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  4. 8x8 Casserole Recipes That Perfectly Fit a Family of Four

8x8 Casserole Recipes That Perfectly Fit a Family of Four

Kaitlyn Yarborough, Assistant Editor and Writer for Southern Living
By Kaitlyn Yarborough Updated January 12, 2022
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Cabbage Casserole
Credit: Photography: Victor Protasio, Prop Styling: Heather Chadduck, Food Styling: Chelsea Zimmer

As far as we're concerned, a casserole fits every calling. From church potlucks to holiday feasts, there's always room for a classic side or hearty main-dish casserole on the table; yet we don't always want, need, or—let's be honest—have an inch of room for leftovers in the refrigerator. That's when we trade in our 13x9 for our 8x8 pan size. It keeps prep quick, skips on the leftovers, and works perfectly when you're not feeding a crowd, but just a few. This week, win every weeknight with these delicious 8x8 casserole dinner, side dish, and dessert ideas for your family of 4.

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Easy Taco Casserole

Easy Taco Casserole
Credit: Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Kathleen Varner; Food Styling: Maggie Ruggiero

Recipe: Easy Taco Casserole

We think pretty much any dish can be served in casserole form, even tacos. 

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Twice Baked Potato Casserole

Twice Baked Potato Casserole
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Recipe: Twice Baked Potato Casserole

Whether you serve it as a side or main dish, this potato casserole can be pulled together a day in advance and chilled until you're ready to cook. Just let it come to room temperature before baking. 

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Cabbage Casserole

Cabbage Casserole
Credit: Photography: Victor Protasio, Prop Styling: Heather Chadduck, Food Styling: Chelsea Zimmer

Recipe: Cabbage Casserole

Don't just take our word for it. Even reviewers agree that this casserole is the best way to eat cabbage. 

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Poppy Seed Chicken

Classic Poppy Seed Chicken
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Recipe: Poppy Seed Chicken

This recipe transforms a handful of simple ingredients into a comforting dinner that your family will request again and again. 

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Creamed Greens Casserole

Creamed Greens Casserole
Credit: Atonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke; Food Styling: Chelsea Zimmer

Recipe: Creamed Greens Casserole

You'll have no problem convincing your family to enjoy their greens when you serve them up in a cheesy casserole. 

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Creamy Tex-Mex Cornbread Bake

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Recipe: Creamy Tex-Mex Cornbread Bake

This might be our favorite way to jazz up boxed cornbread mix. This casserole bake is packed with hearty ground turkey and filled with Tex-Mex flavor.

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Chicken Cobbler Casserole

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Recipe: Chicken Cobbler Casserole

Who doesn't love a speedy twist on chicken pot pie? Topped with a quick mixture of cubed sourdough bread, Parmesan cheese, and butter, it's made for busy weeknights.

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Zucchini-and-Spinach Lasagna

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Recipe: Zucchini-and-Spinach Lasagna

You won't miss the meat in this vegetarian lasagna. Fresh zucchini is layered between wide noodles and a creamy ricotta mixture flavored with chives and onion, no red sauce required.

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Sweet Potato-and-Collard Green Gratin

Sweet Potato-and-Collard Green Gratin
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Recipe: Sweet Potato-and-Collard Green Gratin

Give your gratin a colorful makeover with this fall-inspired recipe. The dish combines sweet potatoes and collard greens, making the most of our favorite fresh fall produce.

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Parmesan Corn Pudding

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Recipe: Parmesan Corn Pudding

Skip the stress with this corn pudding casserole that uses frozen corn. The veggie side offers a cheesy Parmesan twist on a traditional recipe.

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Old-School Squash Casserole

Old-School Squash Casserole
Credit: Greg DuPree; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke; Food Styling: Torie Cox

Recipe: Old-School Squash Casserole

You can't beat the crunchy, buttery cracker topping and creamy, cheesy squash blend in this traditional Southern recipe. It's a scraped-clean kind of casserole after everyone scoops a hearty portion.

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Corn Bread Casserole

Corn Bread Casserole
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Recipe: Corn Bread Casserole

Just a few pantry staples—frozen and canned corn, corn muffin mix, butter, sour cream, and an egg—make up this suppertime classic. For a heartier twist, add in diced ham, chopped bell pepper, and cheese.

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Zucchini-Potato Casserole

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Recipe: Zucchini-Potato Casserole

Put some French flair into your dinner routine. This colorful layered casserole isn't weighed down by a hefty ingredient list, but the simple veggie topping adds a pretty finishing touch.

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Chicken Casserole D'Iberville

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Recipe: Chicken Casserole D'Iberville

To pull this casserole together quickly, you can use deli-roasted chicken instead of cooking your own. 

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Pineapple Casserole

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Recipe: Pineapple Casserole

Whip up this holiday classic on a weeknight. With just six ingredients, one dish, and around 30 minutes, you're ready with a special side dish for any occasion.

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Mini Cheese Grits Casseroles

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Recipe: Mini Cheese Grits Casseroles

Leave the festive ramekins for holiday brunch, and make things easier by putting these cheesy grits into a single two-quart dish.

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Fudge Cake

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Recipe: Fudge Cake

Another indulgent yet suitably sized dessert for four people, coming right up. There are no fancy ingredients or difficult instructions; it's just simply delicious.

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Hashbrown Casserole

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Recipe: Hashbrown Casserole

It's a classic for a reason. This cornflake-topped casserole is an easy crowd-pleaser that comes together with just a few staple ingredients.

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Salted Caramel Banana Pudding

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Recipe: Salted Caramel Banana Pudding

Dinner isn't complete without a tasty, perfectly portioned dessert. Take classic banana pudding to new heights with lightly spiced Biscoff cookies and a quick homemade salted caramel.

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Spinach Ravioli Lasagna

Easy Pasta Recipes: Spinach Ravioli Lasagna
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Recipe: Spinach Ravioli Lasagna

This is a real weeknight warrior. Using convenience items, like store-bought pesto sauce, jarred Alfredo sauce, and frozen cheese-filled ravioli, it's perfect when you need a quick (but delicious!) fix.

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Eggplant Parmesan with Feta

Eggplant Parmesan with Feta
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Recipe: Eggplant Parmesan with Feta

Take the flavor up a notch on this classic eggplant dish by adding feta cheese. It offers a tangy touch in both taste and texture.

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Easy Blackberry Cobbler

Easy Blackberry Cobbler
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Recipe: Easy Blackberry Cobbler

When in doubt, make a cobbler. Fresh berries and five ingredients later, you have a warm and gooey treat to top off dinnertime.

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    1 of 22 Easy Taco Casserole
    2 of 22 Twice Baked Potato Casserole
    3 of 22 Cabbage Casserole
    4 of 22 Poppy Seed Chicken
    5 of 22 Creamed Greens Casserole
    6 of 22 Creamy Tex-Mex Cornbread Bake
    7 of 22 Chicken Cobbler Casserole
    8 of 22 Zucchini-and-Spinach Lasagna
    9 of 22 Sweet Potato-and-Collard Green Gratin
    10 of 22 Parmesan Corn Pudding
    11 of 22 Old-School Squash Casserole
    12 of 22 Corn Bread Casserole
    13 of 22 Zucchini-Potato Casserole
    14 of 22 Chicken Casserole D'Iberville
    15 of 22 Pineapple Casserole
    16 of 22 Mini Cheese Grits Casseroles
    17 of 22 Fudge Cake
    18 of 22 Hashbrown Casserole
    19 of 22 Salted Caramel Banana Pudding
    20 of 22 Spinach Ravioli Lasagna
    21 of 22 Eggplant Parmesan with Feta
    22 of 22 Easy Blackberry Cobbler

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