20 Quick and Easy 5-Ingredient Casseroles to Save You Time and Money

Spicy Mexican Casserole

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This flavorful casserole is ready in just 30 minutes, featuring layers of tortillas, refried beans, onions, salsa, and melted cheese, all baked together in a pie dish. Some cooks recommend adding cumin and coriander to the beans, or sautéing the onions beforehand. For a heartier dish, you can include ground beef or leftover shredded chicken.

Quick Chicken and Stuffing Bake

This simple casserole is perfect for using up leftover chicken (or turkey from Thanksgiving), combined with stuffing, gravy, and veggies. Home cook Dar describes it as, "A quick and easy recipe for some comforting food."

Bethany's Frito(R) Casserole

Enjoy all the flavors of a classic Frito pie, but in a casserole form. Home cook Joyce Zimmerman offers this tip: "I've been making Frito pie for three generations. The one thing I always avoid is chili with beans. I also crush the corn chips for the bottom layer before baking. This helps them soak up the chili's flavor more effectively."

Vegetarian Potato and Squash Bake

Sliced potatoes, summer squash, tomatoes, and sweet onions are layered and baked into a filling vegetarian casserole. If summer squash is not available, zucchini can be used as a substitute.

Easy Sausage Casserole

This popular recipe lives up to its name: a creamy, savory combination of cooked sausage and cream cheese is baked between layers of crescent roll dough. That's all there is to it! Of course, home cooks add their own twist, often including cooked vegetables like onions and peppers.

Tater Tots(R) Casserole

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Home cook Nicole Coldren shares her experience: "I have eight kids, and my main concern with meals is always: Will there be enough food? Will they feel full? And, of course, there's the time crunch! It's chaotic! But this meal totally did the trick! If you're looking for something that requires less cleanup and is easy to put together quickly, this is your go-to meal!"

Sweet Potato and Apple Sausage Bake

This is not your typical cheesy, creamy casserole, but it's just as satisfying. Sweet potatoes and tart apples are chopped and baked with chicken sausage and a touch of honey mustard for a unique and flavorful dish.

Chicken Parmesan Bake

Ava

Cooked chicken is combined with pasta, mozzarella cheese, marinara sauce, and breadcrumbs, then baked for a delicious casserole version of the classic chicken Parmesan.

Simple Tuna Casserole

Melissa Goff

Recipe creator LMCDEVIT shares, "All you need for this incredibly easy tuna casserole are tuna, macaroni, creamy soup, cheese, and crispy fried onions." Many reviewers enjoyed the recipe as is, while others customized it by adding peas, extra tuna, different cheeses, and more. It’s a flexible and delicious dish.

Crescent Roll Breakfast Bake

Yoly

Refrigerated crescent roll dough makes this casserole quick and easy to assemble. Layered with pork sausage, Neufchatel cheese, and Cheddar, it’s a rich and indulgent way to start your day.

Ham and Cheese Pasta Bake

"This is very filling, and the whole family loved it! A definite parent win," says home cook gabriel744s. MissTex added broccoli to her version, while lutzflcat used peas, bell pepper, and green onions for a twist.

John's Broccoli and Ziti Bake

Broccoli is sautéed with plenty of garlic, then baked with ziti pasta and mozzarella cheese until perfectly melted and bubbly. Home cook CHARPMIND added cooked boneless chicken breast, while Mary Ann Martina used a mix of mozzarella and Fontina cheese for extra flavor.

Cheater's Baked Ziti

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Home cook Novaluno calls this fast and simple casserole "A victory for lazy cooks everywhere!" Jodrdh adds, "As someone with a hectic work schedule, I love easy, budget-friendly dishes, and this ziti was perfect—it made a lot, too!"

Broccoli and Noodles with Cheese Bake

Broccoli, noodles, and cheese casserole served on a white plate

Molly

This easy casserole features tender egg noodles combined with broccoli, cottage cheese, and Cheddar. Reviewers have added their own personal touches, and you can feel free to do the same.

Quick Enchiladas

Ground beef is simmered with salsa con queso, rolled in tortillas, and baked on a salsa base, topped with a generous amount of shredded cheese. You can add a finishing touch with sour cream and olives as shown. Home cook Melina Knauss swapped enchilada sauce for salsa, and you can also stuff the enchiladas with cheese or chicken if you like.

Meatball Sub Bake

Dinogo

Garlic bread, spaghetti sauce, meatballs, and cheese come together in this casserole for a deliciously hot and cheesy weeknight meal. Some reviewers worried the bread might get too soggy when baked in the sauce, so they chose to toast it separately and serve the saucy, cheesy meatballs on top like open-faced sandwiches.

Fried Bologna Bake

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This comforting casserole transforms the classic sandwich into a hearty dish. Leftover mashed potatoes are topped with fried bologna, sautéed onions, and melted cheese for a family-friendly meal.

Sausage Brunch Bake

Lumber Diva

Perfect for breakfast or dinner, this quick casserole is ready in just 30 minutes. LK shares, "This recipe turned out great—the eggs were so light and fluffy, and the flavor was spot on."

Enchanted Sour Cream Chicken Enchilada Bake

Deb C

Instead of just topping enchiladas with sour cream, this recipe incorporates it as a creamy sauce for the chicken. Tinam says, "This was incredibly easy, quick, and absolutely delicious!"