Top cheesy casserole in a blue dish, bottom left pasta casserole in white dish, bottom right chicken pot pie casserole topped with a biscuit with a wood serving spoon.

35 Best Casserole Recipes for Easy Dinners

These casserole recipes will rescue you on busy nights when you need an easy dinner that the entire family will enjoy.

Many of these casseroles can easily be made ahead of time, so all you have to do is put them in the oven when you get home from a long day.

This collection includes a wide range of casseroles, from pizza and enchilada to tuna noodle and chicken alfredo.

Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole

Spoon serving cheesy chicken rice broccoli casserole.
Photo Credit: Quiche My Grits

If you love creamy and cheesy casseroles, you’ll want to try this recipe. It’s made with Rotisserie chicken, rice, broccoli, cheese, and other ingredients. 

Get the Recipe: Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole

Stuffed Pepper Casserole

Stuffed pepper casserole in a dark blue casserole dish.
Photo Credit: The Gunny Sack

Any fan of stuffed peppers is guaranteed to go wild for this casserole. It’s made with ground beef and sausage, which is incredibly tasty with bell peppers.

Get the Recipe: Stuffed Pepper Casserole

Jalapeño Cornbread Chicken Verde Casserole

Left image casserole topped with chilis in a casserole dish, right image slice of chili casserole on a white dish.
Photo Credit: The Creative Bite

One recipe reviewer said, “Such a quick and easy dish, but it is very tasty. My boyfriend says it’s one of his favorite dishes.”

This hearty casserole will also become one of your family’s favorite dinners.

Get the Recipe: Jalapeño Cornbread Chicken Verde Casserole

Lasagna Casserole

Lasagna casserole being served with a serving spoon.
Photo Credit: She’s Not Cookin’

Making traditional lasagna is quite time-consuming, but this lasagna casserole only takes ten minutes to prep.

Plus, you can make it ahead of time, which is always an excellent option.

Get the Recipe: Lasagna Casserole

Tuna Noodle Casserole

Tuna noodle casserole in a white casserole dish.
Photo Credit: Garlic & Zest

This tuna noodle casserole has a fun twist on old-fashioned recipes; it doesn’t contain any cream of mushroom soup.

You might like it better than your mom’s or grandma’s recipe; it’s that tasty.

Get the Recipe: Tuna Noodle Casserole

Chili Cornbread Casserole

Cornbread chili casserole on a white plate with fork.
Photo Credit: Princess Pinky Girl

This casserole is made with cornbread and chili will have everyone licking their plate clean.

This will be your new go-to casserole recipe for cold weather when you want some delicious comfort food.

Get the Recipe: Chili Cornbread Casserole

Meatball Sub Casserole

Fork lifting up some meatball sub Casserole that's cheesy.
Photo Credit: The Creative Bite

Made with meatball sub ingredients like marinara sauce, cheese, bread, and meatballs, this casserole will win over even the harshest critics.

While you can use frozen meatballs, the homemade meatball recipe included makes this casserole even tastier.

Get the Recipe: Meatball Sub Casserole

King Ranch Chicken Casserole

Cheesy chicken casserole in a casserole dish and served on a plate.
Photo Credit: Princess Pinky Girl

This Tex-Mex casserole consists of layered tortillas, shredded chicken, and lots of cheese.

Get the Recipe: King Ranch Chicken Casserole

French Fry and Beef Casserole

French Fry Casserole in a white dish with utensils in the background.
Photo Credit: Simply Stacie

One bite of this casserole and you’ll be in comfort food heaven. This recipe is loaded with fries, cheese, ground beef, and a creamy sauce.

Get the Recipe: French Fry and Beef Casserole

Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole

A spoon of chicken cordon bleu casserole in front of a bowl / A bowl of ham and noodles with a spoon.
Photo Credit: I Heart Eating

You’ll be in comfort food heaven with this delicious chicken cordon bleu casserole. There are also freezer meal directions so you can prep it ahead of time.

Get the Recipe: Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole

Sloppy Joe Casserole

sloppy joe Casserole in a white casserole dsih.
Photo Credit: Little Sunny Kitchen

This casserole might be even better than traditional sloppy joes. It’s made with pasta, ground beef, veggies, and a homemade sloppy joe sauce.

Get the Recipe: Sloppy Joe Casserole

Cheeseburger Tater Tot Casserole

Slice of Cheeseburger Tater Tot Casserole on a white plate.
Photo Credit: The Feathered Nester

Both kid and adult-approved, this cheeseburger tater tot casserole is way cheaper to make than grabbing fast food for the entire family.

It tastes just like a Big Mac but in casserole form.

Get the Recipe: Cheeseburger Tater Tot Casserole

Chicken Penne Pasta Bake

Chicken penne pasta in a casserole dish being served with a wood spoon.
Photo Credit: Zona’s Lazy Recipes

Made with rotisserie chicken, this cheesy penne pasta bake makes a hearty dinner that’s made with only five ingredients.

Get the Recipe: Chicken Penne Pasta Bake

Smothered Pork Chop Casserole

Smothered pork chops Casserole in a white casserole dish with blue and white striped towel underneath.
Photo Credit: Homemade Hooplah

Smothered creamy pork chops, onion, and potatoes come together to make this amazing casserole.

The casserole makes a complete meal so you don’t need to make any extra sides unless you want to.

Get the Recipe: Smothered Pork Chop Casserole

Enchilada Casserole

Slice of enchilada casserole on a white plate, right image of enchilada casserole being served.
Photo Credit: Chew Out Loud

Making an enchilada casserole by layering tortillas is much easier than traditional recipes, which require you to roll each enchilada individually.

Get the Recipe: Enchilada Casserole

Pizza Pasta Casserole

Pizza Pasta Casserole on a white plate with a plaid fabric background.
Photo Credit: Crayons & Cravings

If you can’t decide between serving pizza and pasta, make this casserole that’s a hybrid of both. It’s a wonderful kid-friendly dinner option.

Get the Recipe: Pizza Pasta Casserole

Mexican Chicken Casserole

Mexican Casserole in a dish topped with cheese.
Photo Credit: Amanda’s Cookin’

This Mexican-inspired casserole is made with chicken, beans, cilantro, cheese, and more. The tortilla chips add the perfect amount of crunch.

Get the Recipe: Mexican Chicken Casserole

Ham Tetrazzini

A spoon with ham, peas, noodles in a pan / A plate of ham, peas, noodles on a plate with a fork.
Photo Credit: All Things Mamma

This ham tetrazinni casserole is made with a tasty cheese sauce, mushrooms, and other ingredients.

Get the Recipe: Ham Tetrazzini

Dorito Casserole

Ground Beef Dorito Casserole on a plate and in a casserole dish.
Photo Credit: Dinner at the Zoo

When a recipe has Doritos, you know it’ll be good. This comforting casserole contains layers of taco meat, cheese, crunchy chips, and delicious taco toppings.

Get the Recipe: Dorito Casserole

Southwest Ground Beef Casserole

Red bowl of ground beef and pasta topped with sour cream.
Photo Credit: Amanda’s Cookin’

One recipe reviewer raved, “Excellent recipe. We couldn’t stop eating it! Easy and delicious, 10 out of 10!”

Make this ahead of time, and just pop it in the oven when you get home.

Get the Recipe: Southwest Ground Beef Casserole

Chicken Pot Pie Casserole

Chicken pot pie casserole in a dish, right image piece of casserole with biscuit on top being served on a white plate.
Photo Credit: Frugal Mom Eh

In the fall and winter months, nothing is better than a serving of this creamy chicken pot pie casserole topped with a flaky biscuit.

Get the Recipe: Chicken Pot Pie Casserole

Crack Chicken Casserole

Crack Chicken Casserole in a white casserole dish on a white background.
Photo Credit: The Forked Spoon

This casserole recipe is made with chicken, bacon, pasta, cheese, and ranch. Even the pickiest eaters will enjoy this crack chicken casserole.

Get the Recipe: Crack Chicken Casserole

John Wayne Casserole

Slice of cheesy casserole with peppers on white plate.
Photo Credit: Amanda’s Cookin’

Shared over 275,000 times on social media, this wildly popular casserole is sure to be a new family favorite.

Ground beef, golden biscuits, jalapeno peppers, and more come together to make this delicious casserole.

Get the Recipe: John Wayne Casserole

Million Dollar Spaghetti Casserole

Million dollar spaghetti on a white plate.
Photo Credit: I Heart Eating

If you’re tired of basic spaghetti, you’ll want to add this dinner to your weekly rotation. It’s creamy and full of melty cheese, yum.

Get the Recipe: Million Dollar Spaghetti Casserole

Chicken and Bacon Tater Tot Casserole

Tater tot chicken casserole topped with sour cream on a white plate.
Photo Credit: Salt and Spoon

This casserole has only ten minutes of prep time and is made with chicken, tater tots, a cream-based sauce, and plenty of bacon.

Get the Recipe: Chicken and Bacon Tater Tot Casserole

White Castle Cheeseburger Casserole

Cheeseburger crescent casserole on a white plate, | same picture on the right but a fork is going into casserole.
Photo Credit: Love Bakes Good Cakes

This tasty casserole has cheeseburger ingredients and condiments that’ll make everyone feel like they’re chowing down on a cheesy White Castle burger.

Get the Recipe: White Castle Cheeseburger Casserole

Chili Cheese Dog Casserole

Chili Cheese Dog Casserole in a white bowl.
Photo Credit: Princess Pinky Girl

This chili cheese dog casserole is made with just five ingredients. It makes yummy leftovers the next day too.

Get the Recipe: Chili Cheese Dog Casserole

Chicken Alfredo Bake

Chicken Alfredo casserole in a turquoise caserole dish.
Photo Credit: Dinner at the Zoo

This chicken alfredo bake has a homemade creamy sauce that is incredible. You can use rotisserie chicken if you’re short on time or have some extra on hand.

Get the Recipe: Chicken Alfredo Bake

Pizza Tater Tot Casserole

Tater Tot Pizza Casserole in a dish.
Photo Credit: Cook Clean Repeat

The entire family will want this pizza tater tot casserole every week. Plus, it couldn’t be easier to throw together.

Get the Recipe: Pizza Tater Tot Casserole

Buffalo Chicken Spaghetti Squash Casserole

Buffalo chicken Casserole in a dish on a light background.
Photo Credit: Haute & Healthy Living

This buffalo chicken casserole is full of spicy flavor and is surprisingly healthy. If you’re short on time, you can use Rotisserie chicken instead of baked chicken.

Get the Recipe: Buffalo Chicken Spaghetti Squash Casserole

Chicken and Rice Casserole

Chicken and Rice Casserole in a blue casserole dish (left), right chicken and rice casserole and green beans on a white plate.
Photo Credit: Dinner at the Zoo

Everything cooks in the same casserole dish, even the rice, making cleanup a breeze. This casserole is creamy, delicious, and full of tender chicken.

Get the Recipe: Chicken and Rice Casserole

Cowboy Meatloaf and Potato Casserole

Slice of cheesy meaty casserole being served from a white spatula.
Photo Credit: xoxoBella

This filling casserole has a meatloaf base and is topped with potatoes, bacon, fried onions, and more.

Get the Recipe: Cowboy Meatloaf and Potatoe Casserole

Pizza Casserole

Pizza casserole in a casserole dish.
Photo Credit: The Cookin’ Chicks

Everyone will want seconds of this pizza casserole made with canned premade biscuits. Plus, you can use your favorite pizza toppings.

Get the Recipe: Pizza Casserole

Baked Ravioli Casserole

Ravioli Ground Beef Bake in a white casserole dish.
Photo Credit: Noshing with the Nolands

This shortcut lasagna-tasting casserole has layers of store-bought ravioli, meat sauce, cheese, and other ingredients.

Get the Recipe: Baked Ravioli Casserole

Leftover Ham Casserole

A spoon of leftover ham casserole in front of a pan / A pan of leftover ham casserole with a spoon in it.
Photo Credit: All Things Mamma

This casserole is a wonderful way to use up leftover ham. With only 15 minutes of prep time, it will be your new go-to weeknight dinner.

Get the Recipe: Leftover Ham Casserole

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