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    Home » Recipe Roundups

    33 Time-Saving Casseroles You Can Freeze for Quick Meals

    By Emmeline Kemperyd on January 29, 2025, updated January 14, 2025 - Leave a Comment

    Casseroles are a fantastic way to prepare meals in advance, and freezing them can save you a lot of time during busy weeks. With 33 different recipes, you can easily whip up a variety of comforting dishes that are ready to heat and serve whenever you need them. These make-ahead meals are perfect for families or anyone looking to simplify dinner time.

    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 perfect for busy nights when you want a hearty meal ready to go.

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    Vegan "Sausage" Pasta Bake

    Vegan Pasta Bake.
    Photo credit: Cozy Peach Kitchen.

    This pasta bakes in the oven and is covered with a tasty cashew "Parmesan" sauce. It's a great dish to prepare ahead of time and freeze for later.

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    Easy Cowboy Casserole

    Cowboy casserole in a white oven dish.
    Photo Credit: Midwest Foodie.

    This cowboy casserole is easy to prepare and takes about an hour, with most of that time spent baking. It uses basic ingredients that you likely already have at home.

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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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    Blueberry French Toast Casserole

    Blueberry French Toast Casserole
    Photo Credit: Scarlati Family Kitchen.

    This blueberry french toast casserole can be prepared the night before and baked in the morning. With buttery challah bread and a sweet streusel topping, it’s a great choice for brunch or a weekend breakfast.

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    Quinoa Enchilada Casserole

    Quinoa Enchilada Casserole.
    Photo Credit: The Rustic Foodie.

    This Quinoa Enchilada Casserole is a healthy, gluten-free dish that's perfect for a quick meal. Packed with black beans and cheese, it's a tasty vegetarian option that you can prepare ahead of time.

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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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    Chicken Fajita Casserole

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

    This chicken fajita casserole is easy to prepare and a healthy option that kids love, making it great for a weeknight dinner. It's filled with cream cheese, Greek yogurt, shredded chicken, fajita seasoning, and lots of cheese, so it's both delicious and versatile.

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    Chicken Capri

    Chicken Capri.
    Photo Credit: Binky's Culinary Carnival.

    Chicken Capri is a lighter version of chicken parmesan that’s easy to prepare. It’s a great option for anyone looking to enjoy a delicious meal without all the extra fat and calories.

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    Cottage Pie

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

    This recipe features a comforting beef and vegetable filling topped with creamy mashed potatoes and cheese. It’s a quick meal that can be made in just 30 minutes, perfect for busy family nights.

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    Minnesota Tater Tot Hotdish

    Minnesota Tater Tot Hotdish.
    Photo Credit: The Rustic Foodie.

    This gluten-free Tater Tot Hotdish is a comforting dish made with ground beef, green beans, and a creamy homemade soup. It's perfect for busy nights when you want a hearty meal ready to go.

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    Cheesy Bacon, Kale, Mushroom, and Croissant Breakfast Casserole

    Cheesy Bacon, Kale, Mushroom, and Croissant Breakfast Casserole.
    Photo Credit: Baker's Table.

    This Cheesy Bacon, Kale, Mushroom, and Croissant Breakfast Casserole is a great way to start your day. Packed with buttery croissants, two kinds of cheese, crispy bacon, mushrooms, onion, plenty of kale, garlic, and a hint of thyme, it bakes up golden brown and delicious for everyone to enjoy.

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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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    Chicken Pot Pie Casserole

    Chicken Pot Pie Casserole.
    Photo Credit: Midwest Foodie.

    This chicken pot pie casserole is packed with all the comforting flavors you love and can be ready in under an hour. Plus, it’s all made in one pan, making cleanup a breeze.

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    Tater Tot Breakfast Bake

    Tater Tot Breakfast Bake
    Photo Credit: Midwest Foodie.

    The Tater Tot Breakfast Bake is sure to be a hit with your family on weekends. Packed with eggs, cheese, veggies, bacon, and ham, it’s easy to prepare in advance and the leftovers warm up perfectly.

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    Poppy Seed Chicken Casserole

    Poppy Seed Chicken Casserole.
    Photo Credit: Quiche My Grits.

    This recipe uses just 6 simple ingredients to create a creamy and savory casserole that forms its own tasty gravy. It's perfect for busy weeknights, potlucks, or Sunday dinners.

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    Spicy Strata with Chorizo

    Spicy Breakfast Strata with Chorizo
    Photo credit: Inquiring chef

    Breakfast for dinner is always a cozy choice, and this spicy strata fits the bill perfectly. Packed with chorizo, cheddar cheese, and bread cubes, it's a tasty dish that everyone will enjoy.

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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 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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    Baked Gnocchi with Frozen Veggies

    Baked gnocchi with vegetables on a Dutch oven.
    Photo Credit: Happy Veggie Kitchen.

    This is an easy one-pan gnocchi bake that requires no chopping. It's filled with frozen mixed vegetables and a creamy cheese sauce, making it a comforting meal for the whole family.

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    Crockpot Green Bean Casserole

    Crockpot Green Bean Casserole
    Photo Credit: Food Folks and Fun.

    This creamy green bean casserole is easy to whip up and great for any get-together. Prepared in the slow cooker, it’s a classic dish that everyone will love.

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    Tater Tot Hotdish

    Tater Tot Hotdish.
    Photo Credit: Bake with Jamie.

    Minnesota Tater Tot Hotdish is a simple and satisfying choice for a weeknight meal. This comforting dish is loaded with veggies, ground beef, sharp cheddar cheese, and a quick homemade cream of mushroom soup.

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    Brioche French Toast Casserole

    Brioche French Toast Casserole.
    Photo Credit: State of Dinner.

    Brioche French Toast Casserole is simple to prepare and looks great on the table. It features soft brioche bread soaked in a sweet vanilla custard and topped with a delicious caramel sauce.

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    Pulled Pork Tater Tot Casserole

    Pulled Pork Tater Tot Casserole.
    Photo Credit: The Quicker Kitchen.

    This is a simple casserole that you can prepare quickly. In just 5 minutes, you’ll have a filling meal ready to serve, perfect for feeding a crowd.

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    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, especially since it doesn't have any peas.

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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 satisfying meal that you can prepare ahead of time.

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    Easy Taco Casserole

    Easy Taco Casserole.
    Photo Credit; The Clean Eating Couple.

    Baked Taco Casserole is a quick and satisfying dinner option. Ready in under an hour, this dish is packed with ground beef and tortillas.

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    Roasted Poblano Breakfast Casserole

    Roasted Poblano Breakfast Casserole.
    Photo Credit: Erica's Recipes.

    Roasted Poblano Breakfast Casserole is a simple and cheesy dish packed with tender potatoes and tasty roasted poblano peppers. This casserole is perfect for potlucks and can be made ahead of time.

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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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    Blueberry French Toast Casserole

    Blueberry French Toast Casserole.
    Photo Credit: Crayons + Cravings.

    Blueberry French toast casserole is a quick and easy way to serve a classic breakfast to a group. Loaded with fresh blueberries, brown sugar, cinnamon, and a creamy egg mixture with crusty French bread, this dish is bound to become a favorite for breakfast.

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    Spinach Artichoke Chicken Casserole

    A casserole dish full of spinach artichoke casserole.
    Photo credit: Nibble and Dine.

    This creamy casserole combines rotisserie chicken and frozen veggies, making it super easy to prepare. It can be ready in under an hour, perfect for a quick meal.

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    Baked Ham Penne Pasta

    Baked Ham Penne Pasta.
    Photo credit: Miss in the Kitchen.

    Baked Ham Penne Pasta is a go-to dish that everyone loves. This hearty meal combines penne pasta, tasty ham, and a creamy garlic cheese sauce, making it a great way to use up leftover ham.

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    Philly Cheesesteak Pasta Casserole

    Philly Cheesesteak Pasta Casserole.
    Photo credit: Savory with Soul.

    This Philly Cheesesteak Casserole with ground beef includes everything you love about a great cheesesteak sandwich: lots of beef, cheese, bell peppers, and onions, All together in a creamy, hearty casserole!

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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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