Of course, some people don’t like casseroles, you know? It’s okay to make mistakes in this situation because then you have more to do. For those of us who love a hot cheesy dinner right out of the oven, with a little bit of every food and flavor in every bite, these easy casserole recipes will help. Casserole dishes are the perfect fall meal; they’re just perfect for sweater weather, with the windows open and the breeze blowing in through the open windows. Whether you’re in need of a warm and cozy weeknight dinner or new recipes for classic Thanksgiving side dishes, we’ve got you covered.
Not all casseroles are suitable for weeknight dinners—and when something requires a full hour in the oven, well, that’s an immediate disqualifier. But some casseroles don’t take that long. Thanksgiving casseroles, on the other hand, require that time. You’ll be bringing together a variety of flavors and probably cooking from scratch more than you would at other times of the year, so you don’t actually want to waste time there. It’s okay if it’s a little tricky to make because the end result is something you’ll look forward to all year long.
No matter what kind of casserole you want to make, these recipes are sure to be your reference again and again.
01Green Chicken Enchilada Casserole
All The Healthy Things’ recipes are perfect for moms who like to buy store-bought rotisserie chicken and figure out what to do with it later. You’ll need to spend a few minutes chopping and softening some vegetables on the stovetop, but from start to finish, you’ll have a cheesy casserole in 40 minutes.
02Chili Cornbread Casserole
Want a super comforting chili recipe? This cornbread and chili casserole from Princess Pink Girl will make you feel warm and happy. It’s not much more work than making your favorite chili—just mix some store-bought cornbread batter into a casserole and pour the chili into the center before baking.
0330-Minute Stovetop Chicken, Broccoli, and Rice Casserole
There is a short window of time between when you get home and when you go to sports or theater rehearsal. This stovetop casserole from Averie Cooks is ready in half an hour. The delicious chicken, broccoli, rice and cheese are sure to be a hit with kids and will keep them full with practice.
04Stuffed Pepper Casserole
This is another stovetop skillet casserole that’s perfect for school nights. When you get home, brown the beef in about 10 minutes, dice the bell peppers, then add the rice and cook for an hour while you finish your homework and play for a while. Jessica in the Kitchen’s recipe uses vegan ground beef, but of course, you can add real beef if you’d like.
05Crockpot Thanksgiving Leftover Casserole
You spend enough time cooking all your Thanksgiving food—this Crockpot Leftover Casserole from Fit Slow Cooker Queen will help you turn it into something new again. Just layer on some stuffing, turkey, gravy, veggies, and mashed potatoes (and top with some cranberry sauce if you like). Set it for a few hours and come back when you’re ready.
06Turkey Stuffing Casserole
If you’re preparing Thanksgiving for two (or a few), why cook a whole turkey? Budget Bytes’ turkey casserole recipe features whole turkey breast and turkey legs topped with delicious stuffing. It takes a while to bake and requires some attention in between, but for a Thanksgiving dinner that’s ready in two hours, this qualifies as an easy casserole recipe.
07Old Fashioned Sweet Potato Casserole
It wouldn’t be Thanksgiving without sweet potato casserole on the table. This recipe from Simply LaKita takes a little over an hour from start to finish, but all steps are super easy to complete. In the end, you’ll have a traditional casserole that would make your grandma proud.
08Hash Brown Casserole
Spend 10 minutes mixing and seasoning all the ingredients in this Dude That Cookz recipe, then bake for 50 minutes and enjoy these hash browns baked with melted cheese. You can mix everything up a day or two ahead of time and keep it in the refrigerator until you’re ready to bake, I like it as a little pick-me-up the day after Thanksgiving before having leftover lunch.
09Easy Burger Casserole
Spend about 15 minutes browning the ground beef, softening some onions in the skillet, and cooking the pasta. Then, just assemble and bake this delicious Burger Casserole Dinner, courtesy of Simply LaKita. This one will eventually become your favorite.
10Corn Casserole
If you’re from the South, you probably eat corn casserole at every Thanksgiving and Christmas meal. This is a deliciously creamy, crispy beet, and this recipe from Jessica in the Kitchen only takes about 10 minutes to prep, then just pop it in the oven and walk away.
11Broccoli and Potato Casserole
If you still have some leftover mashed potatoes in the fridge, this recipe from Damn Delicious is an easy way to turn them into a nutritious, super delicious meal. You’ll want to steam some broccoli for five minutes, then layer the ingredients and bake for 10 to 15 minutes, until it’s heated through.
12Vegan Eggnog French Toast Casserole
Again, after eating all the delicious homemade food on Thanksgiving, I felt a little sad when it came time to make a regular breakfast the next morning. Having something like Make It Dairy-Free’s Eggnog French Toast Casserole sitting in the refrigerator, waiting to go in the oven, can feel so festive and beautiful. It’s easy to assemble and then just leave it overnight and bake in the morning.
So, what casseroles will you be eating this month? If you have never tried corn casserole, I beg you, start here.
