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    Home » Recipe Roundups

    26 Freezable Casseroles That Will Save You Time on Busy Nights

    By Emmeline Kemperyd on April 5, 2025, updated March 26, 2025 - Leave a Comment

    Freezable casseroles are a lifesaver for busy nights when you need a quick and easy meal. These 26 recipes can be made ahead of time and stored in the freezer, so you can simply heat them up when you're short on time. From hearty pasta dishes to comforting veggie bakes, these casseroles will help you put dinner on the table with minimal effort.

    Quinoa Enchilada Casserole

    Quinoa Enchilada Casserole.
    Photo Credit: The Rustic Foodie.

    Quinoa Enchilada Casserole is a healthy, gluten-free dish that's perfect for dinner. Packed with black beans and cheese, this vegetarian bake is easy to prepare and great for freezing.

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    Mexican Taco Tater Tot Casserole

    Taco Tater Tot Casserole.
    Photo Credit: Cheerful Cook.

    This ground beef casserole is packed with tasty Mexican flavors, topped with crispy tater tots and a layer of cheese. It's a favorite for family dinners.

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    Creamy Baked Ziti

    CREAMY BAKED ZITI.
    Photo credit: The Cookin' Chicks.

    This dish combines soft noodles, creamy sauce, and melted cheese for a cozy meal. It's a simple, family-friendly option that brings delicious Italian flavors to your dinner table.

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    Spaghetti Pie

    Sliced spaghetti pie on a round pan.
    Photo Credit: Midwest Foodie.

    This cheesy spaghetti pie combines the classic tastes of spaghetti and meat sauce in a fun pie format. It's a great way to turn leftover spaghetti into a delicious new meal for busy nights.

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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 delicious weeknight meal. This dish can be prepared in advance and is perfect for freezing, making it a great option for busy nights.

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    Sloppy Joe Tater Tot Casserole

    Sloppy Joe Tater Tot Casserole.
    Photo Credit: Cupcakes and Kale Chips.

    This is a tasty and cheesy casserole packed with flavor. It's a great choice for a weeknight family dinner and offers plenty of comfort.

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    Walking Taco Casserole

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

    Walking Taco Casserole is a simple and tasty meal that everyone will enjoy. With all the cheesy goodness of a walking taco, you can whip it up in a cast iron skillet in just 30 minutes.

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    Smoked Mac and Cheese with Bacon

    Smoked Mac and Cheese with Bacon.
    Photo Credit: The Feathered Nester.

    Smoked Mac and Cheese with bacon is a deliciously cheesy dish with a hint of smokiness. This is a great option for game day gatherings.

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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 definitely have some leftovers.

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    Creamy Chicken Pasta Bake

    Creamy Chicken Pasta Bake.
    Photo Credit: The Honour System.

    This Creamy Chicken Pasta is packed with fresh veggies like spinach and tomatoes, all mixed together in a delicious sauce and baked until bubbly. It's a lighter take on the classic, using Greek yogurt instead of heavy cream.

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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. Packed with spicy buffalo sauce, hidden spinach, and plenty of cheese, it's a tasty option for a weeknight dinner.

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    Cheesy Baked Rigatoni

    Cheesy Baked Rigatoni with Beef.
    Photo Credit: Dude That Cookz.

    Cheesy Baked Rigatoni is a simple dish featuring soft pasta, ground beef, sausage, and plenty of cheese. It's perfect for any day of the week and works well when you have a big group to feed.

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    Zucchini Casserole With Ground Beef

    Zucchini Casserole With Ground Beef.
    Photo Credit: Fitty Foodlicious.

    Zucchini Casserole With Ground Beef is a tasty and healthy dish that combines zucchini and beef in a way that's reminiscent of lasagna. With layers of zucchini noodles, marinara sauce, ground beef, and cheese, this casserole is perfect for your weekly dinner plans.

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    Leftover BBQ Chicken Casserole

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

    Leftover BBQ Chicken Casserole is a hearty dish that mixes leftover BBQ chicken with pasta, corn, diced tomatoes, sour cream, and cheese. Topped with BBQ sauce, green onions, and cilantro, this is a comforting meal that's perfect for busy nights.

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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 comfort meal. It's simple to prepare and perfect for freezing, making it a great option for busy nights.

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    Cajun Chicken Pasta Casserole

    Cajun chicken pasta casserole.
    Photo credit: Practically Homemade.

    Cajun flavors are always a hit, and this casserole is super easy to prepare. You won't need to boil the pasta, and the creamy sauce that develops while it bakes is sure to impress.

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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 convenient one-dish meal. Packed with ground beef, salsa, and plenty of cheese, it's perfect for a potluck or a quick weeknight dinner.

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    Eggplant Moussaka

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

    Eggplant Moussaka is a hearty dinner packed with vegetables and ground beef or lamb, all covered in cheese. This version skips the potatoes and Bechamel sauce, using more eggplant instead for a tasty and healthy Mediterranean meal that's easy to prepare.

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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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    King Ranch Chicken Casserole

    King ranch chicken casserole.
    Photo credit: Kitchen Fun With My 3 Sons.

    This casserole is a classic Southern dish that offers a warm and satisfying meal. With gooey cheese, chicken, and southwest flavors, it’s simple to prepare and perfect for busy nights.

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    Hamburger Casserole

    Hamburger Casserole.
    Photo Credit: Cheerful Cook.

    This Hamburger Casserole brings together all the delicious flavors of a cheeseburger in a creamy, cheesy dish. It's a simple and quick meal that the whole family will enjoy, making it a great choice for a weeknight dinner.

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    Cheesy Pizza Pasta Bake

    Pizza pasta bake.
    Photo credit: Two Healthy Kitchens.

    This incredibly quick and easy pizza pasta bake is an absolute lifesaver on busy nights! It’ll be in the oven in no time flat – you can even mix it all up right in the pan (and you don’t even have to precook the pasta)! So cheesy and full of great pizza flavors - your whole family will love it.

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    Cheesy Tater Tot Breakfast Bake

    Cheesy Tater Tot Breakfast Bake.
    Photo Credit: Two Pink Peonies.

    This tater tot casserole is cheesy and satisfying. It's a great dish for a hearty meal.

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    One Pan Falafel Bake

    Falafel bake on a baking dish.
    Photo Credit: Happy Veggie Kitchen.

    This easy one-pan dinner is both simple and delicious. With premade falafel, beans, tomatoes, kale, and a cheesy topping, this vegetarian casserole is a comforting dish you'll want to prepare repeatedly.

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    Cheesy Steak Pasta Casserole

    Steak pasta casserole.
    Photo credit: Emmeline Kemperyd.

    This dish features a creamy steak and mushroom pasta mixed with a cheesy casserole. It's a comforting and classy dinner that you can whip up in just 45 minutes, all in one pan to keep cleanup easy.

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    Chicken and Dumpling Casserole

    Chicken and Dumpling Casserole.
    Photo Credit: Bowl Me Over.

    Bisquick Chicken and Dumpling Casserole is a hearty dish packed with tender chicken and veggies in a creamy sauce. It's a simple meal that everyone will enjoy!

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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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