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    Home » Recipe Roundups

    26 Easy Dinner Casseroles That Will Have Everyone Asking for Seconds

    By Emmeline Kemperyd on May 12, 2025, updated April 10, 2025 - Leave a Comment

    Casseroles are the perfect solution for busy weeknights, combining convenience and comfort in one dish. With just a few ingredients, you can create satisfying meals that everyone will love. Here are 26 easy dinner casseroles that are sure to have your family asking for seconds.

    Vegan "Sausage" Pasta Bake

    Vegan Pasta Bake.
    Photo credit: Cozy Peach Kitchen.

    This pasta bakes right in the oven and is finished off with a tasty cashew "Parmesan" sauce. It's a simple and satisfying dish that's perfect for 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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    Monterey Chicken Casserole

    Monterey Chicken Casserole.
    Photo credit: Zona's Lazy Recipes.

    This casserole is simple to prepare and perfect for a family meal. With zesty BBQ sauce, juicy chicken, crispy bacon, and creamy Monterey Jack cheese, everyone will enjoy it.

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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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    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 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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    Easy Chicken Broccoli Casserole

    Easy Chicken Broccoli Casserole.
    Photo Credit: Recipes from a Pantry.

    This Chicken Broccoli Casserole is simple to prepare and perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep. It's creamy and filling, packed with flavors that everyone in the family will enjoy.

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    Buffalo Chicken Lasagna Rolls

    Buffalo Chicken Lasagna Rolls.
    Photo credit: Tia Clara.

    Buffalo chicken lasagna rolls combine shredded chicken with spicy buffalo sauce, all wrapped up in lasagna noodles and cheese. Pair these tasty rolls with some fresh veggies for a satisfying and healthy dinner.

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    Taco Casserole

    Taco casserole.
    Photo credit: Inquiring Chef.

    Taco Casserole combines seasoned ground beef, tortillas, enchilada sauce, and cheese for a simple weeknight dinner. This dish can be prepared in advance and is great for freezing, bringing all the flavors of taco night into one easy meal.

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    Chicken Broccoli Rice Bake

    Chicken broccoli bake on a white dish.
    Photo Credit: From Valerie's Kitchen.

    This chicken, broccoli, and rice casserole is simple to prepare and everything cooks in one dish. It's a great option for a busy day.

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    Baked Gnocchi with Frozen Veggies

    Baked gnocchi with vegetables on a Dutch oven.
    Photo Credit: Happy Veggie Kitchen.

    This is a straightforward one-pan gnocchi bake that requires no chopping. Loaded with frozen mixed veggies and a creamy cheese sauce, it’s a quick and cozy meal for the whole family.

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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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    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 dinner.

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    Philly Cheesesteak Pasta Casserole

    Philly Cheesesteak Pasta Casserole.
    Photo credit: Savory with Soul.

    This Philly Cheesesteak Casserole combines all the flavors of a classic cheesesteak sandwich, featuring plenty of beef, cheese, bell peppers, and onions. It's a creamy and filling dish that's perfect for a satisfying dinner.

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    Bacon Cheeseburger Tater Tot Casserole

    Bacon Cheeseburger Tater Tot Casserole.
    Photo Credit: 4 Sons R' Us.

    Bacon Cheeseburger Tater Tot Casserole is a simple and tasty meal that the whole family will enjoy. It's packed with flavors that even the pickiest eaters will appreciate.

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    Chicken Fajita Casserole

    Chicken Fajita Casserole.
    Photo Credit: Haute & Healthy Living.

    This chicken fajita casserole is easy to make and a healthy option that kids love, making it great for a weeknight dinner. With cream cheese, Greek yogurt, shredded chicken, fajita seasoning, and lots of cheese, it’s delicious and can be customized to your liking.

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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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    Ravioli Lasagna

    Ravioli lasagna.
    Photo credit: Mom Foodie.

    Ravioli Lasagna is a simple and tasty baked dish that combines layers of ravioli with meat sauce and lots of cheesy goodness. It's a comforting Italian meal that you can enjoy without 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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    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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    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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    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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    Slow Cooker Tater Tot Casserole

    Slow Cooker Tater Tot Casserole.
    Photo Credit: The Magical Slow Cooker.

    Try this easy slow cooker casserole made with green beans, cream of mushroom soup, tater tots, and cheddar cheese. You will absolutely love the hearty layers of this dish!

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    Vegan Sushi Bake

    Vegan Sushi Bake.
    Photo Credit: Cinnamon Snail.

    This vegan sushi bake is a tasty twist on traditional sushi, packed with layers of seasoned rice, golden tofu, and sweet potatoes, all topped with spicy mayo and plenty of fun toppings. It's a great option for sushi fans who want a simple and satisfying meal that can easily feed a group.

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    One Pan Dorito Casserole

    One pan Dorito casserole on a dish.
    Photo Credit: Midwest Foodie.

    This quick Dorito casserole comes together with just 10 ingredients and can be ready in 30 minutes. It's a simple and tasty option for dinner that everyone will enjoy.

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    Cheeseburger Casserole

    Cheeseburger Casserole.
    Photo Credit: Much Butter.

    Cheeseburger Casserole is a comforting dish that brings back memories of home. It's a simple, cheesy, and hearty meal that's perfect for dinner.

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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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