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    Home » Recipe Roundups

    26 Best Summer Casseroles for Lazy Days by the Pool

    By Emmeline Kemperyd on June 18, 2025, updated April 29, 2025 - Leave a Comment

    Summer is the perfect time for easy, delicious meals that require minimal effort, especially when you're spending lazy days by the pool. Casseroles are a great choice because they can be prepared ahead of time and are perfect for feeding a crowd. Here are 26 summer casserole recipes that are sure to please everyone and keep your kitchen cool.

    French Onion Chicken Casserole

    French Onion Chicken Casserole.
    Photo Credit: The Cookin' Chicks.

    French Onion Chicken Casserole combines juicy chicken with savory French onion flavors and a crunchy topping, making it a great option for a weeknight dinner. With just a handful of easy ingredients, it’s also perfect for preparing meals in advance for the week.

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    Ham Asparagus Casserole

    Ham Asparagus Casserole.
    Photo Credit: Masala Herb.

    This ham and asparagus casserole is a cozy dish featuring asparagus wrapped in ham, all smothered in a creamy white sauce and topped with cheese. It's a simple meal that's perfect for dinner tonight!

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    Stuffed Poblanos Casserole

    Stuffed Poblanos Casserole.
    Photo Credit: Healing Tomato.

    This stuffed poblanos casserole with lentils and orzo is a great vegan dish that everyone will enjoy. Just mix everything in a casserole dish and let the oven handle the cooking.

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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 perfect for summer gatherings or a quick family meal.

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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 dinner and you'll likely have some leftovers to enjoy later.

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    Chicken Stuffing Casserole

    Chicken Stuffing Casserole.
    Photo Credit: The Feathered Nester.

    This chicken stuffing casserole is a great option for a weeknight dinner. With tasty Stove Top stuffing, shredded chicken, and a creamy mushroom sauce, it's a dish that everyone will enjoy.

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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 that combines zesty citrus flavors with juicy chicken thighs and creamy rice. It's a great meal for summer, bringing together fresh ingredients in an easy way.

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    Zucchini Casserole with Ground Beef

    Zucchini Casserole with Ground Beef.
    Photo Credit: The Fresh Cooky.

    This zucchini casserole with ground beef is loaded with healthy vegetables and has great flavor, making it a fantastic low-carb option. It's a simple one-skillet meal that kids really enjoy.

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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 comforting dinner any night of the week.

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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 meals.

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    Creamy Spinach Artichoke Chicken Casserole

    Creamy Spinach Artichoke Chicken Casserole.
    Photo Credit: Nibble and Dime.

    This creamy spinach artichoke chicken casserole uses rotisserie chicken and frozen vegetables, so it's quick to prepare. You can have this delicious dish ready in less than an hour.

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    Vegetarian Enchilada Casserole

    Vegetarian Enchilada Casserole.
    Photo credit: Delish Knowledge.

    This dish is a simpler take on enchiladas, packed with layers of veggies, beans, cheese, and a tasty homemade sauce. It's perfect for summer gatherings or a quick family meal.

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    Creamy Burrito Casserole

    Creamy Burrito Casserole.
    Photo Credit: In the Kitch.

    This creamy burrito casserole is packed with layers of meat, cheese, tortillas, and peppers, giving it a delicious Mexican twist. It's a simple and enjoyable meal that everyone in the family will appreciate.

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    Biscuit Topped Vegetarian Pot Pie

    Biscuit Topped Vegetarian Pot Pie.
    Photo Credit: Occasionally Eggs.

    This savory vegetarian pot pie brings together fresh vegetables and fluffy biscuits in a satisfying dish. It's a great option for a filling vegan dinner.

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    Italian Ratatouille

    Italian Ratatouille.
    Photo Credit: Sense & Edibility.

    This dish is a tasty Italian take on a classic French recipe. It features a mix of summer squashes and tomatoes sitting in a rich, creamy tomato sauce.

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    Vidalia Onion Casserole

    Vidalia Onion Casserole.
    Photo Credit: Quiche My Grits.

    Vidalia Onion Casserole is a classic southern dish that you’ll love. With sweet caramelized onions, gooey Swiss cheese, a creamy sauce, and a crunchy topping, this is a comforting meal perfect for any occasion.

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    Baked Ham Penne Pasta

    Baked Ham Penne Pasta.
    Photo credit: Miss in the Kitchen.

    Baked Ham Penne Pasta is a go-to dish that everyone loves. This hearty meal combines penne pasta, savory ham, and a creamy garlic cheese sauce, making it a great way to use up leftover ham.

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    Leftover BBQ Chicken Casserole

    Leftover BBQ Chicken Casserole.
    Photo Credit: Cooking Up Memories.

    Leftover BBQ Chicken Casserole is a tasty mix of leftover BBQ chicken, pasta, corn, diced tomatoes, sour cream, and cheese. Topped with BBQ sauce, green onions, and cilantro, this dish is perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.

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    Eggplant Moussaka

    Eggplant Moussaka with Lamb.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    Eggplant Moussaka is a hearty 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 tasty Mediterranean meal that's both healthy and easy to prepare.

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    Mediterranean Lasagna

    Mediterranean Lasagna.
    Photo Credit: Midwest Foodie.

    This Mediterranean Lasagna is packed with creamy feta cheese, ricotta, and mozzarella, along with artichoke hearts, sun-dried tomatoes, zucchini, garlic, and herbs. It's a delicious dish that's perfect for summer gatherings.

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    Hash Brown Ham Casserole

    Hash Brown Casserole with Ham
    Photo Credit: 2 Cookin Mamas.

    This casserole is a simple and tasty dish that works well for breakfast or dinner, or even breakfast for dinner. It features a layer of crispy hashbrowns topped with ham, lots of cheese, and creamy eggs.

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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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    Crockpot Chicken Bacon & Ranch Tater Tot Casserole

    Crockpot Chicken Bacon & Ranch Tater Tot Casserole.
    Photo Credit: Our Love Language is Food.

    This slow cooker chicken bacon ranch tater tot casserole is a simple and satisfying dish. It's a fun take on the classic tater tot casserole that everyone in the family will enjoy.

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    Southwest Chicken Casserole

    Southwest Chicken Casserole.
    Photo Credit: The Clean Eating Couple.

    This Southwest Chicken Casserole is simple to prepare and packed with flavor. It's a great option for a quick and satisfying one-pan meal.

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    Eggplant Polenta Casserole

    Eggplant Polenta Casserole.
    Photo Credit: Dizzy Busy & Hungry.

    This Eggplant Polenta Casserole is a great vegetarian option that swaps out traditional lasagna noodles for polenta. Packed with eggplant and mushrooms, it’s a delicious and healthy meal.

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    Vegan Broccoli Rice Casserole

    Vegan Broccoli Rice Casserole.
    Photo Credit: The Urben Life.

    This vegan broccoli rice casserole is quick to make with just 7 simple ingredients and takes about 45 minutes. It's a comforting dish that everyone in the family will enjoy, making it a great choice for busy weeknights.

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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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