd on May 24, 2025, updated April 10, 2025 - Leave a Comment

    Casseroles are the perfect solution for a cozy family dinner, bringing warmth and comfort to the table. With just a few ingredients and simple steps, you can create satisfying meals that everyone will love. Here are 22 easy casserole recipes that will make your family gatherings even more enjoyable.

    Sour Cream Noodle Bake

    Sour Cream Noodle Bake.
    Photo Credit: My Kitchen Serenity.

    Sour Cream Noodle Bake is a warm and comforting casserole that's perfect for dinner. It features creamy egg noodles, a hearty beef sauce, and gooey cheese in every layer.

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    Cheesy Steak Pasta Casserole

    Steak pasta casserole.
    Photo credit: Emmeline Kemperyd.

    This dish features a creamy steak and mushroom pasta baked with cheese for a comforting dinner. It’s ready in just 45 minutes and can be made in an oven-safe skillet, so you won’t have to deal with a lot of dishes.

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    Mexican Cornbread

    Mexican Cornbread.
    Photo Credit: Miss in the Kitchen.

    This Mexican Cornbread is packed with ground beef, cheddar cheese, onion, and jalapeños. It's a family favorite that’s perfect for a simple dinner any night of the week.

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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 definitely provide some leftovers. It's perfect for a satisfying dinner that doesn't require much effort.

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    Cheesy Tortellini Casserole

    Cheesy Tortellini Casserole
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    This is a simple and cheesy dish that everyone will enjoy. It's the perfect comfort food for a cozy night in.

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    Creamy Tuna Casserole With Sun-Dried Tomatoes

    Creamy Tuna Casserole (With Sun-Dried Tomatoes).
    Photo Credit: In the Kitch.

    This cheesy and creamy tuna macaroni casserole is packed with sun-dried tomatoes, mushrooms, Parmesan cheese, and shell pasta, all mixed in a rich tomato-pesto Alfredo sauce. It's a comforting dish that's perfect for a quick and satisfying dinner.

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    Shepherd’s Pie Tater Tot Casserole

    Shepherd’s Pie Tater Tot Casserole.
    Photo Credit: The Magical Slow Cooker.

    This dish combines tater tot casserole and shepherd’s pie for a tasty one-pot meal. With frozen veggies for extra goodness and a layer of shredded cheddar on top, it’s a complete dinner that everyone in the family will love.

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    Healthy Tuna Noodle Casserole

    Healthy Tuna Noodle Casserole.
    Photo Credit: The Almond Eater.

    This Healthy Tuna Noodle Casserole is a lighter take on the classic dish. Packed with veggies, pasta, a creamy cheese sauce, and tuna, it’s a great option for a family dinner.

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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 meal that's simple to prepare. It's perfect for a cozy dinner when you want something satisfying without putting in too much effort.

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    Eggplant Moussaka

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

    Eggplant Moussaka is a simple dinner packed with vegetables, ground beef or lamb, and plenty of cheese on top. This version skips the potatoes and Bechamel sauce, using more eggplant instead for a healthy and tasty Mediterranean meal.

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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. It's packed with spicy buffalo sauce, hidden spinach, and plenty of cheese, making it a tasty option for a weeknight dinner.

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    Polenta Al Forno

    Polenta Al Forno (Spinach Polenta Bake).
    Photo Credit: Sweet Caramel Sunday.

    Polenta Al Forno is a simple and delicious baked dish made with polenta and cheese. With layers of sautéed spinach and ricotta, this Italian comfort food is sure to become a family favorite that you'll want to make regularly.

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    Chicken Alfredo Lasagna

    Chicken Alfredo Lasagna on a white dish.
    Photo Credit: Midwest Foodie.

    This dish features layers of soft noodles, melted cheese, and flavorful shredded chicken, all covered in a rich alfredo sauce. It's perfect for when you want a filling and comforting meal.

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    Chicken Stuffing Casserole

    Chicken Stuffing Casserole.
    Photo Credit: The Feathered Nester.

    This chicken stuffing casserole is a great option for a weeknight dinner. With tasty Stove Top stuffing, shredded chicken, and a creamy mushroom sauce, it's a dish that everyone will enjoy.

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    Poppy Seed Chicken Casserole

    Poppy Seed Chicken Casserole.
    Photo Credit: Quiche My Grits.

    This recipe uses just 6 simple ingredients to create a creamy and savory dish that comes with its own tasty gravy. It's perfect for busy weeknights, potlucks, or Sunday dinners.

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

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    Seafood Pasta Bake

    Baked seafood pasta.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    This dish combines creamy, cheesy flavors with seafood and pasta in a convenient casserole. It's a satisfying meal that's easy to prepare.

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    Cheesy Pizza Pasta Bake

    Pizza pasta bake.
    Photo credit: Two Healthy Kitchens.

    This incredibly quick and easy pizza pasta bake is an absolute lifesaver on busy nights! It’ll be in the oven in no time flat – you can even mix it all up right in the pan (and you don’t even have to precook the pasta)! So cheesy and full of great pizza flavors - your whole family will love it.

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    Vegan Sushi Bake

    Vegan Sushi Bake.
    Photo Credit: Cinnamon Snail.

    This vegan sushi bake is a tasty twist on traditional sushi, packed with layers of seasoned rice, golden tofu, and sweet potatoes, all topped with spicy mayo and plenty of fun toppings. It's a great option for sushi fans who want a simple and satisfying meal that can easily feed a group.

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    Stovetop Tuna Casserole

    Stovetop Tuna Casserole.
    Photo Credit: Our Love Language is Food.

    This tuna noodle casserole is a simple twist on a classic dish. With fresh ingredients and ready in under 30 minutes, it’s a great meal for the whole family.

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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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    Chicken Broccoli Casserole

    Chicken Broccoli Casserole.
    Photo Credit: Dutch Oven Daddy.

    This is a simple and satisfying meal that you can prepare in under 30 minutes. It combines the creamy goodness of mac and cheese with the flavors of broccoli and chicken alfredo.

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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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