Our Best Casserole Recipes: 19 Quick & Easy Casseroles to Try (2024)

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Bake up a dish of delicious tonight!

There are few dishes more comforting or easier to prepare than casseroles. This free eCookbook, Our Best Casserole Recipes: 19 Quick & Easy Casseroles to Try, is chock full of some of the best casserole recipes around! From easy chicken casserole recipes, to ground beef casseroles, to side dishes, to breakfast bakes, this complete collection is your go-to guide for simple and fast meal inspiration. These recipes are simply perfect for busy days.

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Dear Cooking Enthusiast,

There are simply so many things to love about a good casserole. Not only are they about as easy as mixing the ingredients in a dish and baking, but they’re also comforting and delicious. Whether you’re cooking a quick family dinner, or need to serve a breakfast casserole for brunch, these easy casserole recipes are great for anytime!

When you're at a loss for what to make for dinner, casseroles are always a great option. Besides, who doesn't love a good casserole? Not only are these some of the best casserole recipes in terms of taste, but they also come together quickly and with little effort. Some of them are as easy as dumping the ingredients in a dish and throwing it in the oven!

Our Best Casserole Recipes: 19 Quick & Easy Casseroles to Try is sure to become your go-to guide for casserole recipes with its complete catalogue of delicious bakes. It’s filled with classic dishes like the The Cheesiest Chicken and Rice Casserole (pg. 5) and the 30-Minute Cowboy Casserole (pg. 15), along with some casseroles you never thought to try, like the Stuffed Cinnamon Roll Bake (pg. 35). Be sure to print out this great collection of easy casserole recipes for whenever you need a quick, delicious dish.

Happy cooking!

Sincerely,

The Editors of RecipeLion

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Easy Chicken Casserole Recipes

Chicken is one of the cheapest meats at the supermarket, so these easy chicken casserole recipes are a budget-friendly dinner option for any night of the week. You'll love these cheesy, gooey, creamy creations.

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The Cheesiest Chicken and Rice Casserole (pg. 5) - This is one of those easy chicken casserole recipes that just remind you of home-cooked comfort food. It's cheesy, creamy, crunchy and super tasty.

"Loaded" Chicken Tater Tot Casserole (pg. 7) - Everyone loves a good tater tot casserole recipe, but have you ever tried it with chicken? This is a great spin on a traditional casserole recipe.

"The Best You'll Ever Eat" Mexican Casserole (pg. 8) - Although this casserole is super simple to make, it's also packed with flavor and one of the best Mexican casseroles you'll make.

Ground Beef Casserole Recipes

Ground beef casserole recipes are some of the best casserole recipes to make when you want a quick dinner that's sure to please. Some of these recipes are classics, and some are unique and delicious creations.

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Amish Casserole (pg. 11) - The Amish are known for simple dishes that require only a few ingredients, which is exactly what this easy casserole recipe is. With egg noodles, ground beef, sour cream and more, this is comfort in a casserole dish.

Awesome Oven-Baked Frito Pie (pg. 13) - Spice up dinnertime with this chili Frito pie! It's topped with Frito chips and cheese, and homemade chili takes it to the next level.

"Philly Cheesesteak" Ground Beef Casserole (pg. 16) - This recipe is all the flavors of a Philly cheesesteak packed into an easy-to-make ground beef casserole! If you love the classic sandwich, you'll love this bake.

Casserole Side Dish Recipes

Baking your side dish recipes is a good idea when you're hosting a big dinner or attending a potluck. Pass around a hot bake to go with your main dish and everyone will be going back for a second scoop.

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Gooey Potato Bake (pg. 20) - Once you try this easy casserole recipe, you'll never want to make potatoes any other way. It's one of the best casserole recipes for a potluck or side dish to any meal.

Ma's Broccoli Casserole (pg. 22) - Some of the best casserole recipes come out of Ma's recipe box ... like this cheesy broccoli rice casserole. Make a big dish to serve with a family dinner or even as a meal.

Gooey Zucchini and Potato Casserole (pg. 26) - What a great way to sneak veggies into dinner! The zucchini in this casserole adds an amazing flavor and texture element that even the pickiest eaters will love.

Breakfast Casserole Recipes

Let's not forget about breakfast! Whether you're hosting a brunch, preparing Christmas morning breakfast, or simply want to make a delicious meal on a weekend, these are the best casserole recipes to start the day off right.

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Bed and Breakfast Casserole (pg. 30) - This is one of the best casserole recipes when you wake up on a lazy weekend morning and want to make an easy breakfast. Just a few simple ingredients are used to make it.

Farmer's Breakfast Casserole (pg. 34) - A classic egg breakfast casserole that is hearty and perfect for feeding a hungry crowd. This can also be made ahead of time and refrigerated until ready to bake.

Stuffed Cinnamon Roll Bake (pg. 36) - A layer of cream cheese is stuffed between layers of cinnamon roll dough, making this an easy casserole recipe you'll want to make again and again.

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FAQs

What is the key to making a good casserole? ›

  1. Choose the right baking dish. If you're all about the crunchy topping, use a shallow dish. ...
  2. Undercook your pasta. ...
  3. Drain your meat. ...
  4. Beware of mushy vegetables. ...
  5. Know your cheeses. ...
  6. Master the art of casserole assembly. ...
  7. Don't skip the topping. ...
  8. Make it now, but bake it later.

What was the original casserole? ›

Early casserole dishes were rice-based that were pounded and pressed and then filled with meat. The first popular meals included French cassoulet, British pot pies, Italian lasagna, and Greek moussaka. Macaroni and cheese is the oldest written casserole recipe found in 1250.

How can I improve my casserole flavor? ›

Casseroles can really shine when they achieve a harmonious balance of flavors. Sweet, salty, spicy, and acidic elements should blend well and complement each other. Add ingredients like caramelized onions, olives, or lemon zest to give your casserole a depth of flavor.

What is the most popular casserole dish size? ›

"The standard size of a casserole dish is 9 by 13 inches. However, due to varying shapes, they are often measured by volume, with three quarts being average,” says Contrino. “It is important to note that if a recipe calls only for a 'casserole dish,' it is most likely asking for a 9- by 13-inch rectangular size.

Do you bake casseroles covered or uncovered? ›

Generally, casseroles with grains, rice or pasta that will cook during the baking process are usually covered, for at least part of the time. Casseroles made of cooked ingredients are usually baked uncovered. If you like a crisper, browner top, be sure the casserole is uncovered for at least part of the bake time.

How do you keep a casserole moist? ›

Covering a casserole helps the dish cook evenly, stay moist, and prevents burning. Uncovering helps with browning, crisping and allowing for steam to release.

What are the 5 components of a casserole? ›

Not every single casserole has all of them, but as a rule of thumb, here's what to look for: a starch, a binding agent or sauce, and a protein or vegetable. Many casseroles also have both vegetables and proteins, as well as a crunchy element to give some textural contrast, and cheese.

Why is it called a John Wayne casserole? ›

John Wayne Casserole is a crustless, vegetarian, cheese and egg casserole recipe. Its origins are traced back as far as John Wayne, the American actor (26 May 1907 – 11 June 1979.) Wayne directly contributed the recipe to a 1979 cookbook titled, “Cooking with Love from Cara and Her Friends”, compiled by a Cara Connery.

What state is known for casseroles? ›

Minnesota is the queen of the hotdish: a casserole that's usually made with a starch, meat, veggies and a can of soup. This chicken and wild rice bake is typical Midwestern comfort food.

How long should a casserole be in the oven? ›

The time a casserole takes to cook will vary from 2-2½ hours for chuck, blade and thick flank, up to 4 hours for shin, leg and neck. Pork cuts for braising and casseroling normally take 1½ hours, and lamb much the same.

What thickens a casserole? ›

The three main thickening agents for gravies are flour, cornflour and arrowroot. The first two are normally used in savoury dishes while arrowroot tends to be used in sweet dishes – that said, arrowroot will work in a savoury dish as it has no flavour.

What to add to a bland casserole? ›

From boring to brilliant: Five easy ways to fix a bland recipe
  1. Salt. Advertisem*nt. ...
  2. Acid. One of my favorite ways to perk up a bland dish is with a splash of acid. ...
  3. Chilli peppers. Adding something spicy is a sure way to transform an underseasoned dish. ...
  4. Sugar. ...
  5. Fresh herbs.
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How many casserole servings in a 9x13 pan? ›

Starchy side dishes and casseroles: a 9 X 13 pan makes about 12 one cup servings. A 2 quart casserole will make 6 to 8 cups. A typical serving size for potatoes, stuffing, and yams is 1 cup.

What is a normal casserole? ›

In the United States, a casserole or hot dish is typically a baked food with three main components: pieces of meat (such as chicken or ground meat) or fish (such as tuna) or other protein (such as beans or tofu), various chopped or canned vegetables (such as green beans or peas), and a starchy binder (such as flour, ...

What can I use instead of a 9x13 casserole dish? ›

A recipe written for a 9” x 13” pan can also be made in two 9” round pans; one 9” round and one 8” round, or two 8” round pans. Baking times may vary due to slightly different depths of batter in the various pan combinations.

What are the key components of a casserole? ›

In the United States, a casserole or hot dish is typically a baked food with three main components: pieces of meat (such as chicken or ground meat) or fish (such as tuna) or other protein (such as beans or tofu), various chopped or canned vegetables (such as green beans or peas), and a starchy binder (such as flour, ...

What are the characteristics of a casserole? ›

A casserole can have layers, as in the case of an Italian lasagna or a deep-dish pizza, or composed of some evenly distributed combination of veggies, a protein, and a starchy binder. A casserole is often a one-pot meal that involves combining the ingredients in an oven-safe dish and baking them.

What dictates a casserole? ›

They're often defined by the vessel they're baked and served in, which is called a casserole dish. The ingredients in a casserole can be layered or simply mixed together. And although oven-baked pasta dishes like lasagna and baked ziti are technically casseroles they're not known as such; those are called baked pastas.

What temperature do you bake a casserole? ›

Casseroles should be baked in a moderately hot oven

But too hot, and it won't cook evenly without some parts of it scorching first, according to KitchenSeer. A great rule of thumb, the site states, is to bake a casserole above 300 degrees F and below 400 degrees F: 350 degrees F is a great sweet spot.

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