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Casseroles are a great dinner choice for so many reasons. They’re easy to cook, result in fewer dishes and are super flavorful. That’s why we’ve compiled this list of the casserole recipes that have gotten the most attention from EatingWell readers since we started publishing on the internet. Try all-time favorites like our Loaded Cauliflower Casserole and our Cabbage Roll Casserole for a side or main dish that we know you’ll want to make year in and year out.
Chickpea Casserole with Spinach & Feta
Photographer: Morgan Hunt Ward, Prop Stylist: Phoebe Hauser, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall.
This cozy casserole combines tender spinach, chickpeas and brown rice with a touch of cream cheese and tangy feta. Fresh dill, nutmeg and lemon juice brighten the flavors, while a hint of red pepper adds gentle heat. Baked until bubbling and topped with lemon zest, it’s a comforting and vibrant dish.
Bang Bang Chicken Casserole
Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Renu Dhar, Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle
This casserole combines tender, juicy chicken with crisp broccoli and nutty brown rice for a filling meal. The creamy casserole has the perfect balance of heat and sweetness, thanks to the sauce.
Marry Me Butternut Squash Casserole
Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Phoebe Hausser.
This butternut squash casserole borrows the “marry me” flavor profile—creamy, garlicky and laced with sun-dried tomatoes and herbs—and gives it a cozy, vegetable-forward twist. Tender layers of squash soak up an infused sun-dried tomato cream sauce, while a blanket of golden mozzarella on top makes it extra inviting.
Fall Vegetable Tian
Photographer: Kelsey Hansen, Food Stylist: Annie Probst, Prop Stylist: Breanna Ghazali.
Layers of butternut squash, red onion, potato and beets combine to create this stunning casserole. A quick garlic-infused oil is brushed onto the vegetables to get a savory flavor in every bite.
Baked Tomato & Feta Rice
Robby Lozano
Juicy roasted tomatoes and creamy melted feta are the stars in this flavorful casserole. Made in a single baking dish, this hearty dinner is the perfect choice for minimal cleanup.
Unstuffed Zucchini Casserole
Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey, Prop Stylist: Hannah Greenwood.
This hearty dinner takes the flavors of classic stuffed zucchini and turns them into an easy casserole. Instead of hollowing and stuffing each zucchini, everything is layered in one dish for a quick, no-fuss dinner. A sprinkle of shredded cheese on top melts into a bubbly, golden layer that ties it all together.
Creamy Honey-Mustard Chicken Casserole
Photographer: Morgan Hunt Ward, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Joshua Hoggle
With tender chicken and rice baked in a creamy honey-mustard sauce, layered with vegetables and baked until bubbly, this casserole is the kind of meal that warms you from the inside out.
Creamy Lemon-Parmesan Broccoli & White Bean Casserole
photographer: Jen Causey, food stylist: Julian Hensarling, prop stylist: Josh Hoggle
This hearty dish combines tender broccoli and creamy white beans in a velvety lemon-Parmesan sauce with a bubbly, cheesy top. It’s perfect for cozy family dinners or for bringing to someone as part of a meal train. Serve it alongside a crisp green salad for a meal that feels like a warm hug on your plate.
Chicken & Zucchini Casserole
Photographer: Brie Goldman, Food Stylist: Annie Probst, Prop Stylist: Breanna Ghazali
This baked chicken and zucchini casserole is creamy, hearty and low-carb! The whole family will love this easy casserole, plus it’s a great way to get the kids to eat their veggies.
Cheesy Ground Beef & Cauliflower Casserole
Photographer: Brie Goldman, Food Stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop Stylist: Gabriel Greco
Ground beef and cauliflower combine to create a hearty weeknight casserole that both kids and adults will love. Serve with tortilla chips and sour cream.
Rotisserie Chicken, Mushroom & Rice Casserole
Photographer: Morgan Hunt Ward, Prop Stylist: Pheobe Hausser, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf.
Tender shredded rotisserie chicken is combined with earthy mushrooms, rice and a creamy sauce that brings everything together. A layer of melted cheese on top adds a golden, bubbly finish.
Loaded Broccoli & Beef Casserole
Photographer: Hannah Hufham, Food Stylist: Giovanni Vazquez, Prop Stylist: Abby Armstrong
Lean ground beef pairs with broccoli and brown rice to create a hearty, fiber-packed base combined with a creamy sauce. Melted cheese transforms into a golden, crispy layer that’s finished with bacon and scallions for the ultimate “loaded” experience.
Skillet Spinach, Mushroom & Wild Rice Casserole
Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless
The earthiness of the wild rice pairs beautifully with the meaty mushrooms, while fresh spinach adds a burst of color and nutrients in this casserole. It’s the perfect balance of texture and taste—a cozy, one-pan meal that’s easy to make, which makes it even more comforting on those busy days!
Creamy Chicken Florentine Casserole
Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Lindsey Lower
This creamy casserole combines tender chicken, fresh spinach and a rich, creamy sauce, all baked to perfection with a golden, cheesy crust. Whether you’re looking to cozy up on a chilly evening or share a hearty, home-cooked dinner with family, this casserole feels like a warm hug on a plate.
Cheesy Black Bean & Quinoa Skillet Casserole
Photographer: Rachel Marek
This Southwestern-inspired one-skillet casserole is stuffed with quinoa and plenty of fresh vegetables. Sharp Cheddar cheese flavors the filling and adds a layer of ooey-gooey melted cheese on top.
Anti-Inflammatory Lemony Salmon & Orzo Casserole
Stacy Allen
Here, omega-3-rich salmon sits on top of an orzo mixture that bakes in the oven, instead of boiling on the stovetop. This lemony salmon and orzo casserole is a one-dish dinner that’s packed with flavor and nutrients.
Teriyaki Chicken Skillet Casserole with Broccoli
Photographer: Brie Goldman, Food Stylist: Lauren McAnelly, Prop Stylist: Gabriel Greco
Whip up this quick and easy casserole in just one skillet—it’s the perfect go-to recipe for hectic weeknights. Chicken and broccoli soak up the savory and flavorful teriyaki sauce. If you’re short on leftovers, a rotisserie chicken paired with a package of microwaveable brown rice is a good substitute.
Cabbage Roll Casserole
Photographer: Grant Webster; Food Stylist: Holly Dreesman; Prop Stylist: Joseph Wanek,
This casserole has all the elements of cabbage rolls—ground beef, onion and rice cooked in tomato sauce—and skips the fuss of rolling. The cabbage is chopped instead and layered with the saucy filling, then topped with cheese for a satisfying and easy casserole.
Creamy Chicken, Cabbage & Mushroom Casserole
Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey, Prop Stylist: Priscilla Montiel
This creamy chicken-and-mushroom casserole is a comforting and protein-packed dinner perfect for busy evenings. With the combination of shredded cabbage, mushrooms and the aromatic kick of green curry paste, this dish is packed with flavor.
Asparagus Casserole
Blanching the asparagus before assembling this casserole helps to maintain its vibrant green color. This asparagus casserole is perfect for the holidays or a weeknight dinner.
Chicken Parmesan Casserole
Photographer: Brie Goldman, Food Stylist: Annie Probst, Prop Stylist: Breanna Ghazali
We took the best parts of chicken Parmesan—ooey-gooey cheese, crispy breadcrumbs and plenty of tomato sauce—and spun them into an easy family-friendly casserole.
Stuffed Pepper Casserole
Photographer Victor Protasio, Food Stylist Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist Julia Bayless
You won’t be stuffing any peppers for this stuffed pepper casserole, but you will be enjoying the sweet and smoky combination of flavors coming from bell peppers, fire-roasted tomatoes, smoked paprika and ground beef.
Marry Me Chicken & Spaghetti Squash Casserole
Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Lindsey Lower
The tender chicken and nutrient-dense spaghetti squash deliver a hearty meal that will keep you full and energized. Sun-dried tomatoes add a burst of tangy sweetness, complementing the creamy sauce.
Vegetarian Enchilada Casserole
Think of this vegetarian enchilada casserole as a veggie-packed Mexican-inspired lasagna with corn tortillas standing in for the noodles! If your peppers are mild and you like heat, opt for spicy pico de gallo. This easy vegetarian dinner is sure to become a new family favorite.
Jalapeño Popper Casserole
In this casserole, tender, juicy bites of chicken are coated in a creamy and spicy jalapeño sauce with a crunchy topping of panko breadcrumbs and crispy bacon. Enjoy this casserole over rice for dinner or serve it with chips as a game-day appetizer.