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    Home » Recipe Roundups

    26 Easy Dinner Casseroles Your Family Will Love

    By Emmeline Kemperyd on February 7, 2025, updated February 5, 2025 - Leave a Comment

    Casseroles are a fantastic way to bring the family together for dinner, offering a warm and comforting meal in one dish. With a variety of ingredients and flavors, these 26 easy dinner casseroles are sure to please everyone at the table. From classic favorites to new twists, there's something here for every palate.

    Jalapeño Popper Chicken Casserole

    Jalapeño Popper Chicken Casserole.
    Photo Credit: Zona Cooks.

    Jalapeño Popper Chicken Casserole features tender chicken combined with hash browns, cream cheese, chives, jalapeños, melted sharp cheddar, and bacon. This dish is perfect for a simple and satisfying dinner.

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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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    Pesto Pasta Bake

    Pesto Pasta Bake.
    Photo Credit: Midwest Foodie.

    This pesto pasta bake is quick and easy, taking only 20 minutes to prepare. It features fresh vegetables, lots of pasta, and plenty of cheese for a satisfying meal.

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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 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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    Slow Cooker John Wayne Casserole

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

    This casserole has tater tots, southwestern flair and lots of cheese!

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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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    Cowboy Cornbread Casserole

    A serving of Cowboy Cornbread Casserole.
    Photo Credit: Quiche My Grits.

    Gather the family around for a tasty casserole that everyone will enjoy. This simple skillet dish is packed with ground beef, vegetables, and flavorful spices, all topped with a layer of homemade buttermilk cornbread.

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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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    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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    Ricotta Stuffed Shells with Spinach

    Ricotta Stuffed Shells with Spinach.
    Photo Credit: Midwest Foodie.

    Ricotta stuffed shells are a great option for a weeknight meal that you can put together in just 15 minutes. The best part is you can stuff the pasta without having to boil it first.

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    Lamb Pastitsio

    Leftover Lamb Pastitsio.
    Photo credit: Mrs Jones's Kitchen.

    This dish features layers of savory lamb sauce, tender pasta, and a thick, creamy béchamel, all baked until golden brown. It's a satisfying Greek pastitsio that's perfect for a cozy dinner.

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    Walking Taco Casserole

    Walking taco casserole on a baking dish.
    Photo Credit: Midwest Foodie.

    This walking taco casserole is a quick and easy meal that you can whip up in just 25 minutes. Everything cooks in one pan, making it a fun twist on your usual taco night.

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    Taco Potato Casserole with Ground Beef

    Taco Potato Casserole with Ground Beef.
    Photo Credit: The Honour System.

    Taco Potato Casserole is a filling and tasty dish that brings together Tex-Mex flavors and comfort food. With layers of seasoned ground beef, diced potatoes, and melted cheese, this simple casserole is great for family dinners or gatherings.

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    Creamy Baked Cheesy Chicken Pasta

    Creamy Baked Cheesy Chicken Pasta.
    Photo Credit: A Taste of Madness.

    This creamy baked cheesy chicken pasta is simple to prepare. With two kinds of cheese, it’s the perfect comfort food for dinner.

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    Creamy Baked Pumpkin Gnocchi with Italian Sausage

    Creamy Baked Pumpkin Gnocchi with Italian Sausage
    Photo Credit: The Wicked Noodle.

    Baked Pumpkin Gnocchi with Italian Sausage features simple gnocchi combined with a creamy pumpkin sauce that's easy to prepare. This dish is perfect for a cozy dinner that doesn't require much effort.

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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 great flavors of enchiladas without the fuss of rolling tortillas or baking. With layers of tortillas, tender chicken, and plenty of cheese, it's a dish that everyone in the family will enjoy.

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    Chicken Noodle Casserole

    A plate of chicken noodle casserole.
    Photo credit: An Edible Mosaic.

    This Chicken Noodle Casserole is packed with chicken, veggies, and egg noodles in a creamy sauce that brings everything together. It's an affordable meal that you can easily adjust with whatever ingredients you have at home.

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    Turkey Pot Pie

    Sliced Turkey Pot Pie.
    Photo Credit: Sugar Spun Run.

    This turkey pot pie is simple to make from scratch using fresh vegetables and great flavors. It's a great way to use up leftover Thanksgiving turkey.

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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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    Bean & Pasta Casserole

    Bean & Pasta Casserole.
    Photo credit: Hurry The Food Up.

    This vegetarian casserole features hearty white beans, filling pasta, and juicy cherry tomatoes, creating a comforting meal. It's a healthy and satisfying option for dinner.

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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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    Chicken Burrito Casserole

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

    This chicken burrito casserole is a simple and quick dinner option that your family will enjoy. It combines the flavors of your favorite burritos into one easy dish, packed with protein for a filling meal.

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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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    Cheesy Chicken and Rice

    Cheesy Chicken and Rice
    Photo Credit: Easy Chicken Recipes.

    This casserole combines chicken, rice, broccoli, cauliflower, and Velveeta in one pan. It's creamy and cheesy, making it a hit with everyone, including the kids.

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    Tater Tot Casserole

    Ground Beef Tater Tot Casserole.
    Photo credit: Simply Five Ingredients.

    This casserole features a tasty ground beef filling covered with cheesy tater tots, and it’s ready in just 30 minutes. It’s a comforting dish that’s great 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 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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