After years of cooking for cowboys and growing kids, Ree Drummond knows a thing or two about casseroles. It's so easy to skip the extra serving dishes and just dig in! "Whether during the holiday season or just any time of year," she says, "you can assemble them ahead of time, you don't have to stand over the stove, and you can just bake it and throw it on the counter." Pretty much the perfect family meal, right?
Much like Dutch oven recipes and one-pot meals, the beauty of a casserole is that an entire meal is served up in one dish. They make for an easy dinner every time. And if that's not enough to convince you to make the one-and-done dinner tonight, browse this list of easy casserole recipes. Here, you'll find every kind of casserole imaginable: breakfast casseroles, chicken recipes, and casseroles baked with all kinds of toppings. The best part is that even picky eaters won't notice the occasional hidden vegetables; why, they might just ask for a second helping!
In fact, you'll find some fun new casserole ideas that you might not have expected, including healthy casseroles, cheesy ground beef casseroles, and baked pasta recipes in casserole form. This list also includes some of Ree's most popular casserole recipes of all time (her Chicken Spaghetti is a fan favorite for good reason). So what are you waiting for? Grab your favorite casserole dish and find the recipe that's right for you. Dinner, here you come!
Chicken Spaghetti
Here's a fun fact about Ree's famous chicken spaghetti: It's the only casserole Ladd will eat. "It's splendid. Simple. Extremely un-fancy," she says. "There's just something about it that makes cowboys weak in the knees."
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Cowboy Casserole
This casserole is so easy thanks to shortcuts like frozen tater tots and canned cream of mushroom soup. Everything is made in one skillet, topped with cheese, tater tots, and parmesan cheese, and goes straight from oven to table. Oh, and it's ready in under an hour!
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Hamburger Casserole
Hankering for a hamburger? This casserole is sure to satisfy all your cravings. It's beefy, cheesy, and saucy, with real burger flavor—complete with a cheese and fried onion topping.
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Asparagus Casserole
Yes, even vegetables can be comforting! Everything is baked until bubbling and golden in this casserole, then served with fresh chives. Even better: It can be assembled a day ahead of time and baked later (just add the topping right before baking).
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Meatball Casserole
Who's craving Italian tonight? If you are, try this hearty casserole from Ree's archives. It's got miniature meatballs, heaps of pasta, and big chunks of mozzarella for that melty cheese pull that "make the heavens open up," as she says.
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Sweet Onion Casserole
Want some cheesy comfort food that's even easier to make than mac and cheese? Try this retro side dish straight from your grandma's recipe box. Vidalia onions are the way to go!
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Cornbread Casserole
Since this is made with boxed cornbread mix, it's exceptionally easy to create. Baked inside, you'll find creamed corn and pepper jack cheese for a dense and moist texture that has just the tiniest bit of heat.
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Baked Feta Egg Casserole
Here's a recipe you can make for breakfast, lunch, or even breakfast-for-dinner! It's a cheesy egg casserole that's just begging for a piece of crusty bread for dipping.
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Grits Casserole
If you like grits with your eggs and bacon, then this casserole recipe is for you. It all comes together in one pan—even the bacon drippings!
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Stuffed Pepper Casserole
Classic stuffed peppers gets an effortless upgrade with this easy-to-assemble casserole. It includes all the flavors and ingredients you know and love, like rice, beef, and cheese, plus added fresh zucchini and tomatoes.
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Sloppy Joe Casserole
Yes, you need a fork to eat this version of sloppy joes, but it's still just as fun. In fact, you might even like it better than the original.
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Chicken Enchilada Casserole
Winner winner, chicken enchilada dinner! You don't have to roll up each individual tortilla to get your Tex-Mex fix. Instead, you just layer a creamy shredded chicken filling, corn tortillas, and plenty of monterey jack cheese in a casserole dish.
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Spinach Casserole
This lusciously cheesy casserole would make the perfect side dish for steak, but you can also serve it up with chicken, pork, or even fish.
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Mashed Potato Casserole
If you think mashed potatoes can't get any better than they already are, you'll want to check out this casserole that combines them with creamy onion dip, crispy bacon, cheese, and fried onions. It's all topped with potato chips, too.
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Crescent Roll Casserole
With a few tubes of refrigerated crescent roll dough, you can easily assemble this hearty recipe the night before. It's layered with onions, peppers, cheese, ham, eggs, and cream. Breakfast is served!
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Turkey Noodle Casserole
Put leftover turkey to good use when you bake up this casserole. It's plenty creamy thanks to a cream cheese and cheddar sauce. On top is a dreamy pairing of melty cheddar and crispy potato chips.
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Broccoli Chicken Casserole
Broccoli and cheese are just meant to be together. And when you make them in a casserole dish, there's nothing more comforting. Add hearty chicken and a buttery cracker topping for the perfect one-pan meal.
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Beef Noodle Casserole
Ree says this casserole is "what comfort food dreams are made of." The fall-apart-tender chuck roast, melty cheese, and noodles will have everyone coming back for more.
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Tuna Noodle Casserole
This is one of those old-fashioned recipes that people never forget. That's because it has all the makings of a comforting family meal: noodles, creamy filling, and crunchy potato chips on top!
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Taco Casserole
Give Taco Tuesday a new spin with this dish that's both easy to serve and fit for a crowd! Everything is piled into one casserole dish, including the beef, tortilla chips, black beans, veggies, and cheese. All you need to do is finish it with your favorite taco toppings.
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