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    Casserole Magic: 25 Must-Try Recipes for Every Occasion

    Published: Jun 24, 2024 by Barbara Curry

    Disclaimer: This post may contain affiliate links.

    Get ready to elevate your dinner game with amazing casseroles from hearty family meals to potluck dishes, this collection has something for everyone. These casseroles are easy to make, packed with flavor, and sure to become new favorites in your recipe rotation!

    Hamburger Tater Tot Casserole Tex-Mex Style



     

    This hamburger 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 that you can prep in just 20 minutes. Who doesn’t love crispy tater tots!

    Get the Recipe: Tater Tot Casserole

    Chicken Enchilada Layered Casserole (With Homemade Sauce)

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    This chicken enchilada casserole recipe is one of my favorites for Taco Tuesdays or family dinners, mostly because it’s so yummy, but also because it’s really easy to make. 

    Get the recipe: Chicken Enchilada Layered Casserole (With Homemade Sauce)

    Ranch Chicken Pasta Casserole

    This quick-baked dinner casserole combines pasta noodles and cooked
    shredded chicken with a packet of dry ranch dressing and not 1, not 2 but 3
    different types of cheeses: cheddar, mozzarella and parmesan. This cheesy
    chicken casserole also ditches the canned soup called for in so many classic
    casseroles. Instead, it features a made-from-scratch velvety sauce.

    Get the Recipe: Ranch Chicken Pasta Casserole

    Tuna & Noodle Casserole without Canned Soup

    Nothing brings out childhood nostalgia like your mom’s tuna & noodle casserole, and this recipe is made with all the yummy ingredients you remember and love about this classic dish (and a few things you’ll be glad it doesn’t).

    Get the Recipe: Tuna Noodle Casserole

    Stove Top Johnny Marzetti Casserole with American Cheese

    Johnny Marzetti is a classic comfort food casserole that we Southerners just can’t get enough of. While my recipe deviates a little from how your grandmother made it (no Velvetta), the result is a super simple stove top meal that doesn’t require a lot of work. 

    Get the Recipe: Johnny Marzetti Casserole

    One Pot Southwest Chicken and Rice Casserole

    This simple one pot Southwest Chicken and Rice can be made start to finish in forty minutes.  Rotisserie chicken, enchilada sauce, Rotel tomatoes and taco seasoning form the Tex-Mex flavors in this delicious weeknight dinner. Take restaurant ACP to the next level with this quick and easy chicken and rice casserole.

    Get the recipe: One Pot Southwest Chicken and Rice Casserole

    Super Cheesy Ham Casserole

    This recipe made with spaghetti is a great way to use up leftover holiday ham or deli meat and is super customizable. Made with simple ingredients, this Ham and Cheese Casserole recipe is a hearty dish that the entire family will love. After boiling the noodles, it takes just 30 minutes in the oven to become a golden brown masterpiece. 

    Get the Recipe: Super Cheesy Ham Casserole

    Skillet Hamburger and Rice Casserole in One Pot

    Hamburger rice casserole is a quick, delicious dinner that’s cooked entirely on the stovetop. This one-pot cheesy casserole is a flavor-packed supper your family will love, and you don’t even have to turn on the oven. No need to cook the rice, it cooks right with the ground beef.

    Get the Recipe: Hamburger Rice Casserole

    Baked Chicken Tamale Pie Casserole with A Cornbread Crust

    This easy Chicken Tamale Pie makes any weeknight dinner a fan-favorite. With a cornbread base, a rotisserie chicken and enchilada sauce, you’ll only need one pot for this recipe. An oven baked skillet dinner you can prep in less than 30 minutes.

    Get the recipe: Baked Chicken Tamale Pie Casserole with A Cornbread Crust

    Classic Shepherd’s Pie Recipe with Ground Beef

    A classic comfort food casserole with a savory ground beef filling topped with creamy mashed potatoes. Ground beef cooked with Marsala wine creates a rich flavor to the sauce. You can even use left-over frozen mashed potatoes, so make a double batch next time to have on hand for this family favorite casserole.

    Get the Recipe: Shepherd’s Pie

    Cheesy Chicken and Wild Rice Casserole Topped with Toasted Almonds

    Chicken and wild rice casserole is a hearty dish that’s as filling as it is warm and comforting. With plenty of cheese (can you ever have too much cheese?) and a creamy filling made without canned soup. 

    Get the recipe: Cheesy Chicken and Wild Rice Casserole Topped with Toasted

    Baked Mac and Cheese with Tender Pulled Pork

    My pulled pork mac and cheese recipe is smoky, savory, and incredibly easy to make at home. It’s made with juicy slow-cooked pulled pork. Combined with a classic cheesy béchamel sauce mac and cheese, this baked casserole is always a hit with a hungry crowd.

    Get the Recipe: Baked Mac and Cheese with Tender Pulled Pork

    Easy Spaghetti Casserole with Ground Beef

    This easy no-bake spaghetti casserole with ground beef is comfort food at
    its finest! The secret to this homestyle pasta dinner with its thick meaty sauce is
    a can of mushroom soup!

    Get the Recipe: Spaghetti Casserole

    Rich and Creamy Chicken Mushroom Spaghetti

    Looking for a hearty and satisfying meal that’s bursting with flavor? Look no further than chicken spaghetti! This delicious creamy baked chicken and mushroom pasta dish is a blend of tender, juicy chicken, perfectly cooked pasta, and a mouthwatering mushroom sauce that’s rich and creamy.

    Get the recipe: Rich and Creamy Chicken Mushroom Spaghetti

    Homemade Chicken Pot Pie With Puff Pastry

    This super easy chicken pot pie recipe is made with flaky puff pastry instead of a classic pie crust for ease and a beautiful crispy texture on top. Made with rotisserie chicken and packed with your favorite veggies, this recipe is a crispy, creamy, oven-baked delight that can be on the table in under an hour.

    Get the recipe: Homemade Chicken Pot Pie With Puff Pastry

    Sloppy Joe Casserole with Cornbread

    Quick and easy homemade sloppy joe casserole topped with Southern cornbread is a great family friendly meal. Ground beef in a homemade juicy sauce topped with buttermilk cornbread. Finish it in the oven and you’ll have dinner on the table in an hour.

    Get the Recipe: Sloppy Joe Casserole

    Million Dollar Chicken Casserole with Cream Cheese

    Is there anything better than a casserole with a golden, buttery, crumbly crust? Nope! And that’s what makes this million dollar chicken casserole recipe so perfect! A fully from-scratch recipe that uses Ritz crackers to make a salty, buttery crust on top of a flavorful thick and creamy filling made with homemade cream of chicken soup.

    Get the Recipe: Million Dollar Chicken Casserole with Cream Cheese

    Easy One-Pot Taco Spaghetti Casserole

    Taco spaghetti is a super easy and quick weeknight dinner you can make in just ONE POT in less than 30 minutes!  A meal the whole family will love.

    Get the Recipe: Taco Spaghetti

    Baked Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese (Uses Frank’s Red Hot)

    This recipe for baked buffalo chicken mac and cheese has all the elements of a classic baked macaroni and cheese, only it’s elevated with a spicy homemade buffalo cheese sauce! Made from a blend of Frank’s Red Hot, brown sugar, and melted butter, the buffalo sauce is mixed with a homemade cheese sauce to infuse every bite with a sweet, subtle kick of heat.  

    Get the Recipe: Baked Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese (Uses Frank’s Red Hot)

    Hamburger Casserole with Potatoes

    This hamburger and potato casserole is filled with everything you need for a delicious meal. Creamy potatoes with seasoned ground beef covered in cheese makes an ultimate comfort meal the whole family will love. No can of soup needed!

    Get the Recipe: Hamburger Potato Casserole

    Creamy Chicken Tetrazzini Recipe with Rotisserie Chicken

    This from-scratch recipe for chicken tetrazzini is a comfort food pasta dish your entire family will love. This American classic is full of tender rotisserie chicken (of course you can use leftover turkey), savory sauteed mushrooms, and pasta all nestled and baked in a creamy homemade mushroom sauce. A generous layer of gooey cheese on top adds all you need for a complete dinner.

    Get the Recipe: Creamy Chicken Tetrazzini Recipe with Rotisserie Chicken

    Ultra Cheesy Chili Mac and Cheese

    Hearty and flavorful chili blended with creamy mac and cheese? Yes, please! This recipe for chili mac blows the other versions out of the water. Instead of simply adding cooked macaroni to chili, my version creates an irresistible blend of both chili and classic mac and cheese for a creamy, cheesy dinner all in one pot.

    Get the Recipe: Chili Mac and Cheese

    Pepperidge Farm Chicken Casserole with Stuffing

    Chicken casserole with stuffing is a quick and easy weeknight dinner. Nothing fancy but lots of flavor. Rotisserie chicken and store-bought stuffing mix are used so that all you have to add is an amazing homemade sauce that comes together in 10 minutes. 

    Get the Recipe: Pepperidge Farm Chicken Casserole with Stuffing

    DIY Cheesy Hamburger Helper with Beef & Bacon

    Trust me, this homemade hamburger helper recipe, while similar to the boxed original, is about 100 times better! Instead of just ground beef added to pasta with dehydrated cheese, my version of the pasta recipe is dressed up with crispy bacon, fresh garlic and onion, white wine, heavy cream, 2 types of cheese plus a pinch of paprika for a little kick. 

    Get the Recipe: Homemade Hamburger Helper

    Pecan Chicken Casserole with Cheesy Crumble

    Add Southern pecans to chicken in a creamy sour cream based sauce and you have a perfect weeknight casserole or weekend brunch. A cheesy pecan crumble on the top and bottom gives this chicken casserole some crunch and flavor. No canned soup here, just an easy egg based sauce that can be prepped in only 15 minutes. Let the oven do all the work.

    Get the Recipe: Pecan Chicken Casserole with Cheesy Crumble

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