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    Home » Recipe Roundups

    33 Comforting Casseroles You Can Prepare in Advance

    By Emmeline Kemperyd on February 4, 2025, updated January 14, 2025 - Leave a Comment

    Casseroles are the ultimate comfort food, perfect for busy days when you want something warm and satisfying. These dishes can be prepared in advance, making mealtime a breeze. From classic favorites to new twists, here are 33 comforting casseroles that will warm your heart and fill your home with delicious aromas.

    Monterey Chicken Casserole

    Monterey Chicken Casserole.
    Photo credit: Zona's Lazy Recipes.

    This casserole is simple to prepare and perfect for busy nights. With a mix of zesty BBQ sauce, juicy chicken, crispy bacon, and creamy Monterey Jack cheese, it's a dish that everyone in the family will enjoy.

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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, all topped with cheesy mashed potatoes and crispy French fried onions. It's a great dish to prepare ahead of time and freeze for later.

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    Crustless Breakfast Quiche

    Crustless Breakfast Quiche.
    Photo Credit: Biscuits & Burlap.

    This crustless breakfast quiche is low in carbs but still packed with flavor. You can easily adjust the ingredients to suit your preferences.

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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 prepare in just 45 minutes, and using an oven-safe skillet means less cleanup afterwards.

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    Ham Egg and Cheese Casserole

    Ham Egg and Cheese Casserole.
    Photo Credit: Belle of the Kitchen.

    Ham Egg and Cheese Casserole is simple to prepare and great for breakfast on weekends or holidays. It can be cooked right away or made ahead and stored in the fridge to save time in the morning.

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    Vegetarian Enchilada Casserole

    Vegetarian Enchilada Casserole.
    Photo credit: Delish Knowledge.

    These enchiladas are easy to prepare and packed with flavor. They’re filled with veggies, beans, cheese, and a tasty homemade sauce.

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    One Pan Baked Ziti

    Baked Ziti.
    Photo credit: Raising Generation Nourished.

    This baked ziti is perfect for weeknights, with quick prep and simple cleanup. It's a great dish to make ahead and freeze for later.

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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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    French Onion Chicken Casserole

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

    French Onion Chicken Casserole combines tender chicken with delicious French onion flavors and a crunchy topping, making it a great option for dinner. With just a few simple ingredients, it’s perfect for preparing ahead of time and enjoying later.

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    Baked Spaghetti Casserole

    Baked Spaghetti Casserole.
    Photo Credit: Dutch Oven Daddy.

    This dish is warm and comforting, similar to lasagna but much simpler to prepare. It's perfect for busy nights when you want something hearty without a lot of work.

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    Vegan Eggplant Casserole

    Vegan Eggplant Casserole.
    Photo Credit: The Stingy Vegan.

    This vegan eggplant casserole combines creamy eggplant with Moroccan spices and hearty chickpeas in a rich tomato sauce, all topped with fluffy mashed potatoes. It's a satisfying dish that you can prepare ahead of time and freeze for later.

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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 to enjoy later.

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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 hearty meal. Packed with juicy chicken, rich marinara sauce, pasta, and gooey mozzarella, it's a great option for any night.

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    Baked Tortellini

    20 Minute Baked Tortellini.
    Photo Credit: Midwest Foodie.

    This Cheesy Tortellini Bake is quick to prepare, taking only about 20 minutes and using fewer than 10 ingredients. It's all made in one pan, making cleanup easy.

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    Walking Taco Casserole

    Walking taco casserole.
    Photo credit: Emmeline Kemperyd.

    This casserole is a delicious way to enjoy all the flavors of tacos in one 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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    Easy Cheeseburger Casserole

    Easy Cheeseburger Casserole.
    Photo Credit: Dude That Cookz.

    Cheeseburger Casserole is a simple and tasty dish that’s great for a quick weeknight dinner. With just a few ingredients like ground beef, onions, and cheese, it’s a hearty meal that everyone will love.

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    Beef & Beans Casserole

    Beef & bean casserole.
    Photo credit: Cheerful Cook.

    This dish features tender beef and beans baked in a tasty tomato sauce, topped with a layer of melted Cheddar cheese. It's a comforting meal that's perfect for freezing and enjoying later.

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    Slow Cooker Bacon Cheeseburger Tater Tot Casserole

    Slow Cooker Bacon Cheeseburger Tater Tot Casserole.
    Photo Credit; The Magical Slow Cooker.

    Bacon Cheeseburger Tater Tot Casserole is a delicious dish that everyone in the family will love. This easy one-pot meal combines some favorite ingredients and provides plenty to serve everyone.

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    Enchilada Bake

    Enchilada bake.
    Photo credit: Dizzy Busy and Hungry.

    The Enchilada Bake is simple 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 cooks perfectly in your slow cooker.

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    Chili Cheese Tater Tot Casserole

    Chili Cheese Tater Tot Casserole.
    Photo Credit: Out Grilling.

    Chili Cheese Tater Tot Casserole is a simple dinner option that you can prepare on the grill. It features a quick ground beef chili, topped with frozen tater tots and lots of melted cheese, creating a delicious meal.

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    Cheesy Pizza Pasta Bake

    Pizza pasta bake.
    Photo credit: Two Healthy Kitchens.

    This pizza pasta bake is perfect for busy nights when you need something simple and satisfying. It comes together quickly, and you can mix everything right in the pan without having to cook the pasta first, making it a family favorite.

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    English Muffin Breakfast Casserole

    English Muffin Breakfast Casserole.
    Photo Credit: Chew Out Loud.

    The English Muffin Breakfast Casserole is a filling dish packed with sausage, bacon, and cheese. Prepare it the night before and just pop it in the oven the next morning for an easy and tasty breakfast.

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    Chicken Taco Casserole

    Chicken Taco Casserole.
    Photo Credit: Zona's Lazy Recipes.

    This Chicken Taco Casserole is simple to prepare with just 7 ingredients and can be ready in about 30 minutes. It features shredded chicken, tomatoes, taco seasoning, crunchy tortilla chips, and cheese all baked together for a delicious meal.

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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 ahead of time.

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    Creamy Baked Cheesy Chicken Pasta

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

    Creamy Baked Cheesy Chicken Pasta is simple to prepare and perfect for a cozy meal. With two kinds of cheese, this dish is a great choice for dinner.

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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, melted cheese, and a dash of green onion. It's a comforting meal that's perfect for busy nights and can be made ahead to freeze.

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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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    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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    Chicken Pasta Bake

    Chicken Pasta Bake.
    Photo Credit: The Recipe Well.

    This 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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    Chicken Enchilada Casserole

    Enchilada bake.
    Photo credit: Confessions of a Fit Foodie.

    This dish combines all the great flavors of enchiladas in a simple one-pot casserole. With layers of tortillas, tender chicken, and plenty of cheese, it's a meal that everyone in the family will enjoy.

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    Best-Ever Breakfast Casserole

    Best-Ever Breakfast Casserole.
    Photo Credit: The Forked Spoon.

    This breakfast casserole combines eggs, ground sausage, shredded cheese, and leftover bread for a simple and satisfying dish. It's a great option to prepare in advance for busy mornings or special occasions.

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    Healthier Pastelón

    Healthier Pastelón.
    Photo Credit: Sense & Edibility.

    This dish features a tasty mix of ground turkey picadillo layered with sweet mashed plantains and shredded cheese. It's perfect for preparing in advance and storing in the freezer.

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    Zucchini Casserole

    Zucchini casserole.
    Photo credit: Masala Herb.

    Make an easy garden-fresh Zucchini Casserole recipe to celebrate the start of the veggie season.

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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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