139 Comforting Casserole Recipes
A casserole has a lot going for it: It’s a super-comforting meal that dirties just a single baking dish and feeds a crowd. But I’d argue the most phenomenal thing about this classic dish is how versatile it is.
Gather together just about any ingredients and there’s a good chance you can turn them into a winning casserole. Eggs and sausage are transformed into a make-ahead breakfast casserole you can throw right into the oven in the morning; a box of ziti and a jar of sauce easily become a no-fuss pasta bake; and vegetables and cheese make a killer side dish.
Here are over 100 of our very best recipes that prove just how mighty the casserole is — no matter what time of day you make one.
Chicken Casseroles
Nothing says classic yummy goodness like an old-fashioned chicken casserole.
Beef Casseroles
From taco casseroles to classic shepherd’s pie, one of the best ways to use ground beef is in a casserole.
Stovetop Casseroles
Don’t want to fire up the oven? That doesn’t have to stop you from making a casserole. Here are some of our best stovetop casserole dishes.
Pasta Bakes
Although lasagna may be the best-known of the group, there are a lot more baked-pasta possibilities out there. Some of the smartest cut out a step or two by adding dried pasta directly to the pot, without boiling it first.
Slow Cooker Casseroles
Not every casserole has to cook in the oven. In fact, some of the most delicious, creamy, cheesy casseroles are made in the slow cooker.
Vegetarian Casseroles
For meatless Mondays, vegetarian friends, and all-around low-impact dinners, these veggie-heavy casseroles can’t be beat.
Side Dish Casseroles
Whether you’re baking for a potluck, or just have something else in mind for the night’s centerpiece, not every casserole has to be the star of the meal. These supporting players will elevate any meal.
Breakfast Casseroles
If you’re looking for a dish that’s comforting and hearty, it’s hard to argue with classic combos like breakfast meats and eggs.
Breakfast Casseroles (Meatless)
These meatless breakfast casseroles are packed with both protein and flavor.
Sweet Breakfast Casseroles
From baked oatmeal and French toast to inspired takes on cheesecake, here are our favorite sweet breakfast casseroles.