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    Home » Recipe Roundups

    25 Gourmet Casseroles That Will Save Dinner Tonight

    By Emmeline Kemperyd on June 4, 2024, updated December 16, 2024 - Leave a Comment

    Casseroles are the perfect solution for busy nights, combining convenience and comfort in one dish. With a variety of flavors and ingredients, these gourmet recipes can turn simple meals into something special. Whether you're in the mood for something cheesy, hearty, or packed with veggies, there's a casserole here to satisfy everyone at the table.

    Crack Chicken Casserole

    Crack Chicken Casserole.
    Photo Credit: The Forked Spoon.

    Crack Chicken Casserole is a fantastic choice for a cozy weeknight meal. It's creamy, cheesy, and packed with bacon, chicken, and pasta, making it a hit with everyone at the table.

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    Chicken Fajita Casserole

    A chicken fajita casserole.
    Photo credit: Sustainable Cooks.

    This chicken fajita casserole is an easy one-pan meal that brings the flavors of comfort food right to your table. It's also great for leftovers, making it a perfect choice for busy nights.

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    Cheesy Tortellini Casserole

    Cheesy Tortellini Casserole
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    This is comfort food that’s simple, cheesy, and really tasty. It’s perfect for when you just want something satisfying without putting in a lot of effort.

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    Chicken Capri

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

    Chicken Capri is a lighter take on chicken parmesan that you'll enjoy. It’s a great option when you want something tasty without all the extra calories.

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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’s perfect for a cozy meal. While it’s usually made with ground lamb, using beef turns it into what’s known as Cottage Pie.

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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 putting in too much effort.

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    Chicken and Mushroom Casserole

    Chicken and Mushroom Casserole
    Photo Credit: Super Golden Bakes.

    Chicken and Mushroom Casserole is full of rich flavors from wild mushrooms and chestnuts. It's a comforting dish that everyone in the family will enjoy.

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    Chicken Pot Pie

    Chicken Pot Pie.
    Photo Credit: The Virtual Caterer.

    This chicken pot pie is a fresh take on the classic, featuring a light and flaky puff pastry crust that adds a nice texture without being too heavy. It's easy to adapt the filling, making it a great option for everyone at the table.

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    Mashed Potato Casserole

    Mashed Potato Casserole
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    This creamy and cheesy mashed potato casserole is easy to prepare and makes a great side dish. It's a perfect way to use up leftovers, and you can get everything ready in advance.

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    The Best Tater Tot Casserole

    The Best Tater Tot Casserole
    Photo Credit: Midwest Foodie.

    Tater tot casserole is a beloved comfort food that combines tender vegetables and ground beef in a creamy sauce, all topped with melted cheese and crispy tater tots. Made with fresh ingredients and cooked in one pot, it’s an easy dish that goes straight from the stove to the oven and then to your table.

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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, perfect for when you're feeling too tired to cook.

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    Rigatoni al Forno

    Rigatoni al Forno.
    Photo credit: Food and Mood Dietitian.

    This rigatoni al forno with veggies is a tasty and healthier pasta dish perfect for dinner. It's a comforting Italian bake that's easy to make and packed with nutrients, making it a satisfying meal for everyone.

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    Baked Shells Stuffed with Meatballs

    Baked Shells Stuffed with Meatballs.
    Photo credit: FODMAP Everyday.

    Pasta shells filled with cheese and meatballs, all covered in a simple tomato sauce, are a comforting dish. This is a classic meal that everyone loves.

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    Lemon Chicken & Rice Casserole

    A rice and chicken casseroele.
    Photo credit: Grandbaby Cakes.

    Lemon Chicken and Rice Casserole is a simple one-pot dish packed with zesty flavors and tender chicken thighs. It's a comforting meal that combines juicy chicken with creamy rice, making it a great choice for busy nights.

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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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    Easy Shepherd’s Pie

    Easy Shepherd’s Pie
    Photo Credit: Bowl of Delicious.

    Shepherd’s Pie is a classic comfort dish that’s easy to whip up with just six main ingredients. It’s affordable, can be frozen for later, and is perfect for those who are new to cooking.

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    Dorito Casserole

    Dorito casserole.
    Photo credit: Grandbaby Cakes.

    This Dorito casserole combines layers of nacho Doritos, ground beef, red and green salsa, and shredded cheese, all baked until golden and gooey. With its lively Mexican flavors, this dish is sure to be a hit.

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    Baked Ravioli Casserole

    Baked Ravioli Casserole.
    Photo credit: Midwest Foodie.

    This baked ravioli casserole is quick to prepare, taking only about 20 minutes from start to finish with just 5 minutes of prep. Using store-bought cheese ravioli makes it a simple option for busy weeknights, and you can even make it ahead of time to refrigerate or freeze.

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    Goat Cheese Mac and Cheese

    Goat Cheese Mac and Cheese.
    Photo credit: The Littlest Crumb.

    Creamy goat cheese mac and cheese offers a tasty twist on the classic comfort dish. The macaroni is enveloped in a rich goat cheese sauce with herbs, all topped with a crunchy layer of bread crumbs and parmesan.

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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 you can just bake and enjoy.

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    Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole

    Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole
    Photo Credit: The Anthony Kitchen.

    This Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole is loaded with gooey Colby Jack cheese and topped with a crispy Cornflake layer. It's a great comfort food option for when you're feeling too tired to cook.

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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. You can have it ready in less than an hour.

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    Creamy Pesto Pasta Bake

    Creamy Pesto Pasta Bake.
    Photo credit: Rich and Delish.

    This creamy pesto pasta bake is rich and cheesy, all made in one pan with minimal effort. It's a tasty dish that comes together in under an hour and is even better than what you'd find at a restaurant.

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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 a Dominican version. It's a family favorite that never leaves any leftovers!

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    Seafood Pasta Bake

    Baked seafood pasta.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    Creamy, cheesy, seafood pasta all in a simple casserole package.

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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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