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    Home » Recipe Roundups

    28 Hearty Casseroles That Will Satisfy Everyone at the Table

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

    Casseroles are the ultimate comfort food, perfect for feeding a crowd or enjoying a cozy night in. With hearty ingredients and simple preparation, these 28 recipes offer something for everyone, from classic favorites to creative twists. Whether you're in the mood for something cheesy, meaty, or packed with veggies, these dishes will warm your heart and fill your belly.

    Ground Beef Cottage Pie

    Cottage Pie with Ground Beef.
    Photo Credit: Masala Herb.

    This ground meat pie is simple to prepare and packed with flavor. It's a great option for a quick meal without any peas.

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    Chicken, Broccoli, and Potato Casserole

    Chicken, Broccoli, and Potato Casserole.
    Photo Credit: The Cookin' Chicks.

    Tender diced chicken, quartered potatoes, and broccoli are all mixed together in a creamy sauce and topped with melted cheese. This comforting dish is perfect for busy weeknights, potlucks, and family gatherings.

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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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    Walking Taco Casserole

    Walking Taco Casserole.
    Photo Credit: Recipes from a Pantry.

    The Walking Taco Casserole is a delicious and comforting dish that everyone will enjoy. With tasty ground beef, melted cheese, and crunchy Fritos, this is a great option for busy nights or fun get-togethers.

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    Easy Slow Cooker Lasagna

    Easy Slow Cooker Lasagna.
    Photo Credit: Midwest Foodie.

    This 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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    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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    Baked Spaghetti Casserole

    Baked Spaghetti Casserole.
    Photo Credit: Dutch Oven Daddy.

    This dish is warm and cheesy, offering all the comfort of lasagna with much less effort. It's perfect for a cozy dinner when you want something satisfying without spending too much time in the kitchen.

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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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    Chicken Pasta Bake

    Chicken Pasta Bake.
    Photo Credit: The Recipe Well.

    Chicken Pasta Bake combines cheesy tomato sauce with simple ingredients for a cozy meal. It's a great way to use leftover rotisserie chicken and is sure to please everyone at the table.

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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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    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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    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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    Loaded Chicken & Potato Casserole

    Loaded chicken potato casserole.
    Photo credit: Food Folks and Fun.

    This dish features tender chicken mixed with golden potato cubes, all topped with crispy bacon and melted cheese. A sprinkle of green onion adds a nice touch to this comforting meal.

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    Cowboy Cornbread Casserole

    Cowboy Cornbread Casserole
    Photo Credit: The Cookin' Chicks.

    This Cowboy Cornbread Casserole is a filling dish that everyone will enjoy. It's great for busy weeknights, featuring seasoned ground beef, corn, beans, and a light cornbread topping.

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    One Pot Burrito Bowl

    One Pot Burrito Bowl Recipe
    Photo Credit: I Heart Nap Time.

    These Mexican burrito bowls are simple to make and come together in one pot in just 30 minutes, which makes cleaning up easy. They are great for busy nights when you want a tasty meal without spending too much time in the kitchen.

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    No-Boil Pasta Bake

    No-Boil Pasta Bake.
    Photo Credit: Midwest Foodie.

    This vegetarian No-Boil Pasta Bake is simple to prepare and comes together in just a few minutes. It uses common ingredients like store-bought spaghetti sauce, dried spices, boxed noodles, and lots of mozzarella and Parmesan 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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    Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole

    Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole.
    Photo Credit: Courtney's Sweets.

    This Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole is quick to prepare and is a great way to use up leftover chicken and rice. It's a simple and satisfying meal that everyone will enjoy.

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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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    French Onion Chicken Casserole

    French Onion Chicken Casserole.
    Photo Credit: The Cookin' Chicks.

    French Onion Chicken Casserole combines juicy chicken with savory French onion flavors and a crunchy topping, making it a great option for a weeknight dinner. With just a handful of easy ingredients, it’s also perfect for preparing meals in advance for the week.

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    Old Fashioned Chicken & Rice Casserole

    Chicken baked on top of rice.
    Photo credit: Food Folks and Fun.

    Chicken and Rice Casserole is a classic dish that everyone loves. With well-seasoned chicken and perfectly cooked rice, this is a simple and satisfying dinner option.

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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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    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 Dominican cooking. It's a family favorite that everyone enjoys, and you'll find there are never any leftovers.

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    Cheesy Potato Chicken Sausage Casserole

    Cheesy Potato Chicken Sausage Casserole.
    Photo Credit: The Almond Eater.

    A delicious Chicken Sausage Casserole that features the three best foods: chicken sausage, potatoes and cheese! It's easy to prep and everything is made in one skillet, and it's gluten free too.

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    Big Mac Casserole

    A plate of Big Mac casserole.
    Photo Credit: Mary's Whole Life.

    This Big Mac casserole combines all the classic Big Mac flavors into a delicious meal. It features lean ground beef, potatoes, lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, and a tasty high-protein version of Big Mac sauce.

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    Chicken Alfredo Lasagna

    Chicken Alfredo Lasagna on a white dish.
    Photo Credit: Midwest Foodie.

    This dish features layers of soft noodles, melted cheese, and flavorful shredded chicken, all covered in a rich alfredo sauce. It's perfect for a filling and comforting meal when you want something hearty.

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    Chicken and Mushroom Casserole

    Chicken and Mushroom Casserole
    Photo Credit: Super Golden Bakes.

    This Chicken and Mushroom Casserole is full of delicious flavors from wild mushrooms and chestnuts. It's a great comfort food that everyone in the family will enjoy.

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    Cabbage Roll Casserole

    Cabbage Roll Casserole
    Photo Credit: Wholesome Yum.

    This cabbage roll casserole combines the delicious flavors of cabbage rolls with less work involved. It's a simple and healthy option 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 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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