17 Classic Memorial Day Casseroles for a Crowd

Memorial Day gatherings call for dishes that are easy to serve and satisfying for a group. These classic casseroles deliver exactly that with hearty ingredients and familiar flavors people enjoy. They are built to be shared, simple to prepare, and reliable when feeding a crowd. Each recipe brings comfort and convenience together in a way that works for outdoor gatherings or casual meals. These are the dishes that make hosting feel manageable.

Chicken Broccoli Alfredo Casserole

This creamy chicken broccoli Alfredo casserole layers cooked chicken, tender broccoli, Alfredo sauce, sour cream, Swiss and Parmesan, then bakes until golden.
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Chicken Poppyseed Casserole

This chicken poppyseed casserole mixes chicken, cream of chicken, sour cream, and poppy seeds, then bakes under a buttery crushed-cracker topping.
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Chicken Tetrazzini

This old-fashioned chicken tetrazzini bakes pasta, chicken, mushrooms, and a creamy sauce into a comforting, cheesy casserole that serves a hungry crowd.
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Chicken Divan

This classic Chicken Divan pairs tender chicken and broccoli with a rich homemade cream sauce, topped with golden breadcrumbs for a comforting bake.
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Dickey’s Baked Potato Casserole

This creamy, loaded baked potato casserole with cheddar, bacon, and chives recreates Dickey’s famous side, baking mashed russets into a golden cheesy crust.
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Loaded Baked Potato Casserole

This loaded baked potato casserole stacks mashed russets, cheddar, crisp bacon, and fresh herbs, then bakes to a golden crust for an easy, make-ahead crowd side.
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Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes & Ham

This scalloped potatoes and ham casserole layers thin potatoes, savory ham, onions, and bell pepper in a creamy cheddar sauce for hearty, family-style servings.
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Pastitsio (Greek Baked Pasta)

This pastitsio layers cinnamon-spiced lamb, tubular pasta, and a silky béchamel, baking into a rich Greek casserole with clean slices ideal for feeding a crowd.
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King Ranch Casserole

This King Ranch layers chicken, corn tortillas, peppers, and creamy cheese sauce into a hearty Tex‑Mex bake that’s ideal for feeding a crowd.
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Tater Tot Hotdish (Original)

This original tater tot hotdish stays true to Midwestern roots with seasoned ground beef, creamy mushroom sauce, mixed vegetables, and crispy tater tots on top.
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Hamburger & Hash Brown Casserole

This hamburger and hash brown casserole layers seasoned ground beef with creamy, cheesy potatoes and a crunchy chip topping for an easy crowd-pleaser.
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Southern Corn Pudding

This Southern corn pudding blends sweet corn, cream, and eggs into a creamy, slightly sweet casserole that bakes golden—an easy, crowd-friendly holiday side.
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Classic Baked Ziti

This baked ziti mixes ricotta, three cheeses, tomato sauce, and pasta, then bakes until bubbly for a cheesy, saucy crowd-pleasing Italian casserole.
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Tuna Mushroom Casserole

This tuna mushroom casserole combines egg noodles, flaky tuna, creamy mushroom sauce and a buttery cracker topping into an easy, crowd-pleasing bake.
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Broccoli Rice & Cheese Casserole

This broccoli rice and cheese casserole combines tender broccoli, fluffy rice, and a creamy cheddar sauce, baking into a cheesy, family-friendly side.
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Spicy Mac and Cheese

This spicy mac and cheese mixes creamy cheddar sauce with jalapeños for heat, tossing with macaroni then baking until bubbly for a bold, crowd-pleasing side.
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Buffalo Chicken Tater Tot Casserole

This Buffalo chicken tater tot casserole layers shredded chicken in spicy buffalo sauce under tater tots and melted cheese for a hearty, game-day crowd favorite.
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