{"id":2190,"date":"2026-02-09T15:58:27","date_gmt":"2026-02-09T15:58:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cupcake.website\/?p=2190"},"modified":"2026-02-09T15:58:27","modified_gmt":"2026-02-09T15:58:27","slug":"5-cheap-and-easy-casseroles-that-taste-like-a-million-bucks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cupcake.website\/?p=2190","title":{"rendered":"5 Cheap and Easy Casseroles That Taste Like a Million Bucks"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-article-intro_1-0\">\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\"> In 2022, Senior Culinary Producer Nicole McLaughlin shared some of her favorite cheap and easy casserole recipes to make any night of the week\u2014and our readers ate them up. So, four years later, she&#8217;s back with more. Here are some of Nicole&#8217;s favorite new budget-friendly dinners that come together in your trusty 9&#215;13-inch pan.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc__content_1-0\" data-sc-sticky-offset=\"90\" data-sc-ad-label-height=\"24\" data-sc-ad-track-spacing=\"100\" data-sc-min-track-height=\"250\" data-sc-max-track-height=\"600\" data-sc-breakpoint=\"50em\" data-sc-load-immediate=\"4\" data-sc-content-positions=\"[1, 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18]\" data-bind-scroll-on-start=\"true\">\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_1-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block mntl-sc-list-item\">\n<span class=\"heading-toc\" id=\"toc-meatball-sub-casserole\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_3-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block allrecipes-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"> <span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Meatball Sub Casserole <\/span> <\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_4-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block allrecipes-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--no-theme no-theme figure-landscape figure-high-res\"><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"> <span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Yoly<\/p>\n<p><\/span><br \/>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_5-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\"> &#8220;My boys LOVE this! It is quick and simple! I am always asked to bring this to Super Bowl\u00ae parties and family events!&#8221; \u2014sarabrola\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_2-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block mntl-sc-list-item\">\n<span class=\"heading-toc\" id=\"toc-lemon-chicken-and-rice-casserole\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_7-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block allrecipes-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"> <span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Lemon Chicken And Rice Casserole <\/span> <\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_8-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block allrecipes-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--no-theme no-theme figure-landscape figure-high-res\"><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"> <span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Dotdash Meredith Food Studios<\/p>\n<p><\/span><br \/>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_9-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\"> &#8220;This was quick and easy. The lemon was the perfect touch. It elevated the dish.&#8221; \u2014Marion Anderson-Slaton\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_3-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block mntl-sc-list-item\">\n<span class=\"heading-toc\" id=\"toc-nicoles-french-onion-mac-and-cheese\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_11-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block allrecipes-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"> <span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Nicole&#8217;s French Onion Mac and Cheese <\/span> <\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_12-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block allrecipes-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--no-theme no-theme figure-landscape figure-high-res\"><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_3-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"> <span class=\"figure-article-caption-text\">Nicole&#8217;s French Onion Mac and Cheese.<\/span><br \/>\n<span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\">Nicole Mcmom<\/span><br \/>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_13-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\"> &#8220;Nicole! This is awesome!!! If I owned a restaurant, I would make sure this made an appearance on my menu!&#8221; \u2014DREGINEK\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_4-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block mntl-sc-list-item\">\n<span class=\"heading-toc\" id=\"toc-japanese-curry-chicken-pot-pie-casserole\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_16-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block allrecipes-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"> <span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Japanese Curry Chicken Pot Pie Casserole <\/span> <\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_17-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block allrecipes-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--no-theme no-theme figure-landscape figure-high-res\"><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_4-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"> <span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Photographer: Robby Lozano \/ Food Styling: Nicole Hopper Williams \/ Prop Styling: Christina Daley<\/p>\n<p><\/span><br \/>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_18-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\"> &#8220;This recipe is delicious! My whole family gets so happy when they find out I&#8217;m making it! Definitely recommend, 10\/10.&#8221; \u2014FeistyMilk9217\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_5-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block mntl-sc-list-item\">\n<span class=\"heading-toc\" id=\"toc-best-taco-casserole\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_20-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block allrecipes-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"> <span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Best Taco Casserole <\/span> <\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_21-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block allrecipes-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--no-theme no-theme figure-landscape figure-high-res\"><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_5-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"> <span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Dotdash Meredith Food Studios<\/p>\n<p><\/span><br \/>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_22-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\"> &#8220;This taco casserole with ground beef and tortilla chips is easy to make and very tasty. I often substitute with ground turkey and low-fat dairy products, and it&#8217;s still delicious! Serve this casserole with chips, salsa, and green salad.&#8221; \u2014ANDREALF63\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><br \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In 2022, Senior Culinary Producer Nicole McLaughlin shared some of her favorite cheap and easy casserole recipes to make any night of the week\u2014and our readers ate them up. So, four years later, she&#8217;s back with more. 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