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    Home » Casseroles

    24 Gourmet Casseroles That Will Make You Feel Right at Home

    By Emmeline Kemperyd updated December 25, 2025 · Published December 25, 2025 · Leave a Comment

    Casseroles are the ultimate comfort food, bringing warmth and satisfaction to any meal. With a variety of ingredients and flavors, these 24 gourmet recipes are perfect for cozy nights at home or gatherings with family and friends. Each dish is designed to be hearty and fulfilling, making them a go-to choice for anyone looking to enjoy a home-cooked meal.

    Baked Ravioli Casserole

    Baked Ravioli Casserole.
    Photo credit: Midwest Foodie.

    This baked ravioli casserole is quick to prepare, taking only about 20 minutes from start to finish with just 5 minutes of prep. Using store-bought cheese ravioli makes it a simple option for busy weeknights, and you can even make it ahead of time to refrigerate or freeze.

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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 a comforting meal that's perfect for any night.

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    3 Cheese Lasagna

    3 Cheese Lasagna.
    Photo credit: Dominican Cooking.

    This delicious lasagna is packed with three kinds of cheese and ground beef, bringing all the flavors we love from a Dominican version. It's a family favorite that never leaves any leftovers!

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    Crack Chicken Casserole

    Crack Chicken Casserole.
    Photo Credit: The Forked Spoon.

    Crack Chicken Casserole is a fantastic choice for a cozy weeknight meal. It's creamy, cheesy, packed with bacon, and full of tender chicken and pasta that everyone will enjoy.

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    Chicken Capri

    Chicken Capri.
    Photo Credit: Binky's Culinary Carnival.

    Chicken Capri is a lighter version of chicken parmesan that you'll enjoy. It has fewer calories and less fat, making it a great choice for a satisfying meal.

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    Chicken and Mushroom Casserole

    Chicken and Mushroom Casserole
    Photo Credit: Super Golden Bakes.

    Chicken and Mushroom Casserole is full of rich flavors from wild mushrooms and chestnuts. It's a comforting meal that everyone in the family will enjoy.

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    Gluten-Free Shepherd's Pie

    Gluten-Free Shepherd’s Pie.
    Photo Credit: What a Girl Eats.

    This shepherd's pie is a warm and filling dish that's perfect for any meal. While it's usually made with ground lamb, using beef turns it into a delicious cottage pie.

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    Cheesy Tortellini Casserole

    Cheesy Tortellini Casserole
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    This is a simple and cheesy dish that everyone will love. It's the perfect comfort food for any occasion.

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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. You'll likely have some leftovers to enjoy later.

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    Ranch Chicken & Potato Casserole

    Ranch potato bake.
    Photo credit: The Food Blog.

    Ranch Chicken and Potato Casserole with broccoli, bacon, and cheese is a great comfort food option. It's easy to prepare in one pan, making it a perfect choice for a quick weeknight dinner.

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    Southwestern Turkey and Rice Casserole

    Southwestern Turkey and Rice Casserole
    Photo Credit: Tried and True Recipes.

    This turkey and rice casserole is packed with cheesy, spicy, and creamy flavors, all topped with a crunchy corn tortilla layer. It's a comforting dish that's perfect for any dinner.

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    Goat Cheese Mac and Cheese

    Goat Cheese Mac and Cheese.
    Photo credit: The Littlest Crumb.

    Creamy goat cheese mac and cheese is a tasty twist on the classic comfort dish. The macaroni is smothered in a rich goat cheese sauce with herbs and finished with a crunchy layer of bread crumbs and parmesan.

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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 comfort meal. It's simple to prepare and perfect for any night of the week.

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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. Packed with spicy buffalo sauce, hidden spinach, and plenty of cheese, it's a tasty option for a weeknight 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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    Gorgonzola Mac and Cheese

    Gorgonzola mac and cheese.
    Photo credit: Emmeline Kemperyd.

    This mac and cheese is incredibly cheesy and can be made in just one dish, so there's no need to pre-cook anything. With mozzarella and gorgonzola, it's a simple and comforting meal that you'll love.

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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 and fancy 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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    Cheesy Beef & Rice Casserole

    Cheesy Beef & Rice Casserole.
    Photo credit: Dominican Cooking.

    Pastelón de arroz is a cheesy beef and rice casserole that turns leftover rice into a delicious meal. This dish is simple to prepare, packed with flavor, and loaded with vegetables, making it a great choice for gatherings.

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    Lemon Chicken & Rice Casserole

    A rice and chicken casseroele.
    Photo credit: Grandbaby Cakes.

    Lemon Chicken and Rice Casserole is a simple one-pot dish packed with zesty flavors and tender chicken thighs. It's a comforting meal with creamy rice that everyone will enjoy.

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    Easy Shepherd's Pie

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

    Shepherd's Pie is a classic comfort dish that's easy to whip up with just six main ingredients. It's budget-friendly, can be frozen for later, and is perfect for those who are just starting out in the kitchen.

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    Spinach Artichoke Chicken Casserole

    A casserole dish full of spinach artichoke casserole.
    Photo credit: Nibble and Dine.

    This creamy casserole combines rotisserie chicken and frozen veggies for an easy meal. It comes together in under an hour, perfect for a quick dinner.

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    Ravioli Lasagna

    Ravioli lasagna.
    Photo credit: Mom Foodie.

    Ravioli Lasagna is a tasty baked dish that combines layers of ravioli with hearty meat sauce and lots of cheesy goodness. It's a comforting Italian meal that's simple to prepare.

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    Chicken Cordon Bleu Pasta Casserole

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

    Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole combines the classic flavors of the beloved dish into a simple pasta bake. It features pasta in a creamy cheese sauce with ham and chicken, all finished off with a crispy breadcrumb topping.

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    Chicken Fajita Casserole

    A chicken fajita casserole.
    Photo credit: Sustainable Cooks.

    This chicken fajita casserole is an easy one-pan meal that brings the flavors of comfort food right to your table. It's also great to have as leftovers, making it a perfect choice for any night.

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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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