Casseroles are the ultimate comfort food, perfect for feeding a crowd without breaking the bank. With just a few ingredients, you can whip up satisfying meals that are easy to prepare and even easier to enjoy. Here are 24 affordable casserole recipes that are sure to become favorites in your home. 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.
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.
Cheesy Bacon Potato Breakfast Casserole
This breakfast casserole is packed with cheese, bacon, potatoes, and eggs, perfect for feeding a crowd. It's easy to make in advance, allowing you to enjoy a tasty meal with minimal effort.
Mexican Tater Tot Casserole
Mexican Tater Tot Casserole is a simple and tasty meal perfect for weeknights. It combines ground beef, peppers, and tater tots, all covered with melted cheese.
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.
Crack Chicken Casserole
Crack Chicken Casserole is a fantastic choice for a cozy weeknight meal. It's creamy, cheesy, and packed with bacon, chicken, and pasta, making it a hit with everyone at the table.
Cheesy Tortellini Casserole
This dish is simple, cheesy, and really tasty. It's the perfect comfort food that everyone will enjoy.
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.
Strawberry Cream Cheese French Toast Bake
Strawberry Cream Cheese French Toast Bake is easy to make in advance. It's perfect for holiday breakfasts or weekend brunches.
Taco Potato Casserole
This dish brings together the comforting flavors of Tex-Mex in a simple casserole. With layers of seasoned ground beef, diced potatoes, and melted cheese, it’s a great choice for family dinners or gatherings.
Cabbage Casserole
Cabbage casserole offers the delicious taste of your favorite stuffed cabbage rolls without the need to fill each leaf. It's a simple twist on lasagna using cabbage, perfect for a cozy meal.
Poppy Seed Chicken Casserole
This simple casserole uses just 6 ingredients and is creamy and savory with a tasty gravy. It's perfect for busy weeknights, potlucks, or Sunday dinners.
Quinoa Enchilada Casserole
This Quinoa Enchilada Casserole is a healthy and gluten-free dish that's perfect for dinner. Packed with black beans and cheese, it's a tasty vegetarian option that everyone will enjoy.
Mushroom Shepherd’s Pie
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.
Cheesy Baked Spaghetti
This cheesy baked spaghetti is a fun twist on the usual pasta dish that your family will really enjoy. With layers of cheesy noodles and a flavorful meat sauce, it's a filling meal that's sure to please everyone.
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.
Creamy Tuna Pasta Bake
This tuna pasta bake is creamy and packed with flavor, using canned tuna and mozzarella cheese along with a few easy ingredients. It's a simple dish that’s perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.
Baked Ham Penne Pasta
Baked Ham Penne Pasta is a go-to dish that everyone loves. This hearty meal combines penne pasta, tasty ham, and a creamy garlic cheese sauce, making it a great way to use up leftover ham.
Ritz Cracker Chicken Casserole
Ritz cracker chicken casserole features tender chicken in a creamy sauce, all topped with crunchy buttery cracker crumbs. This is a quick and simple dinner that you can whip up in no time.
Chicken Noodle Casserole
This Chicken Noodle Casserole is packed with chicken, veggies, and egg noodles in a creamy sauce that brings everything together. It's an affordable meal that you can easily adapt with whatever ingredients you have at home.
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.
Sloppy Joe Tater Tot Casserole
This is a deliciously savory, cheesy, tater-y wonder that’s just hyper-loaded with flavor. A perfect weeknight family dinner and the ultimate comfort food!
Chicken Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta Bake
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 when you want something comforting without putting in too much effort.
Baked Spaghetti Casserole
This dish is warm and satisfying, offering all the comfort of lasagna with much less effort. It's a great option for a cozy meal that won't take up too much of your time.
Crockpot Ranch Chicken Casserole
Crockpot Ranch Chicken Casserole is a simple slow cooker dish that’s perfect for dinner after a long day. It's budget-friendly, easy to prepare, and loved by the whole family, making it a great option for meal prep.
Cheeseburger Tater Tot Casserole
This cheeseburger tater tot casserole brings together crispy potatoes and the flavors of a Big Mac in one easy dish. It's a fun and satisfying meal that kids will love.
One Pan Falafel Bake
This easy one-pan dinner is both simple and delicious. With premade falafel, beans, tomatoes, kale, and a cheesy topping, this vegetarian casserole is a comforting dish you'll want to make often.
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