20 Casseroles You'll Want to Make Forever

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Published on March 12, 2024

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Photographer: Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Lydia Purcell

Bake up one of these flavorful casseroles on a busy weeknight for a simple and delicious dinner. Having earned four- and five-star reviews from EatingWell readers, these casserole dishes are some of our best. From saucy vegetarian enchiladas to cheesy meat and veggie bakes, these recipes are guaranteed to make it into your dinner rotation. Make a pan of our Spinach, Feta & Artichoke Tater Tot Casserole or Creamy Chicken & Cauliflower Rice Casserole, and dinner will be the highlight of your night.

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Spinach, Feta & Artichoke Tater Tot Casserole

a recipe photo of the Spinach, Feta & Artichoke Tater Tot Casserole — Photographer: Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Lydia Purcell

Here the classic spinach and artichoke pairing combines with delicious eggs and feta for a meal that’s both comforting and exciting. Tater tots form a crispy, golden crust over the entire dish that’s irresistible.

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Stuffed Pepper Casserole

a recipe photo of the Stuffed Pepper Casserole

All of the flavors of stuffed peppers without any of the fuss! Featuring a sweet and smoky combination of flavors from bell peppers, fire-roasted tomatoes, smoked paprika and ground beef, this recipe is sure to satisfy. You can use packaged precooked rice or leftover brown rice if you have it.

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Creamy Chicken & Cauliflower Rice Casserole

a recipe photo of the Creamy Chicken & Cauliflower Rice Casserole — Photographer: Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Lydia Purcell

Roasting skin-on chicken thighs on a bed of vegetables, like the mushrooms and riced cauliflower here, is a genius move, as the drippings season the veggies underneath. Plus the chicken stays exposed to the high heat of the oven, crisping its skin to perfection. One reader calls it “all around a great dish.”

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Chicken & Zucchini Casserole

Chicken & zucchini casserole recipe in a white baking pan, with a corner of the dish scooped out — Photographer: Brie Goldman, Food Stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop Stylist: Gabriel Greco

This cheesy, creamy chicken casserole is studded with tender bites of zucchini and bell pepper for a dish the whole family will love.

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Chicken Alfredo & Broccoli Rice Casserole

a recipe photo of the Chicken Alfredo & Broccoli Rice Casserole — Photographer: Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Lydia Purcell

If you have 10 minutes, then you have enough time to get this creamy, cheesy casserole in the oven. Packed with chicken, broccoli and rice, it’s truly a one-dish dinner.

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Cheesy Ground Beef & Cauliflower Casserole

Cheesy Ground Beef & Cauliflower Casserole — Jason Donnelly

Nacho fans, this recipe is for you. Packed with seasoned ground beef and veggies and topped with melted cheese and pickled jalapenos, we suggest serving this casserole with tortilla chips for scooping.

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Pizza-Inspired Pasta Bake

a recipe photo of the Pasta Casserole — Photographer: Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Lydia Purcell

This easy casserole features all the flavors of a pepperoni pizza, with fusilli pasta absorbing the rich tomato sauce while mingling with gooey melted cheese and meaty pepperoni slices. For a meatless option, simply replace the pepperoni with sliced mushrooms and frozen bell peppers. Pair it with a Caesar salad for a complete meal.

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Cabbage Roll Casserole

Cabbage Roll Casserole — Brie Passano

Cabbage rolls are delicious but sometimes rolling them can be a challenge. Enter our cabbage roll casserole. This recipe layers saucy ground beef with rice and cabbage, topped with a comforting layer of cheese for a satisfying meal.

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Anti-Inflammatory Lemony Salmon & Orzo Casserole

a recipe photo of the Salmon Orzo Casserole with Lemon Dill — Stacy k. Allen, Props: Julia Bayless, Food Stylist: Ana Kelley

Baking the orzo with lemon slices and capers ensures each bite is packed with flavor. This easy casserole also includes salmon, which is rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which can help tame inflammation and may even help lower blood pressure.

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Vegetarian Enchilada Casserole

Vegetarian Enchilada Casserole

In this casserole, corn tortillas are stacked with layers of beans, peppers, squash and zucchini—no rolling required. A layer of spicy pepper Jack cheese gets melty and slightly oozes into the rest of the dish while everything bakes up in the oven. Serve with a dollop of sour cream or slices of avocado.

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Chicken Fajita Casserole

a recipe photo of the Chicken Fajita Casserole — Photographer: Rachel Marek, Food stylist: Holly Dreesman

Combine classic fajita veggies and chicken thighs with corn tortillas and spices in one skillet for this easy dinner. Chicken thighs are tender and flavorful, but chicken breast or leftover chicken will work well too. Set out a variety of fixings like sour cream, avocado, salsa and chopped tomato, so everyone can customize their own meal.

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Creamed Spinach & Chicken Casserole

https://www.eatingwell.com/recipe/8062750/creamed-spinach-chicken-casserole/

Creamed spinach and chicken combine in this crowd-pleasing, comforting dinner dish. Crushed red pepper packs some heat, so add less or leave it out completely if you want a milder version. You can cook long-grain brown rice ahead of time or look for packaged microwavable brown rice to use instead.

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Spinach, Feta & Rice Casserole

Spinach, Feta, Rice Casserole

This spanakopita-inspired casserole is hearty enough to enjoy as a vegetarian lunch or dinner, yet versatile enough to serve alongside just about any protein. To make it extra creamy, top each serving with a dollop of sour cream.

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Cheesy Black Bean & Quinoa Skillet Casserole

Cheesy Black Bean & Quinoa Skillet Casserole — Rachel Marek

This Southwestern-inspired meal packs quinoa and plenty of fresh vegetables into a one-skillet dinner. Sharp Cheddar cheese flavors the filling and adds a layer of ooey-gooey melted cheese on top.

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Spinach & Tortellini Casserole

a recipe photo of the Spinach & Tortellini Casserole — Photographer: Grant Webster, Food Stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop Stylist: Lexi Juhl

Comfort food at its finest, this easy-to-make dinner takes only 20 minutes to prep and is on the table in under an hour. We use refrigerated tortellini, but frozen tortellini would also shine in this dish. It’s also very customizable: If you have leftover cooked vegetables, stir those into the mix, or add chopped sun-dried tomatoes or olives for a boost of flavor.

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Jalapeño Popper Casserole

JalapeÃ±o Popper Casserole — Caitlin Bensel

Here we combine tender, juicy bites of chicken and jalapeño in a creamy sauce, then crown the casserole with a crunchy topping of panko breadcrumbs and crispy bacon. Enjoy it over rice for dinner or scoop it with chips for an appetizer.

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Quick King Ranch Chicken Casserole

Quick King Ranch Chicken Casserole — Christine Ma

Usually made by layering creamy chicken and tortillas, we sped up this Tex-Mex favorite by mixing everything together in a skillet and then popping it under the broiler to make the cheese topping nice and gooey.

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Kale & White Bean Potpie with Chive Biscuits

Kale & White Bean Potpie with Chive Biscuits

If you're craving chicken pot pie but want a vegetarian version, you'll love this recipe. Packed with white beans and kale and topped with chive-flecked biscuits, it's hearty and satisfying. For another layer of flavor, add a little shredded Gruyère or Cheddar cheese to the biscuit dough.

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Shrimp and Cauliflower Bake

Shrimp and Cauliflower Bake

From the lemon juice and tomatoes to the dill and feta, this casserole is packed with flavor. Serve over farro or quinoa for a satisfying dinner.

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Gluten-Free Eggplant Parmesan

Gluten-Free Eggplant Parmesan

Here we roast the eggplant slices instead of breading and frying it for a faster, lighter version that also happens to be gluten-free. With an almost perfect rating and reviews literally screaming “wow wow wow,” we’re sure you’ll love this recipe, too.

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