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    Home » Recipe Roundups

    26 Easy Casseroles for Stress-Free Dinners

    By Emmeline Kemperyd on May 3, 2025, updated April 10, 2025 - Leave a Comment

    Casseroles are the perfect solution for busy weeknights when you want a hearty meal without a lot of fuss. These 26 easy recipes are not only simple to prepare but also packed with flavor, making them ideal for feeding the whole family. From classic comfort foods to creative new dishes, these casseroles will help you enjoy stress-free dinners any night of the week.

    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 everyone enjoys, and you'll find there are never any leftovers!

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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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    Chicken Pasta Bake

    Chicken Pasta Bake.
    Photo Credit: Easy and Delish.

    Chicken pasta bake with bacon is a creamy casserole that comes together in just 30 minutes. This is a great option for busy weeknights.

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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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    Stuffed Pepper Casserole

    Stuffed Pepper Casserole.
    Photo Credit: The Clean Eating Couple.

    This casserole is both healthy and tasty. It's a simple dinner that you can prepare in one pan and have ready in under an hour.

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    Sausage Asparagus Pasta Bake

    Sausage Asparagus Pasta Bake
    Photo Credit: Buy This Ccook That.

    This Sausage Asparagus Pasta Bake is simple to make with just five ingredients. The fresh asparagus and sweet Italian sausage come together for a tasty meal.

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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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    Bolognese Rigatoni Pasta Casserole

    Bolognese Rigatoni Pasta Casserole.
    Photo Credit: Much Butter.

    This bolognese rigatoni pasta casserole is a simple and tasty dish that your family will love. It's packed with cheese, flavor, and meat, bringing the feel of a quality pasta restaurant right to your kitchen.

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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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    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 dinner option that's perfect for tonight!

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    Minnesota Tater Tot Hotdish

    Minnesota Tater Tot Hotdish.
    Photo Credit: The Rustic Foodie.

    This gluten-free Minnesota Tater Tot Hotdish is a simple dish featuring ground beef, green beans, and a creamy homemade mushroom soup. It's a comforting meal that's perfect for busy nights.

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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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    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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    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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    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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    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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    Chicken Queso Spaghetti

    Chicken Queso Spaghetti.
    Photo Credit: Bowl Me Over.

    This dish features pasta smothered in a creamy cheese sauce. It's a great option for busy weeknights and back-to-school dinners.

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    Creamy Tuna Pasta Bake

    Creamy Tuna Pasta Bake.
    Photo credit: Rich and Delish.

    This creamy, flavorful, and delicious tuna pasta bake is made with canned tuna, mozzarella cheese, and other simple ingredients.

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    Skillet Bacon Cheeseburger Casserole

    Skillet Bacon Cheeseburger Casserole.
    Photo Credit: Dutch Oven Daddy.

    Skillet Bacon Cheeseburger Casserole combines the classic taste of a bacon burger with pasta, creating a filling dish that everyone in the family will enjoy. Even kids who are picky eaters will find this cheesy casserole appealing.

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    Slow Cooker John Wayne Casserole

    Slow Cooker John Wayne Casserole.
    Photo Credit: The Magical Slow Cooker.

    This casserole features tater tots, a southwestern twist, and plenty of cheese. It's a simple and satisfying dish that's perfect for dinner.

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    Cheesy Chicken & Rice Casserole

    Cheesy chicken and rice casserole dish.
    Photo Credit: Rose Bakes.

    This recipe is a simple, one-pan dish that combines canned soups and ready-made rice mixes. It's a great option for busy weeknights or when you want some comforting food without much effort.

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    Rigatoni al Forno

    Rigatoni al Forno.
    Photo credit: Food and Mood Dietitian.

    This rigatoni al forno with veggies is a simple and tasty pasta dish that's perfect for dinner. It's a comforting bake packed with flavors and textures that everyone will enjoy, and it doesn't take much time to prepare.

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    Tater Tot Hotdish

    Tater Tot Hotdish.
    Photo Credit: Bake with Jamie.

    Minnesota Tater Tot Hotdish is a simple and satisfying choice for a weeknight meal. This comforting dish combines veggies, ground beef, sharp cheddar cheese, and a quick homemade cream of mushroom soup.

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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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    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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    Ground Beef and Potato Casserole

    Ground Beef and Potato Casserole.
    Photo Credit: Zona Cooks.

    This cheesy casserole is great any time of day. It's packed with soft potatoes, ground beef, onions, cheese, and a creamy mushroom sauce.

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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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