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    Home » MSN Slideshows

    23 Dinners You Can Serve Straight From the Dish

    Published: Dec 30, 2025 by Barbara Curry

    Disclaimer: This post may contain affiliate links.

    Some dinners aren’t meant to be plated, they’re meant to be shared. The kind that sit in the middle of the table and keep everyone coming back for one more scoop. One-dish meals have a way of making dinner feel easier, warmer, and more connected. These are one-dish dinners meant for sharing — perfect for long evenings and full tables.

    Slow-Sunday Chicken Ranch Comfort Bake

    A baked chicken pasta casserole.
    Slow-Sunday Chicken Ranch Comfort Bake. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.


     

    Cozy chicken, melty cheese, and classic ranch come together in a slow-Sunday-style casserole that feels like home in every bite.
    Get the Recipe: Slow-Sunday Chicken Ranch Comfort Bake

    Cozy Wild Rice & Butternut Sunday Bake

    A serving spoon in a baking dish of butternut squash casserole.
    Cozy Wild Rice & Butternut Sunday Bake. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

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    Nutty wild rice and sweet roasted squash melt into a creamy casserole that tastes like a peaceful slow Sunday at home.
    Get the Recipe: Cozy Wild Rice & Butternut Sunday Bake

    Sunday-Style Broccoli Rice Comfort Bake

    A skillet of chicken rice and broccoli casserole.
    Sunday-Style Broccoli Rice Comfort Bake. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Creamy, cheesy, and made completely from scratch, this cozy broccoli rice bake brings that slow-Sunday warmth to your table.
    Get the Recipe: Sunday-Style Broccoli Rice Comfort Bake

    Butternut Bacon Bake for Slow Sundays

    A Butternut Squash Casserole topped with golden breadcrumbs, chopped walnuts, and fresh parsley sits on a gray surface, surrounded by parsley sprigs, whole walnuts, two forks, and a plate.
    Butternut Bacon Bake for Slow Sundays. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Rich butternut squash and smoky bacon create a warm, comforting casserole perfect for a slow-paced Sunday at home.
    Get the Recipe: Butternut Bacon Bake for Slow Sundays

    Homestyle Slow-Sunday Green Bean Bake

    A serving spoon in a green bean casserole made from scratch,
    Homestyle Slow-Sunday Green Bean Bake. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    This from-scratch green bean casserole brings creamy, cozy flavor that tastes exactly like a slow, comforting Sunday dinner.
    Get the Recipe: Homestyle Slow-Sunday Green Bean Bake

    Slow-Sunday Sloppy Joe Cornbread Bake

    Slow-Sunday Sloppy Joe Cornbread Bake. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

    Sweet cornbread and hearty sloppy joe filling come together in this bubbling comfort bake that tastes like a slow Sunday at home.
    Get the Recipe: Slow-Sunday Sloppy Joe Cornbread Bake

    Hamburger Biscuit Sunday Bake

    A spatula removing a serving of hamburger casserole.
    Hamburger Biscuit Sunday Bake. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Fluffy biscuits and saucy beef make this a warm, homey casserole that tastes like an easy Sunday meal.
    Get the Recipe: Hamburger Biscuit Sunday Bake

    Sunny Squash Pasta Sunday Bake

    A spoon lifting out a serving of pasta with squash.
    Sunny Squash Pasta Sunday Bake. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Tender squash and pasta bake into a bright, creamy dish that brings cozy Sunday calm to the table.
    Get the Recipe: Sunny Squash Pasta Sunday Bake

    Chicken Cordon Bleu Sunday Bake

    A spoon full of chicken cordon bleu casserole.
    Chicken Cordon Bleu Sunday Bake. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Chicken, ham, and melty Swiss turn into a creamy classic that feels like a slow Sunday reward.
    Get the Recipe: Chicken Cordon Bleu Sunday Bake

    Hamburger Potato Sunday Casserole

    A spoon full of hamburger potato casserole.
    Hamburger Potato Sunday Casserole. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Layers of potatoes and seasoned beef bake into the kind of cozy dish that makes Sunday feel slower.
    Get the Recipe: Hamburger Potato Sunday Casserole

    Sunday Cheesy Spaghetti Casserole

    A red pot full of spaghetti casserole with two serving spoons.
    Sunday Cheesy Spaghetti Casserole. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    This baked spaghetti brings that slow-Sunday feeling with its cozy layers of sauce and melted cheese.
    Get the Recipe: Sunday Cheesy Spaghetti Casserole

    Southern Pecan Sunday Chicken Bake

    A serving of creamy pecan chicken casserole.
    Southern Pecan Sunday Chicken Bake. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    A buttery pecan topping and creamy chicken filling give this casserole a warm, slow-Sunday charm.
    Get the Recipe: Southern Pecan Sunday Chicken Bake

    Sheet-Pan Pork Chops with Sweet Peaches

    Peaches next to pork chops on a baking sheet covered in foil.
    Sheet-Pan Pork Chops with Sweet Peaches. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Sweet roasted peaches meet juicy pork chops on one pan for a cold-weather meal that’s ready in 30 minutes.
    Get the Recipe: Sheet-Pan Pork Chops with Sweet Peaches

    Apple and Fennel Sausage Sheet Pan

    A black platter filled with sausages and apples next to two serving spoons.
    Apple and Fennel Sausage Sheet Pan. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Roast sausage with apples and fennel for a one-pan dinner that makes cold-weather cooking effortless.
    Get the Recipe: Apple and Fennel Sausage Sheet Pan

    Sweet & Spicy Sheet-Pan Chicken Dinner

    Sweet & Spicy Sheet-Pan Chicken Dinner. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Chicken and sweet potatoes come together on one pan with a sweet-spicy glaze—ready in just 15 minutes.
    Get the Recipe: Sweet & Spicy Sheet-Pan Chicken Dinner

    Ranch Chicken Sheet Pan with Veggies

    Ranch chicken on a sheet pan with carrots and potaotes.
    Ranch Chicken Sheet Pan with Veggies. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    A quick 10-minute sheet pan meal featuring tender chicken, carrots, and potatoes with ranch flavor—perfect for weeknights.
    Get the Recipe: Ranch Chicken Sheet Pan with Veggies

    Million-Dollar Sunday Chicken Bake

    A serving spoon in a casserole dish of million dollar chicken.
    Million-Dollar Sunday Chicken Bake. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Rich and creamy with a crunchy top, this casserole brings slow-Sunday indulgence to your table.
    Get the Recipe: Million-Dollar Sunday Chicken Bake

    Brisket Mac & Cheese Sunday Bake

    A spoon full of brisket with macaroni and cheese.
    Brisket Mac & Cheese Sunday Bake. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Slow-cooked brisket and melty mac join forces for a hearty Sunday-style comfort casserole.
    Get the Recipe: Brisket Mac & Cheese Sunday Bake

    Creamy Chicken Noodle Sunday Bake

    A bite of chicken casserole on a fork.
    Creamy Chicken Noodle Sunday Bake. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Creamy chicken, soft noodles, and a golden top come together like the perfect slow-Sunday meal.
    Get the Recipe: Creamy Chicken Noodle Sunday Bake

    Cheesy Ham Sunday Comfort Bake

    A serving of ham and cheese casserole in a spoon.
    Cheesy Ham Sunday Comfort Bake. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    This creamy ham casserole brings warm, end-of-weekend comfort with every cheesy bite.
    Get the Recipe: Cheesy Ham Sunday Comfort Bake

    Tex-Mex Tater Tot Sunday Bake

    A wooden spoon in a skillet of tater tot casserole.
    Tex-Mex Tater Tot Sunday Bake. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Crispy tots, melted cheese, and Tex-Mex flavor make this the fun, cozy bake every slow Sunday needs.
    Get the Recipe: Tex-Mex Tater Tot Sunday Bake

    Chicken Hashbrown Sunday Bake

    A casserole dish with chicken casserole and a wooden spoon.
    Chicken Hashbrown Sunday Bake. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Shredded potatoes, tender chicken, and a crispy topping turn this into a warm, slow-Sunday classic.
    Get the Recipe: Chicken Hashbrown Sunday Bake

    Butternut Mac & Cheese Sunday Comfort

    A casserole dish of butternut mac and cheese.
    Butternut Mac & Cheese Sunday Comfort. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    This creamy butternut bake brings slow-Sunday warmth with every golden, bubbling bite.
    Get the Recipe: Butternut Mac & Cheese Sunday Comfort

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    Barbara Curry is the culinary adventurer of Butter & Baggage. With a dedicated enthusiasm for real butter made from happy cows she is in constant pursuit of delicious recipes and tasty dishes. She shares her experiences, ventures, and occasional misadventures because let’s face it things can get messy in any kitchen.

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