39 Casserole Recipes Worth Giving A Shot

Julie R. Thomson
Updated

Casseroleshave a bad reputation -- and unjustly so. They're often met withmoans and groans, when really, most of the time, they're actually delicious. The problem withcasserole recipesis that no matter how tasty they are, they always look like, well, a casserole.

But don't let their unflattering appearances turn you off --casserolesare your best bet for a quick, easy and versatile weeknight meal. And, they almost always guarantee leftovers, which means you won't have to worry about cooking the next evening. Casseroles should be your go-to comfort dinner this fall and winter, so stop groaning, quit rolling your eyes, and start cooking these effortlessly awesome dishes.

To prove how truly great this meal can be, we've put together 39 casseroles that are guaranteed to change your mind about this classic.

Quinoa Enchilada Casserole

<strong>Get the <a href="http://damndelicious.net/2014/07/07/quinoa-enchilada-casserole/" target="_blank">Quinoa Enchilada Casserole recipe</a> from Damn Delicious</strong>
Get the Quinoa Enchilada Casserole recipe from Damn Delicious

Mediterranean Chicken And Pasta Bake

<strong>Get the <a href="http://www.theclevercarrot.com/2014/05/mediterranean-chicken-pasta-bake/" target="_blank">Mediterranean Chicken And Pasta Bake recipe</a> from The Clever Carrot</strong>
Get the Mediterranean Chicken And Pasta Bake recipe from The Clever Carrot

Harissa, Broccoli, Spinach, Wild Rice Casserole With Crispy Prosciutto

<strong>Get the <a href="http://www.halfbakedharvest.com/harissa-broccoli-spinach-wild-rice-casserole-crispy-prosciutto/" target="_blank">Harissa, Broccoli, Spinach, Wild Rice Casserole with Crispy Prosciutto recipe</a> from Half Baked Harvest</strong>

Cancan Chicken Casserole

<strong>Get the <a href="http://bevcooks.com/2015/01/cancan-chicken-casserole-rewind-recipes/" target="_blank">Cancan Chicken Casserole recipe</a> from Bev Cooks</strong>
Get the Cancan Chicken Casserole recipe from Bev Cooks

Skinny Mexican Casserole

<strong>Get the <a href="http://damndelicious.net/2014/12/22/skinny-mexican-casserole/" target="_blank">Skinny Mexican Casserole recipe</a> from Damn Delicious</strong>
Get the Skinny Mexican Casserole recipe from Damn Delicious

One Pan Healthier Chicken and Zucchini Noodle Casserole

<strong>Get the <a href="http://www.halfbakedharvest.com/one-pan-healthier-chicken-zucchini-noodle-casserole/" target="_blank">One Pan Healthier Chicken and Zucchini Noodle Casserole recipe</a> from Damn Delicious</strong>

Polenta, Sausage And Spinach Lasagna

<strong>Get the <a href="http://bevcooks.com/2014/11/polenta-sausage-and-spinach-casserole/" target="_blank">Polenta, Sausage and Spinach Lasagna recipe</a> from Bev Cooks</strong>
Get the Polenta, Sausage and Spinach Lasagna recipe from Bev Cooks

Cheesy Breakfast Casserole

<strong>Get the <a href="http://damndelicious.net/2015/01/05/cheesy-breakfast-casserole/" target="_blank">Cheesy Breakfast Casserole recipe</a> from Damn Delicious</strong>
Get the Cheesy Breakfast Casserole recipe from Damn Delicious

Cheesy Spinach Dip Chicken Pasta

<strong>Get the <a href="http://www.crunchycreamysweet.com/2014/09/24/cheesy-spinach-dip-chicken-pasta/" target="_blank">Cheesy Spinach Dip Chicken Pasta recipe</a> from Crunchy Creamy Sweet</strong>
Get the Cheesy Spinach Dip Chicken Pasta recipe from Crunchy Creamy Sweet

Broccoli Quinoa Casserole

<strong>Get the <a href="http://damndelicious.net/2014/03/05/broccoli-quinoa-casserole/" target="_blank">Broccoli Quinoa Casserole recipe</a> from Damn Delicious</strong>
Get the Broccoli Quinoa Casserole recipe from Damn Delicious

Deep Dish Pizza Casserole

<strong>Get the <a href="http://www.halfbakedharvest.com/deep-dish-pizza-casserole/" target="_blank">Deep Dish Pizza Casserole recipe</a> from Half Baked Harvest</strong>
Get the Deep Dish Pizza Casserole recipe from Half Baked Harvest

Zucchini Parmesan Casserole

<strong>Get the <a href="http://cafejohnsonia.com/2012/08/zucchini-parmesan-casserole-for-national-zucchini-day.html" target="_blank">Zucchini Parmesan Casserole recipe</a> from Cafe Johnsonia</strong>
Get the Zucchini Parmesan Casserole recipe from Cafe Johnsonia

Mushroom And Brown Rice Casserole

<strong>Get the <a href="http://www.annies-eats.com/2011/11/16/mushroom-and-brown-rice-casserole/" target="_blank">Mushroom And Brown Rice Casserole recipe</a> from Annie's Eats</strong>
Get the Mushroom And Brown Rice Casserole recipe from Annie's Eats

Quick And Easy Cheesy Taco Casserole

<strong>Get the <a href="http://www.thisgalcooks.com/2013/08/27/quick-easy-cheesy-taco-casserole/" target="_blank">Quick And Easy Cheesy Taco Casserole recipe</a> from This Gal Cooks</strong>
Get the Quick And Easy Cheesy Taco Casserole recipe from This Gal Cooks

Kale And Wild Rice Casserole

<strong>Get the <a href="http://www.halfbakedharvest.com/kale-wild-rice-casserole/" target="_blank">Kale and Wild Rice Casserole recipe</a> from Half Baked Harvest</strong>
Get the Kale and Wild Rice Casserole recipe from Half Baked Harvest

Beef And Bean Enchilada Casserole

<strong>Get the <a href="http://www.recipegirl.com/2012/10/22/beef-and-bean-enchilada-casserole/">Beef And Bean Enchilada Casserole recipe</a> from Recipe Girl</strong>
Get the Beef And Bean Enchilada Casserole recipe from Recipe Girl

Slow Cooker Baked Potato Casserole

<strong>Get the <a href="http://bevcooks.com/2012/12/slow-cooker-baked-potato-casserole/" target="_blank">Slow Cooker Baked Potato Casserole recip</a>e from Bev Cooks</strong>
Get the Slow Cooker Baked Potato Casserole recipe from Bev Cooks

Mushroom And Potato Casserole

<strong>Get the <a href="http://www.bellalimento.com/2011/11/16/mushroom-and-potato-casserole/" target="_blank">Mushroom And Potato Casserole recipe</a> from Bell'alimento</strong>
Get the Mushroom And Potato Casserole recipe from Bell'alimento

Polenta Sausage Mozzarella Casserole

<strong>Get the <a href="http://www.simplyrecipes.com/recipes/polenta_sausage_mozzarella_casserole/" target="_blank">Polenta Sausage Mozzarella Casserole recipe</a> from Simply Recipes</strong>
Get the Polenta Sausage Mozzarella Casserole recipe from Simply Recipes

Chicken And Rice Casserole

<strong>Get the <a href="http://www.simplyrecipes.com/recipes/chicken_and_rice_casserole/">Chicken And Rice Casserole recipe</a> from Simply Recipes</strong>
Get the Chicken And Rice Casserole recipe from Simply Recipes

Chicken Enchilada Casserole

<strong>Get the <a href="http://www.gimmesomeoven.com/chicken-enchilada-casserole-recipe/" target="_blank">Chicken Enchilada Casserole recipe</a> from Gimme Some Oven</strong>
Get the Chicken Enchilada Casserole recipe from Gimme Some Oven

Spicy Green Chile Mexican Casserole

<strong>Get the <a href="http://www.kalynskitchen.com/2013/01/green-chile-mexican-casserole.html">Spicy Green Chile Mexican Casserole recipe</a> from Kalyn's Kitchen</strong>
Get the Spicy Green Chile Mexican Casserole recipe from Kalyn's Kitchen

Stuffed Cabbage Casserole

<strong>Get the <a href="http://www.skinnytaste.com/2012/01/kalyns-stuffed-cabbage-casserole.html">Stuffed Cabbage Casserole recipe</a> from Skinny Taste</strong>
Get the Stuffed Cabbage Casserole recipe from Skinny Taste

Cheesy Broccoli Quinoa Casserole

<strong>Get the <a href="http://www.jasonandshawnda.com/foodiebride/archives/14001/">Cheesy Broccoli Quinoa Casserole recipe</a> from Confections Of A Foodie Bride</strong>
Get the Cheesy Broccoli Quinoa Casserole recipe from Confections Of A Foodie Bride

Kale And Sweet Potato Casserole

<strong>Get the <a href="http://www.sarcasticcooking.com/2013/02/20/kale-and-sweet-potato-casserole/">Kale And Sweet Potato Casserole recipe</a> from Sarcastic Cooking</strong>
Get the Kale And Sweet Potato Casserole recipe from Sarcastic Cooking

Layered Potato And Summer Vegetable Casserole

<strong>Get the <a href="http://www.ledelicieux.com/recipes/layered-potato-vegetable-casserole/" target="_blank">Layered Potato And Summer Vegetable Casserole recipe</a> from Delicieux</strong>
Get the Layered Potato And Summer Vegetable Casserole recipe from Delicieux

Baked Egg Breakfast Casserole With Mushrooms, Spinach And Salsa

<strong>Get the <a href="http://www.cookincanuck.com/2012/10/baked-egg-breakfast-casserole-with-mushrooms-spinach-salsa-recipe/" target="_blank">Baked Egg Breakfast Casserole with Mushrooms, Spinach And Salsa recipe</a> from Cookin' Canuck</strong>

Pepperoni Pizza Spaghetti Casserole

<strong>Get the <a href="http://www.sweettreatsmore.com/2012/09/pepperoni-pizza-spaghetti-casserole.html">Pepperoni Pizza Spaghetti Casserole recipe</a> by Sweet Treats And More</strong>
Get the Pepperoni Pizza Spaghetti Casserole recipe by Sweet Treats And More

Cheeseburger Casserole

<strong>Get the <a href="http://www.skinnytaste.com/2013/03/cheeseburger-casserole.html" target="_blank">Cheeseburger Casserole recipe</a> by <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0345536630/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=0345536630&linkCode=as2&tag=ginsweiwatrec-20%22%3EFrom%20Mama%27s%20Table%20to%20Mine:%20Everybody%27s%20Favorite%20Comfort%20Foods%20at%20350%20Calories%20or%20Less%3C/a%3E%3Cimg%20src=%22http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=ginsweiwatrec-20&l=as2&o=1&a=0345536630%22%20width=%221%22%20height=%221%22%20border=%220%22%20alt=%22%22%20style=%22border:none%20%21important;%20margin:0px%20%21important;%22%20/%3E" target="_blank"><em>From Mama's Table To Mine</em></a>, via Skinny Taste</strong>

Kalyn's Stuffed Cabbage Casserole

<strong>Get <a href="http://www.skinnytaste.com/2012/01/kalyns-stuffed-cabbage-casserole.html" target="_blank">Kalyn's Stuffed Cabbage Casserole recipe</a> by <a href="http://www.kalynskitchen.com/2011/12/recipe-for-deconstructed-stuffed.html" target="_blank">Kalyn's Kitchen</a>, via Skinny Taste</strong>

Make-Over Corn Casserole

<strong>Get the <a href="http://www.skinnytaste.com/2011/11/make-over-corn-casserole.html" target="_blank">Make-Over Corn Casserole recipe</a> by Skinny Taste, adapted from <a href="http://www.foodforeveryseason.com/2010/10/corn-casserole.html" target="_blank">Food For Every Season</a></strong>

Slow Cooker Baked Potato Casserole

<strong>Get the <a href="http://bevcooks.com/2012/12/slow-cooker-baked-potato-casserole/" target="_blank">Slow Cooker Baked Potato Casserole recipe</a> by Bev Cooks</strong>
Get the Slow Cooker Baked Potato Casserole recipe by Bev Cooks

Pepper Jack Green Bean Casserole

<strong>Get the <a href="http://www.abeautifulmess.com/2012/11/pepper-jack-green-bean-casserole.html" target="_blank">Pepper Jack Green Bean Casserole recipe</a> by A Beautiful Mess</strong>
Get the Pepper Jack Green Bean Casserole recipe by A Beautiful Mess

Sloppy Joe Tater Tot Casserole

<strong>Get the <a href="http://www.bunsinmyoven.com/2013/08/19/sloppy-joe-tater-tot-casserole-2/" target="_blank">Sloppy Joe Tater Tot Casserole recipe</a> by Buns In My Oven</strong>
Get the Sloppy Joe Tater Tot Casserole recipe by Buns In My Oven

Twice Baked Potato Casserole

<strong>Get the <a href="http://www.annies-eats.com/2012/11/19/twice-baked-potato-casserole/" target="_blank">Twice Baked Potato Casserole recipe</a> by Annie's Eats</strong>
Get the Twice Baked Potato Casserole recipe by Annie's Eats

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