Food and Recipes Dish Casserole 14 Casseroles You Can Have On The Table In 30 Minutes Or Less Recipes this easy will make your weekday dinners a breeze. By Sierra Guardiola Sierra Guardiola Sierra is a writer and editor with many interests. She comes from a newspaper background and has over four years experience writing for magazines. She enjoys learning about new topics and providing readers with helpful tips and ideas. She has covered everything from how to make the best apple pie to transforming your outdoor space with a few key decorations. Southern Living's editorial guidelines Updated on February 6, 2023 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Photo: Photographer: Antonis Achilleos; Prop Stylist: Christine Kelly; Food Stylist: Ali Ramee Casseroles are always welcome on our table. A true comfort food, they can feed a crowd at the potluck or fill the family with some leftovers to spare. While some casseroles take quite a bit of prep, we've rounded up our favorite hassle-free 30-minute meals for those times when there just aren't enough hours in the day. Between work, after-school activities, and everyday chores, dinner may be the last thing on your mind some nights. These quick casseroles are anything but boring and easy enough to make, regardless of how taxing of a day you've endured. Pantry items are your best friends in these 30-minute dinners, where more often than not a quick trip to the closet will be all the shopping required. So, grab that pan and start cooking! 01 of 14 Sloppy Joe Casserole with Dinner Rolls Photographer Victor Protasio, Food Stylist Rishon Hanners, Prop Stylist Heather Chadduck While you can use any type of pre-cooked dinner roll to top this casserole version of Sloppy Joe's, we prefer King's Hawaiian. 02 of 14 Baked Ziti With Meatballs Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Christine Keely; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall Use orange juice to boost the flavor of the marinara sauce so nobody will know that it's a jarred grocery store addition. 03 of 14 Easy Taco Casserole Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Kathleen Varner; Food Styling: Maggie Ruggiero Taco night doesn't just have to be on Tuesdays. Serve this casserole any day of the week and impress with a less-messy meal. 04 of 14 Skillet Enchiladas Suizas Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Christine Keely; Food Styling: Torie Cox Get the flavor of enchiladas without filling or rolling with this deconstructed take on the classic dish. 05 of 14 Roasted Tomato Macaroni and Cheese Photo: Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Mary Clayton Carl; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall Topping off this mac and cheese with tomatoes makes this dish a hit for kids and adults alike. 06 of 14 Ravioli Lasagna Photographer: Antonis Achilleos; Prop Stylist: Christine Kelly; Food Stylist: Ali Ramee Jarred marinara sauce and refrigerated ravioli help this dish come together with just 15 minutes of hands-on time. 07 of 14 Sloppy Joe Casserole Southern Living Head into your pantry to round up the ingredients that make Sloppy Joe's a nostalgic favorite fit for any time of the year. 08 of 14 Barbecue Mac and Cheese Hector Sanchez; Styling: Heather Chadduck Hillegas Make sure to undercook the pasta by 1-minute. It will continue to cook once it's added to creamy sauce. 09 of 14 Creamy Kale and Pasta Bake Hector Manuel Sanchez This pasta bake will be enough to fill you up any day of the week. Feel free to pair with a protein on a night that you have some more time on your hands. 10 of 14 Oyster Casserole Greg DuPree Although it may go by a variety of names, this recipe always includes three key ingredients: oysters, a rich and creamy sauce, and a crispy topping. 11 of 14 Pineapple Casserole Photographer: Jen Causey, Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle,Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn This flavor combination works its magic on Southern tables year-round. 12 of 14 Mexican Lasagna Southern Living Replace noodles with tortilla chips and tomato sauce with enchilada sauce for a Mexican twist on an Italian favorite. 13 of 14 Smothered Enchiladas Southern Living Add homemade salsa on top of this enchilada bake for the "smothered" effect. 14 of 14 Texas-Style Beef Enchilada Casserole Photo William Dickey / Styling Katherine Eckert / Food Styling Alyssa Porubcan No one will be able to tell you used canned ingredients in this recipe that's packed with flavor. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit