12 Easy Casseroles to Make for Dinner Tonight

They'll become quick family favorites

By Lily Kip
Updated on 04/14/21
Spicy Chorizo Sweet Potato Breakfast Casserole

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Ever find yourself turning to comfort food to get through the cold winter months? Us, too. That's why we put together this list of the best casseroles to make for dinner tonight.

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    Chicken Tortellini Casserole

    Chicken Tortellini Casserole

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    This delicious chicken tortellini casserole is so easy, it only takes five ingredients to make. The recipe is adaptable, too—use ham or turkey in place of the chicken, use asparagus or peas in place of the broccoli, or try a different kind of sauce.

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    Classic Sweet Potato Casserole

    Sweet potato casserole recipe

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    It's not just for the holidays anymore: this delicious classic sweet potato casserole can be made anytime (including tonight!). Infused with brown sugar and topped with pecans, this comforting dish makes the most of abundant winter root vegetables.

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    Spicy Chorizo Sweet Potato Breakfast Casserole

    Spicy Chorizo Sweet Potato Breakfast Casserole

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    Add a little kick to your morning with this spicy chorizo sweet potato breakfast casserole. It's an excellent dish to make and freeze on a Sunday and serve all week long for breakfast, or any other time you're craving something spiced-up.

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    Ground Beef Casserole With Potatoes and Cheese

    Ground Beef Casserole With Potatoes and Cheese

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    If you're a fan of shepherd's pie or cottage pie, you'll love this ground beef casserole with potatoes and cheese. Each ingredient in this dish is warm, filling, and will have you coming back for seconds.

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    Brussel Sprouts Gratin

    Brussel Sprouts Gratin

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    This Brussels sprouts gratin is a delicious, filling meal you can make any night of the week. It can be made entirely vegetarian, or include bacon, ham, or pancetta for a smoky finish.

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    Easy Hominy Corn Casserole Bake

    Easy Hominy Corn Casserole Bake

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    This easy easy hominy corn casserole bake is an excellent vegetarian one-dish meal to make for your family on a busy weeknight. Be sure to save the leftovers, they reheat perfectly!

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    Chicken and Stuffing Bake

    Chicken and Stuffing Bake

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    Bring a little taste of Fall to the weeknight dinner table any time of year with this comforting casserole. Chicken bakes in a creamy, flavorful sauce made of onions, garlic, cream of chicken soup, and chicken broth. The stuffing mix adds a nice texture and creates a crunchy topping.

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    Spaghetti-Style Pizza Bake

    Ramen Noodle Crust Pepperoni Pizza
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    This spaghetti-style pizza bake features your favorite pasta, coated with eggs and milk, topped with a rich mushroom and beef sauce, covered with lots of cheese and pepperoni, and baked until bubbly. Yum!

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    Red and White Tortellini

    Red and White Tortellini

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    This is the easiest casserole recipe we know—in fact, it's so easy we know it by heart. For lovers of Italian fare, this red and white tortellini dish is a showstopper. It takes a little more than an hour to cook, but the prep takes only five minutes out of your evening.

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    Tuna Alfredo Casserole

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    Another five-ingredient recipe that's easy and packed full of flavor, this tuna Alfredo casserole is a far cry from your grandmother's. The addition of vegetables like chopped green onions, mushrooms, and peppers take this meal from good to superb.

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    Crock Pot Barley Casserole

    Barley Casserole

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    This crock pot barley casserole is another easy vegetarian option for casserole night. Barley is an underrated whole grain with a deliciously nutty flavor that will make you question why you haven't utilized this hearty wonder grain before.

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    Easy Cheesy Corn Bake

    Baked Corn Casserole

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    An easy cheesy corn bake is one of many essential southern comfort foods, but this one is the cream of the crop! Easy to prep and quick to cook, make this cheesy corn bake for a hungry crowd.