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    Home » Recipe Roundups

    25 Family-Friendly Casseroles That Are Ready in No Time

    By Emmeline Kemperyd on February 11, 2025, updated February 5, 2025 - Leave a Comment

    Casseroles are a great way to bring the family together for a hearty meal without spending hours in the kitchen. These 25 family-friendly recipes are quick to prepare and perfect for busy weeknights. From classic comfort foods to creative twists, there's something for everyone to enjoy.

    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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    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 dinner.

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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 quick to prepare in just 45 minutes and can be made in one pan, keeping cleanup simple.

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    The Best Tater Tot Casserole

    The Best Tater Tot Casserole
    Photo Credit: Midwest Foodie.

    Tater tot casserole is a beloved comfort food that combines ground beef, fresh veggies, and creamy gravy, all topped with cheese and crispy tater tots. This dish uses real ingredients and is cooked in one pot, making it easy to prepare and serve straight to the table.

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    Easy Layered Enchilada Casserole

    Easy Layered Enchilada Casserole.
    Photo Credit: What a Girl Eats.

    Layered enchilada casserole is a simple dish that eliminates the need to roll tortillas. With layers of ground meat, cheese, and mild green enchilada sauce, this is a family favorite.

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    Vegetarian Ravioli Bake

    Ravioli bake.
    Image credit: Sustainable Cooks.

    This is a comforting dish that everyone in the family will enjoy. It's cheesy and packed with flavor!

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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. In just 5 hours, you can enjoy a delicious dish that's perfect for any night.

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    Chicken Cordon Bleu Pasta Casserole

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

    Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole is a simple and tasty pasta dish that brings together the classic flavors you enjoy. It features pasta in a creamy cheese sauce with ham and chicken, all topped with a crispy breadcrumb layer.

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    Gluten-Free Shepherd’s Pie

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

    This gluten-free shepherd’s pie is a warm and filling dish that everyone will enjoy. While it’s usually made with ground lamb, using beef turns it into what’s known as Cottage Pie.

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    Enchilada Bake

    Enchilada bake.
    Photo credit: Dizzy Busy and Hungry.

    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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    Johnny Marzetti - Ground Beef Noodle Casserole

    Johnny Marzetti - Ground Beef Noodle Casserole.
    Photo Credit: Masala Herb.

    Johnny Marzetti is a simple baked pasta dish made with ground beef and tomato sauce. Just add your favorite cheese on top for a delicious meal.

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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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    Chicken & Rice Casserole

    Chicken And Rice Casserole.
    Photo credit: Cheerful Cook.

    Chicken and rice casserole is a comforting dish that's simple to prepare. It's a satisfying meal that everyone will enjoy.

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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. It's perfect for busy nights and you'll likely have some leftovers to enjoy later.

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    Shepherd’s Pie Tater Tot Casserole

    Shepherd’s Pie Tater Tot Casserole.
    Photo Credit: The Magical Slow Cooker.

    This dish combines tater tot casserole and shepherd’s pie for a tasty one-pot meal. With frozen veggies for extra goodness and a layer of shredded cheddar on top, it’s a complete dinner that everyone will love.

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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 satisfying dish that's perfect for busy nights.

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    Walking Taco Casserole

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

    If you're looking for a quick and easy meal that’s a real crowd-pleaser, Walking Taco Casserole is the perfect choice. It’s got all the cheesy flavor of a walking taco, but it's made in a cast iron skillet in just 30 minutes!

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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 with just 7 ingredients and can be on the table in 30 minutes. It features shredded chicken, tomatoes, taco seasoning, crunchy tortilla chips, and cheese for a satisfying meal.

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    Tater Tot Shepherd's Pie

    Shepards Pie with Tater Tots,
    Photo Credit: Mama's On a Budget.

    This dish puts a fun spin on a classic favorite. It features a mix of veggies and beef, all covered with melty cheese and crunchy tater tots.

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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 and satisfying meal. It's a simple option for a comforting dinner that won't take much time to prepare.

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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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    Beef Tamale Casserole

    Beef Tamale Casserole.
    Photo credit: Jam Jar Kitchen.

    Tamale Pie is a simple and tasty dinner that everyone in the family will enjoy. With just a boxed cornbread mix, ground beef, and a few items from your pantry, you can whip up a filling meal in no time.

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    Lazy Ravioli Lasagna

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

    Using store-bought, ricotta-filled ravioli cuts down on the time spent cooking and assembling a traditional lasagna. This is a comforting family dinner that's simple to prepare.

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    Cheesy Chicken Taco Casserole

    Cheesy Chicken Taco Casserole.
    Photo Credit: Midwest Foodie.

    This dinner casserole is quick to prepare, taking only 30 minutes from start to finish. It's packed with all the delicious flavors of tacos, making it perfect for sharing.

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    Baked Tortellini

    20 Minute Baked Tortellini.
    Photo Credit: Midwest Foodie.

    The Cheesy Tortellini Bake is quick to prepare, taking just around 20 minutes and using fewer than 10 ingredients. Everything cooks in one pan, making cleanup a breeze.

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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 more than 20 years of 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, Daily Kos, The Grio, The Asian Parent, and The Feed Feed, among others.

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