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Whether it’s been a long week at work or the weather is cold, these casserole recipes are the ultimate comfort food. Full of hearty grains, proteins and plenty of cheese, these casseroles are exactly what you need for dinner tonight. Recipes like Chicken Parmesan Casserole and Cornbread-Topped Chili Casserole are filling, delicious and will quickly become your go-to when you need a comforting meal.
01of 29Two-Bean Enchilada CasseroleView RecipeThis classic and comforting Mexican dish is easy to make on a busy weeknight.
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Two-Bean Enchilada Casserole
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This classic and comforting Mexican dish is easy to make on a busy weeknight.
02of 29Chicken & Stuffing CasseroleView RecipeStuffing is not just for Thanksgiving with this easy chicken and stuffing casserole. And speaking of Thanksgiving, if you have leftover turkey, feel free to substitute it for the chicken in this comforting and healthy recipe. It’s also a great use for extra carrots, celery, onions and day-old bread you might have on hand around the holidays. There’s no boxed stuffing mix or canned soup in this lighter take on the comfort-food casserole, but it’s still super-easy to make. Poultry seasoning helps humble bread to taste like stuffing, while thickened chicken broth takes the place of canned soup. There are plenty of veggies in this one, too, making this a healthy casserole you can feel good about serving year-round.
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Chicken & Stuffing Casserole
Stuffing is not just for Thanksgiving with this easy chicken and stuffing casserole. And speaking of Thanksgiving, if you have leftover turkey, feel free to substitute it for the chicken in this comforting and healthy recipe. It’s also a great use for extra carrots, celery, onions and day-old bread you might have on hand around the holidays. There’s no boxed stuffing mix or canned soup in this lighter take on the comfort-food casserole, but it’s still super-easy to make. Poultry seasoning helps humble bread to taste like stuffing, while thickened chicken broth takes the place of canned soup. There are plenty of veggies in this one, too, making this a healthy casserole you can feel good about serving year-round.
03of 29Tamari-Ginger Meatball & Eggplant CasseroleView RecipeEggplant soaks up the flavors of ginger, garlic and tamari in this Asian-inspired casserole recipe. A hot pepper in the topping adds a bit of heat, but opt for sweet if you prefer.
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Tamari-Ginger Meatball & Eggplant Casserole
Eggplant soaks up the flavors of ginger, garlic and tamari in this Asian-inspired casserole recipe. A hot pepper in the topping adds a bit of heat, but opt for sweet if you prefer.
04of 29Chicken Cordon Bleu CasseroleView RecipeAll the delicious flavors of your favorite chicken Cordon Bleu–salty ham, melty cheese, tangy mustard–with no tricky assembly required. This healthy comfort food recipe would be perfect for a potluck.
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Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole
All the delicious flavors of your favorite chicken Cordon Bleu–salty ham, melty cheese, tangy mustard–with no tricky assembly required. This healthy comfort food recipe would be perfect for a potluck.
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Chicken Parmesan Casserole
06of 29Broccoli, Beef & Tater Tot HotdishView RecipeHotdish may be a Minnesota tradition but everyone, everywhere, should add this cheesy casserole to their fall dinner rotation.
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Broccoli, Beef & Tater Tot Hotdish
Hotdish may be a Minnesota tradition but everyone, everywhere, should add this cheesy casserole to their fall dinner rotation.
07of 29Greek Tuna CasseroleView RecipeTuna casserole is a timeless comfort-food recipe; this one incorporates eggplant, artichoke hearts, oregano, olives and feta cheese for a Greek flair.
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Greek Tuna Casserole
Tuna casserole is a timeless comfort-food recipe; this one incorporates eggplant, artichoke hearts, oregano, olives and feta cheese for a Greek flair.
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Chicken Tamale Casserole
09of 29Cornbread-Topped Chili CasseroleView RecipeIn this healthy casserole recipe–sometimes called tamale pie–the cornbread gets crusty at the edges, thanks to a cast-iron skillet. For the best texture, use yellow cornmeal with a medium grind. Serve with lime wedges for a little extra tang.
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Cornbread-Topped Chili Casserole
In this healthy casserole recipe–sometimes called tamale pie–the cornbread gets crusty at the edges, thanks to a cast-iron skillet. For the best texture, use yellow cornmeal with a medium grind. Serve with lime wedges for a little extra tang.
10of 29Spinach, Feta & Rice CasseroleView RecipeThis one-pan recipe is the casserole version of spanakopita! It’s hearty enough to enjoy as a vegetarian lunch or dinner, yet versatile enough to serve alongside just about any protein. To make it extra creamy, top each serving with a dollop of sour cream.
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Spinach, Feta & Rice Casserole
This one-pan recipe is the casserole version of spanakopita! It’s hearty enough to enjoy as a vegetarian lunch or dinner, yet versatile enough to serve alongside just about any protein. To make it extra creamy, top each serving with a dollop of sour cream.
11of 29Vegetarian Enchilada CasseroleView RecipeThink of this vegetarian enchilada casserole as a veggie-packed Mexican lasagna with corn tortillas standing in for the noodles! If your peppers are mild and you like heat, opt for spicy pico de gallo. This easy vegetarian dinner recipe is sure to become a new family favorite.
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Vegetarian Enchilada Casserole
Think of this vegetarian enchilada casserole as a veggie-packed Mexican lasagna with corn tortillas standing in for the noodles! If your peppers are mild and you like heat, opt for spicy pico de gallo. This easy vegetarian dinner recipe is sure to become a new family favorite.
12of 29Creamy Mushroom, Chicken & Asparagus BakeView RecipeThis comforting weeknight casserole recipe features plenty of mushrooms and asparagus combined with chicken and brown rice and a creamy Parmesan cheese sauce. Whip this up anytime you have leftover chicken or cooked brown rice to spare.
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Creamy Mushroom, Chicken & Asparagus Bake
This comforting weeknight casserole recipe features plenty of mushrooms and asparagus combined with chicken and brown rice and a creamy Parmesan cheese sauce. Whip this up anytime you have leftover chicken or cooked brown rice to spare.
13of 29Creamy Turkey and Rice BakeView RecipeThis family-pleasing casserole features lean turkey tenderloin pieces, brown rice, zucchini, and mushrooms, all baked in a creamy sauce and topped with crunchy crumbs and cheese.
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Creamy Turkey and Rice Bake
This family-pleasing casserole features lean turkey tenderloin pieces, brown rice, zucchini, and mushrooms, all baked in a creamy sauce and topped with crunchy crumbs and cheese.
14of 29Easy Chicken Enchilada CasseroleView RecipeKatie WebsterCasseroles make perfect meal-prep dinners–this enchilada version is so easy to prep ahead. The whole casserole can be built and left to hang out in the refrigerator for up to three days. Then all you have to do is bake it off on a busy night and you have a healthy dinner on the table in a jiff. The quick homemade enchilada sauce in this recipe is great when you don’t have any of the canned sauce on hand–just season crushed tomatoes with spices and salt for an instant enchilada sauce.
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Easy Chicken Enchilada Casserole
Katie Webster
Casseroles make perfect meal-prep dinners–this enchilada version is so easy to prep ahead. The whole casserole can be built and left to hang out in the refrigerator for up to three days. Then all you have to do is bake it off on a busy night and you have a healthy dinner on the table in a jiff. The quick homemade enchilada sauce in this recipe is great when you don’t have any of the canned sauce on hand–just season crushed tomatoes with spices and salt for an instant enchilada sauce.
15of 29Baked Cavatelli CasseroleView RecipeThis easy to make, comforting dish will keep you warm on a cold day.
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Baked Cavatelli Casserole
This easy to make, comforting dish will keep you warm on a cold day.
16of 29Chicken & Zucchini CasseroleView RecipePhotographer /Antonis Achilleos, Prop Stylist / Kay Clarke, Food Stylist / Emily Nabors HallThis baked chicken and zucchini casserole is creamy, hearty and low-carb! The whole family will love this easy casserole, plus it’s a great way to get the kids to eat their veggies (concealed in a delicious cheese sauce!).
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Chicken & Zucchini Casserole
Photographer /Antonis Achilleos, Prop Stylist / Kay Clarke, Food Stylist / Emily Nabors Hall
This baked chicken and zucchini casserole is creamy, hearty and low-carb! The whole family will love this easy casserole, plus it’s a great way to get the kids to eat their veggies (concealed in a delicious cheese sauce!).
17of 29Spinach & Tuna Noodle CasseroleView RecipeHomemade mushroom sauce kicks the can of soup out of the picture in this veggie-centric, healthy riff on a classic tuna-noodle casserole recipe. Serve with steamed green beans.
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Spinach & Tuna Noodle Casserole
Homemade mushroom sauce kicks the can of soup out of the picture in this veggie-centric, healthy riff on a classic tuna-noodle casserole recipe. Serve with steamed green beans.
18of 29Kielbasa-&-Swiss Spaghetti Squash CasseroleView RecipeZesty sauerkraut, Swiss cheese and rye bread add Reuben-esque flavor to this surprisingly addictive spaghetti squash skillet recipe. If you can’t find seeded rye bread, add 1/2 to 1 teaspoon caraway seeds to the mixture in Step 2. Serve with a green salad tossed with red-wine vinaigrette.
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Kielbasa-&-Swiss Spaghetti Squash Casserole
Zesty sauerkraut, Swiss cheese and rye bread add Reuben-esque flavor to this surprisingly addictive spaghetti squash skillet recipe. If you can’t find seeded rye bread, add 1/2 to 1 teaspoon caraway seeds to the mixture in Step 2. Serve with a green salad tossed with red-wine vinaigrette.
19of 29Cheesy Meat and Potato CasseroleView RecipePlan ahead to make extra pork chops (see associated recipe, below) for this easy, cheesy casserole.
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Cheesy Meat and Potato Casserole
Plan ahead to make extra pork chops (see associated recipe, below) for this easy, cheesy casserole.
20of 29Chicken-Spaghetti Squash BakeView RecipeIn this version of a chicken-and-broccoli casserole, spaghetti squash takes on a creamy texture when baked with cream of mushroom soup.
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Chicken-Spaghetti Squash Bake
In this version of a chicken-and-broccoli casserole, spaghetti squash takes on a creamy texture when baked with cream of mushroom soup.
21of 29Ham & Potato CasseroleView RecipeThis easy casserole is a kid-friendly recipe that the whole family will love. The simple flavor profile will complement just about anything and thanks to convenience products like preshredded potatoes, you won’t spend hours in the kitchen mixing it up.
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Ham & Potato Casserole
This easy casserole is a kid-friendly recipe that the whole family will love. The simple flavor profile will complement just about anything and thanks to convenience products like preshredded potatoes, you won’t spend hours in the kitchen mixing it up.
22of 29Chicken-Noodle CasseroleView RecipeFlavorful Chicken-Noodle Casserole comes to life with this diabetes-friendly recipe. Select light sour cream to lower fat and calorie content.
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Chicken-Noodle Casserole
Flavorful Chicken-Noodle Casserole comes to life with this diabetes-friendly recipe. Select light sour cream to lower fat and calorie content.
23of 29Sloppy Joe CasseroleView RecipeLike sloppy Joes? Then you’ll love this sloppy Joe casserole recipe. This kid-friendly dinner has the classic sloppy Joe flavors kids love, while parents will like all the veggies that are packed in to make it a healthy meal.
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Sloppy Joe Casserole
Like sloppy Joes? Then you’ll love this sloppy Joe casserole recipe. This kid-friendly dinner has the classic sloppy Joe flavors kids love, while parents will like all the veggies that are packed in to make it a healthy meal.
24of 29Chicken & Broccoli CasseroleView RecipeThis one-pan chicken-and-broccoli recipe comes out of the oven all browned, cheesy and bubbling like a casserole, but is really prepared more like a skillet meal on the stovetop. Serve with a crunchy green salad.
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Chicken & Broccoli Casserole
This one-pan chicken-and-broccoli recipe comes out of the oven all browned, cheesy and bubbling like a casserole, but is really prepared more like a skillet meal on the stovetop. Serve with a crunchy green salad.
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Lasagna with Slow-Roasted Tomato Sauce
26of 29Spaghetti Squash CasseroleView RecipeStrands of tender squash replace pasta for a more flavorful version of spaghetti pie casserole. Not to mention, spaghetti squash is a low-carb alternative to pasta and saves more than 150 calories per serving compared to a traditional recipe. A sprinkling of nutty fontina cheese melts into a gooey topping.
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Spaghetti Squash Casserole
Strands of tender squash replace pasta for a more flavorful version of spaghetti pie casserole. Not to mention, spaghetti squash is a low-carb alternative to pasta and saves more than 150 calories per serving compared to a traditional recipe. A sprinkling of nutty fontina cheese melts into a gooey topping.
27of 29Green Chile Chicken Tortilla CasseroleView RecipePrepare this dish the night ahead of time so all you have to do is pop it in the oven for an easy and delicious dinner.
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Green Chile Chicken Tortilla Casserole
Prepare this dish the night ahead of time so all you have to do is pop it in the oven for an easy and delicious dinner.
28of 29Chicken, Peppers & Pasta CasseroleView RecipeYou can assemble this healthy chicken casserole before you leave for a party and pop it in the oven at the host’s house. Or bake it at home and bring it along–it’s delicious at room temperature too.
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Chicken, Peppers & Pasta Casserole
You can assemble this healthy chicken casserole before you leave for a party and pop it in the oven at the host’s house. Or bake it at home and bring it along–it’s delicious at room temperature too.
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Zucchini Rice Casserole
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