Casseroles are a great way to create filling meals without breaking the bank. These 22 hearty recipes are not only budget-friendly but also easy to prepare, making them perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings. From classic comfort foods to creative twists, there's something here for everyone to enjoy. We know "cheap" can mean different things to different people, so here you will find recipes fitting a variety of budgets - but all without any unnecessarily expensive ingredients.
Buffalo Chicken Lasagna Rolls
Buffalo chicken lasagna rolls combine shredded chicken with spicy buffalo sauce, all wrapped up in lasagna noodles and cheese. Pair these tasty rolls with some fresh veggies for a satisfying and healthy meal.
Cabbage Roll Casserole
This cabbage roll casserole combines the delicious flavors of cabbage rolls with less work. It's a simple and healthy option for dinner.
Cheesy Tortellini Casserole
This dish is simple, cheesy, and really tasty. It's the perfect comfort food that everyone will enjoy.
Crock Pot Stuffed Peppers Casserole
This vegetarian Crock Pot stuffed peppers casserole is a simple and healthy one-pot meal. Packed with rice, beans, tomatoes, and cheese, it offers all the flavors of stuffed peppers without much work.
Biscuit Topped Vegetarian Pot Pie
This vegetarian pot pie is packed with a variety of vegetables and topped with a delicious biscuit crust. It's a filling vegan meal that's great for any evening.
Vegetarian Lasagna
This vegetarian lasagna is packed with seven different vegetables and features a rich, creamy cheese mixture of spinach and ricotta. Layered with a hearty vegetable tomato sauce and plenty of cheese, it's a great meal for the whole family.
Potato Kugel with Seitan
Vegan Yapchik is a delicious twist on potato kugel, featuring a hearty filling of juicy seitan, garlic, and sweet carrots. Topped with a crispy, golden crust, this dish is all about cozy, plant-based comfort.
Buffalo Chicken Pasta Bake
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.
No-Boil Ravioli Casserole
This dish is super easy to prepare. With only four ingredients and some ready-made items, you can have it ready in just 5 minutes and on the table in under 40.
Tuna Sushi Bake
This easy sushi bake combines rice, canned tuna, slivered nori, and a spicy mayo drizzle. It's a great option for weeknight dinners, meal prep, or gatherings with friends.
Tater Tot Breakfast Bake
The Tater Tot Breakfast Bake is sure to be a hit with your family on weekends. Packed with eggs, cheese, veggies, bacon, and ham, it’s easy to prepare and the leftovers warm up perfectly.
Sweet Potato Casserole with Black Beans, Kale and Quinoa
This vegan sweet potato casserole is packed with black beans, kale, quinoa, and roasted garlic sauce. It's simple to put together and great for preparing in advance.
Walking Taco Casserole
This casserole combines all the delicious flavors of tacos into one easy dish. It's packed with ground beef, salsa, and plenty of cheese, making it perfect for a potluck or a quick weeknight dinner.
Chicken Taco Casserole
This chicken taco casserole is loaded with all the flavors you love. With seasoned chicken, brown rice, pinto beans, crunchy tortilla chips, and melted cheese, it’s a satisfying meal.
Baked Shells Stuffed with Meatballs
Pasta shells filled with cheese and meatballs, all covered in a simple tomato sauce, create a comforting dish. This is a classic meal that everyone will enjoy.
Potato Ground Beef Casserole
This ground beef casserole is a family favorite that's easy to make. It features seasoned beef in a tasty tomato sauce, layered with filling potatoes and topped with melted cheese.
Turkey Pot Pie
This turkey pot pie is simple to make from scratch using fresh vegetables and great flavors. It's a great way to use up leftover turkey from Thanksgiving.
Chicken Broccoli Pasta Bake
This dish is packed with chicken and broccoli, making it a hearty meal that will fill you up. It's perfect for dinner and you'll likely have some leftovers for later.
Eggplant Moussaka
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.
Tater Tot Shepherd's Pie
This dish puts a fun spin on a classic favorite. It features a mix of veggies and beef, all covered in melty cheese and crunchy tater tots.
Zucchini Tomato Mushroom Casserole
This dish combines zucchini, tomatoes, and mushrooms baked right in a creamy ricotta and Parmesan sauce, all topped with gooey mozzarella. It's a simple and satisfying meal that comes together without any extra cooking steps.
Cheesy Potato Chicken Sausage Casserole
This Chicken Sausage Casserole combines chicken sausage, potatoes, and cheese for a satisfying meal. It's simple to prepare and everything cooks in one skillet, plus it's gluten free.
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