21 Tried-and-True Casseroles Everyone Agrees On

Some casseroles earn universal approval because they are dependable, comforting, and familiar. These are the dishes people recognize instantly and happily scoop onto their plates. Built to bake evenly and serve generously, these casseroles work for family dinners, potlucks, and make-ahead meals. They are the kinds of recipes everyone agrees are worth making again.

Mexican Cornbread Casserole

Mexican Cornbread Casserole
Mexican Cornbread Casserole. Photo credit: CopyKat Recipes.

Hearty, cheesy, and packed with Tex-Mex flavor, topped with golden cornbread. A one-pan dinner that feeds a family fast.
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Broccoli Rice and Cheese Casserole

Broccoli Rice and Cheese Casserole
Broccoli Rice and Cheese Casserole. Photo credit: CopyKat Recipes.

Broccoli, rice, and cheese come together in 30 minutes for an easy, dependable side. Perfect with chicken, pork, or anything off the grill.
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Chili Relleno Casserole

Chili Relleno Casserole
Chili Relleno Casserole. Photo credit: CopyKat Recipes.

All the flavor of chili rellenos without the frying. Bisquick, green chiles, and two cheeses bake into an easy, cheesy dinner.
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Creamy Alfredo Sausage and Gnocchi Bake

Creamy Alfredo Sausage and Gnocchi Bake
Creamy Alfredo Sausage and Gnocchi Bake. Photo credit: CopyKat Recipes.

Tender gnocchi and Italian sausage in a rich Alfredo sauce, baked until bubbly. Hearty comfort food in about 30 minutes.
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Poppy Seed Chicken

Poppy Seed Chicken
Poppy Seed Chicken. Photo credit: CopyKat Recipes.

Creamy chicken topped with buttery Ritz crackers and poppy seeds. Easy, comforting, and company-worthy.
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Easy Unstuffed Cabbage Roll Casserole

Easy Unstuffed Cabbage Roll Casserole
Easy Unstuffed Cabbage Roll Casserole. Photo credit: CopyKat Recipes.

All the cozy cabbage roll flavor without the rolling. A hearty, easy casserole that tastes like home.
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Easy Tamale Pie Casserole

Easy Tamale Pie Casserole
Easy Tamale Pie Casserole. Photo credit: CopyKat Recipes.

Seasoned ground beef and a saucy filling bake under a golden cornbread crust for classic Tex-Mex comfort. Easy, hearty, and perfect for busy weeknights.
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Easy Southern Chicken and Dressing Casserole

Easy Southern Chicken and Dressing Casserole
Easy Southern Chicken and Dressing Casserole. Photo credit: CopyKat Recipes.

Chicken and dressing are baked into a cozy, savory casserole with classic Southern flavor. Easy enough for weeknights, perfect for comfort cravings.
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Crunchy Cheesy Hash Brown Casserole

Crunchy Cheesy Hash Brown Casserole
Crunchy Cheesy Hash Brown Casserole. Photo credit: CopyKat Recipes.

Creamy, cheesy hashbrowns with a crunchy cornflake topping baked until golden. The potluck classic that always gets requested.
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Custardy Cornbread Pudding Casserole

Custardy Cornbread Pudding Casserole
Custardy Cornbread Pudding Casserole. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Rich, creamy corn pudding with a tender cornbread-like bite. A Southern side dish that disappears fast at holidays and family dinners.
Get the Recipe: Custardy Cornbread Pudding Casserole

Classic Chicken and Rice Casserole

Classic Chicken and Rice Casserole
Classic Chicken and Rice Casserole. Photo credit: CopyKat Recipes.

Creamy, hearty, and reliably filling. This chicken and rice casserole is an easy dinner that always works.
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Grandma’s Famous Cheeseburger Casserole

Grandma's Famous Cheeseburger Casserole Recipe
Grandma’s Famous Cheeseburger Casserole. Photo credit: CopyKat Recipes.

All the cheeseburger flavor in a baked pasta casserole. Beef and two cheeses make this real-ingredient comfort food everyone loves.
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Sour Cream Noodle Bake

Sour Cream Noodle Bake
Sour Cream Noodle Bake. Photo credit: CopyKat Recipes.

Creamy noodles layered with hearty beef and plenty of cheese. A 30-minute comfort casserole that is perfect for busy nights.
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Canned Asparagus Casserole

Canned Asparagus Casserole
Canned Asparagus Casserole. Photo credit: CopyKat Recipes.

A vintage pantry-staple casserole that is surprisingly good. Canned asparagus bakes into a creamy dish with a crunchy topping.
Get the Recipe: Canned Asparagus Casserole

Mashed Sweet Potato Casserole With Marshmallow Meringue

Mashed Sweet Potato Casserole with Marshmallow Meringue
Mashed Sweet Potato Casserole With Marshmallow Meringue. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Smooth, creamy sweet potatoes topped with gooey marshmallows for the classic holiday side. Sweet, cozy, and always nostalgic.
Get the Recipe: Mashed Sweet Potato Casserole With Marshmallow Meringue

Hamburger Hash

Hamburger Hash
Hamburger Hash. Photo credit: CopyKat Recipes.

Old-fashioned, hearty, and made with simple pantry ingredients. This hamburger hash is the kind of easy dinner that fills everyone up.
Get the Recipe: Hamburger Hash

Ground Beef Chow Mein Casserole

Ground Beef Chow Mein Casserole
Ground Beef Chow Mein Casserole. Photo credit: CopyKat Recipes.

The classic “Chinese hamburger” casserole with savory beef, noodles, and crunchy topping. Old-school, easy, and strangely addictive.
Get the Recipe: Ground Beef Chow Mein Casserole

Tuna Mushroom Casserole

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

Creamy tuna casserole with mushrooms and a buttery cracker topping. Classic comfort food with a vintage, cozy feel.
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30-Minute American Goulash

30-Minute American Goulash
30-Minute American Goulash. Photo credit: CopyKat Recipes.

Big bowl comfort on a budget. Beefy, tomatoey, and ready fast, this goulash tastes like it cooked longer than it did.
Get the Recipe: 30-Minute American Goulash

Mom’s Famous Jiffy Cornbread Pudding

Mom's Famous Jiffy Cornbread Pudding
Mom’s Famous Jiffy Cornbread Pudding. Photo credit: CopyKat Recipes.

Sweet, custardy corn pudding made easy with Jiffy mix. The side dish that belongs on every holiday and potluck table.
Get the Recipe: Mom’s Famous Jiffy Cornbread Pudding

Easy Taco Casserole With Fritos

Easy Taco Casserole with Fritos
Easy Taco Casserole With Fritos. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Layers of seasoned beef, beans, cheese, and crunchy Fritos baked until bubbly. All the taco flavor in a cozy, crowd-friendly casserole.
Get the Recipe: Easy Taco Casserole With Fritos

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