Our Best Casserole Recipes: 19 Quick & Easy Casseroles to Try (2024)

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Bake up a dish of delicious tonight!

There are few dishes more comforting or easier to prepare than casseroles. This free eCookbook, Our Best Casserole Recipes: 19 Quick & Easy Casseroles to Try, is chock full of some of the best casserole recipes around! From easy chicken casserole recipes, to ground beef casseroles, to side dishes, to breakfast bakes, this complete collection is your go-to guide for simple and fast meal inspiration. These recipes are simply perfect for busy days.

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Dear Cooking Enthusiast,

There are simply so many things to love about a good casserole. Not only are they about as easy as mixing the ingredients in a dish and baking, but they’re also comforting and delicious. Whether you’re cooking a quick family dinner, or need to serve a breakfast casserole for brunch, these easy casserole recipes are great for anytime!

When you're at a loss for what to make for dinner, casseroles are always a great option. Besides, who doesn't love a good casserole? Not only are these some of the best casserole recipes in terms of taste, but they also come together quickly and with little effort. Some of them are as easy as dumping the ingredients in a dish and throwing it in the oven!

Our Best Casserole Recipes: 19 Quick & Easy Casseroles to Try is sure to become your go-to guide for casserole recipes with its complete catalogue of delicious bakes. It’s filled with classic dishes like the The Cheesiest Chicken and Rice Casserole (pg. 5) and the 30-Minute Cowboy Casserole (pg. 15), along with some casseroles you never thought to try, like the Stuffed Cinnamon Roll Bake (pg. 35). Be sure to print out this great collection of easy casserole recipes for whenever you need a quick, delicious dish.

Happy cooking!

Sincerely,

The Editors of RecipeLion

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Easy Chicken Casserole Recipes

Chicken is one of the cheapest meats at the supermarket, so these easy chicken casserole recipes are a budget-friendly dinner option for any night of the week. You'll love these cheesy, gooey, creamy creations.

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The Cheesiest Chicken and Rice Casserole (pg. 5) - This is one of those easy chicken casserole recipes that just remind you of home-cooked comfort food. It's cheesy, creamy, crunchy and super tasty.

"Loaded" Chicken Tater Tot Casserole (pg. 7) - Everyone loves a good tater tot casserole recipe, but have you ever tried it with chicken? This is a great spin on a traditional casserole recipe.

"The Best You'll Ever Eat" Mexican Casserole (pg. 8) - Although this casserole is super simple to make, it's also packed with flavor and one of the best Mexican casseroles you'll make.

Ground Beef Casserole Recipes

Ground beef casserole recipes are some of the best casserole recipes to make when you want a quick dinner that's sure to please. Some of these recipes are classics, and some are unique and delicious creations.

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Amish Casserole (pg. 11) - The Amish are known for simple dishes that require only a few ingredients, which is exactly what this easy casserole recipe is. With egg noodles, ground beef, sour cream and more, this is comfort in a casserole dish.

Awesome Oven-Baked Frito Pie (pg. 13) - Spice up dinnertime with this chili Frito pie! It's topped with Frito chips and cheese, and homemade chili takes it to the next level.

"Philly Cheesesteak" Ground Beef Casserole (pg. 16) - This recipe is all the flavors of a Philly cheesesteak packed into an easy-to-make ground beef casserole! If you love the classic sandwich, you'll love this bake.

Casserole Side Dish Recipes

Baking your side dish recipes is a good idea when you're hosting a big dinner or attending a potluck. Pass around a hot bake to go with your main dish and everyone will be going back for a second scoop.

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Gooey Potato Bake (pg. 20) - Once you try this easy casserole recipe, you'll never want to make potatoes any other way. It's one of the best casserole recipes for a potluck or side dish to any meal.

Ma's Broccoli Casserole (pg. 22) - Some of the best casserole recipes come out of Ma's recipe box ... like this cheesy broccoli rice casserole. Make a big dish to serve with a family dinner or even as a meal.

Gooey Zucchini and Potato Casserole (pg. 26) - What a great way to sneak veggies into dinner! The zucchini in this casserole adds an amazing flavor and texture element that even the pickiest eaters will love.

Breakfast Casserole Recipes

Let's not forget about breakfast! Whether you're hosting a brunch, preparing Christmas morning breakfast, or simply want to make a delicious meal on a weekend, these are the best casserole recipes to start the day off right.

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Bed and Breakfast Casserole (pg. 30) - This is one of the best casserole recipes when you wake up on a lazy weekend morning and want to make an easy breakfast. Just a few simple ingredients are used to make it.

Farmer's Breakfast Casserole (pg. 34) - A classic egg breakfast casserole that is hearty and perfect for feeding a hungry crowd. This can also be made ahead of time and refrigerated until ready to bake.

Stuffed Cinnamon Roll Bake (pg. 36) - A layer of cream cheese is stuffed between layers of cinnamon roll dough, making this an easy casserole recipe you'll want to make again and again.

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FAQs

How do you make a casserole taste better? ›

Try different herbs for added flavour: sage or lemon thyme work wonderfully well. For a meatier casserole, add chopped sausage or pancetta when cooking the chicken. Stir wholegrain mustard through the casserole at the end of cooking (to taste); this is especially good if you have sausage in the casserole.

What are the main ingredients of this casserole? ›

In the United States, a casserole or hot dish is typically a baked food with three main components: pieces of meat (such as chicken or ground meat) or fish (such as tuna) or other protein (such as beans or tofu), various chopped or canned vegetables (such as green beans or peas), and a starchy binder (such as flour, ...

What is a binder in a casserole? ›

The binder is the sauce, which holds ingredients together. Casserole toppings are used for color, variety in texture; protects protein ingredients and identify common toppings.

What is the extender of a casserole? ›

The extender/starch, a food ingredient that helps thicken a dish. – Dry bread crumbs; cooked, diced potatoes; pasta, rice, grits, or barley; cooked, mashed dry beans.

Do I bake my casserole covered or uncovered? ›

Uncovering the foods promotes browning and crisping, and reduces the amount of liquid in the finished dish. If a casserole looks soupy when it's ready to bake, bake it uncovered unless the ingredients include pasta or rice, which absorb liquid.

What thickens a casserole? ›

The three main thickening agents for gravies are flour, cornflour and arrowroot. The first two are normally used in savoury dishes while arrowroot tends to be used in sweet dishes – that said, arrowroot will work in a savoury dish as it has no flavour.

What is the oldest known casserole? ›

Macaroni and cheese is the oldest written casserole recipe found in 1250.

What are 5 components of a casserole? ›

Let's talk anatomy: A standard dinner casserole usually includes a protein, a starch, a vegetable, a sauce (or other binding ingredient), and cheese. But making a casserole is not an exact science, and you can definitely break away from this formula. Check out some fun side-dish casseroles and desserts below!

What are five basic components of most casseroles? ›

According to food blog High Heeled Homemaker, your basic casserole requires five ingredients: a protein, starch, vegetable, sauce, and cheese. If you have those five ingredients in your casserole dish, congratulations; you just made a casserole, whether it's a beloved recipe or a concoction of your own creation.

What are the 3 main parts of a casserole? ›

Not every single casserole has all of them, but as a rule of thumb, here's what to look for: a starch, a binding agent or sauce, and a protein or vegetable. Many casseroles also have both vegetables and proteins, as well as a crunchy element to give some textural contrast, and cheese.

What adds and brings out flavor? ›

Seasoning means to bring out or intensify the natural flavor of the food without changing it. Seasonings are usually added near the end of the cooking period. The most common seasonings are salt, pepper, and acids (such as lemon juice).

What do you put on top of a casserole? ›

Breadcrumbs – A sprinkle of breadcrumbs is often all you need to give a casserole a little crunchy contrast. We like to mix them with a little melted butter or olive oil to help them turn golden and get even crispier. 2. Nuts – Pine nuts or chopped walnuts are one of our favorite toppings for grain-based casseroles.

What is the most commonly used casserole dish size? ›

"The standard size of a casserole dish is 9 by 13 inches. However, due to varying shapes, they are often measured by volume, with three quarts being average,” says Contrino. “It is important to note that if a recipe calls only for a casserole dish, it is most likely asking for a 9- by 13-inch rectangular size.

Why put foil on casserole dish? ›

It protects your food from drying out or burning and helps keep in the heat and moisture, ensuring a perfectly cooked meal. Loosely covering your dish with foil can prevent uneven browning while baking. However, tightly sealing your bakeware with foil is the way to go for more steam.

What does putting foil over a casserole do? ›

Covering dishes with aluminum foil during a bake helps lock in moisture. Loosely placing or tenting a sheet of foil over a dish can prevent the top from browning while the rest of your dish continues to bake.

How do you add flavor to a bland casserole? ›

Depending on the dish, you can try adding more salt, pepper, garlic, onion, herbs, or spices to enhance the flavor. Add acid: Acidic ingredients such as vinegar, lemon juice, or lime juice can brighten up the flavors of a dish and make it taste less bland.

What to add to a bland casserole? ›

Fresh herbs or citrus zest can also punch up flavors with a bit of welcome brightness for a long-cooked dish, as can adding some heat in the form of a dash of hot sauce, a generous pinch of minced or sliced fresh chili pepper, or a shake of red pepper flakes.

How do you spice up a bland casserole? ›

From boring to brilliant: Five easy ways to fix a bland recipe
  1. Salt. Advertisem*nt. ...
  2. Acid. One of my favorite ways to perk up a bland dish is with a splash of acid. ...
  3. Chilli peppers. Adding something spicy is a sure way to transform an underseasoned dish. ...
  4. Sugar. ...
  5. Fresh herbs.
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How do you fix a bland chicken casserole? ›

Adding spices and herbs is an easy way to fix bland dishes. Experiment with different spice blends, such as curry powder, cumin, or chili powder, to add a depth of flavour. You can also add in some fresh herbs like basil, cilantro, or thyme can also add a burst of freshness to your dish.

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