1. Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole
This loaded chicken casserole transforms humble ingredients like rice, broccoli and chicken into an irresistible creamy bake with just a few additions. First cook rice and chicken before mixing together with chopped broccoli. Then make an easy sauce by whisking together cream soup with spices, sour cream or Greek yogurt and cheese before folding everything together. Top with breadcrumbs or crushed crackers and bake hot until browned and bubbly, perfecting this classic comfort food casserole to meal prep for the week ahead.
Ingredients:
- Cooked chicken, chopped
- Cooked rice
- Broccoli florets, chopped
- Condensed cream soup
- Sour cream or Greek yogurt
- Shredded cheddar cheese
- Breadcrumbs or crushed crackers
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2. Tuna Noodle Casserole
This retro tuna and egg noodle combo gets upgraded with crunchy Panko breadcrumb topping and a creamy mushroom sauce making this a comforting classic ready for weeknight meals. Boil egg noodles before mixing together canned tuna and mushrooms with peas if desired. Make sauce by whisking cream soup and Greek yogurt with spices. Combine sauce and noodles, transfer to baking dish before topping with cheese and crunchy panko tossed in butter. Bake until hot and bubbling for irresistible tuna noodle casserole.
Ingredients:
- Egg noodles, cooked
- Canned tuna
- Mushrooms
- Peas (optional)
- Condensed cream soup
- Greek yogurt
- Shredded cheddar
- Panko breadcrumbs
- Butter
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3. Southwestern Egg Casserole
Eggs get fooled into luscious breakfast casserole easily adapted to include full flavor by incorporating spiced black beans, corn, salsa, avocado and pepper jack cheese for a meal prepped any time. Whisk eggs vigorously with milk and cream before adding chopped vegetables like onions, peppers and seasonings. Pour into greased baking dish layering with preferred mix-ins creating customizable layers before baking until set in the center, about 30 minutes. Enjoy slices warm or chilled.
Ingredients:
- Eggs
- Milk
- Heavy cream
- Onion, peppers, etc
- Black beans
- Corn
- Salsa
- Avocado
- Pepper jack cheese
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4. Cheeseburger Casserole
All of the flavors of a juicy cheeseburger come together conveniently in easy layered casserole form perfect for meal prepping to enjoy all week long. Brown ground beef with onion and garlic before making layers in a baking dish alternating with shredded cheese, dill pickles and tomato sauce with mustard stirred in. Finish by blanketing the entire top with cheese before baking hot and melty. Enjoy scooped up with favorite cheeseburger toppings from lettuce to special sauce.
Ingredients:
- Ground beef
- Onion and garlic
- Shredded cheese
- Dill pickle chips
- Tomato sauce and mustard
- Lettuce, special sauce etc.
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5. King Ranch Chicken Casserole
Southwestern comfort food flavor shines up this creamy condensed soup casserole layered generously with red peppers, corn and shredded chicken. Sauté vegetables in batches before assembling together alternating with creamy soup mixture and seasoned shredded chicken finishing the top with crushed tortilla chips or cheese for added irresistible crunch after baking hot and bubbly. This flavorful crowd-pleaser casserole always vanishes fast.
Ingredients:
- Chicken, cooked and shredded
- Onion and red pepper, sautéed
- Corn
- Cream of chicken soup
- Sour cream
- Tortilla chips or shredded cheese
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6. Chicken Enchilada Casserole
All of the flavors of chicken enchiladas come together conveniently in a pan perfect for meal prepping. Start by seasoning shredded chicken before layering corn tortillas, enchilada sauce, beans, veggies, and cheese repeating before topping with more cheese and green onions. Bake until hot and melty then finish with sour cream, olives, cilantro etc. Enjoy scooped out straight from the pan just like Mom’s enchiladas conveniently simplified.
Ingredients:
- Shredded chicken
- Corn tortillas
- Enchilada sauce
- Black beans
- Onion, peppers
- Shredded Mexican cheese blend
- Sour cream
- Olives
- Cilantro
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7. Taco Casserole
Savory seasoned taco meat gets loaded straight into a baking dish before topping generously with cheese and whatever taco toppings suit your fancy for customized casserole enjoyment all week long. Brown ground beef with taco seasoning first before layering into bottom of greased baking dish. Top with preferred ingredients like black beans, corn, tomatoes, onion, olives etc before blanketing everything with ample shredded cheddar or Mexican cheese baking hot. Enjoy taco flavors conveniently without wrapping them up.
Ingredients:
- Ground beef
- Taco seasoning
- Black beans
- Corn, tomatoes etc.
- Shredded cheese
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8. Unstuffed Cabbage Roll Casserole
Skip the fussy rolling required for cabbage bundles and instead bake the basic flavors together in simplified casserole form. Simply brown ground meat before mixing together cooked rice, tomato sauce, shredded cabbage and seasonings. Transfer into a baking dish topping everything with tomato sauce and shredded mozzarella before covering and baking gently until cabbage softens and flavors have blended, about 30 minutes uncovered.
Ingredients:
- Ground beef or lamb
- Cooked rice
- Shredded cabbage
- Tomato sauce
- Seasonings (garlic powder, paprika etc)
- Shredded mozzarella
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9. Breakfast Tater Tot Casserole
Mornings become simplified prep by assembling a hearty egg-based breakfast casserole ahead of baking conveniently meal prepped and portioned for busy work weeks. Simply whisk eggs vigorously with cream or milk and spices. Fold in pre-cooked breakfast meat like sausage or bacon before transferring into a greased baking dish topped generously with shredded cheese and tater tots. Refrigerate unbaked up to 5 days before baking about 1 hour until set. Enjoy slices warm or cold.
Ingredients:
- Eggs
- Milk or cream
- Cooked breakfast meat
- Shredded cheese
- Tater tots
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10. Buffalo Chicken Casserole
Transform leftover cooked chicken into flavorful buffalo style casserole conveniently packed with veggies like celery or carrots lending natural sweetness and crunch contrasting rich sauce and meat. Shred chicken before tossing with hot pepper sauce mixture including ranch dressing. Transfer into baking dish topping with shredded carrots or celery before dousing everything with hot sauce infused blue cheese dressing prior to baking until hot and bubbly.
Ingredients:
- Shredded cooked chicken
- Hot sauce
- Ranch dressing
- Shredded carrots or chopped celery
- Blue cheese dressing
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11. Baked Ziti with Sausage
Classic baked ziti gets loaded up with meaty Italian sausage and marinara for a protein and veggie packed meal conveniently casseroled together. Simply brown sausage meat before simmering chopped ziti noodles briefly in the flavorful sauce mixture including tomatoes, garlic and Italian seasoning. Transfer to baking dish topping generously with mozzarella and Parmesan before covering and baking gently until hot and melty. Excellent for meal prepping all week.
Ingredients:
- Italian sausage, cooked and crumbled
- Ziti pasta, cooked
- Marinara sauce
- Shredded mozzarella
- Grated Parmesan
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12. Chicken Fajita Casserole
The bright popping flavors of chicken fajitas transfer conveniently into a meal prepped casserole baking up irresistibly cheesy and packed with sautéed bell peppers and onions. First cook chicken until no longer pink before adding sliced onions and bell peppers into the skillet to lightly caramelize everything together. Then transfer mixture into a baking dish layering with cheese slices or shreds before baking up hot and melty. Top with desired fajita fixings like avocado and cilantro after baking.
Ingredients:
- Chicken breasts, chopped
- Onion and bell peppers, sliced
- Cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
- Avocado, cilantro etc.
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13. Baked Spaghetti Casserole
Transform leftover spaghetti effortlessly into comforting casserole full of cheese and irresistible textures perfect for eating buffet style straight from the hot dish. Simply mix together cooked spaghetti, meat sauce, chopped mushrooms and spinach before topping with egg slices then sprinkling everything generously with a cheese blend. Bake gently until cheese fully melts and eggs set for the perfect baked spaghetti.
Ingredients:
- Cooked spaghetti
- Meat sauce
- Mushrooms, chopped
- Spinach, chopped
- Eggs, sliced
- Shredded Italian cheese blend
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14. Ham and Potato Casserole
Leftover holiday ham transforms deliciously into cozy cheesy casserole packed with tender bites of spud studded throughout. Dice potatoes and ham cubes along with other vegetables like onion, celery or bell pepper if desired before tossing everything in cream soup mixture. Transfer into a baking dish topping with shredded cheddar or Gruyère before covering and baking gently until potatoes soften fully and cheese perfectly melts making the ultimate comforting meal.
Ingredients:
- Diced ham
- Potatoes, diced
- Mixed vegetables
- Condensed cream soup
- Shredded cheese
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15. Chicken Parmesan Baked Ziti
Lighter chicken parm flavors shine together conveniently casseroled in easy baked ziti form mixing the signature components together in one pan. Cook ziti al dente before mixing with tomato sauce, chopped spinach, sliced chicken cutlets, and shredded mozzarella plus Parmesan cheeses. Transfer everything into a baking dish topping with more cheese before broiling just until melted and browned. Easy chicken parmesan flavors without breading or frying!
Ingredients:
- Ziti, cooked
- Tomato/marinara sauce
- Spinach, chopped
- Chicken cutlets, chopped
- Shredded mozzarella
- Grated Parmesan
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16. Broccoli Cheese Rice Casserole
The ultimate comfort food casserole never disappoints when mixing tender rice, broccoli florets and gooey melted cheese conveniently together in creamy, irresistible form. Simply cook rice and steam broccoli first before tossing everything together with butter, cheddar cheese and creamy condensed soup mixture. Transfer to baking dish before topping with more cheese or crispy fried onions baking gently until hot. This classic pleases all whether enjoyed melty hot or chilled later.
Ingredients:
- Cooked rice
- Broccoli florets
- Butter
- Shredded cheddar
- Condensed cheddar or cream soup
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17. Chili Cheese Dog Casserole
All of your favorite game day flavors come together for the ultimate crowd-pleasing casserole mashing up hot dogs, chili and gooey cheese. Simply layer sauce, hot dogs and shredded cheddar before baking on high just until cheese fully melts and edges get crispy. Top with mustard and chopped onion if desired or keep it classic. Enjoy straight out of the hot pan flavors reminiscent of cheesy dogs conveniently without the bun.
Ingredients:
- Hotdogs, sliced
- Chili sauce
- Shredded cheddar cheese
- Mustard, onions etc.
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18. Sausage Hash Brown Casserole
The ultimate savory breakfast casserole comes conveniently together combining crumbled sausage, shredded potatoes and melty cheese perfect for meal prepping mornings all week long. Simply mix together pre-cooked sausage with frozen shredded hash browns, chopped bell pepper if desired and cheese before transferring into a greased baking dish. Bake uncovered at 400F until potatoes crisp slightly on top and cheese fully melts throughout, about 30 minutes. Enjoy slices warm or cold.
Ingredients:
- Cooked sausage, crumbled
- Frozen shredded hash browns
- Shredded cheese
- Bell pepper (optional)
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19. Greek Turkey and Veggie Casserole
Flavorful Mediterranean ingredients like artichokes, olives, spinach and feta make the perfect flavor accent to lean ground turkey conveniently baked up deliciously together. Sauté ground turkey with onions, garlic and spinach first before adding remainder of veggies and seasonings. Transfer into baking dish topping everything with crumbled feta before baking until heated through. Excellent for meal prepping or freezing too.
Ingredients:
- Ground turkey
- Onion, garlic
- Spinach
- Artichokes, olives
- Feta cheese
- Italian seasoning, olive oil etc
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20. Chicken and Wild Rice Casserole
Tender pieces of chicken and chewy wild rice blend together baked conveniently in creamy mushroom gravy mixing comfort food flair. Simply combine cooked chicken, wild rice, soup mixture, vegetables like celery and carrots plus herbs like thyme before turning into a baking dish and topping with fried onion straws. Baked uncovered until hot and bubbly for a classic chicken and rice casserole that never disappoints.
Ingredients:
- Cooked chicken, chopped
- Cooked wild rice
- Mixed vegetables (celery, carrots)
- Cream soup
- Fried onion straws
