25 Classic Casserole Dinner Recipes

25 Classic Casserole Dinner Recipes

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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

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

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.

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