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Classic Lasagna

classic lasagna in a white pan topped with fresh herbs
PHOTO: ERIK BERNSTEIN; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISON

We took a couple shortcuts for this recipe by using store-bought marinara and boxed pasta sheets. Trust us, it saves a ton of time without sacrificing any flavor. Our Visual Director Rebecca Simpson Steele says that her family begs her to make this monthly—make it once, and you might be in the same boat.

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Beef Noodle Casserole

beef noodle casserole topped with cheese in a baking dish
PHOTO: ROCKY LUTEN; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE

What’s an easy weeknight dinner without beef, noodles, and gooey cheese? This version of beef noodle casserole combines a shelf-stable favorite—cream of mushroom soup—along with tomato sauce, lots of garlic, sweet onion, and sharp cheddar cheese. The only prep work requires cutting onions, chopping garlic, and grating the cheese.

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Chicken Enchilada Casserole

enchilada fillings in a casserole topped with avocado cubes
PHOTO: RACHEL VANNI; FOOD STYLING: TAYLOR ANN SPENCER

Instead of rolling all of the enchiladas, this casserole untraditionally speeds up the process by layering everything together in the pan. Skip the store-bought and make your own homemade enchilada sauce. You can adjust the heat up or down according to your preference, and the flavor is 10x better.

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Tater Tot Chicken Pot Pie

chicken pot pie filling in a skillet topped with tater tots
PHOTO: RYAN LIEBE; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE

Wondering what could possibly make a classic chicken pot pie even more delicious? Enter: tater tots! Picture a creamy and comforting casserole made with onions, peas, and tender chicken, all topped with a crown of crispy potato tots. Digital Food Producer Camille Lowder loves it because of the best-of-both-world’s combo of crunchy, seasoned potatoes and pie filling in every bite.

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Ritz Cracker Chicken Casserole

chicken casserole topped with ritz crackers in a red dish
PHOTO: RACHEL VANNI; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISON

When the weather gets cold, your dinner making-mojo is low, or when comfort food is just what’s on the menu, you need a casserole. And if that casserole is easy, creamy, chicken-y, and cheesy, like this one is? With a crunchy topping? Your oven should already be preheating. 😉

Get the Ritz Cracker Chicken Casserole recipe.

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Chicken Fajita Casserole

chipotle chile and cumin seasoned chicken breast is nestled into fire roasted tomato rice topped with strips of jalapeno, bell pepper, and sweet red onion then smothered with a three cheese blend and baked
PHOTO: JULIA GARTLAND; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISON

If you turn your head every time a sizzling plate of fajitas passes, then this recipe is the low-lift one-pan version you need. Chipotle chile- and cumin-seasoned chicken breast is nestled into fire-roasted tomato rice before being topped with strips of jalapeño, bell pepper, and sweet red onion, then smothered with a three-cheese blend and baked to create this chicken fajita casserole.

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Overnight French Toast Casserole

overnight french toast casserole
PHOTO: ANDREW BUI; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISON
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Chicken Tamale Pie

chicken tamale pie in a skillet with sour cream
PHOTO: LUCY SCHAEFFER; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISON

A lot of tamale pies come with the cornbread layer on top. But we strongly feel that it should be on the bottom, where it can get crispy and absorb all the flavors of the topping. Instead of making a batter from scratch, we upgraded a box of muffin mix with some sour cream and canned corn, and we highly recommend it.

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Funeral Potatoes

creamy cheesy potatoes with a buttery cornflake topping
PHOTO: LUCY SCHAEFFER; FOOD STYLING: TAYLOR ANN SPENCER

The story goes that these bubbling beauties were named so after becoming a traditional comfort food for post-funeral gatherings. They are basically comfort in a pan, but we prefer (and suggest we all) eat them on happier occasions, especially Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any time comfort food is an absolute necessity.

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Ravioli Lasagna

ravioli lasagna
Parker feierbach

Italian night is better when your two favorite pastas—ravioli and lasagna—combine. Make them in a casserole dish, and you’ve got a comfort food combination that is as easy to create as it is to devour.

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Taco Lasagna

taco lasagna
PHOTO: ROCKY LUTEN; FOOD STYLING: ADRIENNE ANDERSON
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Sloppy Joe Casserole

casserole dish with sloppy joe mixture topped with mini buns and melted cheese
PHOTO: BRYAN GARDNER; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE

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Hamburger Casserole

a casserole dish filled with elbow macaroni, ground beef, and a creamy sauce
PHOTO: RACHEL VANNI; FOOD STYLING: BARRETT WASHBURNE

You may have heard the term “hamburger casserole” used to describe similarly cozy recipes using ground beef and elbow macaroni. But instead of the classic tomato-based goulash, this version is made with a sauce reminiscent of your favorite fast food secret sauce—pickles included.

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Chicken Broccoli Casserole

cheesy chicken broccoli casserole horizontal
Ethan Calabrese

 

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