19 Tried-and-True Casseroles That Feed a Hungry Family

Casseroles have always been one of the easiest ways to feed a hungry family. They combine simple ingredients into one warm, satisfying dish that is easy to serve and easy to clean up afterward. Many of these recipes have been passed down through home kitchens because they are dependable and filling. They often stretch ingredients while still delivering the comforting flavors people expect at dinner time. These dishes are especially helpful on busy nights when you want something hearty without a complicated cooking process. A good casserole can quickly become a family favorite.

Classic Baked Ziti

Classic Baked Ziti
Classic Baked Ziti. Photo credit: Vintage Recipes.

Pasta bakes with ricotta, tomato sauce, and melted cheeses to create a classic baked ziti casserole with rich flavor and comforting texture.
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Tuna Mushroom Casserole

Tuna Mushroom Casserole
Tuna Mushroom Casserole. Photo credit: CopyKat Recipes.

Egg noodles, tuna, and creamy mushroom sauce bake beneath a buttery cracker topping to create a simple and comforting tuna casserole.
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Crustless Pizza Bowls

Crustless Pizza Bowls
Crustless Pizza Bowls. Photo credit: CopyKat Recipes.

Pasta, pizza sauce, favorite toppings, and mozzarella bake together in crustless pizza bowls that deliver classic pizza flavor in an easy casserole.
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Chicken Broccoli Alfredo Casserole

Chicken Broccoli Alfredo Casserole (Easy Cheesy Bake)
Chicken Broccoli Alfredo Casserole. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Chicken, broccoli, Alfredo sauce, and cheeses bake together in a creamy casserole that creates a hearty chicken broccoli Alfredo dinner.
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Chicken Poppyseed Casserole with Buttery Cracker Topping

Chicken Poppyseed Casserole with Buttery Topping
Chicken Poppyseed Casserole with Buttery Cracker Topping. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Chicken bakes in a creamy sauce with sour cream and poppy seeds beneath a buttery cracker topping to create a comforting family casserole.
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Sourdough French Toast Casserole with Pecan Topping

French Toast Casserole with Sourdough Bread and Gooey Pecan Topping
Sourdough French Toast Casserole with Pecan Topping. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Sourdough bread soaks overnight in a custard of eggs and cream, then bakes with brown sugar and pecans for a rich make ahead breakfast casserole.
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Classic Chicken Tetrazzini

Classic Chicken Tetrazzini
Classic Chicken Tetrazzini. Photo credit: Vintage Recipes.

Pasta, chicken, and mushrooms bake in a creamy sauce to create traditional chicken tetrazzini casserole with rich flavor and comforting texture.
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Classic Chicken Divan

Chicken Divan
Classic Chicken Divan. Photo credit: Vintage Recipes.

Chicken and broccoli bake in a creamy sauce and finish with a golden topping to create the classic Chicken Divan casserole.
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Southern Chicken Bog

Southern Chicken Bog
Southern Chicken Bog. Photo credit: Vintage Recipes.

Chicken, rice, and smoked sausage simmer together to create the hearty Southern dish known as chicken bog with deep comforting flavor.
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Spicy Jalapeno Mac and Cheese

Spicy Mac and Cheese
Spicy Jalapeno Mac and Cheese. Photo credit: CopyKat Recipes.

Creamy macaroni and cheese baked with jalapeno peppers creates a rich side dish with gentle heat and classic comfort flavor.
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Corned Beef Casserole

Corned Beef Casserole
Corned Beef Casserole. Photo credit: CopyKat Recipes.

Corned beef, pasta, cheddar cheese, and creamy sauce bake beneath a buttery bread topping to create a classic comfort food casserole.
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Four Cheese Manicotti with Meat Sauce

Four Cheese Manicotti
Four Cheese Manicotti with Meat Sauce. Photo credit: CopyKat Recipes.

Pasta tubes stuffed with ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan bake in rich meat sauce to create a hearty Italian manicotti dinner.
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Southern Shrimp and Rice Casserole

Southern Shrimp Casserole Recipe
Southern Shrimp and Rice Casserole. Photo credit: CopyKat Recipes.

Shrimp bake with rice, cheddar cheese, and vegetables in a creamy casserole that delivers classic Southern comfort flavor.
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Classic Shepherd’s Pie with Ground Beef

Classic Shepherd’s Pie Recipe with Ground Beef
Classic Shepherd’s Pie with Ground Beef. Photo credit: CopyKat Recipes.

Ground beef and vegetables simmer in savory gravy beneath creamy mashed potatoes to create traditional shepherd’s pie.
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Sweetie Pie’s Mac and Cheese Copycat

Sweetie Pie’s Mac and Cheese
Sweetie Pie’s Mac and Cheese Copycat. Photo credit: CopyKat Recipes.

Creamy macaroni baked with a blend of five cheeses recreates the rich and comforting Sweetie Pie’s mac and cheese.
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Cheesecake Factory Shepherd’s Pie Copycat

Cheesecake Factory Shepherd’s Pie
Cheesecake Factory Shepherd’s Pie Copycat. Photo credit: CopyKat Recipes.

Savory beef filling topped with mashed potatoes and Parmesan recreates the hearty Cheesecake Factory shepherd’s pie.
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Chicken Pot Pie Casserole with Puff Pastry

Easy Chicken Pot Pie Casserole with Golden Puff Pastry
Chicken Pot Pie Casserole with Puff Pastry. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Chicken and vegetables bake in creamy sauce beneath flaky puff pastry to create a comforting chicken pot pie casserole.
Get the Recipe: Chicken Pot Pie Casserole with Puff Pastry

Shrimp and Crab Au Gratin

Shrimp and Crab Au Gratin
Shrimp and Crab Au Gratin. Photo credit: CopyKat Recipes.

Shrimp and crab bake in rich Mornay sauce topped with melted cheese to create a creamy seafood au gratin casserole.
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Chicken Broccoli Rice Skillet Casserole

Skillet Dinner with Chicken Broccoli and Rice
Chicken Broccoli Rice Skillet Casserole. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Chicken, rice, and broccoli bake in creamy sauce topped with melted cheese to create a hearty one dish family dinner.
Get the Recipe: Chicken Broccoli Rice Skillet Casserole

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