25 Comforting Casseroles Recipes You'll Want to Save for Cozy Nights In

With comforting flavors, versatility, and easy preparation, what’s not to love about these heartwarming classics?

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Theodora Kaloudis
Theodora Kaloudis
Theodora Kaloudis
Theodora's passion for cooking began early on as a young girl, working in the kitchen at her father's Greek diner in Brooklyn, NY. Her recipes have appeared on Delish, Spruce Eats, Today.com, Martha Stewart & Marley Spoon, Dinnerly, Simply Recipes, and in various cookbooks.
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Published December 07, 2025
Theodora Kaloudis
close up view of Church Chicken Casserole

Simply Recipes / Ciara Kehoe

Curious to see what everyone else is saving to MyRecipes—our free tool for saving and organizing your favorite recipes? Here’s a peek at our readers’ 25 most-saved casserole recipes of 2025 so far.

Casseroles are pure comfort in a baking dish. Warm, bubbly, and cheesy, these casseroles are cozy treats. Not only are they comforting, but they’re also easy to prepare. Perfect for making ahead, we included tips for storing and freezing. Plus, we included some time-saving shortcuts, like rotisserie chicken and frozen hash browns. Whether you’re looking for a complete dinner like Easy Chicken and Broccoli Casserole, a side like Cabbage Casserole, or even breakfast like Spinach Florentine Breakfast Casserole, there’s a lot to choose from. Dive into these recipes and discover new favorites to add to your MyRecipes collection.

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  • Johnny Marzetti Casserole

    Spoonful of Johnny Marzetti Casserole lifted from the casserole dish, and in the surroundings, a stack of plates and a bowl of mixed greens salad

    Simply Recipes / Mark Beahm

    “You can refrigerate leftovers, tightly covered, for up to four days. The baked casserole freezes well. You can even freeze the entire casserole to reheat later.” —Sara Bir, former Senior Editor

  • Easy Chicken and Broccoli Casserole

    Overhead view of a green baking dish with chicken and broccoli casserole and a serving spoon next to a small plate with a serving

    Simply Recipes / Photo by Robby Lozano / Food Styling by Sally McKay / Christina Daley

    “As a bonus, this easy casserole is a great way to use up leftovers. You’ll need some cooked chicken (any kind works) and a couple of cups of cooked white rice. This is a great time to use microwave rice if you don’t have cooked rice on hand.” —Afton Cyrus, Senior Editor

  • Shipwreck Casserole

    shipwreck casserole in a casserole dish at a table setting with a bowl of scallions, plate, and glass of water

    Simply Recipes / Mihaela Kozaric Sebrek

    “This casserole could be made entirely in advance and baked right before serving, or you can bake it completely and then reheat it in a 350°F oven. If you are planning on making it in advance, don’t add the cheese topping until you reheat it.” —Nick Evans, Recipe Developer

  • Church Chicken Casserole

    close up view of Church Chicken Casserole

    Simply Recipes / Ciara Kehoe

    “I brown some fresh chicken, but you could just as easily shred a rotisserie chicken. I also use Ritz crackers, but saltines, club crackers, or even a package of dry stuffing mix would do the trick.” —Cynthia Christensen, Recipe Developer

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  • Million Dollar Ravioli Casserole

    Side view of a white baking dish of Million Dollar Ravioli Casserole with a serving removed and on a small plate next to a serving spoon on a small plate

    Simply Recipes / Photo by Rachel Vanni / Food Styling by Tiffany Schleigh

    “This casserole takes about 25 minutes to assemble and bakes for 35 to 45 minutes, so it can come together for a relatively quick weeknight dinner. It can also be assembled up to three days in advance and refrigerated or frozen.” —Meghan Splawn, Recipe Developer

  • Copycat Cracker Barrel Hashbrown Casserole

    Copycat Cracker Barrel hash brown casserole in a casserole dish at a table setting with a plate, a basketful of bisquits, a stack of plates, and spoons on the counter

    Simply Recipes / Mark Beahm

    “I found that using frozen hash browns, even after thawing, are easy to overcook and become soggy when baked as a casserole. Using refrigerated hash browns fixes that problem.” —Myo Quinn, Recipe Developer

  • Beef Enchilada Casserole

    Plate with a Slice of Beef Enchilada Casserole Topped with Sour Cream, Cilantro, Jalapeno, and Sliced Avocado, and in the Background, a Bowl with Side Salad and a Casserole Dish with More

    Simply Recipes / Marta A Rivera Diaz

    “You can assemble this casserole and store it in the fridge for two days. Just be sure to store it well-covered and allow the baking dish to come to just about room temperature before putting it into the hot oven.” —Marta Rivera, Recipe Developer

  • Walking Taco Casserole

    Walking taco casserole in a casserole dish with a spoon (casserole dish missing some casserole / some of the casserole was already served)

    Simply Recipes / Karishma Pradhan

    “You can easily prepare this casserole ahead of time with a few simple tricks. Prepare the meat and bean filling—without the toppings—up to two days ahead and store in the refrigerator in an airtight container.” —Karishma Pradhan, Recipe Developer

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  • Easy Taco Casserole

    easy taco casserole in a skillet at a table setting with a tray of chips and a bowl of sour cream

    Simply Recipes / Photo by Jen Causey / Food Styling by Emily Nabors Hall / Prop Styling by Lindsey Lower

    “This taco casserole comes together in no time, but you can break up the prep to make dinnertime even quicker. Make the ground beef mixture ahead, storing it in the fridge for up to three days. Just don’t add the chips until you’re ready to bake, so they don’t get soggy.” —Laurel Randolph, Associate Editorial Director

  • Cheeseburger Casserole

    Casserole Dish of Cheeseburger Casserole with a Serving Already Served

    Simply Recipes / Dude that Cookz

    “This recipe can be made in advance and served later in the week. It is the perfect meal-prep option! You'll cook your beef and your pasta, then place them in separate containers and keep in the fridge until you’re ready to assemble (make sure you store the cheese separately too).” —Eric Jones, Recipe Developer

  • Cheesy Potato Casserole

    Cheesy Potato Casserole
    Nick Evans | Art Banner Credit: Andy Christensen

    “I recommend freezing it after baking it so the casserole is cooked and you just have to reheat it from a frozen state. It will keep in the freezer for three to six months, and you should reheat it in a 350°F oven until it’s warmed through.” —Nick Evans, Recipe Developer

  • Cabbage Casserole

    A serving of baked cabbage casserole with cheese and crispy toppings a yellow serving spoon in the dish

    Simply Recipes / Photo by Morgan Hunt Glaze / Food Styling by Jennifer Wendorf / Prop Styling by Abby Armstrong

    “You can prepare the cabbage mixture the day of and store it in the baking dish until ready to bake (cover and refrigerate if you plan to wait more than two hours to bake it). Leave the cracker topping off until ready to bake, as it will get soggy if it sits.” —Megan Scott, former Senior Editor

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  • Classic Tuna Noodle Casserole

    Classic Tuna Noodle Casserole on a plate

    Simply Recipes / Ciara Kehoe

    “You can also freeze the casserole before you bake it. If you store it in a heatproof dish (metal or ceramic, not glass), you can take it straight from the freezer to the oven. No thawing necessary. —Elise Bauer, Founder

  • Easy Chicken Enchilada Casserole

    Cheesy chicken enchilada casserole, with a serving being lifted from the dish

    Simply Recipes / Marta Rivera

    “Assemble the casserole as instructed, and wrap the baking dish in a couple of layers of plastic wrap or aluminum foil. Freeze the chicken enchilada casserole for up to two months. Thaw the casserole in the fridge overnight or for 24 hours, and bake as instructed.” —Marta Rivera, Recipe Developer

  • Spinach Florentine Breakfast Casserole

    Serving of spinach florentine breakfast casserole lifted from a casserole dish

    Simply Recipes / Photo by Fred Hardy / Food Styling by Jennifer Wendorf / Prop Styling by Lindsey Lower

    “You’ll need to allow an hour for the assembled casserole to rest before you bake it. Use that to your advantage: You can assemble and refrigerate the casserole up to 12 hours before baking.” —Sara Bir, former Senior Editor

  • Grandma Neva’s Cheesy Cabbage Casserole

    Cheesy cabbage casserole topped with crispy crackers served on a plate with a fork and in a baking dish

    Simply Recipes / Ali Redmond

    “As a shortcut, if you are pressed for time, you can use pre-shredded cabbage in this recipe. Just be sure to use green cabbage—you’ll be sorry if you use a bag with purple cabbage mixed in, as it will tint the mixture a disturbing grayish color.” —Robin Asbell, Recipe Developer

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  • Chicken Taco Casserole

    Serving of chicken taco casserole on a plate topped with a dollop of sour cream

    Simply Recipes / Mihaela Kozaric Sebrek

    “This makes a big casserole, so if you want something smaller, halve the recipe and make it in an 8 x 8-inch baking dish. Or bake the whole recipe in two 8 x 8-inch dishes to freeze one of the two for later. Wrap it tightly in plastic wrap once it’s cooled, and freeze it for up to three months.” —Nick Evans, Recipe Developer

  • Southern Squash Casserole

    Southern squash casserole in a casserole dish (a serving size al served)

    Simply Recipes / Ciara Kehoe

    “Squash releases a lot of moisture as it cooks, and you want to drain it away before mixing up the casserole. My easy trick for doing this is to mash the cooked squash in a colander so the excess moisture drips off. No watery casserole!” —Sara Bir, former Senior Editor

  • Rakott Krumpli (Hungarian Potato Casserole)

    Rakott Krumpli (Hungarian Potato Casserole) in a 9x13 casserole dish, one serving on a plate

    Simply Recipes / Photo by Victor Protasio / Food Styling by Chelsea Zimmer / Prop Styling by Christina Daley

    “To make this dish ahead, you can assemble the casserole completely, then cover and refrigerate until ready to bake. Bake until heated through and bubbly.” —Craig Ruff, Recipe Developer

  • Chicken and Rice Casserole

    Chicken and rice casserole, ready to serve

    Simply Recipes / Michelle Becker

    “It's easy to double this recipe, but it works better if you do it in two separate 9 x 13-inch casserole dishes instead of one larger pan. If you're making one to eat and one to freeze, we recommend cooking both of the casseroles, and freezing the second casserole after it has cooled completely.” —Elise Bauer, Founder

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  • Easy Breakfast Casserole

    Breakfast Casserole
    Elise Bauer

    “Breakfast casseroles are almost designed to be made ahead. You can assemble the whole thing the night before, put it in the fridge (covered), and bake it the next morning. It's minimal work when you wake up and a low-stress breakfast if you have a group of people to feed.” —Elise Bauer, Founder

  • Cattle Drive Casserole

    slice of Cattle Drive Casserole on a plate with a fork

    Simply Recipes / Photo by Morgan Hunt Glaze / Food Styling by Jennifer Wendorf / Prop Styling by Lindsey Lower

    “You can assemble this casserole and freeze it, covered tightly, for up to three months. To bake it from frozen, leave it covered with aluminum foil and bake at 350°F until heated through. Alternatively, leave the frozen casserole in the fridge to thaw for a night or two. Bake as directed, adding about 10 to 15 minutes to the baking time.” —Sheela Prakash, Recipe Developer

  • Chicken Noodle Casserole

    Chicken noodle casserole served in a rectangular dish with a spoon
    Sally Vargas

    “Yes, you can use rotisserie chicken or use leftover chicken to make the casserole. You will need two to three cups of cooked chicken, cut into bite-sized pieces. Skip step two in the recipe and cook the onion and celery (step five) in three cups of good quality broth.” —Sally Vargas, Recipe Developer

  • Twice Baked Potato Casserole

    A wooden spoon lifting a serving of twice baked potato casserole from a baking dish

    Simply Recipes / Alison Bickel

    “Like most casseroles, you can easily freeze this twice-baked potato casserole. Assemble the casserole, then wrap the entire baking dish in a layer of plastic wrap, then a layer of foil. Freeze for up to one month. Defrost in the fridge, remove the plastic wrap, and then bake according to the recipe instructions. If you like, you can bake the casserole first, then cool it before wrapping and freezing, or freeze individual portions.” —Brianne Ross, Recipe Developer

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  • Marry Me Chicken Casserole

    Overhead view of chicken and pasta casserole serving on a blue plate next to a dish of casserole, table napkin and drinking glass with ice and beverage

    Simply Recipes / Frank Tiu

    “If you would like to use rotisserie chicken or leftover chicken, you can swap the cutlets for 2 to 3 cups of shredded chicken, mixing it into the sauce along with the pasta.” —Nick Evans, Recipe Developer

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