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    Home » Recipe Roundups

    22 Quick and Easy Summer Casseroles for Busy Nights

    By Emmeline Kemperyd on June 8, 2025, updated April 29, 2025 - Leave a Comment

    Summer nights can be hectic, but that doesn't mean you have to sacrifice a good meal. These 21 quick and easy casseroles are perfect for busy evenings, allowing you to whip up something satisfying with minimal effort. From classic comfort foods to fresh seasonal ingredients, these dishes will keep everyone happy and fed.

    Cowboy Casserole

    Cowboy Casserole.
    Photo Credit: Out Grilling.

    Cowboy Casserole is a fantastic meal that you can easily prepare on the grill or in the oven. It combines leftover smoked brisket with rotel tomatoes, green chiles, and beans, all covered with cheesy tater tots.

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    5 Ingredient Spam Pasta

    5 Ingredient Spam Pasta.
    Photo Credit: Zona Cooks.

    This 5 Ingredient Spam Pasta is simple and tasty. It combines diced Spam with pasta, fresh mushrooms, and cream of mushroom soup for a satisfying meal.

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    Lamb Pastitsio

    Leftover Lamb Pastitsio.
    Photo credit: Mrs Jones's Kitchen.

    This Greek lamb pastitsio features layers of savory lamb sauce, tender pasta, and a thick, creamy béchamel, all baked until golden. It's a comforting dish that's perfect for summer gatherings.

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    Taco Pasta

    Taco Pasta.
    Photo Credit: Chew Out Loud.

    Taco Pasta casserole brings together all the tasty Tex-Mex flavors we enjoy in a hearty dish that's perfect for a busy weeknight or a laid-back get-together. If your family is a fan of tacos, they'll really like this meal!

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    Cheesy Potato Chicken Sausage Casserole

    Cheesy Potato Chicken Sausage Casserole.
    Photo Credit: The Almond Eater.

    This Chicken Sausage Casserole combines chicken sausage, potatoes, and cheese for a tasty meal. It's simple to prepare, all done in one skillet, and it's gluten free.

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    Chicken Broccoli Alfredo Bake

    Chicken Broccoli Alfredo Bake.
    Photo Credit: Beyond the Chicken Coop.

    This Chicken Broccoli Alfredo Casserole is a delicious all-in-one meal. It's made from scratch, so you won't find any canned soups or pre-made sauces here.

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    Potato And Sweet Potato Bake

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

    This creamy potato and sweet potato bake is a straightforward dish that combines white and sweet potatoes for a delicious flavor. Baked in the oven, it serves as a great side for many different meals.

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    Vegetarian Lasagna

    Vegetarian Lasagna.
    Photo Credit: Chef Savvy.

    This Vegetarian Lasagna is packed with 7 different vegetables and features a rich, creamy cheese mixture with spinach and ricotta. Layered with a hearty vegetable tomato sauce and plenty of cheese, it's a great dish for the whole family.

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    Dorito Casserole

    Dorito casserole.
    Photo credit: Grandbaby Cakes.

    This Dorito casserole combines layers of nacho Doritos, ground beef, red and green salsa, and melted cheese for a delicious meal. With its lively Mexican flavors, this dish is sure to be a hit.

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    Ricotta Stuffed Shells with Spinach

    Ricotta Stuffed Shells with Spinach.
    Photo Credit: Midwest Foodie.

    Ricotta stuffed shells are a great option for a weeknight dinner and can be ready in just 15 minutes. The best part is you can stuff the pasta without boiling it first, making it super easy to prepare.

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    Eggplant Moussaka

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

    Eggplant Moussaka is a hearty 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 tasty Mediterranean meal that's both healthy and easy to prepare.

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    Greek Beef Stew and Orzo Casserole

    Greek Beef Stew and Orzo Casserole.
    Photo Credit: Mission Food Adventure.

    Giouvetsi is a hearty Greek dish featuring tender beef or lamb cooked slowly with orzo pasta in a flavorful sauce. It's a great choice for a cozy family dinner or whenever you want something comforting and satisfying.

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    Veggie Pasta Bake

    Veggie Pasta Bake.
    Photo Credit: Cooked & Loved.

    This veggie pasta bake is a family favorite, perfect for a vegetarian meal. Packed with roasted butternut squash, mushrooms, peppers, and spinach, it’s topped with a tasty tomato sauce and a mix of feta and Cheddar cheeses for a comforting and nutritious dinner.

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    Roasted Vegetable Pasta Bake

    Roasted Vegetable Pasta Bake.
    Photo Credit: The Rustic Foodie.

    Roasted Veggie Pasta Bake is a great vegetarian dish that’s perfect for any meal. It combines roasted broccoli and bell peppers with penne pasta and marinara sauce, topped with a creamy spinach ricotta mix and cheese, then baked until everything is warm and delicious.

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    Poppy Seed Chicken Casserole

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

    This classic casserole uses just six simple ingredients and has a creamy, savory flavor that creates a tasty gravy. It's perfect for busy weeknights, potlucks, or Sunday dinners.

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    Swiss Chard and Butternut Squash Gratin

    Swiss Chard and Butternut Squash Gratin.
    Photo Credit: Kitchen Gone Rogue.

    This Creamy Dairy-Free Swiss Chard and Butternut Squash Gratin is a fantastic side dish that everyone will love. It's hard to believe it's dairy-free, and you can easily make it gluten-free by using gluten-free bread crumbs.

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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 dinner and you'll likely have some leftovers to enjoy later.

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    Pulled Pork Tater Tot Casserole

    Pulled Pork Tater Tot Casserole.
    Photo Credit: The Quicker Kitchen.

    This is a simple dish that you can put together quickly. In just 5 minutes of prep, you'll have a filling dinner ready to serve to a crowd.

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    Mediterranean Veggie Casserole

    Veggie casserole.
    Photo credit: The Fiery Vegetarian.

    This casserole takes just minutes to put together, and then you just pop it in the oven. The end result? Tender vegetables in a hearty garlicky rich sauce!

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    Cheesy Chicken Taco Casserole

    Cheesy Chicken Taco Casserole.
    Photo Credit: Midwest Foodie.

    This quick casserole is ready in just 30 minutes and is packed with all the delicious flavors of tacos. It's perfect for a meal that everyone can enjoy together.

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    Seafood Pasta Bake

    Baked seafood pasta.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    This dish combines creamy, cheesy goodness with seafood and pasta in a convenient casserole. It's perfect for summer gatherings or a quick family meal.

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    Sausage Pesto Tortellini Casserole

    Sausage Pesto Tortellini Casserole.
    Photo Credit: Sweet & Savory Meals.

    Sausage Pesto Tortellini Casserole is a simple dish with just six ingredients that packs a lot of flavor. It's perfect for a weeknight meal but also nice enough for a special gathering.

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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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