50 Easy Casserole Recipes Perfect for Dinner

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50 Easy Casserole Recipes Perfect for Dinner2/50 Nacho Chicken 18 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Nacho Chicken Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I have been serving this rich and zippy chicken casserole for years, and it’s always a favorite of my family and friends. It’s sure to disappear quickly at potluck suppers too. —Thom Britton, Three Rivers, Michigan This is nacho average casserole! Kids birthday party? Game night? Cookout? This is a dish that fits any potluck. With Velveeta cheese, it’s so rich with a kick

from green chiles

from green chiles. 3/50 Ham and Swiss Casserole 29 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Ham and Swiss Casserole Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 55 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: When I prepare this noodle casserole for church gatherings, it’s always a hit. It can easily be doubled or tripled for a crowd. —Doris Barb, El Dorado, Kansas You know a casserole is a classic when it starts with condensed soup. This ham and Swiss casserole is no exception. A spin on the sandwich, it’s a pasta bake that adds green pepper and

sour cream for some bite

sour cream for some bite. 4/50 Pierogi Casserole 21 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My husband never tires of this hearty pierogi casserole, no matter how many times I serve it. It’s great for potlucks, too! —Margaret Popou, Kaslo, British Columbia If you love pierogis, you’re going to want to try this dish. This pierogi casserole is built like a lasagna. Instead of ground beef and sauce layers, this recipe has cottage cheese and mashed potato layers. 5/50 Cheesy Summer Squash Casserole 30 Reviews

A crispy cornflake-crumb topping adds a little crunch

Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 35 min Servings 2 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Onion and cheddar cheese add flavor and richness to the bounty of summer squash in this comforting casserole. A crispy cornflake-crumb topping adds a little crunch. —Katherine Metz, Jacksonville, Florida Onion and cheddar cheese bring out the rich flavor of summer squash in this comforting casserole. The cornflake-crumb topping adds a satisfying crunch. 6/50 Sauerkraut Casserole 35 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 1 hour 20 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Mom brewed her own sauerkraut and,

of course, the cabbage was from our big farm garden!

of course, the cabbage was from our big farm garden! Blending the kraut with spicy sausage and apples was Mom’s favorite way to fix it, and I still love this country dish. —Rosemary Pryor, Pasadena, Maryland This hearty and comforting casserole is for those who love the robust taste of sauerkraut. Apples add not only a crunch, but a bit of sweetness to cut through some of the tanginess. Imagine a pizza but replace the crust with a bed of pasta. That’s exactly what this casserole is, with an Italian sausage and pepperoni topping. Have a different pizza order? Experiment

with mushrooms, peppers or even different cheeses

with mushrooms, peppers or even different cheeses. This versatile dinner is even better the next day! 7/50 8/50 Cornbread Taco Bake 47 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Cornbread Taco Bake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Cornbread and beef bake together in one casserole dish, making this entree convenient. This Mexican cornbread casserole is packed with tempting seasonings, and the cheese and onions make an attractive topping. —Vicki Good, Oscoda, Michigan The cornbread and beef bake together making this a side dish and main course

all wrapped in one

all wrapped in one. French-fried onions give the casserole a pleasant crunch to balance out the softer elements of the recipe. 9/50 Grandma’s Rice Dish 22 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Grandma’s Rice Dish Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My grandmother often made this casserole when I was young. I forgot about it until one day I found myself adding the same ingredients to leftover rice. The memories came flooding back. —Lorna Moore, Glendora, California You probably have most of the ingredients on hand for this

dump and bake dinner

dump and bake dinner. With two kinds of meat and a hearty amount of seasoning, this cheesy tomato rice is easy to come back to. 10/50 Chicken Cornbread Casserole 12 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Chicken Cornbread Casserole Recipe photo by Christine Ma for Taste of Home Total Time 3 hours 40 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I love this super easy chicken slow-cooker recipe because it tastes like Thanksgiving, but without all the hassle. It’s such a hearty and delicious meal for the fall or winter season. —Nancy Barker, Peoria, Arizona 11/50 Blend of

My sister-in-law shared this recipe with me when I first moved here

the Bayou 31 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Blend of the Bayou Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My sister-in-law shared this recipe with me when I first moved here. It’s been handed down in my husband’s family for generations. It’s quick to prepare, nutritious and flavorful. I’ve passed it on to my children too.—Ruby Williams, Bogalusa, Louisiana This seafood medley is a unique dinner option that’s as crave-able as it is creamy. With a cream cheese base, it’s a savory dish that packs a lot of

nutrients from celery, mushrooms and green pepper

nutrients from celery, mushrooms and green pepper. 12/50 Tuna Noodle Casserole 99 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Tuna Noodle Casserole Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: When you need supper fast, this tuna casserole with peas, peppers and onions makes a super one-dish meal. Cooked chicken breast works well in place of the tuna. —Edie DeSpain, Logan, Utah 13/50 Pork Spanish Rice 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 40 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My family wasn’t fond of pork

roast until I used it in this yummy casserole

roast until I used it in this yummy casserole. —Betty Unrau, MacGregor, Manitoba This Spanish rice hits the mark. The tomato and green peppers really carry most of the flavor in this simple and light dish. We recommend the optional lime wedges because they add color and brightness to the meal. 14/50 Inside-Out Stuffed Peppers 41 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 1 hour 20 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My daughters don’t care for the usual green peppers stuffed with a meat-and-rice mixture, so one of the girls dreamed up this alternative. The

—Darlene Brenden, Salem, Oregon This recipe turns stuffed peppers on its head

peppers are simply chopped and combined with the other ingredients in a casserole. —Darlene Brenden, Salem, Oregon This recipe turns stuffed peppers on its head. Easier to prepare than the traditional version, this dish has the same flavors you know and love. 15/50 Makeover Tater-Topped Casserole 27 Reviews Makeover Tater-Topped Casserole Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 10 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I love Tater Tot casserole, but wanted a lighter version of the recipe. The Taste of Home Test Kitchen slashed the fat in this classic dish, while

keeping all the Tots my family loves

keeping all the Tots my family loves. Who know you could have healthy Tater Tots?! —Scott Woodward, Shullsburg, Wisconsin This lighter take on a traditional tater tot casserole uses reduced-fat versions of most of the ingredients as well as lean ground beef. But this doesn’t take away from any of the taste. By using French-fried onions and being loaded with veggies, you still get the full experience of a cheesy and creamy dinner. 16/50 Southwestern Turkey Bake 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Southwestern Turkey Bake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 12 servings Go to

This creamy entree will fill you up fast

Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I make this turkey bake as a way to get my husband and nieces to eat their spinach. This creamy entree will fill you up fast. —Crystal Kolady, Henrietta, New York This 20-minute-prep casserole will make great use of any leftover turkey you might have. It’s topped with nacho-flavored tortilla chips for another layer of cheesy goodness. What a fun way to sneak in some spinach for kids (or for stubborn adults)! 17/50 Easy Chiles Rellenos Casserole 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe

—Nadine Estes, Alto, New Mexico Chiles rellenos translates to stuffed peppers

From the Recipe Creator: I love green chiles and cook with them often when I entertain. This easy version of the classic Mexican dish gives you a big pepper taste in every meaty bite. —Nadine Estes, Alto, New Mexico Chiles rellenos translates to stuffed peppers. It’s usually a green chile pepper stuffed with meat and an egg batter. This layered dish combines those same elements with a cheesy, Monterey Jack surprise. 18/50 Chicken and Rice Casserole 17 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Chicken and Rice Casserole Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 15 min Servings 12 servings