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    Home » Recipe Roundups

    36 Comforting Casseroles That Are a Hug in a Dish

    By Emmeline Kemperyd on March 9, 2025, updated February 11, 2025 - Leave a Comment

    Casseroles are the ultimate comfort food, bringing warmth and satisfaction to any meal. These 36 recipes are perfect for cozy nights in, family gatherings, or when you just need a little extra love on your plate. From creamy pastas to hearty meat dishes, each casserole is like a warm hug, ready to nourish both body and soul.

    Stuffed Pepper Casserole

    Stuffed Pepper Casserole.
    Photo Credit: The Clean Eating Couple.

    This casserole is both healthy and tasty, perfect for a cozy meal. It comes together in one pan and is ready in under an hour.

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    Easy Chicken Broccoli Casserole

    Easy Chicken Broccoli Casserole.
    Photo Credit: Recipes from a Pantry.

    Chicken Broccoli Casserole is a simple dish that you can prepare in advance for busy weeknight dinners. It's creamy and filling, packed with familiar flavors that everyone in the family will enjoy.

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    Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole

    Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole on a baking dish.
    Photo Credit: Midwest Foodie.

    This chicken casserole features ranch seasoning mixed with a creamy mac and cheese sauce, tender noodles, shredded rotisserie chicken, and crispy bacon. It's baked to perfection, making it a cozy dinner that everyone in the family will enjoy.

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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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    Southwest Chicken Casserole

    Southwest Chicken Casserole.
    Photo Credit: The Clean Eating Couple.

    This Southwest Chicken Casserole is easy to prepare and packed with flavor. It's a great option for a simple, one-pan dinner that everyone will enjoy.

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    Lazy Ravioli Lasagna

    Ravioli lasagna on a baking dish.
    Photo Credit: Midwest Foodie.

    Using refrigerated ravioli filled with ricotta cuts down on the time spent cooking and assembling a traditional lasagna. This is a comforting family dinner that's quick and simple to prepare.

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    Mashed Potato Casserole

    Mashed potato casserole.
    Photo Credit: always use butter.

    This mashed potato casserole is creamy and cheesy, perfect for a cozy meal. You can prepare it in just a few minutes and even make it ahead of time.

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    Gluten-Free Shepherd’s Pie

    Gluten-Free Shepherd’s Pie.
    Photo Credit: What a Girl Eats.

    This gluten-free shepherd’s pie is a warm and filling dish that everyone loves. While it’s usually made with ground lamb, using beef turns it into what’s known as Cottage Pie.

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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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    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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    Tater Tot Casserole

    Ground Beef Tater Tot Casserole.
    Photo credit: Simply Five Ingredients.

    This casserole features a tasty ground beef filling covered with cheesy tater tots, and it’s ready in just 30 minutes. It’s a classic comfort dish that’s great for busy weeknights.

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    Easy Taco Casserole

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

    This taco casserole is a quick and satisfying dinner option. Ready in under an hour, it features ground beef, tortillas, and plenty of cheese.

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    Baked Chicken Parmesan Meatballs

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

    Made with tender homemade Italian chicken meatballs topped with marinara sauce and plenty of melted mozzarella cheese, this one-pan recipe for baked Chicken Parmesan Meatballs will satisfy any comfort food cravings! These cheesy, saucy meatballs are perfect over pasta or added to rolls for the best meatball parmesan subs.

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    Hobo Casserole

    Hobo Casserole.
    Photo credit: Bowl me Over.

    This is a simple and tasty casserole that the whole family will love. It features layers of tender beef, potatoes, creamy filling, and cheese, making it a great choice for a weeknight dinner.

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    Chicken Stuffing Casserole

    Chicken Stuffing Casserole.
    Photo Credit: The Feathered Nester.

    This chicken stuffing casserole is a great option for a weeknight dinner. With tasty Stove Top stuffing, shredded chicken, and a creamy mushroom sauce, it's a dish that everyone will enjoy.

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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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    One Pot Burrito Bowl

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

    Mexican burrito bowls are quick and tasty, all made in one pot in just 30 minutes. This is a great meal for busy nights when you want something simple.

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    Walking Taco Casserole

    Walking Taco Casserole,.
    Photo Credit: Quiche My Grits.

    Walking Taco Casserole is a quick and easy meal that everyone will enjoy. With all the cheesy goodness of a walking taco, it comes together in a cast iron skillet in just 30 minutes.

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    Taco Potato Casserole

    Taco Potato Casserole with Ground Beef.
    Photo Credit: The Honour System.

    This dish is a filling and tasty mix of Tex-Mex flavors and classic comfort food. With layers of seasoned ground beef, diced potatoes, and melted cheese, this casserole is great for family dinners or gatherings.

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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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    Cheesy Beef & Rice Casserole

    Cheesy Beef & Rice Casserole.
    Photo credit: Dominican Cooking.

    Pastelón de arroz is a cheesy beef and rice casserole that turns leftover rice into a delicious meal. This dish is easy to prepare, packed with flavor, and loaded with vegetables, making it a great option for gatherings.

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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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    Chili Cheese Tater Tot Casserole

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

    Chili Cheese Tater Tot Casserole is a simple and satisfying dinner option that you can prepare quickly. With a tasty ground beef chili, frozen tater tots, and lots of melted cheese, it's a dish everyone will enjoy.

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    Cheesy Chicken Spaghetti Casserole

    Cheesy Chicken Spaghetti Casserole.
    Photo Credit: Midwest Foodie.

    This chicken spaghetti casserole is a filling dish that you can whip up in about 45 minutes. It's packed with diced bell peppers, rotisserie chicken, and spaghetti mixed in a creamy cheese sauce.

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    Easy Layered Enchilada Casserole

    Easy Layered Enchilada Casserole.
    Photo Credit: What a Girl Eats.

    Layered enchilada casserole is a simple dish that doesn't require rolling tortillas. With layers of ground meat, cheese, and mild green enchilada sauce, it's a hit with the whole family.

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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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    French Fry Casserole

    Leftover french fries casserole topped with sour cream.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    Leftover french fries can be transformed into a tasty casserole that's cheesy and a bit spicy. This dish is simple to prepare and works great as a side for chicken, beef, or any other protein.

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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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    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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    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 and all cooked in one skillet, plus it's gluten free.

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    Crockpot Ranch Chicken Casserole

    Crockpot Ranch Chicken Casserole.
    Photo Credit: Budget Delicious.

    Crockpot Ranch Chicken Casserole is a convenient slow cooker dish that’s perfect for dinner after a long day. It’s budget-friendly, simple to prepare, and loved by the whole family, making it a great option for meal prep.

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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 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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    Leftover Boiled Potato Casserole

    Leftover boiled potato casserole.
    Photo credit: alwaysusebutter.com.

    Leftover boiled potatoes can be transformed into a delicious casserole. This dish is creamy, cheesy, and perfect for a quick and easy meal.

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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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    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 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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    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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