60 Easy Easter Dinner Casseroles You Can Make In Your Favorite 13x9 Dish

Comforting casseroles are made for every occasion.

By

Kaitlyn Yarborough

Updated on March 31, 2024

Savory Corn Pudding — Photo: Photo: Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Ginny Branch Stelling; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall

While Southerners serve up casseroles all year long, we especially rely on the often creamy, cheesy, comforting recipes when each holiday comes along. Thanksgiving? It's basically a celebration of sideboard casseroles. Christmas? Classics like oyster casserole and corn pudding come into play. Easter? Well, we're glad you asked. Easter is a holiday that doesn't necessarily scream "casserole" as much as others, but then again we'd be confident to say that most Southerners wouldn't dream of the post-egg hunt meal ever being casserole-less. If you're hosting Easter dinner this year, you're going to need these easy and classic Easter casseroles on hand. Think forever favorites like macaroni and cheese, broccoli-cheese casserole, and the iconic pineapple casserole. We even threw in a few main dish casseroles that'll make feeding a crowd a total breeze. Even better, all of these recipes can be made in your trusty 13x9 baking dish. (Seriously, your guests might not even notice the ham.) Start planning your menu now, and be sure to include these Easter casseroles for dinner this year.

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Pineapple Casserole

Pineapple Casserole — Southern Living

We celebrate Easter with our finest china, starched tablecloths, gorgeous flower arrangements, and heirloom crystal glasses. So, it's only natural that we bring out our most prized recipes to match our beautiful tablescapes. Don't knock the salty-sweet essence of the beloved Pineapple Casserole recipe until you try it!

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Baked Smokin' Macaroni and Cheese

Baked Smokin' Macaroni and Cheese — Beth Dreiling Hontzas

Combine two quintessential Easter dishes—macaroni-and-cheese and ham—into a single creamy, cheesy casserole. This deliciously smoky recipe is made with creamy smoked Gouda and Cheddar sauce, corkscrew pasta, and chopped smoked ham.

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Broccoli-Cheese Casserole

13x9 dishes, casseroles, easy meals — Linda Pugliese; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke; Food Styling: Torie Cox

Convert any broccoli hater with this creamy casserole that's packed with cheddar cheese and topped with crushed crackers.

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Carrot Soufflé

Carrot Souffle — Caitlin Bensel; Food Styling: Torie Cox

This bright and comforting carrot soufflé is one that is welcome on the table all year round, but feels especially festive for the holidays.

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Green Bean Casserole with Crispy Leeks

Green Bean Casserole with Crispy Leeks — Linda Puglies; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke; Food Styling: Torie Cox

As much as we love those store-bought fried onions, crispy leeks elevate this classic casserole into an Easter dinner-worthy side, especially if you're serving a more formal spread.

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Cheesy Potato Casserole

Cheesy Potato Casserole — Linda Pugliese; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke; Food Styling: Torie Cox

Say no to basic mashed potatoes this Easter. Add white Cheddar and Parmesan cheeses, and throw it all in a casserole dish? Now we're talking.

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Brussels Sprouts with Bacon and Shallots

CROP Brussels Sprouts with Bacon and Shallots — Linda Pugliese; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke; Food Styling: Torie Cox

You've heard of adding bacon to your Brussels sprouts, but what about shallots? These flavorful Brussels sprouts will give that touch of green to the table, whether you're serving lamb, ham, or pork.

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Tater Tot Bake

Tater Tot Breakfast Bake — Jennifer Causey

This tater tot casserole will easily transition from Easter brunch to dinner. No matter the time, it goes well with glazed ham.

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Savory Sweet Potato Casserole

Savory Sweet Potato Casserole — Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Heather Chadduck Hillegas; Food Styling: Torie Cox

Switch out the marshmallow-topped sweet potato casserole that you serve during the holidays for this savory take on sweet potato casserole topped with Parmesan-herb streusel topping. The Easter Bunny will approve.

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Old-School Squash Casserole

Old-School Squash Casserole — Greg DuPree; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke; Food Styling: Torie Cox

Accessorize your Easter spread with this casserole filled with bright yellow squash. It's a creamy, crunchy, cheesy, buttery dream.

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Best-Ever Macaroni and Cheese

mac and cheese, casseroles, 13x9 dishes — Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Ginny Branch Stelling; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall

We've dubbed this our best-ever version of Southern baked macaroni and cheese. Your Easter guests will thank you. The secret to this "best-ever" version is placing cubes of cheese throughout the casserole before it's baked in the oven.

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Savannah Red Rice

Savannah Red Rice — Greg DuPree; Prop Styling: Mindi Shapiro Levine; Food Styling: Torie Cox

Savannah red rice is a regional delicacy that might come packed with seafood, sausage, or chicken. For Easter, may we suggest thick-cut ham?

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Chicken Spaghetti Casserole

Chicken Spaghetti Casserole — Hector Sanchez

This recipe already has all the ingredients to make a delicious dinner: chicken, butter, pasta, cheese, and a dash of hot sauce.

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Cheesy Broccoli-and-Rice Casserole

Cheesy Broccoli and Rice Casserole — Hector Sanchez

A broccoli-and-cheese casserole fits into any spread, but especially one with Easter ham and macaroni and cheese.

https://www.southernliving.com/recipes/broccoli-rice-and-cheese-casserole

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Cornbread Dressing

Cornbread Dressing — Photographer: Antonis Achilleos; Prop Stylist: Christina Daley; Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall

Is it even a holiday get-together if you don't break out a trusty cornbread dressing recipe?

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Hasselback Sweet Potato Casserole

Hasselback Sweet Potato Casserole — Photo: Linda Pugliese; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke; Food Styling: Torie Cox

This fun twist on sweet potato casserole will wow the crowd. Thinly sliced sweet potatoes provide a welcome change of texture after the holiday season.

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French Onion Soup Casserole

French Onion Soup Casserole — Jennifer Causey; Prop Styling: Christine Keely; Food Styling: Torie Cox

In case you thought French onion soup couldn't get any more comforting, think again. We made it into a casserole that you can serve as an out-of-the-box side dish.

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Old-School Green Bean Casserole

13x9 casserole, green bean casserole — Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Ginny Branch Stelling; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall

From the frozen French-cut green beans to the crispy fried onion topping, this classic will be a familiar sight on every Easter table.

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Hot Potato Salad

Hot Potato Salad — Helen Norman

Potato salad is an Easter lunch staple, but make the transition from lunch to dinner with this warmed-up casserole version. This recipe will have you thinking twice about the classic cold salad.

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Oyster Casserole

Oyster Casserole, easter casseroles 9x13 casseroles — Greg DuPree

Southern families serve this savory, crispy casserole at Christmas and Easter—so if you missed out during the holiday season, here's your chance.

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Zucchini Lasagna

Zucchini Lasagna — Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke; Food Styling: Tina Stamos

Is there ever a bad time for lasagna? The answer is no. This meatless recipe will be a welcome addition to the post-egg hunt meal.

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Chicken-and-Wild Rice Casserole

Chicken-and-Wild Rice Casserole — Becky Luigart-Stayner

This casserole combines two dinnertime classics: chicken and rice. Your guests will love the special crunch it gets from water chestnuts.

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Herbed Breadcrumb-Topped Macaroni and Cheese

herbed breadcrumb topped macaroni and cheese — Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Ginny Branch Stelling; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall

It's just like our Best-Ever Mac and Cheese with a slightly fancier topping, the addition of which makes it perfect for a holiday spread.

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Reunion Pea Casserole

Reunion Pea Casserole — Greg DuPree; Prop Styling: Mindi Shapiro Levine; Food Styling: Torie Cox

This timeless, Mama-approved casserole is made to be served at Southern holidays, church suppers, and reunions. It's packed with a delicious filling of sausage, cheese, and peas—with a topping of squash.

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Fennel-and-Potato Gratin

Fennel-and-Potato Gratin — Jennifer Davick

A cheesy potato gratin is never out of place on the holiday table, and this fancy-ish version uses fennel to go perfectly with an Easter lamb main.

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Caramelized Onion, Spinach, and Pork Strata

Caramelized Onion, Spinach, and Pork Strata — Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Torie Cox; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke

Filled with crunchy bread cubes, creamy cheese, and tender pork, this casserole makes a hearty choice for a casual Easter celebration.

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Ham-and-Vegetable Cobbler

Ham-and-Vegetable Cobbler — Iain Bagwell

Because you have to serve salty, cubed ham somewhere in your Easter lineup, this savory cobbler uses frozen veggies and refrigerated pie crusts for the easiest-ever Easter dinner.

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Chicken-and-Biscuit Cobbler

Chicken-and-Biscuit Cobbler — Alison Miksch

This savory cobbler makes for a comforting casserole to serve a hungry Southern crowd. It's topped with fluffy homemade biscuits instead of piecrust.

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Ham and Noodle Casserole

Ham and Noodle Casserole — Jen Causey

Here's a hot take: You can never go wrong with a noodle dish for Easter dinner. This casserole is packed with veggies, ham, and a creamy sauce for a dish that could rival any typical Easter ham.

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Chipotle Scalloped Potatoes

Chipotle Scalloped Potatoes — Photo: Hector Sanchez

This recipe adds a nice touch to an Easter meal. The recipe lends a smoky, spicy punch to a classically cheesy scalloped potatoes side dish.

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Cabbage Casserole

Cabbage Casserole — Photography: Victor Protasio, Prop Styling: Heather Chadduck, Food Styling: Chelsea Zimmer

Many Southerners only know cabbage as a component of their favorite coleslaw recipe, but this warm casserole proves how delicious it can be in other dishes.

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Corn Pudding Casserole

Corn Pudding Casserole, 9x13 casseroles — Linda Pugliese; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke; Food Styling: Torie Cox

This savory corn pudding recipe includes fontina, or Swiss cheese if you prefer, as well as a scattering of fresh herbs for a new spin you'll love.

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Bacon-Brussels Sprout-Green Bean Casserole

Bacon-Brussels Sprout-Green Bean Casserole — VICTOR PROTASIO; PROP STYLING: GINNY BRANCH STELLING; FOOD STYLING: EMILY NABORS HALL

Why choose between serving Brussels sprouts or green beans at Easter when you can serve both in one incredible dish?

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Baked Mac and Cheese with Bacon

Baked Mac and Cheese with Bacon — Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Kathleen Varner; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall

Every family member will be thrilled when they see that the mac and cheese got an upgrade with the help of crumbled bacon.

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Loaded Cauliflower Casserole

Loaded Cauliflower Casserole — Jennifer Causey; Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall; Prop Stylist: Heather Chadduck Hillegas

This cheesy casserole gives you all the flavor of a loaded baked potato with the low-carb benefits of cauliflower.

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Classic Parmesan Scalloped Potatoes

Classic Parmesan Scalloped Potatoes — Beth Dreiling Hontzas

Excuse us while we hide this creamy Classic Parmesan Scalloped Potatoes away from the sideboard lineup to enjoy all for ourselves.

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Macaroni Au Gratin

Macaroni Au Gratin — Southern Living

Even though it will be tempting, our Test Kitchen says don't ignore the recommendation to let this Macaroni Au Gratin sit for 15 minutes before serving. This will ensure the best texture.

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Cheese Cracker-Topped Squash Casserole

Cheese Cracker-Topped Squash Casserole Recipe — Hector Sanchez

The kids will never know that veggies are hiding under this casserole topped with their favorite cheese crackers.

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Sweet Potato-Carrot Casserole

Sweet Potato-Carrot Casserole — Iain Bagwell; Styling: Amy Burke

Peter Cottontail will show up at your door when he catches wind that you added carrots to the sweet potato casserole.

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Creamy Whipped Potato Casserole

Creamy Whipped Potato Casserole — Atonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke; Food Styling: Chelsea Zimmer

The name says it all in this recipe: This is the fluffiest potato casserole recipe you'll ever make.

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Macaroni Corn Casserole

Macaroni Corn Casserole — Will Dickey; Prop Styling: Christina Daley; Food Styling: Rishon Hanners

What do you get when you combine corn casserole with mac and cheese? Sheer creamy perfection. The cheesy duo of white cheddar and gruyere combine with crisp, salty bacon crumbles and sweet corn kernels for a flavor that's unmatched.

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Kentucky Hot Brown Casserole

Kentucky Hot Brown Casserole — Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Torie Cox; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke

We turned the classic Kentucky Hot Brown sandwich into a casserole. Fresh tomatoes and salty parmesan with toasted bread an crispy bacon make for an unforgettable dish.

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Pimiento Cheese Chicken-Broccoli Casserole

Pimiento Cheese Chicken-Broccoli Casserole — Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Rishon Hanners; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis

The classic chicken and broccoli casserole got an upgrade with beloved Southern pimento cheese.

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Savory Corn Pudding

Savory Corn Pudding — Photo: Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Ginny Branch Stelling; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall

Corn pudding is an Easter feast favorite, and this savory take with chopped onion and fresh thyme can be made up to two days in advance. Read: You won't miss out on the post-church festivities.

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Crispy Onions and Parmesan Chicken-Broccoli Casserole

Crispy Onions and Parmesan Chicken-Broccoli Casserole — Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Rishon Hanners; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis

Packed full of rice, cheese, chicken, and broccoli, and topped with crispy onions—this dish will be a family favorite.

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Zucchini-and-Spinach Lasagna

Zucchini-and-Spinach Lasagna — Jennifer Davick

This vegetarian-friendly lasagna is meatless, but still deliciously indulgent.

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Creamy Chicken Alfredo Casserole

Creamy Chicken Alfredo Casserole — Greg DuPree

When you need an Easter side that can double as a filling weeknight casserole, look to this creamy, cheesy option.

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Creamy Kale and Pasta Bake

Creamy Kale and Pasta Bake — Hector Manuel Sanchez

In addition to being a hearty infusion of creaminess and savory greens, this bake will also add some brightness to the Easter table.

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Zucchini, Squash, and Corn Casserole

Zucchini, Squash, and Corn Casserole — Photo: Hector Manuel Sanchez; Stylist: Buffy Hargett Miller

The bright and seasonal flavors make this a side that will work for any occasion, whether it's a casual afternoon meal or a fancier Easter dinner.

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Cheesy Sausage and Croissant Casserole

Cheesy Sausage and Croissant Casserole — Alison Miksch

Not just for breakfast time, this cheesy croissant casserole can work wonders on a brunch spread.

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Party Potatoes

Party Potatoes — Caitlin Bensel; Food Styling: Torie Cox

Every Easter spread needs a potato dish, and this is one of the easiest and most crowd-pleasing ones to whip up.

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Creamed Greens Casserole

Creamed Greens Casserole — Atonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke; Food Styling: Chelsea Zimmer

Creamed greens are the unsung hero of any get-together, and these make a great accompaniment to your Easter ham.

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Hashbrown Casserole

hashbrown casserole — Caitlin Bensel; Food Styling: Torie Cox

Much like Party Potatoes, a good hash brown casserole is a side that can enhance any festive get-together.

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Sausage Gravy Casserole with Cheddar-Cornmeal Biscuits

Sausage Gravy Casserole with Cheddar-Cornmeal Biscuits — Greg Dupree; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall

If Easter brunch turns into Easter dinner, you can be you'll need a casserole that does it all. This is that casserole.

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Buttermilk Spoon Bread

Buttermilk Spoon Bread — Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Kathleen Varner; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall

If you're baking for a crowd, you can prepare your buttermilk spoon bread in a 13x9 casserole dish for even more crusty edges.

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Shrimp And Grits Casserole

Shrimp and Grits Casserole — Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Christine Keely; Food Styling: Tina Bell Stamos

Every host knows what showstopping casseroles will please their crowd, and this is one that never disappoints.

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Old-Fashioned Apple And Cheese Casserole

Old-Fashioned Apple And Cheese Casserole — Caitlin Bensel; Food Styling: Torie Cox

If old-fashioned charm is what you're after, you can't go wrong with this time-tested apple and cheese concoction.

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Tennessee Onions

Tennessee Onions — CAITLIN BENSEL; FOOD STYLIST: TORIE COX

Add this gorgeously savory onion dish to your 13x9 repertoire for a new family favorite at Easter.

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Turkey-Noodle-Poppyseed Casserole

Turkey-Noodle-Poppyseed Casserole Recipe — Hector Manuel Sanchez

If you've had an Easter turkey rather than an Easter ham, use the leftovers in this delicious casserole.

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Twice-Baked Potato Casserole

Twice-Baked Potato Casserole - Southern Living — Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox

Put the aluminum foil away, because this take on twice-baked potatoes is a revelation.

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