If the word "casserole" elicits strong feelings of affection, you're in the right place.
Simply Recipes / Sally Vargas
I've loved casseroles for as long as I can remember. My mom's tuna casserole was one of my favorite childhood meals, and as a mom myself now, I get deep satisfaction from serving classics like tamale pie and shepherd's pie to my family.
Scroll through and find your childhood favorite or a new-to-you casserole to add to your dinnertime routine.
Johnny Marzetti Casserole
Simply Recipes / Mark Beahm
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If you live in Ohio, you've probably had this beef and macaroni casserole—it's legendary. You can make it ahead of time if you know you're going to have a busy week.
Shipwreck Casserole
Simply Recipes / Mihaela Kozaric Sebrek
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This easy casserole uses shredded hash browns layered with a seasoned ground beef filling.
Tamale Pie
Simply Recipes / Annika Panikker
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My sister used to make tamale pie for dinner and I always loved it. The fluffy, slightly sweetened cornbread topping perfectly contrasts the Southwestern-seasoned ground beef filling.
Baked Ziti
Simply Recipes / Cambrea Bakes
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Baked ziti is a classic Italian dish that my family loves. Italian sausage is my favorite protein to incorporate because of all the flavor it adds.
Classic Tuna Noodle Casserole
Simply Recipes / Ciara Kehoe
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While my mom never used a cast iron skillet, I think it's a smart choice for tuna noodle casserole, leading to extra crunchy bits—my favorite part.
Easy Shepherd's Pie
Simply Recipes / Cambrea Gordon
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This is a hearty, cozy casserole that takes mere minutes to put together. I like repurposing leftover mashed potatoes for the topping whenever possible.
Chicken and Rice Casserole
Simply Recipes / Michelle Becker
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Skip the cream of mushroom soup and make chicken and rice casserole completely from scratch. It's great served with roasted carrots.
Turkey Noodle Casserole
Simply Recipes / Ciara Kehoe
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What do you do with leftover turkey? Turn it into a satisfying egg noodle casserole, of course. This one has a nice crunch from breadcrumbs to complement the creamy, cheesy filling.
Cheesy Potato Casserole
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Whenever I need an easy win, I turn to a cheesy potato casserole. It's the perfect side to ham or chicken and my whole family loves it.
Chicken Noodle Casserole
Simply Recipes / Sally Vargas
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Chicken and noodles is a classic comfort food combination. You can easily swap out the poached chicken for rotisserie in this recipe and save yourself some dishes.
Chicken Pot Pie
Simply Recipes / Elise Bauer
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I’m team double crust when it comes to chicken pot pie. You can use store-bought pie crust to save some time.
Mexican Lasagna
Simply Recipes / Elise Bauer
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Swap out the lasagna noodles and ricotta for lightly fried corn tortillas and cheddar cheese in this creative casserole. You can assemble it ahead of time and then bake it right before serving.
Broccoli Cheese Casserole
Simply Recipes / Elise Bauer
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Founder Elise Bauer says, "Fresh broccoli is best in the recipe, but you can use frozen. Cook frozen broccoli florets in the microwave for half the time the package directions instruct. They'll continue cooking with the rest of the casserole."
