Southern Comfort Food: Rich and Satisfying Casserole Recipes

Chicken Tetrazzini

Your family will be asking for seconds after you serve this crowd-pleasing meal. A speedy Italian classic, it can be made ahead for easy weeknight dinners.

Recipe: Chicken Tetrazzini

Photo: Lee Harrelson

Extra-Easy Lasagna

It really is as easy as it sounds and is every bit as good as its more time-consuming counterparts.

Recipe: Extra-Easy Lasagna

Photo: Beth Dreiling Hontzas

Pizza Spaghetti Casserole

Destined to become your kids' new favorite meal, this easy casserole recipe combines two classic family favorites: pepperoni pizza and spaghetti. Unbaked, the casserole can stay frozen for up to a month so prepare extra and save for a busy day.

Recipe: Pizza Spaghetti Casserole

Photo: William Dickey

King Ranch Chicken Casserole

Spiked with tomatoes and green chiles, creamy layers of chopped cooked chicken and corn tortillas make this Texas casserole too tempting to resist. It’s super-easy to fix for a crowd, and always a hit.

Recipe: King Ranch Chicken Casserole

Creole Jambalaya

Smoked sausage, ham, and red pepper add bold flavor in this classic recipe for Creole Jambalaya.

Recipe: Creole Jambalaya

Photo: Beth Dreiling Hontzas

Baked Smokin' Macaroni and Cheese

This delicious mac and cheese is light on butter and cheese yet still melts in your mouth. Change the flavor profile of the recipe with combinations such as sweet peas and proscuitto or ham and broccoli.

Recipe: Baked Smokin' Macaroni and Cheese

Spinach Ravioli Lasagna

The pasta in this dish cooks as the lasagna bakes, making it ideal for busy nights. Ravioli and spinach layered with pesto, Alfredo sauce, and Italian cheeses provide unbeatable flavor.

Recipe: Spinach Ravioli Lasagna

Cajun Shrimp Casserole

Packed with veggies, Parmesan cheese, rice, and a cayenne pepper kick, this delicious recipe is definitely worthy of a special occasion.

Recipe: Cajun Shrimp Casserole

Three-Cheese Pasta Bake

Skip the marinara sauce and go for a rich Alfredo sauce instead. The creamy sauce, paired with three types of cheese, creates a family-friendly dish that’s ready in a flash.

Recipe: Three-Cheese Pasta Bake

Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner

Chicken-and-Wild Rice Casserole

Sliced almonds, water chestnuts, cream of mushroom soup, and Cheddar cheese add a depth of flavor and texture to this satisfying casserole.

Recipe: Chicken-and-Wild Rice Casserole

Baked Ziti with Italian Sausage

Baked ziti is always a family favorite. Try this Baked Ziti with Italian sausage for an easy, make-ahead casserole idea—perfect for weeknight meals.

Recipe: Baked Ziti with Italian Sausage
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Photo: Howard L. Puckett

Ham-Hash Brown Casserole

Reinvent "breakfast for supper" with this easy Ham-Hash Brown Casserole. Country-style hash browns, ham, and Cheddar cheese resemble a breakfast casserole, but plenty of veggies make it a more substantial meal for dinner.

Recipe: Ham-Hash Brown Casserole

Rich & Satisfying Casseroles