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    Home » Recipe Roundups

    23 Affordable Casseroles That Everyone Will Love

    By Emmeline Kemperyd on June 25, 2025, updated May 5, 2025 - Leave a Comment

    Casseroles are a go-to for easy, comforting meals that everyone can enjoy. With just a few ingredients, you can create hearty dishes that are perfect for feeding a crowd or for leftovers throughout the week. Here are 23 affordable casserole recipes that are sure to please family and friends alike.

    Tater Tot Cowboy Casserole

    Tater Tot Cowboy Casserole.
    Photo Credit: Cupcakes and Kale Chips.

    This casserole features ground beef mixed with a creamy tomato sauce, all cooked in one skillet. Topped with plenty of cheddar cheese and crispy tater tots, it's a hearty meal that's easy to prepare.

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    Sour Cream Noodle Bake

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

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

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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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    Slow Cooker Vegetarian Sausage Casserole

    Slow Cooker Vegetarian Sausage Casserole.
    Photo Credit: Neil's Healthy Meals.

    This vegetarian sausage casserole is a hearty and flavorful dish that's simple to prepare. With just 30 minutes of prep time, it easily feeds a family of four.

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    Baked Vegan Pasta

    Vegan pasta bake.
    Photo credit: Plant Based Folk.

    This creamy vegan pasta bake is simple to prepare and loaded with veggies. It's delicious whether served hot or cold!

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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 for later.

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    Chicken and Mushroom Casserole

    Chicken and Mushroom Casserole
    Photo Credit: Super Golden Bakes.

    This Chicken and Mushroom Casserole features wild mushrooms and chestnuts for a hearty meal. It's a comforting dish that everyone in the family will enjoy.

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    Spicy Strata with Chorizo

    Spicy Breakfast Strata with Chorizo
    Photo credit: Inquiring chef

    Breakfast for dinner is always a cozy choice, and this spicy strata fits the bill perfectly. Packed with chorizo, cheddar cheese, and bread cubes, it's a tasty casserole that everyone will enjoy.

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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 only four ingredients and some ready-made items, you can have it ready in just 5 minutes and on the table in under 40.

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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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    Walking Taco Casserole

    Walking Taco Casserole,.
    Photo Credit: Quiche My Grits.

    Walking Taco Casserole is a simple and tasty meal that everyone will enjoy. With all the cheesy goodness of a walking taco, it comes together in a cast iron skillet in just 30 minutes.

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    One Pot Burrito Bowl

    One Pot Burrito Bowl Recipe
    Photo Credit: I Heart Nap Time.

    These Mexican burrito bowls are simple to make and come together in one pot in just 30 minutes, which makes cleaning up easy. They’re a great option for busy nights when you want something tasty without spending too much time in the kitchen.

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    Zucchini Casserole With Ground Beef

    Zucchini Casserole With Ground Beef.
    Photo Credit: Fitty Foodlicious.

    Zucchini Casserole With Ground Beef is a tasty and healthy dish that combines zucchini and beef in a way that's reminiscent of lasagna. With layers of zucchini noodles, marinara sauce, ground beef, and cheese, this casserole is perfect for your weekly dinner plans.

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    Swiss Chard & Gruyere Casserole

    Vegetarian Breakfast Casserole with Swiss Chard and Gruyere
    Photo credit: Hey Nutrition Lady

    This casserole is simple to prepare and can easily feed a group. Packed with vegetables, eggs, cheese, and bread, it’s a versatile dish that works well for any meal, including breakfast or dinner.

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    Cowboy Casserole

    Cowboy casserole.
    Photo credit: Kitchen Fun With My 3 Sons.

    Cowboy Casserole is a simple and satisfying dinner option that everyone will enjoy. With its creamy and cheesy layers topped with crispy tater tots, it's sure to become a family favorite.

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    Walking Taco Casserole

    Walking taco casserole.
    Photo credit: Emmeline Kemperyd.

    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.

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    Cheesy Tortellini Casserole

    Cheesy Tortellini Casserole
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    This dish is simple, cheesy, and really tasty. It's the perfect comfort food that everyone will enjoy.

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    Chicken Cordon Bleu Pasta Casserole

    Chicken Cordon Bleu Pasta Casserole.
    Photo credit: Three Olives Branch.

    Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole is a simple and tasty pasta dish that brings together the classic flavors you enjoy. It features pasta in a creamy cheese sauce with ham and chicken, all topped with a crispy breadcrumb layer.

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    Kale + Sweet Potato Veggie Lasagna

    Kale + Sweet Potato Veggie Lasagna.
    Photo Credit: G-Free Foodie.

    This veggie lasagna is simple and satisfying. Packed with vegetables and cheese, it’s a great choice for a cozy fall dinner.

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    Easy Layered Enchilada Casserole

    Easy Layered Enchilada Casserole.
    Photo Credit: What a Girl Eats.

    Layered enchilada casserole is a quick and easy dish that skips the rolling of the tortillas. Layers of ground meat, cheese and mild green enchilada sauce make this a family favorite.

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    Slow Cooker Chicken Tater Tot Casserole

    Slow Cooker Chicken Tater Tot Casserole.
    Photo Credit: The Magical Slow Cooker.

    A tater tot casserole with chicken and bacon cooked in the slow cooker is a simple and satisfying meal. It only takes 5 hours to prepare a delicious dish that everyone will enjoy.

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    Chicken Pot Pie

    Chicken Pot Pie.
    Photo Credit: The Virtual Caterer.

    This chicken pot pie has a unique twist with a light and flaky puff pastry crust that keeps it from feeling too heavy. It's easy to change up the filling, making it a great option for everyone at the table.

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    Chicken Zucchini Casserole

    Chicken Zucchini Casserole.
    Photo Credit: The Cookin' Chicks.

    This Chicken Zucchini Casserole is a great option for a weeknight dinner. It's filled with chicken and vegetables, topped with stuffing, making it a cozy and filling meal for everyone.

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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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