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    Home » Recipe Roundups

    23 Stupid Simple Casseroles You Might Not Have Tried Yet

    By Emmeline Kemperyd on October 17, 2025, updated September 10, 2025 - Leave a Comment

    These 23 simple casseroles are perfect for busy weeknights and family gatherings. They combine easy-to-find ingredients and straightforward steps, making them a breeze to prepare. Whether you're in the mood for something cheesy, hearty, or packed with veggies, there's a casserole here for everyone.

    Chicken Pot Pie Casserole

    Chicken Pot Pie Casserole.
    Photo Credit: Cook Dinner Tonight.

    Chicken pot pie casserole is a cozy dish filled with chicken and vegetables in a creamy sauce, all covered with a fluffy biscuit topping. It's a hearty meal that brings warmth and satisfaction to the table. Perfect for family dinners, this casserole is easy to prepare and sure to please everyone.

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    Dump-and-Bake Mac & Cheese

    Mac and cheese.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    Baked Mac and Cheese is simple and quick to prepare. In just 10 minutes, you can have everything ready to go in the oven, and after 45 minutes, you'll have a delicious dish that requires no boiling or complicated steps. This recipe combines Cheddar and Gruyere cheese for a rich and flavorful meal that everyone will enjoy.

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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 reminds you of lasagna. It features layers of zucchini noodles, marinara sauce, ground beef, ricotta, mozzarella, tomatoes, basil, and spices. This casserole is a great option for dinner and is sure to become a regular in your meal planning.

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    Cheesy Baked Tortellini

    Cheesy Baked Tortellini.
    Photo Credit: Cooking My Dreams.

    Cheesy Baked Tortellini is a comforting dish that brings together tasty tortellini pasta, gooey mozzarella, a creamy white sauce, and a flavorful tomato sauce with garlic, all topped with a crunchy Parmesan crust. This baked casserole is a great choice for a cozy meal, sure to satisfy everyone at the table.

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    Gorgonzola Mac and Cheese

    Gorgonzola mac and cheese.
    Photo credit: Emmeline Kemperyd.

    This cheesy mac and cheese is made in just one dish, so there's no need to pre-cook anything. Simply mix everything together, pop it in the oven, and you'll have a comforting meal ready to enjoy. With mozzarella and gorgonzola, it's packed with flavor and super easy to prepare.

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    Chicken Taco Casserole

    Chicken taco casserole.
    Photo Credit: Zona's Lazy Recipes.

    Chicken Taco Casserole is a simple dish that comes together quickly with just 7 ingredients and 7 easy steps. It features shredded chicken, tomatoes, taco seasoning, crunchy tortilla chips, and plenty of cheese. In just 30 minutes, you can have a hearty meal that everyone will enjoy.

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    Chicken Broccoli Pasta Bake

    Chicken pasta bake.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    This dish features plenty of chicken and broccoli, making it a hearty meal that will fill you up. It's perfect for a satisfying dinner and you'll likely have some leftovers to enjoy later.

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    Sloppy Joe Casserole

    Sloppy Joe Casserole.
    Photo Credit: Healthy Fitness Meals.

    This Sloppy Joe Casserole combines pasta with a flavorful ground beef mix and melted cheese, giving you all the classic tastes of a sloppy joe sandwich in a simple casserole. It's a great option for a weeknight dinner that everyone in the family will enjoy. With its hearty ingredients, this dish is sure to satisfy your hunger without requiring much effort.

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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. It's a hearty comfort food that's simple to prepare. Perfect for a satisfying meal any night of the week.

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    Gorgonzola Tortellini Casserole

    Gorgonzola tortellini casserole.
    Photo credit: Emmeline Kemperyd.

    This tortellini casserole is perfect for anyone who loves cheese and pasta. It features a blend of two cheeses, with a nice kick from Gorgonzola, and a satisfying crunch from walnuts. Ready in under 40 minutes, it's a simple and quick meal option.

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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, all baked together in a convenient casserole. It's a comforting meal that brings together familiar flavors in an easy-to-make format. Perfect for busy nights, this casserole is satisfying and delicious.

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    Bean & Pasta Casserole

    Bean & Pasta Casserole.
    Photo credit: Hurry The Food Up.

    This vegetarian casserole features hearty white beans, filling pasta, and juicy cherry tomatoes, creating a comforting dish that's great for a healthy and satisfying dinner. It's a simple meal that brings together wholesome ingredients, making it a perfect choice for any night of the week. Enjoy a warm and delicious casserole that everyone will love.

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    Cowboy Casserole

    Cowboy Casserole.
    Photo Credit: Out Grilling.

    Cowboy Casserole is a simple and satisfying meal that you can prepare in the oven or on the grill. This dish combines leftover smoked brisket with rotel tomatoes, green chiles, and beans, all topped off with cheesy tater tots. It's perfect for a weeknight dinner when you want something hearty and delicious without spending too much time in the kitchen.

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    TikTok Spaghetti

    TikTok Spaghetti.
    Photo Credit: Cheerful Cook.

    This version of the Viral TikTok Spaghetti pasta recipe is super simple and perfect for a cozy meal. It combines spaghetti, meat, and cheese into a dish that everyone loves. This is a great option when you want something comforting and satisfying.

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    Frito Taco Bake

    Frito Taco Bake.
    Photo Credit: The Cookin' Chicks.

    This Frito Taco Bake is a quick and easy meal that is packed with flavor! Taco seasoned ground beef combined with a cheesy sauce and Fritos; this walking taco casserole is comfort food at its finest. Perfect for busy weeknights and lazy weekend meals!

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    Chili Dog Tater Tot Casserole

    Chili Dog Tater Tot Casserole.
    Photo Credit: Bowl Me Over.

    This easy casserole is sure to please everyone at the table. It's straightforward to prepare and packed with flavor, making it a satisfying meal. Both kids and adults will enjoy it, making it a great choice for family dinners.

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    Baked Italian Casserole

    Baked Italian Casserole.
    Photo Credit: Tastes of Lizzy T.

    This baked Italian casserole is a simple dish that combines layers of pasta, ground beef, and creamy cheese. It's a hearty meal that can feed a crowd and is perfect for enjoying leftovers later. This dish is great for busy nights when you want something filling without spending too much time in the kitchen.

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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, taking less than 10 minutes, and it's ready in under an hour. It's packed with spicy buffalo sauce, has some hidden spinach, and is super cheesy. This dish is a simple and satisfying option for a weeknight dinner.

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    Cheesy Tortellini Bake

    Cheesy Tortellini Bake.
    Photo Credit: Gypsy Plate.

    The Tortellini Bake is a simple, one-pan meal packed with meat, sauce, and gooey cheese that everyone in the family will enjoy. It's a great option for busy evenings when you want something hearty without spending too much time in the kitchen. This dish combines all the flavors you love into a comforting casserole that's sure to please.

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    Blueberry French Toast Casserole

    Blueberry French Toast Casserole
    Photo Credit: Scarlati Family Kitchen.

    Blueberry French toast casserole is a simple dish that you can prepare the night before and bake in the morning. It features soft, buttery challah bread combined with a sweet streusel topping. This casserole is great for brunch or a cozy weekend breakfast.

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    Walking Taco Casserole

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

    Walking Taco Casserole is a simple and satisfying meal that everyone will enjoy. It combines the cheesy goodness of a walking taco and can be prepared in a cast iron skillet in just 30 minutes. This dish is great for busy nights when you want something delicious without spending too much time in the kitchen.

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    Leftover Boiled Potato Casserole

    Leftover boiled potato casserole.
    Photo credit: alwaysusebutter.com.

    Leftover boiled potatoes can be transformed into a delicious casserole. This dish combines the familiar flavors of baked potatoes with a creamy and cheesy texture. It's simple to prepare and perfect for a quick meal.

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    Lazy Ravioli Lasagna

    Ravioli lasagna on a baking dish.
    Photo Credit: Midwest Foodie.

    Refrigerated ravioli filled with ricotta simplify the process of making lasagna, eliminating the need to boil pasta or prepare a ricotta mixture. This dish is a comforting option for family dinners and is quick to put together. It's a straightforward way to enjoy a classic meal without spending too much time in the kitchen.

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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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