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These cozy, crowd-pleasing casseroles are the best of the best, easy to prep, and make-ahead friendly. Not only do they taste great leftover, but they freeze particularly well, and many reviewers note just how easy they are to whip-up ahead of time\u2014and bake as comfort food when you need it. From cheesy pastas and succulent squash casseroles to hearty chicken bakes, they\u2019re perfect for stress-free comfort.\n<\/p>\n
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“Great recipe, we always make 1-2 days ahead and then bake on Thanksgiving morning, just as the recipe states… Before baking, we add liberal pats of butter, really adds flavor and keeps moist.!” \u2014MintBeet6002\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Photographer: Jake Sternquist \/ Food Styling: Sammy Mila \/ Prop Styling: Kristen Schooley<\/p>\n
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“This dish is delicious! My husband and I ate half of the casserole in one sitting. Shared the rest with our son and his wife and they really liked it as well and they are really picky eaters! Can\u2019t wait to make it again.” \u2014Karen\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Photographer: Jake Sternquist \/ Food Styling: Sammy Mila \/ Prop Styling: Kristen Schooley<\/p>\n
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“My daughter brought this to a family gathering several years ago. It’s been on our holiday menu ever since. Delicious and we’d rather have this than the typical dish with mushroom soup.” \u2014Jody Morgan\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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“Very good. Easy to prepare. I will now pre-cook the tater tots, enabling me to put it together the night before – without anything going \u201csoupy\u201d. Just pop it in the oven the next morning” \u2014Sheila Gordon\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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“This was a great make ahead! It froze well. It served 8 generously. I used less amounts of the spices because I was serving several children.” \u2014SwiftDough2750\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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“I have been making this for a solid 5 years and has been a hit everytime! … Can also make ahead and refridgerate before you need to bake, just let it sit at room temperature for at least 30-45 min. Great for making ahead for a dinner party. Be sure to print out recipes because you will get asked!” \u2014MommyFromSeattle\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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“i’ve made this many times and it is one of our favorites. It is great. It is just my husband and I so I make a little less and put it in an 8×8 pan and it lasts s for 2 meals.” \u2014Sally Chalmers\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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“I made half the recipe, just to be sure we liked it. Loved it! Very flavorful. I made it a little bit ahead of thime and it reheated well in the microwave.” \u2014ArtsyPan8118\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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“Excellent and delicious. This is a new favorite and it’s easy and less effort than actually making cabbage rolls, and we’re all about easy these days” \u2014Fab Gab\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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“Squash casserole has a tendency to get watery, especially if frozen. Not this one. I pressure canned yellow squash and drain. And use for this recipe. Absolutely delicious. My husband complimented my “fresh” squash from the garden! Thanks!” \u2014LovingBeef8179\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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