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    Home » MSN Slideshows

    Are These 20 Old-School Casseroles Still on Your Table?

    Published: Mar 26, 2025 by Barbara Curry

    Disclaimer: This post may contain affiliate links.

    Remember those casseroles that used to show up at every family gathering? You know, the ones with creamy fillings, crispy toppings, and flavors that felt like a warm hug? Well, it’s time to take a walk down memory lane and see if these classics are still making the rounds in your kitchen. Some of them might just deserve a comeback!

    Easy King Ranch Chicken Casserole (No Canned Soup)

    A serving of king ranch casserole with some avocados.
    Easy King Ranch Chicken Casserole (No Canned Soup). Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.


     

    This cheesy King Ranch Casserole is packed with shredded chicken, peppers, Rotel tomatoes, and a rich homemade sauce. No canned soups!
    Get the Recipe: Easy King Ranch Chicken Casserole (No Canned Soup)

    Hamburger Casserole With Buttermilk Biscuits

    A close-up of a casserole dish with a slice of cheesy, ground beef-topped biscuit bake—one of the ultimate ground beef casseroles—being lifted by a spatula. The dish is garnished with chopped herbs.
    Hamburger Casserole With Buttermilk Biscuits. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

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    Comfort food heaven! Hamburger casserole with biscuits has a layer of flaky biscuits on the bottom topped with a Sloppy Joe filling.
    Get the Recipe: Hamburger Casserole With Buttermilk Biscuits

    Broccoli Casserole With Homemade Cheese Sauce

    A spoon full of cheesy broccoli casserole in a baking dish.
    Broccoli Casserole With Homemade Cheese Sauce. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    This baked, bubbling broccoli and cheddar cheese sauce casserole is a quick and simple side dish made with fresh broccoli — and without soup or rice!
    Get the Recipe: Broccoli Casserole With Homemade Cheese Sauce

    Cheesy Spaghetti Casserole With Ground Beef

    Cheese being pulled from a pot of spaghetti with two spoons.
    Cheesy Spaghetti Casserole With Ground Beef. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    This no-bake spaghetti casserole with ground beef is comfort food at its finest! The secret to this homestyle pasta dinner is a can of mushroom soup!
    Get the Recipe: Cheesy Spaghetti Casserole With Ground Beef

    Easy Taco Casserole With Fritos

    A spoon removing a scoop of cheesy taco casserole.
    Easy Taco Casserole With Fritos. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Loaded with ground beef, refried beans, cheese, and crunchy Fritos, this easy taco casserole is the perfect blend of bold flavors and crave-worthy textures.
    Get the Recipe: Easy Taco Casserole With Fritos

    Southern Poppy Seed Chicken Casserole (No Rice)

    A plate of rice covered with poppy seed chicken.
    Southern Poppy Seed Chicken Casserole (No Rice). Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Chicken poppy seed casserole made with a homemade creamy filling and a crispy poppy seed cracker topping is great for a potluck or weeknight dinner.
    Get the Recipe: Southern Poppy Seed Chicken Casserole (No Rice)

    Million Dollar Chicken Casserole With Cream Cheese

    A serving spoon in a casserole dish of million dollar chicken.
    Million Dollar Chicken Casserole With Cream Cheese. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    This easy million dollar chicken casserole recipe is a from-scratch dinner that is made even better with a buttery, crumbly Ritz cracker crust!
    Get the Recipe: Million Dollar Chicken Casserole With Cream Cheese

    Creamy Green Bean Casserole Without Canned Soup

    A serving spoon in a green bean casserole made from scratch,
    Creamy Green Bean Casserole Without Canned Soup. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Follow these steps at home to make this creamy casserole with fresh green beans. No canned mushroom soup here! A homemade cream sauce is used.
    Get the Recipe: Creamy Green Bean Casserole Without Canned Soup

    Creamy Chicken Noodle Casserole With Egg Noodles

    A bite of chicken casserole on a fork.
    Creamy Chicken Noodle Casserole With Egg Noodles. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    This easy recipe for cheesy chicken noodle casserole is a simple, comforting meal. Creamy, cheesy filling with egg noodles and chicken, and a crunchy, Panko crumb top!
    Get the Recipe: Creamy Chicken Noodle Casserole With Egg Noodles

    Best Taco Spaghetti Recipe

    taco spaghetti swirled around a fork
    Best Taco Spaghetti Recipe. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    This Taco Spaghetti Recipe is a super easy and quick weeknight dinner you can make in just ONE POT in less than 30 minutes!
    Get the Recipe: Best Taco Spaghetti Recipe

    Buffalo Chicken Casserole With Tater Tots

    A serving being taken from a chicken casserole.
    Buffalo Chicken Casserole With Tater Tots. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Satisfy your comfort food craving with this buffalo chicken casserole (or hot dish).It’s made with ground chicken, ranch dressing, hot sauce, and frozen tater tots.
    Get the Recipe: Buffalo Chicken Casserole With Tater Tots

    Baked Ham And Spaghetti Dinner Casserole

    A serving of ham and cheese casserole in a spoon.
    Baked Ham And Spaghetti Dinner Casserole. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Made with simple ingredients, this Ham and Cheese Casserole recipe is a great way to use up leftover ham for an easy weeknight dinner.
    Get the Recipe: Baked Ham And Spaghetti Dinner Casserole

    Cozy Chicken Hashbrown Casserole With Cornflakes

    A casserole dish with chicken casserole and a wooden spoon.
    Cozy Chicken Hashbrown Casserole With Cornflakes. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Creamy, loaded with cheese, and chunks of tender chicken, this Chicken Hashbrown Casserole is topped with crispy cornflakes.
    Get the Recipe: Cozy Chicken Hashbrown Casserole With Cornflakes

    Tex Mex-Style Tater Tot Casserole With Ground Beef

    A wooden spoon in a skillet of tater tot casserole.
    Tex Mex-Style Tater Tot Casserole With Ground Beef. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    This Tater Tot casserole recipe is comfort food with a Tex-Mex flare. Cheesy taco flavored ground beef covered with crispy tater tots. Even your picky eaters will love this one pot easy dinner.
    Get the Recipe: Tex Mex-Style Tater Tot Casserole With Ground Beef

    Hashbrown Casserole With Cornflakes (No Egg, No Meat)

    A spoon full of hashbrown casserole.
    Hashbrown Casserole With Cornflakes (No Egg, No Meat). Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    An old fashioned casserole with cheesy potatoes and a crunchy cornflake topping. Frozen hashbrowns make this a breeze to make for breakfast or brunch.
    Get the Recipe: Hashbrown Casserole With Cornflakes (No Egg, No Meat)

    Tuna & Noodle Casserole Without Canned Soup

    A serving spoon of tuna casserole.
    Tuna & Noodle Casserole Without Canned Soup. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    This easy, nostalgic tuna noodle casserole recipe skips the canned soup and includes a crunchy potato chip topping for a dinner everyone will love.
    Get the Recipe: Tuna & Noodle Casserole Without Canned Soup

    Cheesy Corn Casserole With Cream Cheese And Ham

    A serving spoon in a corn casserole.
    Cheesy Corn Casserole With Cream Cheese And Ham. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    This ultra cheesy corn casserole with cream cheese and ham will be your new favorite side dish! Creamy, cheesy, and so much flavor!
    Get the Recipe: Cheesy Corn Casserole With Cream Cheese And Ham

    Creamy Broccoli Rice Casserole Without Canned Soup

    A broccoli rice casserole in a skillet.
    Creamy Broccoli Rice Casserole Without Canned Soup. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    This broccoli rice casserole without canned soup features steamed broccoli florets, fluffy rice, and a creamy, cheesy sauce.
    Get the Recipe: Creamy Broccoli Rice Casserole Without Canned Soup

    Tortilla Taco Casserole Recipe

    Tortilla Taco Casserole Recipe. Photo credit: Lauren’s Latest.

    A delicious and easy Taco Casserole Recipe filled with ground beef, corn, tortillas, and cheese baked until hot, melty and bubbly.
    Get the Recipe: Tortilla Taco Casserole Recipe

    Chicken And Rice Casserole Recipe

    A casserole dish filled with baked chicken and yellow rice, inspired by classic chicken casserole recipes, topped with white sauce and fresh herbs. The dish sits on a wooden tray next to a bunch of fresh basil.
    Chicken And Rice Casserole Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

    Creamy chicken and rice casserole with coconut milk, jasmine rice, and savory herbs. Juicy chicken and creamy rice will become a favorite.
    Get the Recipe: Chicken And Rice Casserole Recipe

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