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    Home » Recipe Roundups

    27 Comforting Casseroles That Won't Cost You a Fortune

    By Emmeline Kemperyd on June 13, 2025, updated May 5, 2025 - Leave a Comment

    Casseroles are the ultimate comfort food, perfect for feeding a crowd without breaking the bank. These 27 recipes are not only easy to make but also use simple ingredients that won’t empty your wallet. From hearty meat dishes to veggie-packed options, there’s something here for everyone to enjoy. We know "cheap" can mean different things to different people, so here you will find recipes fitting a variety of budgets - but all without any unnecessarily expensive ingredients.

    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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    Breakfast Tater Tot Casserole

    Breakfast Tater Tot Casserole.
    Photo Credit: Southern Kissed.

    This Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole is a hit with the whole family. Packed with tater tots, tasty meats, gooey cheese, and fluffy eggs, it’s a great way to start the day.

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    Broccoli Casserole

    Broccli casserole.
    Photo credit: Masala Herb.

    This broccoli casserole is a quick and easy side dish that everyone will enjoy. It's a healthier option that fits perfectly into any meal.

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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 won't take much time 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 fill you up. It's perfect for dinner and you'll likely have some leftovers for later.

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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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    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 any 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 dinner that everyone in the family will enjoy.

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    Stuffed Pasta Shells with Spinach

    Stuffed Pasta Shells with Spinach.
    Photo Credit: Culinary Shades.

    Stuffed pasta features large shells filled with a creamy spinach and cheese mixture. This vegetarian dish is great for holiday gatherings, game days, or any special occasion.

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    Spicy Chicken and Cauliflower Casserole

    Spicy Chicken and Cauliflower Casserole.
    Photo Credit: A Taste of Madness.

    This spicy chicken and cauliflower casserole is easy to make with only five ingredients. It's a solid choice for a quick dinner on a busy weeknight.

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    Broccoli Rice Casserole

    Broccoli Rice Casserole.
    Photo Credit: Mommy Evolution.

    This broccoli rice casserole combines rice, cheddar cheese, cream of mushroom soup, and broccoli for a tasty dish. It only takes 5 minutes to prepare, making it a simple option for dinner.

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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 only four ingredients and some ready-made items, you can have it ready in just 5 minutes and on the table in under 40.

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    Baked Potato Casserole

    Baked potato casseroel.
    Photo Credit: Borrowed Bites.

    This casserole turns simple potatoes into a creamy dish loaded with crispy bacon, melty cheese, and fresh green onions. You can even add some tangy sour cream if you like.

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    Walking Taco Casserole

    Walking Taco Casserole.
    Photo Credit: Deliciously Homecooked.

    This walking taco casserole is packed with melted cheese, ground beef, taco seasoning, and crunchy corn chips like Fritos, all baked together for a tasty meal. It's a fun and simple dish that the whole family will 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 when you want something comforting without putting in too much effort.

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    Cheesy Tortellini Casserole

    Cheesy Tortellini Casserole
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    This dish is simple, cheesy, and really tasty. It's the perfect comfort food that everyone will enjoy.

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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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    Pizza Casserole

    Pizza Casserole.
    Photo Credit: Seanna's Kitchen.

    This pizza pasta casserole gives a fun twist to your usual pizza night. It's packed with ground beef, Italian sausage, zesty pizza sauce, gooey Mozzarella cheese, and all your favorite toppings.

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    Easy Slow Cooker Lasagna

    Easy Slow Cooker Lasagna.
    Photo Credit: Midwest Foodie.

    This simple crock pot lasagna is a great meal you can prepare ahead of time. It only takes a few minutes to put together with basic ingredients, and then the crock pot handles the cooking.

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    Southern Tomato Pie

    Southern Tomato Pie.
    Photo Credit: Quiche My Grits.

    Southern Tomato Pie features fresh tomatoes, basil, thyme, mayo, and three types of cheese all nestled in a buttery cracker crust. This classic dish is perfect for summer and works well as a main course, side dish, or brunch option.

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    Potato Egg Casserole

    Potato Egg Casserole.
    Photo Credit: Masala Herb.

    This seasoned potato casserole with eggs is quick and easy to prepare. It works well as a side dish or can be enjoyed for dinner or breakfast.

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    Zucchini Casserole

    Zucchini Casserole.
    Photo Credit: The Forked Spoon.

    Zucchini Casserole is a creamy and cheesy side dish that features fresh zucchini and yellow squash, along with mayonnaise, sour cream, panko breadcrumbs, and plenty of cheese. It's simple to prepare and goes well with any dinner, whether you're having chicken, beef, or fish.

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    Texas Pasta

    Texas pasta.
    Photo Credit: Two Pink Peonies.

    This Texas Pasta dish is a simple and tasty option for dinner. Packed with lean ground beef, zesty tomato sauce, and plenty of cheese, it's sure to please the whole family.

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    Potato and Leek Quiche

    Potato and Leek Quiche.
    Photo Credit: The Peasant's Daughter.

    This vegetarian leek and potato quiche is both filling and classy. It's a great option for a satisfying meal without breaking the bank.

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    Chicken Fajita Casserole

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

    This chicken fajita casserole is simple to make, healthy, and great for kids, making it a solid choice for weeknight dinners. With cream cheese, Greek yogurt, shredded chicken, fajita seasoning, and plenty of cheese, this dish is packed with flavor and can be enjoyed in various ways.

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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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    Walking Taco Casserole

    Walking taco casserole.
    Photo credit: Emmeline Kemperyd.

    This casserole combines all the delicious flavors of tacos into one easy dish. 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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    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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