25 Timeless Casserole Recipes You Need to Try

So, what exactly is a casserole? It's simply a dish where ingredients are combined and baked together, resulting in a meal that's greater than the sum of its parts. A casserole can be anything you want it to be – your favorite recipes, like spaghetti, pizza, or even French toast, can all be reimagined as casseroles with a little creativity. In this collection, we've gathered classic dishes transformed into easy, one-pan meals perfect for weeknight dinners.

Slow-Cooker White Chicken Enchilada Casserole

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This creamy enchilada casserole is an easy addition to your weekly dinner lineup. 'Slow cooking brings together the rich flavors of chicken thighs, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, and green chiles,' says recipe creator TRISTA5.

Simple French Toast Casserole

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Serving French toast to a crowd is a breeze: prepare this casserole in advance and bake it just before you're ready to serve.

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Mexican Quesadilla Casserole

This simple one-pan dish layers seasoned ground beef, tortillas, and cheese for a quick, easy twist on quesadillas. Reviewer Michele Etling calls it, 'Very tasty and quick, plus it doesn't make a mess in the kitchen!'

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Baked Spaghetti

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A perfect blend of lasagna and spaghetti, this easy casserole is the ultimate in comfort food. Serve it with a side of homemade garlic bread for the perfect meal.

Reuben Casserole

This casserole version of the classic Reuben sandwich layers sauerkraut, corned beef, Swiss cheese, rye bread crumbs, and Russian dressing, all baked to perfection. Reviewer JANNASMOMMMY says, 'This recipe is a breeze and way less messy than making traditional Reuben sandwiches.'

Pizza Casserole

This casserole combines all the classic pizza ingredients — pizza sauce, mozzarella, pepperoni, bell peppers — and blends them with egg noodles for a delicious, easy-to-serve dish.

Biscuits and Gravy Casserole

A serving of biscuit and gravy casserole plated in front of its red baking dish.

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"I got this recipe at a church potluck," says recipe creator Angela. "The flavors really come together perfectly. I've made it for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and every time I've served it, there's never been any leftovers."

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Emily's Excellent Taco Casserole

Switch up Taco Tuesday with this hearty layered casserole. Tortilla chips, chili, Cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, salsa, and sour cream come together to recreate the bold flavors of this Mexican classic.

Eggs Benedict Casserole

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This casserole version of classic eggs Benedict brings together all the signature flavors and ingredients. Best of all, it’s prepped the night before, so all you need to do in the morning is bake.

Beef Nacho Casserole

This easy casserole is a mess-free alternative to traditional nachos that kids will love. "Layers of seasoned ground beef, corn, tortilla chips, and cheese are baked beneath a golden layer of Colby cheese," says recipe creator LUNCH*LADY.

Chili Dog Casserole II

The perfect casserole to serve chili dogs at potlucks or cookouts: "It's a hit with both kids and adults!" says recipe creator deleteduser.

Burrito Pie

This Mexican-inspired casserole layers all the classic burrito ingredients lasagna-style. "Be sure you can handle the heat before trying this one. It's really spicy!" warns recipe creator KATHIMC.

Creamy Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole

This easy take on the classic French chicken cordon bleu offers all the delicious flavors without the complicated preparation.

Quick and Easy Cinnamon Roll Casserole

Using refrigerated cinnamon roll dough makes this cinnamon roll casserole a breeze to prepare, especially when feeding a crowd!

Italian Meatball Sandwich Casserole

This casserole brings together all the classic ingredients of a meatball sub — Italian bread, meatballs, marinara sauce, and mozzarella — in a fresh new way. Reviewers recommend using frozen meatballs to save time.

Chicken Parmesan Casserole

This simple five-ingredient casserole is the quickest and easiest way to enjoy homemade chicken Parmesan.

Easy Chili Cornbread Bake

Chili and cornbread are a perfect pair, so why not bake them together? Here's to making cooking easier, not harder!

Creamy Chicken Florentine Pasta

Traditional Chicken Florentine features pan-fried chicken in a spinach and wine cream sauce. This simplified version bakes those same ingredients with a crispy bread crumb topping for a comforting twist on the classic Italian dish.

Easy Overnight Pancake Casserole with Streusel Topping

Pancakes arranged on a sheet pan and topped with a crunchy streusel topping.

Easy Overnight Pancake Casserole with Streusel Topping Dinogo

"The pancakes soak up the custard mixture, giving them a bread pudding-like texture," says recipe creator NicoleMcmom. "The crunchy streusel topping adds a perfect contrast. Serve with plenty of warm maple syrup and a hot cup of coffee or cold milk."

Garlic Mashed Potato Casserole

These mashed potatoes can be made in advance and baked just before serving for a hassle-free side dish.

Huevos Rancheros Brunch Casserole with Ham and Cheese

"This casserole layers corn tortillas, black beans, ham, cheese, and eggs for a savory brunch inspired by huevos rancheros," says recipe creator NicoleMcmom.

Zucchini Pizza Bake

A zucchini 'crust' is topped with seasoned ground beef, sauce, bell peppers, mushrooms, black olives, and a blend of mozzarella and Monterey Jack cheese — a perfect way to use up that summer zucchini harvest!

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Hot Dog Casserole

This easy, kid-friendly casserole is made with just four ingredients: hot dogs, green beans, stewed tomatoes, and mozzarella cheese.

Lasagna Toss

While lasagna is technically a casserole, this quick version is way faster to prepare: "This is a super easy and speedy alternative when you're short on time. It's perfect for a weeknight meal! Pair it with a side salad and garlic bread for a simple, satisfying dinner!" says recipe creator jbabb.

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Maria's Chicken Tamale Casserole

A great way to use up leftover tamales: Chicken tamales are layered on a bed of spinach with a creamy tomatillo sauce, then topped with a blend of melted Mexican cheeses.