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    Home » Recipe Roundups

    24 Best Dinner Casseroles We’re Making All Summer Long

    By Emmeline Kemperyd on May 27, 2025, updated April 10, 2025 - Leave a Comment

    Casseroles are the perfect solution for easy summer dinners, bringing together flavors and ingredients in one dish. These 24 recipes are not only simple to prepare but also great for feeding a crowd or enjoying leftovers. From classic comfort foods to fresh summer twists, these casseroles will keep your meals exciting all season long.

    Mushroom Shepherd’s Pie

    Mushroom Shepherd’s Pie .
    Photo Credit: Cook Eat Live Love.

    This Mushroom Shepherd’s Pie is a filling and satisfying meal that everyone can enjoy. With a savory mushroom filling, fresh vegetables, and a creamy layer of mashed potatoes, it’s a great option for both vegetarians and meat lovers.

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    Vegan Eggplant Casserole

    Vegan Eggplant Casserole.
    Photo Credit: The Stingy Vegan.

    This vegan eggplant casserole combines flavorful Moroccan-spiced eggplant and filling chickpeas in a rich tomato sauce, all topped with creamy mashed potatoes. It's a satisfying dish that's perfect for a cozy 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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    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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    Easy Shepherd’s Pie

    Easy Shepherd’s Pie
    Photo Credit: Bowl of Delicious.

    Shepherd's Pie is a cozy dish that warms you up on a cold day. It's simple to prepare with just a few ingredients, and you can use ground beef or lamb, making it a great option to prepare in advance and freeze for busy days.

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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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    Vegetable Tian

    Vegetable Tian.
    Photo Credit: The Dizzy Cook.

    Vegetable Tian is a colorful dish that features layers of fresh summer vegetables and herbs, perfect as a simple vegan side. With heirloom tomatoes, zucchini, summer squash, and eggplant, it’s topped with crispy fried basil for an extra touch.

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    Chicken Fajita Casserole

    Chicken Fajita Casserole.
    Photo Credit: Haute & Healthy Living.

    This chicken fajita casserole is simple to make, healthy, and great for kids, making it a perfect choice for a weeknight dinner. With cream cheese, Greek yogurt, shredded chicken, fajita seasoning, and plenty of cheese, this dish is packed with flavor and can be enjoyed in various ways.

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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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    Cabbage Roll Casserole

    Cabbage Roll Casserole
    Photo Credit: Wholesome Yum.

    This cabbage roll casserole combines the delicious flavors of cabbage rolls with less work. It's a simple and healthy option for dinner.

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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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    Taco Potato Casserole

    Taco Potato Casserole with Ground Beef.
    Photo Credit: The Honour System.

    This dish is a filling and tasty mix of Tex-Mex flavors and comfort food. With layers of seasoned ground beef, diced potatoes, and melted cheese, this simple casserole is great for family dinners or gatherings.

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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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    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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    Pesto Pasta Bake

    Pesto Pasta Bake.
    Photo Credit: Midwest Foodie.

    This pesto pasta bake is quick and easy, taking only 20 minutes to prepare. It features fresh vegetables, lots of pasta, and plenty of cheese for a satisfying meal.

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    Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole

    Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole on a baking dish.
    Photo Credit: Midwest Foodie.

    This chicken casserole mixes ranch seasoning with a creamy mac and cheese sauce, tender noodles, shredded rotisserie chicken, and crispy bacon. It's baked together for a comforting dinner that everyone in the family will enjoy!

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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 two kinds of cheese, a zesty kick from Gorgonzola, and a satisfying crunch from walnuts, all ready in under 40 minutes.

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    Crock Pot Stuffed Peppers Casserole

    Crock Pot Stuffed Peppers Casserole.
    Photo Credit: It's a Veg World After All.

    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 while being easy to prepare and full of veggies.

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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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    Cajun Chicken Pasta Casserole

    Cajun chicken pasta casserole.
    Photo credit: Practically Homemade.

    Everyone loves a good cajun flavor combination, and I love the ease of this casserole. It's a game changer that you can make without boiling the pasta, and you'll love the creamy sauce that forms as it bakes.

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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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    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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    Sour Cream Chicken Enchilada Casserole

    Sour Cream Chicken Enchilada Casserole.
    Photo Credit: Happy Honey Kitchen.

    This Sour Cream Chicken Enchilada Casserole is a simple dish that everyone in the family will enjoy. With its classic enchilada flavors and easy-to-find ingredients, it’s perfect for a quick dinner.

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    Creamy Chicken Bacon Pasta Bake

    Chicken Bacon Pasta Bake.
    Photo credit: Nibble and Dine.

    This pasta bake is rich and filling, with a nice kick from the cream cheese. It’s quick to prepare using rotisserie chicken and pre-cooked bacon.

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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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