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    Home » Recipe Roundups

    25 Easy Dinner Casseroles That Will Save Your Weeknights

    By Emmeline Kemperyd on April 24, 2025, updated April 10, 2025 - Leave a Comment

    Dinner casseroles are a fantastic way to simplify your weeknight meals. They combine a variety of ingredients into one dish, making cooking and cleanup a breeze. With 25 easy recipes to choose from, you can enjoy hearty and satisfying meals without spending hours in the kitchen.

    Cheesy Pizza Pasta Bake

    Pizza pasta bake.
    Photo credit: Two Healthy Kitchens.

    This pizza pasta bake is perfect for busy nights when you need something quick and easy. With no need to precook the pasta, you can mix everything right in the pan and enjoy a cheesy dish packed with delicious pizza flavors that the whole family will enjoy.

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    Zucchini Casserole with Hamburger

    Zucchini Casserole with Hamburger.
    Photo Credit: Ground Beef Recipes.

    This Zucchini Casserole with Hamburger features a creamy tomato and ground beef sauce, all topped with gooey cheese and fresh zucchini. It's a simple and filling dish that's perfect for a cozy dinner.

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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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    Cheesy Tortellini Casserole

    Cheesy Tortellini Casserole
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    This is a simple and cheesy dish that everyone will enjoy. It's the perfect comfort food for a cozy night in.

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    Parmesan Chicken Casserole

    Parmesan Chicken Casserole.
    Photo credit: Midwest Foodie.

    This casserole combines the familiar tastes and textures of chicken parmesan in a simple, easy-to-serve dish. It's perfect for a quick dinner that everyone will enjoy.

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    Chicken Enchilada Casserole

    Enchilada bake.
    Photo credit: Confessions of a Fit Foodie.

    This one-pot Chicken Enchilada Casserole brings all the delicious flavors of enchiladas without the fuss of rolling tortillas or baking. With layers of tortillas, tender chicken, and plenty of cheese, it's a meal that everyone in the family 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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    Ham and Potato Casserole

    Ham and Potato Casserole.
    Photo credit: Sustainable Cooks.

    This casserole has all the comfort food essentials. With plenty of carbs, cheese, and savory ham, it’s sure to become a regular favorite in your home.

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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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    Enchilada Bake

    Enchilada bake.
    Photo credit: Dizzy Busy and Hungry.

    This Enchilada Bake is simple to make with ingredients you probably already have at home, and it's delicious enough to be a family favorite. You won't even need to use your oven, as this dish cooks perfectly in your slow cooker.

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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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    Ground Beef Stuffed Shells

    STUFFED SHELLS WITH GROUND BEEF.
    Photo credit: 2 Cookin Mamas.

    This is a filling and tasty dinner that everyone will enjoy. Stuffed pasta shells filled with seasoned ground beef, covered in rich pasta sauce and sprinkled with Parmesan cheese, come together in just 35 minutes.

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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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    Greek Chicken and Rice Casserole

    Greek Chicken and Rice Casserole.
    Photo Credit: My Suburban Kitchen.

    This casserole is packed with fresh ingredients and skips the heavy cream. It's a great dish for spring or summer.

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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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    Baked Ziti

    Baked Ziti.
    Photo credit: FODMAP Everyday.

    This dish is all about comfort and satisfaction. With layers of pasta, meat, sausage, tomato sauce, and plenty of cheese, Super Deluxe Baked Ziti is perfect for feeding a crowd and is sure to please everyone.

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    Easy Cheeseburger Casserole

    Easy Cheeseburger Casserole.
    Photo Credit: Dude That Cookz.

    Cheeseburger Casserole is a simple and tasty dish that’s great for a quick weeknight dinner. With just a few ingredients like ground beef, onions, tomato puree, and cheese, it’s a hearty meal that everyone in the family will love.

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    Spaghetti Pie

    Sliced spaghetti pie on a round pan.
    Photo Credit: Midwest Foodie.

    This cheesy spaghetti pie combines the classic tastes of spaghetti and meat sauce in a fun pie format. It's a great way to turn leftover spaghetti into a delicious new meal for a busy weeknight.

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    No Boil Stuffed Pepper Casserole

    No Boil Stuffed Pepper Casserole on a baking dish.
    Photo Credit: Piper Cooks.

    This casserole is simple to prepare and doesn't require boiling anything. It combines bell peppers, navy beans, long-grain white rice, and a tasty tomato sauce with Italian spices.

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    Cottage Pie

    Cottage Pie.
    Photo Credit: Our Love Language is Food.

    This easy casserole features a filling of beef and vegetables, all topped with a cheesy mashed potato layer. With some convenient ingredients, it comes together in just 30 minutes, making it a great choice for family dinners.

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    Chicken Fajita Casserole

    Chicken Fajita Casserole.
    Photo Credit: Budget Delicious.

    This dish features juicy chicken, onions, peppers, and plenty of gooey cheese. It combines all the flavors of fajitas into an easy casserole that you can prepare ahead of time and bake for a quick and tasty dinner.

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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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    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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    The Best Tater Tot Casserole

    The Best Tater Tot Casserole
    Photo Credit: Midwest Foodie.

    Tater tot casserole is a beloved dish that combines ground beef, fresh veggies, and creamy gravy, all topped with cheese and crispy tater tots. This hearty meal is made in one pot, making it easy to prepare and serve straight from the oven.

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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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    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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