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    Home » Recipe Roundups

    32 Easy Comfort Food Casseroles for a Stress-Free Dinner Tonight

    By Emmeline Kemperyd on February 25, 2025, updated February 11, 2025 - Leave a Comment

    Casseroles are the ultimate comfort food, perfect for a cozy dinner at home. They combine simple ingredients into hearty meals that are easy to prepare and even easier to enjoy. Whether you're in the mood for something cheesy, meaty, or veggie-packed, these 32 easy casserole recipes will make your dinner stress-free and satisfying.

    Cheesy Chicken Tater Tot Casserole

    A spoonful of Cheesy Chicken Tater Tot Casserole.
    Photo Credit: Quiche My Grits.

    This casserole is filled with creamy chicken, mixed vegetables, and topped with crispy tater tots. It's perfect for busy nights and can be made ahead and frozen for later.

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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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    Crockpot Chicken Bacon & Ranch Tater Tot Casserole

    Crockpot Chicken Bacon & Ranch Tater Tot Casserole.
    Photo Credit: Our Love Language is Food.

    This slow cooker casserole puts a fun spin on the classic tater tot dish many people remember from their childhood. With the tasty mix of chicken, bacon, ranch, and tater tots, it’s perfect for a cozy meal on a chilly day.

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    Chicken Parm Casserole

    Chicken Parm Casserole.
    Photo credit: Golden Grace Kitchen.

    This casserole combines the flavors of a classic Italian dinner into a simple dish. It's packed with juicy chicken, rich marinara sauce, pasta, and gooey mozzarella, making it a great choice for any night.

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    Hamburger and Potato Casserole

    Hamburger and Potato Casserole.
    Photo Credit: Bitz & Giggles.

    This is a comforting Midwestern casserole with ground beef and green beans, topped with creamy mashed potatoes and crispy French fried onions. It's a filling dish that brings back memories and is perfect for a cozy meal.

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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 soft potato cubes, all covered in crispy bacon and melted cheese, finished off with a bit of green onion. It's a cozy meal that's perfect for any night.

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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 weeknight meal.

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    Cheesy Tortellini Casserole

    Cheesy Tortellini Casserole
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    This is a simple and tasty casserole that everyone will enjoy. It's the perfect dish for a cozy meal at home.

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    Seafood Pasta Bake

    Baked seafood pasta.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    This dish combines creamy, cheesy pasta with seafood in a convenient casserole. It's a comforting meal that's easy to prepare and perfect for any night.

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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, whether it's breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It's packed with soft potatoes, ground beef, onions, cheese, and a creamy mushroom sauce.

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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 to enjoy later.

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    Chicken Pasta Bake

    Chicken Pasta Bake.
    Photo Credit: Easy and Delish.

    Chicken pasta bake with bacon is a creamy casserole that comes together in just 30 minutes. This is a great option for busy weeknights when you want something comforting and satisfying.

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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 mixed 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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    Creamy Baked Cheesy Chicken Pasta

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

    This casserole is super simple to prepare. Packed with two kinds of cheese, it’s the perfect cozy dinner.

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    Gorgonzola Mac and Cheese

    Gorgonzola mac and cheese.
    Photo credit: Emmeline Kemperyd.

    This cheesy mac and cheese is made in just one dish, so there's no need to pre-cook anything. With mozzarella and gorgonzola, it’s a simple and comforting meal that’s easy to prepare.

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    Big Mac Casserole

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

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

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    Spaghetti Pie

    Spaghetti Pie.
    Photo credit: A Cedar Spoon.

    Spaghetti Pie is a great meal for busy weeknights, easy to prepare and satisfying for the whole family. It's loaded with protein and will keep everyone full.

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    Crockpot Mexican Casserole

    Crockpot Mexican Casserole with Ground Beef.
    Photo Credit" Haute & Healthy Living.

    This crockpot Mexican casserole is packed with delicious Mexican flavors and is perfect for busy weeknights. It's a healthier and more affordable option than ordering takeout.

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    Gorgonzola Tortellini Casserole

    Gorgonzola tortellini casserole.

    This tortellini casserole is any cheese and pasta lover's dream. With two types of cheese, a nice tang from Gorgonzola, and perfect crunch from walnuts. All done in under 40 minutes, this is as easy as it gets!

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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 satisfying meal for a weeknight.

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    King Ranch Chicken Casserole

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

    This classic Southern dish is all about comfort and flavor. With gooey cheese, chicken, and southwest ingredients, this easy casserole is perfect for a cozy meal with little effort.

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    Enchilada Bake

    Enchilada bake.
    Photo credit: Dizzy Busy and Hungry.

    Enchilada Bake is quick to put together with ingredients you probably already have at home, and it's delicious enough to be a family favorite. You won't even need to use your oven, as this dish is made in a slow cooker.

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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 meal. It's a cozy dinner that you can whip up in just 45 minutes, and using an oven-safe skillet means less cleanup.

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    Cottage Pie

    Cottage Pie.
    Photo Credit: Our Love Language is Food.

    This recipe features a filling of beef and vegetables, all topped with a cheesy mashed potato layer. It’s a quick and easy meal that can be ready in just 30 minutes, perfect for busy family dinners.

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    Dump-and-Bake Mac & Cheese

    Mac and cheese.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    Baked Mac and Cheese is super simple to prepare. In just 10 minutes of prep and 45 minutes in the oven, you can enjoy a delicious one-pan dish loaded with Cheddar and Gruyere cheese.

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    Ground Beef Stuffed Shells

    STUFFED SHELLS WITH GROUND BEEF.
    Photo credit: 2 Cookin Mamas.

    This comforting casserole is a satisfying dinner option. Stuffed pasta shells filled with ground beef, covered in savory sauce and topped with Parmesan cheese, come together quickly for a meal everyone will enjoy.

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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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    Cheesy Potato Chicken Sausage Casserole

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

    This Chicken Sausage Casserole combines chicken sausage, potatoes, and cheese for a satisfying meal. It's simple to prepare in just one skillet and is gluten free.

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    Skillet Bacon Cheeseburger Casserole

    Skillet Bacon Cheeseburger Casserole.
    Photo Credit: Dutch Oven Daddy.

    Skillet Bacon Cheeseburger Casserole combines the classic taste of a bacon cheeseburger with pasta, creating a filling dish that everyone in the family will enjoy. It's a cheesy casserole that's sure to please even the pickiest eaters.

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    Cheeseburger Casserole

    Cheeseburger Casserole.
    Photo Credit: Much Butter.

    Cheeseburger Casserole will remind you of a taste of home, a very comfortable dish with a single pot, simple, cheesy beefy, and tasty! Forever classic favorite food for your dinner!

    Walking Taco Casserole

    Walking taco casserole.
    Photo credit: Emmeline Kemperyd.

    This casserole combines all the delicious flavors of tacos into a single 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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    Baked Chicken Parmesan Meatballs

    A scoop of Baked Chicken Parmesan Meatballs.
    Photo Credit: Flavorful Eats.

    This dish features soft Italian chicken meatballs covered in marinara sauce and lots of melted mozzarella cheese, perfect for a cozy meal. These cheesy meatballs are great served over pasta or in rolls for delicious meatball subs.

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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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