Growing up, there was nothing quite like mom’s homemade casseroles, the ultimate comfort food. The green bean casserole was always a personal favorite with its tender green beans smothered in a creamy mushroom sauce and topped with those crispy, crunchy fried onions. Even now, I make sure to sneak back home every Thanksgiving just for a taste of that nostalgic, homely flavor.
Mom’s green bean casserole reminds me of childhood and family gatherings. While many classic casserole recipes can be made year-round, there’s something extra special about indulging in that familiar green bean dish during the holidays. It instantly takes me back to mom’s kitchen and her delicious home-cooked meals. No matter where I go, I’ll always come home for mom’s classic green bean casserole at Thanksgiving.
1. Shepherd’s Pie
Hearty, savory beef and veggie filling topped with creamy mashed potatoes.
Ingredients; Ground beef, onions, carrots, peas, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, mashed potatoes, cheddar cheese
- In a skillet, cook ground beef and onions until browned and drain fat
- Add carrots, peas, broth, Worcestershire, and thyme. Simmer until thickened
- Spread beef mixture into a baking dish
- Top with an even layer of mashed potatoes
- Brush potatoes with melted butter and sprinkle with cheddar
- Bake at 375°F for 30 minutes until lightly browned on top
Total Time: 1 hour 15 mins
2. Chicken and Biscuit Casserole
Warm, creamy chicken and veggie filling blanketed by fluffy homemade biscuits.
Ingredients; Cooked chicken, mixed veggies, cream of chicken soup, milk, refrigerated biscuit dough
- In a bowl, mix chicken, veggies, soup, and milk
- Pour into a greased baking dish
- Top with raw biscuit dough pieces
- Bake at 375°F for 25 mins until biscuits are golden brown
Total Time: 45 mins
3. Baked Ziti
Ziti pasta layered with a rich tomato sauce and melty mozzarella cheese.
Ingredients; Ziti pasta, ground Italian sausage, marinara sauce, ricotta, mozzarella, parmesan
- Cook ziti al dente and drain
- In a skillet, cook sausage and drain fat
- Mix sausage with ricotta, 1 cup mozzarella, and 1/4 cup parmesan
- Layer pasta, sausage mixture, and marinara in a baking dish
- Top with remaining mozzarella and parmesan
- Bake at 375°F for 30 mins until hot and melty
Total Time: 1 hour 15 mins
4. Green Bean Casserole
Classic comfort with tender green beans smothered in a creamy mushroom sauce and crunchy fried onions.
Ingredients; Green beans, cream of mushroom soup, milk, soy sauce, black pepper, French’s fried onions
- Blanch green beans in boiling water for 5 minutes and drain
- In a bowl, mix soup, milk, soy sauce, pepper, beans and 1/3 of the fried onions
- Transfer to a baking dish and top with remaining fried onions
- Bake at 350°F for 25 minutes until hot and onions are lightly browned
Total Time: 45 mins
5. Hashbrown Casserole
Crispy hash brown crust filled with a cheesy, creamy potato filling.
Ingredients; Frozen hashbrowns, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, cheddar cheese, butter, onions
- Combine hashbrowns, soup, sour cream, 1 cup cheese and onions
- Spread into a greased baking dish and top with pats of butter
- Bake at 350°F for 45-60 mins until hot and lightly browned
- Top with remaining cheese during last 5 minutes
Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
6. Chicken Pot Pie Casserole
Chunky chicken and veggies in a creamy gravy under a crispy pastry topping.
Ingredients; Cooked chicken, frozen mixed veggies, cream of chicken soup, milk, chicken broth, pie crust or biscuits
- In a bowl, mix chicken, veggies, soup, milk and broth
- Pour into a greased baking dish
- Top with pie crust or arrange raw biscuit dough pieces over top
- Bake at 400°F for 25-30 mins until hot and crust is golden brown
Total Time: 1 hour
7. Beef Stroganoff Casserole
Tender beef and egg noodles in a rich, creamy mushroom sauce.
Ingredients; Sirloin steak, egg noodles, mushrooms, onions, beef broth, sour cream, Worcestershire sauce
- Cook steak and slice into strips. Cook noodles al dente.
- In a skillet, sauté mushrooms and onions in butter
- Add broth and Worcestershire, bring to a simmer
- Stir in sour cream and beef. Season with salt and pepper
- Mix beef mixture with noodles and transfer to a baking dish
- Bake at 350°F for 20 minutes until hot
Total Time: 1 hour
8. Cheesy Hashbrown Potato Casserole
Shredded potatoes baked into a gooey, bacony, cheesy deliciousness.
Ingredients; Frozen hashbrowns, cheddar, bacon, sour cream, cream of chicken soup, onions
- Mix hashbrowns, 1/2 the cheese, bacon, sour cream, soup and onions
- Spread into a baking dish and top with remaining cheese
- Bake at 350°F for 45-60 mins until hot and lightly browned
Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
9. Chicken Divan Casserole
Tender chicken and broccoli smothered in a rich, creamy curry sauce.
Ingredients; Chicken breasts, broccoli florets, condensed soup, mayo, lemon juice, curry powder, cheddar cheese
- Cook chicken and broccoli until tender
- Make a sauce by mixing soup, mayo, lemon juice and curry powder
- Layer chicken, broccoli and sauce in a baking dish
- Top with cheese and bake at 350°F for 25-30 mins until hot and bubbly
Total Time: 1 hour
10. Sweet Potato Casserole
Velvety sweet potato blend topped with a sweet, crunchy pecan streusel.
Ingredients; Sweet potatoes, butter, eggs, milk, brown sugar, vanilla, pecans, flour, more butter
- Boil and mash sweet potatoes with butter, eggs, milk, brown sugar, vanilla
- Spread into a baking dish
- Make streusel topping by mixing pecans, flour and cold butter until crumbly
- Sprinkle streusel over sweet potato mixture
- Bake at 350°F for 35-40 minutes until hot and lightly browned
Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
11. Baked Spaghetti Casserole
Baked spaghetti coated in a meaty tomato sauce with lots of melty cheese.
Ingredients; Spaghetti, ground beef, marinara sauce, cottage cheese, mozzarella, parmesan
- Cook spaghetti al dente and drain
- In a skillet, cook ground beef and drain fat
- Mix beef with marinara, cottage cheese, 1/2 the mozzarella and 1/4 cup parmesan
- Layer spaghetti and meat sauce in a baking dish
- Top with remaining mozzarella and parmesan
- Bake at 350°F for 30 minutes until hot and melty
Total Time: 1 hour
12. Tamale Pie Casserole
Spicy beef mixture with a cornbread crust on top – Tex-Mex comfort food!
Ingredients; Ground beef, corn, black beans, tomatoes, cornbread mix, eggs, milk, cheddar
- Cook beef and drain fat, add corn, beans, tomatoes and spices
- Pour into a baking dish
- Make cornbread batter with cornbread mix, eggs, milk
- Pour batter over beef mixture and sprinkle with cheese
- Bake at 400°F for 25-30 mins until cornbread is golden brown
Total Time: 1 hour
13. Cheeseburger Casserole
All the flavors of a juicy cheeseburger in creamy, comforting casserole form.
Ingredients; Ground beef, cheddar soup, milk, elbow pasta, tomatoes, pickles, cheddar, bacon
- Cook beef and drain fat. Cook pasta al dente.
- Mix beef, soup, milk, pasta, tomatoes, pickles and 1 cup cheddar
- Pour into a baking dish and top with bacon and remaining cheddar
- Bake at 350°F for 30 mins until hot and cheese is melted
Total Time: 1 hr
14. Chicken and Stuffing Casserole
A holiday meal in one dish, chicken and stuffing smothered in gravy.
Ingredients; Chicken breasts, stuffing mix, chicken broth, cream of chicken soup, milk
- Cook chicken and make stuffing according to package
- Mix chicken, stuffing, broth, soup and milk in a baking dish
- Top with more broth if needed for moisture
- Bake at 350°F for 30 mins until hot and chicken is cooked through
Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
15. Broccoli Rice Casserole
A winning combo of tender broccoli and rice in a cheesy sauce with a crunchy topping.
Ingredients; Broccoli florets, cooked rice, cheddar, cream of mushroom soup, milk, breadcrumbs
- Blanch broccoli for 2 minutes then drain and chop
- Mix broccoli, rice, 1 cup cheddar, soup and milk
- Pour into a baking dish and top with breadcrumbs and remaining cheese
- Bake at 350°F for 30 mins until hot and lightly browned
Total Time: 1 hour
16. Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes
Thinly sliced potatoes baked in a velvety, cheesy cream sauce with a crispy tops.
Ingredients; Russet potatoes, butter, flour, milk, cheddar cheese, breadcrumbs, parsley
- Peel and thinly slice the potatoes
- Make a roux by melting butter and whisking in flour, then slowly whisk in milk
- Layer 1/3 of the potatoes in a baking dish, season with salt/pepper and pour over 1/3 of the sauce
- Repeat layers twice ending with sauce on top
- Top with breadcrumbs mixed with melted butter and parsley
- Bake at 350°F for 60-75 mins until potatoes are tender
Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins
17. Chicken Tetrazzini
Rich, creamy pasta bake with tender chicken in a cheesy mushroom sauce.
Ingredients; Cooked chicken, spaghetti, mushrooms, parmesan, cheddar, chicken broth, cream of chicken soup
- Cook spaghetti al dente and drain
- In a saucepan, cook mushrooms in butter and make a sauce with broth and soup
- Mix sauce with spaghetti, chicken, 1/2 cup each of parmesan and cheddar
- Transfer to a baking dish and top with remaining cheeses
- Bake at 350°F for 30 mins until hot and bubbly
Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
18. Lasagna Casserole
Layers of pasta, meaty tomato sauce, and gooey cheesy goodness without the fuss.
Ingredients; Lasagna noodles, ground beef, marinara, ricotta, mozzarella, parmesan
- Cook noodles al dente and drain
- Make meat sauce by cooking beef and combining with marinara
- Layer noodles, meat sauce, ricotta, and shredded cheeses in a baking dish
- End with meat sauce and cover with mozzarella and parmesan
- Bake at 375°F for 30-40 mins until hot and bubbly
Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins
19. Eggplant Parmesan Casserole
Hearty Italian flavors of breaded eggplant smothered in marinara and melty cheese.
Ingredients; Eggplant, breadcrumbs, eggs, marinara sauce, mozzarella, parmesan, basil
- Slice and bread eggplant by dipping in egg and breadcrumbs, then fry until golden
- Layer eggplant slices with marinara and shredded cheeses in a baking dish
- End with marinara sauce on top and remaining cheese
- Bake at 375°F for 30 mins until hot and bubbly
- Garnish with fresh basil
Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins
20. Loaded Baked Potato Casserole
All the yummy toppings of a loaded baked potato in a creamy, cheesy casserole.
Ingredients; Russet potatoes, bacon, cheddar, sour cream, cream of mushroom soup, green onions
- Bake potatoes until tender, let cool slightly then cut into cubes
- Mix potato cubes with bacon, 1 cup cheese, sour cream and soup
- Transfer to a baking dish and top with remaining cheese
- Bake at 350°F for 30 mins until hot and bubbly
- Garnish with green onions
Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins
21. Cabbage Roll Casserole
The flavors of stuffed cabbage rolls deconstructed into an easy casserole.
Ingredients; Ground beef, cabbage, onions, garlic, tomato sauce, rice, beef broth, parmesan
- Cook beef with onions and garlic, drain fat
- Add cabbage, sauce, broth, cooked rice and simmer for 10 mins
- Transfer to a baking dish and top with parmesan
- Bake at 375°F for 30 mins until hot and cabbage is very tender
Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
22. Taco Casserole
Zesty Tex-Mex flavors of seasoned beef, tomatoes, beans and crunchy tortilla chips.
Ingredients; Ground beef, taco seasoning, cheddar, tortilla chips, salsa, black beans, sour cream
- Cook and crumble beef, then mix with taco seasoning
- Layer beef, tortilla chips, salsa, beans and 1/2 the cheese in a baking dish
- Repeat layers ending with cheese on top
- Bake at 350°F for 20 mins until hot and melty
- Serve with sour cream, lettuce, etc.
Total Time: 45 mins
23. Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole
Chicken, ham and Swiss flavors with a crispy breadcrumb topping.
Ingredients; Chicken breasts, ham, Swiss cheese, breadcrumbs, eggs, milk, dijon mustard
- Cook chicken and slice or shred
- Make a sauce by mixing eggs, milk and mustard
- Layer chicken, ham, Swiss and sauce in a baking dish
- Top with breadcrumbs and bake at 375°F for 30 mins until hot
Total Time: 1 hr
24. Sausage Hashbrown Breakfast Casserole
A hearty, savory breakfast casserole loaded with hashbrowns, sausage and eggs.
Hashbrowns, breakfast sausage, eggs, cheddar, milk, veggies like peppers/onions
- Cook and crumble sausage, sauté veggies
- Mix hashbrowns, sausage, veggies, eggs, cheese and milk
- Pour into a greased baking dish
- Bake at 350°F for 45-60 mins until set in the middle
Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
25. Hamburger Casserole
All the classic burger flavors – seasoned beef, tomatoes, pickles and lots of cheese!
Ingredients; Ground beef, breadcrumbs, onions, tomato soup, dill pickles, cheddar, mozzarella
- Cook beef with onions, drain fat and mix with breadcrumbs
- Layer beef mixture and tomato soup in a baking dish
- Top with pickles and shredded cheddar and mozzarella
- Bake at 350°F for 30 mins until hot and melty
Total Time: 1 hr
Conclusion
No matter how many new recipes I try, mom’s classic casseroles will always hold a special place. Her green bean casserole reminds me of childhood and I look forward to it every Thanksgiving. That nostalgic taste of home is something I’ll never outgrow.