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40 Piping Hot Casseroles to Make Tonight

40 Piping Hot Casseroles to Make Tonight

January 24, 2020

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Antonis Achilles; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall; Prop Styling: Kay Clark

The ultimate all-in-one meal, these comforting casserole recipes are sure to be a hit with your family.

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Old-School Squash Casserole

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Old-School Squash Casserole Recipe

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Ham Biscuit Casserole

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Ham Biscuit Casserole Recipe

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Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas with Red Sauce

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Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas with Red Sauce Recipe

Are you ready for the best chicken enchiladas of your life? While you could use a rotisserie chicken for this cheesy enchilada recipe, poaching chicken breasts in a delicately flavored liquid both creates succulently tender meat (that won’t dry out as the casserole bakes) and adds another layer of flavor to the dish. The key to successful poaching is temperature control; you want to keep your poaching liquid from ever reaching a boil. In fact, you should aim to keep the water at a state of releasing wispy spouts of steam from the surface, but never bubbling, throughout the entirety of the cooking process. (It’s not nearly as intense/difficult as it seems.) You should also try to purchase chicken breasts that are roughly the same size so that they cook at the same rate. While the total prep time on this recipe isn’t exactly what you might consider “speedy,” it’s a fun dish to prepare and assemble with another helper in the kitchen. Prep a pan (or two, so you have one for the freezer!) on Sunday to enjoy heading into a new week. Featuring smoky ancho chili powder and some of the poaching liquid, the homemade enchilada sauce is another distinguishing delight of this dish; however, if you’re looking to shave time off of the recipe, you can substitute store-bought sauce. And if you opt to use rotisserie or leftover chicken as a shortcut, but still want to make your sauce from scratch, simply substitute water and/or chicken stock for the liquid called for.

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Hawaiian Chicken Casserole

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Hawaiian Chicken Casserole Recipe

This delicious throwback dish offers an indulgent balance of sweet and savory the whole family is sure to love. Opting for frozen, crispy breaded chicken tenders keeps this casserole fast and easy to prepare, and combats your saucy chicken from becoming soggy. Fresh bursts of flavor from pineapple and scallions brighten up the entire dish. If you want to lighten this casserole a bit, you can swap the chicken for peeled and deveined shrimp.

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Keto Shepherd’s Pie

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Keto Shepherd’s Pie Recipe

Swapping in a cheesy cauliflower mash for carb-rich white potatoes makes this family favorite keto-friendly, while keeping it every bit as hearty and comforting as you want a shepherd’s pie to be.

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Chicken Panang Casserole

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Chicken Panang Casserole Recipe

When a Thai craving strikes, you’re first instinct probably isn’t to break out a casserole dish, but his streamlined take on classic chicken panang curry is a flavor-packed, one-dish dinner that’s gonna have you rethinking what it means to casserole. Don’t be intimidated by the seemingly lengthy ingredient list—most of the ingredients are easily found at a typical supermarket, and many may already be waiting in your pantry. Trickier items, like the lemongrass, kefir lime leaves, Thai basil, and tamarind paste can be purchased at an Asian market. Alternatively, you can substitute a bit of lime zest for the lemongrass, leave out the lime leaves altogether, use regular basil in place of Thai, and substitute a little molasses for the tamarind paste. Once you have your ingredients together, preparing the dish is incredibly simple. Even better—it’s make-ahead friendly. Thus, this warming casserole is a perfect dish for holiday entertaining and out-of-town visitors. Simply prep and freeze for an almost-instant and impressive dinner when company arrives.

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Creamy Chicken Alfredo Casserole

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Creamy Chicken Alfredo Casserole Recipe

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Sausage, Egg and Biscuits Casserole

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Easy Butternut Squash Casserole

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Easy Butternut Squash Casserole Recipe

This delightful twist on sweet potato casserole is sweet, warm, and comforting. If you're short on time, use Whole Foods' canned butternut squash purée instead of roasting your own. Marshmallows are optional, but recommended.

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Creamy Sausage and Zoodle Bake

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Creamy Sausage and Zoodle Bake Recipe

It may be rich, it may be cheesy, but this vibrant twist on a traditional pasta casserole is also packed with veggies. Beyond swapping out pasta for zucchini noodles—which, no worries, do hold up well in this creamy bake—the casserole boasts roasted butternut squash, savory mushrooms, and caramelized onions. The veggie blend in this dish is a great balance to spicy Italian sausage and the luscious béchamel sauce, which we infuse with robust fall flavor by first steeping garlic and herbs in the milk later used for to make the sauce. Although this recipe isn’t an ideal choice for a last-minute throw-together meal, it is an excellent make-ahead option. Every component of the dish can be prepped ahead of time for a quick and easy assembly, making this veggie-centric casserole a delicious and impressive go-to for entertaining.

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Broccoli Casserole

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Broccoli Casserole Recipe
We all know that some days you'll have better luck convincing the kids to eat their veggies if cheese is involved. This delicious, creamy, and absolutely satisfying casserole combines broccoli with cream of mushroom soup, mayonnaise, butter, sharp shredded cheddar, and a crunchy topping of crumbled crackers.

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Southwestern Chicken-Pasta Bake

Southwestern Chicken-Pasta Bake Recipe
Southwestern Chicken-Pasta Bake incorporates all the flavors from that region. This hearty baked dish is an excellent way to use leftover chicken, and it freezes well for future meals.

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Enchiladas Suizas

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Enchiladas Suizas Recipe

These decadent enchiladas are named "Swiss" because of all the cream and cheese they contain. The recipe is generally credited to a Mexico City coffee shop called Sanborns. This version is from Silvana Salcido Esparza, chef-owner of Barrio Café and Barrio Queen in Tucson.

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Sausage and Bean Casserole

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Sausage and Bean Casserole Recipe
This hearty casserole satisfies savory cravings while saving you time and calories. It features light smoked turkey sausage and cannellini beans, while onions, chicken broth, brown sugar, tomato paste, and spicy ground red pepper really punch up the flavor.

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Mom's Creamy Chicken and Broccoli Casserole

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Mom's Creamy Chicken and Broccoli Casserole Recipe

A traditional creamy chicken casserole can have more than 800 calories per serving! Try our lightened up version that offers great flavor without all the calories.

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Cajun Shrimp Casserole

Cajun Shrimp Casserole Recipe
If you're in the mood for Cajun or Creole flavors, this dish will do the trick. Sauté onion and bell peppers, then add a little zing with fresh lemon juice. Layer shrimp, cream of shrimp soup, cayenne pepper, and rice, then sprinkle a little parmesan cheese on top and let the good times roll.

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Mexican Chicken Casserole

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Mexican Chicken Casserole Recipe

Zesty, creamy and loaded with chicken, it's no wonder why this Mexican chicken casserole is one of our top-rated recipes.

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Extra-Easy Lasagna

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Extra-Easy Lasagna Recipe

When we say easy, we mean easy. You don't even have to cook the noodles for this speedy yet impressive lasagna that always gets rave reviews. Lasagna is a family favorite, but this version is extra-special because it only requires 5 quick ingredients: ground beef, pasta sauce, lasagna noodles, ricotta cheese, and shredded mozzarella (we don’t count the water!). It’s rated 5 stars for a reason. Pro tip: Make a double batch: Enjoy one now and freeze one for a quick meal on a busy weeknight.

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Au Gratin Potato Casserole

Au Gratin Potato Casserole Recipe

Make a cheesy, creamy potato casserole for your next family gathering or holiday meal. Make it easy with frozen hash browns, cream of mushroom soup and cornflakes cereal. You can also make it ahead and refrigerate until you are ready to bake.

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Mandy’s Easy Cheesy Chicken Casserole

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Mandy’s Easy Cheesy Chicken Casserole Recipe

Prepared in 40 minutes, this quick and easy make ahead dish is sure to make any weeknight or holiday gathering easier. This cheesy dish is similar to the potluck classic known as poppyseed chicken casserole, or Ritz cracker chicken casserole. For even more variations, experiment with adding your favorite veggies, substituting different cheeses, or swapping in low-fat sour cream to reduce the calorie load.

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Classic Baked Macaroni and Cheese

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Classic Baked Macaroni and Cheese Recipe
Give up the box mix because making Classic Baked Macaroni and Cheese from scratch is easier than you think.

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Aunt Liz's Chicken Spaghetti Casserole

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Aunt Liz's Chicken Spaghetti Casserole Recipe

This chicken spaghetti casserole is low in calories and can easily be made ahead. The recipe makes two casseroles so enjoy one for dinner and freeze the other for later. To prepare the frozen casserole, cover and bake for 55 minutes at 350°; uncover and bake an additional 10 minutes or until hot and bubbly.

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King Ranch Chicken Casserole

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King Ranch Chicken Casserole Recipe

Recipe variations on this Texas-favorite chicken casserole abound simply because it's delicious.

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Three-Cheese Chicken Penne Florentine

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Three-Cheese Chicken Penne Florentine Recipe
This casserole features the best of all worlds: carbs, meat, veggies, and cheese–three of 'em, to be exact. Gooey melted cheddar blends beautifully with sharp parmesan and ultra-creamy cottage cheese. Serve family style or portion out in individual ramekins. Either way, this is an all-in-one pasta casserole definitely worth sharing.

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French Onion Soup Casserole

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French Onion Soup Casserole Recipe

This hearty, homey take on French onion soup celebrates Georgia-grown Vidalia onions, which typically come into season in late April. Naturally sweet Vidalias are perfect for caramelizing, and this indulgent casserole with layers of bread, onions, and cheese is a terrific way to enjoy them. We didn’t think French onion soup could get any more comforting, but we took the Southern route and made it into an even cozier casserole. This dish amplifies the richness of the classic soup you crave, and it’s ideal to serve as a hearty family dinner or pack up and bring to the church potluck. It takes time to slice and caramelize the onions, but you can do this step a day ahead and store the cooked onions in the refrigerator.

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Classic Lasagna

Classic Lasagna Recipe

A classic, beefy lasagna recipe perfectly matches these traditional, zesty Italian ingredients and creamy homemade ricotta sauce. Tall layers of cheese, meat, and pasta will seriously satisfy your casserole cravings. Plus any leftovers for lunch the following day are always welcome. Tip: make this lasagna bake for a crowd by doubling the recipe and making ahead of time. Prep steps one through four, cover, and freeze. Thaw and bake (covered) at 350° for 55 minutes. Uncover and bake 10 to 15 more minutes or until bubbly.

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Shrimp and Grits Casserole

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Shrimp and Grits Casserole Recipe

A few spoonfuls of cream cheese give this casserole a velvety texture. Garnish with a sprig of fresh parsley, if you like.

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Faux Cassoulet

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Faux Cassoulet Recipe
This Southern version of the French classic comes together in a fraction of the time required to make the original because we use humble chicken thighs and country-style pork ribs.

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Green Chile-Chicken Casserole

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Green Chile-Chicken Casserole Recipe
If Mexican is on your mind, don't look any further than this delicious recipe. Full of leftover chicken, green chiles, corn tortillas, and shredded cheddar cheese–this casserole is creamy, crunchy, and full of flavor. Canned cream of chicken soup saves you precious cooking time by giving the dish a thick and creamy consistency without the extra work of preparing a roux.

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Beef-and-Pasta Casserole

Beef-and-Pasta Casserole Recipe
This family-favorite ground beef casserole features cooked rotini pasta combined with canned tomatoes, breadcrumbs, Cheddar cheese and Parmesan and is perfect for a busy weeknight.

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Chicken-and-Biscuit Cobbler

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Chicken-and-Biscuit Cobbler Recipe
This family-friendly dish is sure to become a new holiday staple. Use fresh herbs in the cobbler.

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Chicken Enchiladas

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Chicken Enchiladas Recipe
Make the enchilada sauce up to three days ahead; the flavors will meld and only get better.

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Pepperoni Pizza Casserole

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Pepperoni Pizza Casserole Recipe

Rich and filling, this pizza-meets-garlic-bread casserole is perfect for a Friday night when your kid invites over half the neighborhood. The cheese, pepperoni, and mushrooms are a match made in heaven for buttery bread, and the bottom of the casserole gets nice and crisp. Pepperoni slices have a tendency to stick together, so make sure to separate them nicely when you stick them into the pan with the marinara.

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Parmesan Chicken and Rice Casserole

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Parmesan Chicken and Rice Casserole Recipe
Parmesan cheese adds a nutty, salty flavor to this chicken casserole recipe. Garnish the dish with a thyme sprig, if you like.

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Spinach Lasagna

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Spinach Lasagna Recipe
Always a crowd-pleaser, this lasagna is full of hearty veggies.

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40 Piping Hot Casseroles to Make Tonight

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Old-School Squash Casserole

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Ham Biscuit Casserole

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Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas with Red Sauce

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Hawaiian Chicken Casserole

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Keto Shepherd’s Pie

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Chicken Panang Casserole

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Creamy Chicken Alfredo Casserole

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Sausage, Egg and Biscuits Casserole

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Easy Butternut Squash Casserole

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Creamy Sausage and Zoodle Bake

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Broccoli Casserole

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Southwestern Chicken-Pasta Bake

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Enchiladas Suizas

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Sausage and Bean Casserole

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Mom's Creamy Chicken and Broccoli Casserole

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Cajun Shrimp Casserole

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Mexican Chicken Casserole

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Extra-Easy Lasagna

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Au Gratin Potato Casserole

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Mandy’s Easy Cheesy Chicken Casserole

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Classic Baked Macaroni and Cheese

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Aunt Liz's Chicken Spaghetti Casserole

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King Ranch Chicken Casserole

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Three-Cheese Chicken Penne Florentine

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French Onion Soup Casserole

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Classic Lasagna

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