15 Casserole Recipes for Dinner

When you need a satisfying meal that comes together in one dish, casseroles are the answer.

These recipes are perfect for busy weeknights, feeding a crowd, or just making dinner easier. Here are 15 casserole recipes that’ll become regulars in your rotation!

1. Classic Chicken and Rice Casserole

Ingredients:

• 2 cups cooked chicken, diced
• 1½ cups long-grain white rice, uncooked
• 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
• 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
• 2½ cups chicken broth
• 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. Mix rice, both soups, chicken broth, vegetables, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper in the dish.
3. Stir in the cooked chicken.
4. Cover tightly with foil and bake for 60-75 minutes until rice is tender.
5. Remove foil, sprinkle cheese on top, and bake uncovered for 5 more minutes.

2. Chicken Alfredo Casserole

Ingredients:

• 1 lb penne pasta
• 3 cups cooked chicken, diced
• 2 cups broccoli florets, steamed
• 2 cups heavy cream
• 4 tbsp butter
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1½ cups grated Parmesan cheese
• 1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• Salt and pepper to taste
• ½ tsp Italian seasoning

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain.
3. In a large pan, melt butter and sauté garlic for 1 minute. Add heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
4. Stir in 1 cup Parmesan cheese until melted. Season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
5. In the baking dish, combine pasta, chicken, broccoli, and Alfredo sauce.
6. Top with remaining Parmesan and all the mozzarella.
7. Bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes until bubbly and golden.

3. Tuna Noodle Casserole

Ingredients:

• 12 oz egg noodles
• 2 cans (5 oz each) tuna, drained
• 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1 cup frozen peas
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• ½ cup milk
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1½ cups crushed potato chips or breadcrumbs
• 2 tbsp melted butter

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. Cook egg noodles according to package directions. Drain.
3. In a large bowl, mix soup, sour cream, milk, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
4. Add noodles, tuna, peas, and cheese. Mix well.
5. Pour into baking dish.
6. Mix crushed chips with melted butter and sprinkle on top.
7. Bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes until heated through and topping is golden.

4. King Ranch Casserole

Ingredients:

• 3 cups cooked chicken, shredded
• 12 corn tortillas, cut into strips
• 1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes with green chiles (like Rotel)
• 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
• 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 large onion, diced
• 1 bell pepper, diced
• 2 tbsp butter
• 3 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp chili powder

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. Sauté onion and bell pepper in butter until soft, about 5 minutes.
3. In a bowl, mix both soups, tomatoes with chiles, chicken broth, cumin, and chili powder.
4. Layer half the tortilla strips in the dish.
5. Top with half the chicken, half the sautéed vegetables, half the soup mixture, and 1 cup cheese.
6. Repeat layers, ending with remaining 1 cup cheese on top.
7. Bake uncovered for 40-45 minutes until bubbly.

5. Swedish Meatball Casserole

Ingredients:

• 12 oz egg noodles
• 24-30 frozen or homemade meatballs
• 3 tbsp butter
• 3 tbsp flour
• 2 cups beef broth
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
• ½ tsp nutmeg
• ½ tsp allspice
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 cup shredded Swiss or Gruyere cheese
• Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. Cook egg noodles according to package directions. Drain.
3. In a large pan, melt butter and whisk in flour. Cook for 1 minute.
4. Gradually add beef broth, whisking constantly until thickened.
5. Remove from heat and stir in sour cream, Worcestershire, nutmeg, allspice, salt, and pepper.
6. Place noodles in baking dish, arrange meatballs on top, and pour gravy over everything.
7. Sprinkle with cheese and bake covered for 25 minutes, then uncovered for 10 minutes.
8. Garnish with parsley before serving.

6. Eggplant Parmesan Casserole

Ingredients:

• 2 large eggplants, sliced into ½-inch rounds
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1½ cups Italian breadcrumbs
• 3 cups marinara sauce
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• ¼ cup olive oil
• 2 tsp Italian seasoning
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Fresh basil for garnish

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. Salt eggplant slices and let sit for 15 minutes. Pat dry.
3. Dip each slice in beaten egg, then coat with breadcrumbs.
4. Heat olive oil in a large skillet and brown eggplant slices in batches, about 2 minutes per side.
5. Spread 1 cup marinara in the baking dish.
6. Layer half the eggplant, half the remaining sauce, 1 cup mozzarella, and ½ cup Parmesan.
7. Repeat layers with remaining ingredients.
8. Bake covered for 30 minutes, then uncovered for 15 minutes until cheese is golden.
9. Let rest 10 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh basil.

7. Breakfast Casserole

Ingredients:

• 1 lb breakfast sausage
• 1 bag (30 oz) frozen hash browns, thawed
• 8 large eggs
• 2 cups milk
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 cup diced bell peppers
• ½ cup diced onion
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper
• ½ tsp paprika

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. Cook sausage in a skillet until browned, breaking it into crumbles. Drain.
3. Spread hash browns in the bottom of the dish.
4. Top with cooked sausage, peppers, and onions.
5. In a bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and paprika.
6. Pour egg mixture over the hash browns.
7. Sprinkle cheese on top.
8. Bake uncovered for 45-50 minutes until eggs are set and top is golden.

8. Cajun Chicken and Sausage Casserole

Ingredients:

• 3 cups cooked chicken, diced
• 12 oz andouille sausage, sliced
• 1½ cups long-grain white rice, uncooked
• 1 large onion, diced
• 1 bell pepper, diced
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
• 2½ cups chicken broth
• 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
• 1 tsp thyme
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Green onions for garnish

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet. Brown sausage slices, then remove.
3. In the same skillet, sauté onion, bell pepper, celery, and garlic until soft, about 5 minutes.
4. In the baking dish, combine rice, chicken, sausage, sautéed vegetables, tomatoes, broth, Cajun seasoning, thyme, salt, and pepper.
5. Cover tightly with foil and bake for 60-70 minutes until rice is tender.
6. Fluff with a fork and garnish with green onions.

9. Ziti Casserole

Ingredients:

• 1 lb ziti pasta
• 1 lb ground beef or Italian sausage
• 4 cups marinara sauce
• 15 oz ricotta cheese
• 1 egg
• 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Fresh basil for garnish

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. Cook ziti according to package directions until al dente. Drain.
3. Brown meat in a large skillet with garlic. Drain excess fat.
4. Stir marinara sauce into the meat and simmer for 5 minutes.
5. In a bowl, mix ricotta, egg, 1 cup mozzarella, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
6. In the baking dish, layer half the pasta, half the ricotta mixture, and half the meat sauce.
7. Repeat layers.
8. Top with remaining 2 cups mozzarella and Parmesan.
9. Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Uncover and bake 10 more minutes until bubbly.

10. Chicken Pot Pie Casserole

Ingredients:

• 3 cups cooked chicken, diced
• 1 bag (16 oz) frozen mixed vegetables (carrots, peas, corn, green beans)
• 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 tsp poultry seasoning
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 cups Bisquick or baking mix
• 1½ cups milk
• 2 eggs

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. In a large bowl, mix chicken, vegetables, soup, sour cream, chicken broth, poultry seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
3. Pour mixture into the baking dish.
4. In another bowl, whisk together Bisquick, milk, and eggs until smooth.
5. Pour batter evenly over the chicken mixture (it will sink and rise during baking).
6. Bake uncovered for 40-45 minutes until topping is golden brown and filling is bubbly.

11. Tamale Pie

Ingredients:

• 1½ lbs ground beef
• 1 onion, diced
• 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 can (15 oz) corn, drained
• 1 can (10 oz) enchilada sauce
• 1 can (4 oz) diced green chiles
• 2 tsp chili powder
• 1 tsp cumin
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 cup cornmeal
• 1 cup flour
• ¼ cup sugar
• 1 tbsp baking powder
• 1 cup milk
• 1 egg
• ¼ cup melted butter
• 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. Brown ground beef and onion in a large skillet. Drain.
3. Add beans, corn, enchilada sauce, chiles, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes.
4. Pour meat mixture into baking dish and sprinkle with 1 cup cheese.
5. In a bowl, mix cornmeal, flour, sugar, and baking powder.
6. In another bowl, whisk milk, egg, and melted butter.
7. Combine wet and dry ingredients and pour over meat mixture.
8. Bake for 25-30 minutes until cornbread topping is golden and cooked through.
9. Sprinkle remaining cheese on top and bake 5 more minutes.

12. Spinach Artichoke Chicken Casserole

Ingredients:

• 3 cups cooked chicken, diced
• 1 package (10 oz) frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
• 1 can (14 oz) artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• ½ cup sour cream
• ½ cup mayonnaise
• 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• ½ tsp red pepper flakes
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
• 3 tbsp melted butter

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. In a large bowl, mix cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, ½ cup Parmesan, garlic, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper.
3. Fold in spinach, artichokes, chicken, and 1 cup mozzarella.
4. Spread mixture in the baking dish.
5. Mix panko with melted butter and remaining Parmesan, then sprinkle on top.
6. Top with remaining mozzarella.
7. Bake uncovered for 30-35 minutes until bubbly and golden.

13. Sausage and Peppers Casserole

Ingredients:

• 2 lbs Italian sausage links (mild or hot)
• 3 bell peppers (mixed colors), sliced
• 2 large onions, sliced
• 3 cups marinara sauce
• 4 cups cooked penne or rigatoni pasta
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. Brown sausages in a large skillet over medium heat, about 10 minutes. Remove and slice into rounds.
3. In the same skillet with olive oil, sauté peppers, onions, and garlic until soft, about 8 minutes.
4. In the baking dish, combine pasta, marinara sauce, sausage slices, pepper mixture, and Italian seasoning.
5. Top with mozzarella and Parmesan.
6. Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
7. Uncover and bake 10 more minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.

14. Mexican Quinoa Casserole

Ingredients:

• 1½ cups quinoa, rinsed
• 3 cups vegetable broth
• 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 can (15 oz) corn, drained
• 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes with juice
• 1 can (4 oz) diced green chiles
• 1 onion, diced
• 1 bell pepper, diced
• 2 tsp cumin
• 2 tsp chili powder
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese
• Cilantro, avocado, and lime for serving

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. In the baking dish, combine quinoa, broth, black beans, corn, tomatoes, chiles, onion, bell pepper, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
3. Stir well, cover tightly with foil, and bake for 45-50 minutes until quinoa is cooked and liquid is absorbed.
4. Remove foil, stir, and sprinkle cheese on top.
5. Bake uncovered for 10 more minutes until cheese is melted.
6. Serve with cilantro, avocado, and lime wedges.

15. French Onion Beef Casserole

Ingredients:

• 2 lbs beef stew meat or sirloin, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 3 large onions, thinly sliced
• 3 tbsp butter
• 2 tbsp flour
• 2 cups beef broth
• ½ cup red wine (optional, or use more broth)
• 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 2 tsp thyme
• 2 bay leaves
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 8 oz egg noodles, cooked
• 2 cups shredded Gruyere or Swiss cheese
• 6-8 slices French bread, toasted

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. Season beef with salt and pepper. Brown in batches in a large skillet, then remove.
3. In the same skillet, melt butter and cook onions over medium-low heat until caramelized, about 20 minutes.
4. Sprinkle flour over onions and cook for 1 minute.
5. Add broth, wine, Worcestershire, thyme, and bay leaves. Bring to a simmer.
6. Return beef to the skillet and simmer for 5 minutes. Remove bay leaves.
7. Place cooked noodles in the baking dish.
8. Pour beef and onion mixture over noodles.
9. Top with cheese and arrange toasted bread slices on top.
10. Bake uncovered for 30-35 minutes until bubbly and bread is crispy.

These 15 casseroles offer something for everyone, from classic comfort food to lighter options to bold, spicy flavors.

The best part?

They all come together in one dish, making cleanup a breeze. Pick your favorite and get cooking!