Food and Recipes Dish Casserole 34 Comforting Spring Casseroles You'll Get Super Excited To Cook By Kaitlyn Yarborough Kaitlyn Yarborough Part of the Southern Living team since 2017, Kaitlyn Yarborough is a Georgia native living in Austin, Texas, who covers a wide variety of topics for both the magazine and website, focusing on culture and lifestyle content, as well as travel in the South. Southern Living's editorial guidelines Updated on February 19, 2021 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Photo: Alison Miksch To us, a casserole is always in season, particularly when the weather is hitting that just-right sunny temperature and the fields are bursting with colorful spring vegetables. It gets us in the mood to put them all in a 13x9 dish, cover it something cheesy or creamy, and bake until it's golden and bubbly. Spring casserole season is upon us, and we've got all the crowd-pleasing recipes to help you take full advantage of it. From make-ahead brunch bakes (oh hello, cinnamon roll casserole) to family-favorite dinner mains (we see you, chicken-bacon-ranch casserole), these comforting dishes are here to serve you all season long. Get your veggies in with a side dish casserole or, you know, don't. There are no rules here and plenty of one-dish pasta bakes worth making. Try these colorful and comforting spring casseroles and you'll be the household MVP—not that you weren't already. 01 of 34 Chicken Parmesan Casserole Photographer: Will Dickey Prop Stylist: Missie Crawford Food Stylist: Erin Merhar Recipe: Chicken Parmesan Casserole This lightened-up version of classic Chicken Parmesan still delivers plenty of flavor in every bite. 02 of 34 Chicken-Bacon Ranch Casserole Alison Miksch Recipe: Chicken-Bacon Ranch Casserole Chicken, bacon, and ranch might as well be the holy trio that squashes all fights and satisfies every hangry complaint. This creamy casserole is an easy favorite. 03 of 34 Baked Buttermilk French Toast Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Heather Chadduck Hillegas; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall Recipe: Baked Buttermilk French Toast This is a breakfast casserole made for Saturday mornings if we've ever seen one. Top with maple syrup or powdered sugar for utter perfection. 04 of 34 Shrimp and Grits Casserole Antonis Achilleo; Prop Styling: Christine Keely; Food Styling: Tina Bell Stamos Recipe: Shrimp and Grits Casserole Give this brunch-to-dinner classic a casserole makeover that you won't ever regret. 05 of 34 Sausage-Hash Brown Breakfast Casserole Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Christine Keely; Food Styling: Tina Bell Stamos Recipe: Sausage-Hash Brown Breakfast Casserole This crowd-pleaser is filled with hash browns, sausage, and plenty of cheese. As in, totally made for a hungry family breakfast. 06 of 34 Baked Oatmeal with Apple, Cranberries, and Pecans Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Kathleen Varner; Food Styling: Maggie Ruggiero Recipe: Baked Oatmeal with Apple, Cranberries, and Pecans We indulge in this make-ahead breakfast casserole all week long. Dried cranberries, apple chunks, and pecans make it both filling and flavorful. 07 of 34 Blueberry Pancake Breakfast Casserole Jennifer Causey Recipe: Blueberry Pancake Breakfast Casserole Why do we love this blueberry-studded brunch recipe so much? It can made up to a night ahead and popped in the oven while the first pot of coffee brews away. 08 of 34 Loaded Cauliflower Casserole Jennifer Causey; Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall; Prop Stylist: Heather Chadduck Hillegas Recipe: Loaded Cauliflower Casserole Lighter on carbs but just as full of flavor as a loaded potato casserole. 09 of 34 Eggs Benedict Casserole Greg DuPree; Food Styling: Chelsea Zimmer; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke Recipe: Eggs Benedict Casserole Making Eggs Benedict in casserole form gives you the same flavor without the hassle of poaching eggs. 10 of 34 Cakey Strawberry Cobbler Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Kathleen Varner; Food Styling: Torie Cox Recipe: Cakey Strawberry Cobbler You'll forget all about those soupy cobbler recipes after trying this ultra-cakey strawberry looker. Serve warm and topped with vanilla ice cream. 11 of 34 Pineapple Casserole Southern Living Recipe: Pineapple Casserole This Southern classic deserves a spot on your Easter table. 12 of 34 Zucchini Lasagna Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke; Food Styling: Tina Stamos Recipe: Zucchini Lasagna Alternating layers of zucchini strips and lasagna noodles is a genius way to get your veggies in. Plus, the curb appeal doesn't hurt, either. 13 of 34 Squash and Green Chile Casserole Greg Dupree Recipe: Squash and Green Chile Casserole This classic Southern casserole gets a Southwestern twist from green chiles and tomatillos. It'll be a new side dish winner. 14 of 34 Buttermilk Spoon Bread Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Kathleen Varner; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall Recipe: Buttermilk Spoon Bread Imagine a hybrid of cornbread and Thanksgiving dressing with a little soufflé mixed in. That's what you get with this savory spoon bread. 15 of 34 Baked Ziti with Summer Vegetables Alison Miksch Recipe: Baked Ziti with Summer Vegetables Loads of in-season squash and tomatoes takes everyday baked ziti to fun new horizons in time for spring and summer. 16 of 34 Gnocchi Gratin with Ham and Peas Photo: Linda Pugliese; Prop Styling: Claire Spollen; Food Styling: Torie Cox Recipe: Gnocchi Gratin with Ham and Peas That cheese pull should tell you everything. Ham and peas make it a hearty suppertime pick, and gnocchi feels different from your usual pasta. 17 of 34 Buffalo Chicken Casserole Caitlin Bensel, Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Styling: Audrey Davis Recipe: Buffalo Chicken Casserole Everyone's beloved party dip is now an option at dinnertime, too. Just add penne pasta in the mix, simple as that. 18 of 34 Savannah Red Rice Photo: Greg DuPree; Prop Styling: Mindi Shapiro Levine; Food Styling: Torie Cox Recipe: Savannah Red Rice This Lowcountry staple is soon to be one on your dinner table, too. It's basically a pilaf loaded with aromatic veggies, bacon, and tomatoes for color. 19 of 34 Easy Cauliflower Casserole Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Heather Chadduck; Food Styling: Chelsea Zimmer Recipe: Easy Cauliflower Casserole You might just hoodwink your kids with these cauliflower florets covered in melty, gooey cheese and buttery breadcrumbs. It's one of our fan-fave side dishes for spring. 20 of 34 Chicken-and-Biscuit Cobbler Alison Miksch Recipe: Chicken-and-Biscuit Cobbler You read that right. Warm, creamy chicken mixture plus golden biscuit topping equals dinner cobbler perfection. 21 of 34 Cheesy Broccoli-and-Rice Casserole Hector Sanchez Recipe: Cheesy Broccoli-and-Rice Casserole Everyone needs a staple broccoli casserole in their recipe box. Meet your new hearty sidekick. 22 of 34 Zucchini, Squash, and Corn Casserole Hector Sanchez Recipe: Zucchini, Squash, and Corn Casserole This dish is basically all the good things from the farmers' market packed into one 13x9 baking dish. 23 of 34 Cheesy Taco Casserole Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Kathleen Varner; Food Styling: Maggie Ruggiero Recipe: Cheesy Taco Casserole We hit the refresh button on taco night with this cheesy Mexican casserole with all the fixings. Serve with one of these creative margarita recipes. 24 of 34 Baked Mac and Cheese with Bacon Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Kathleen Varner; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall Recipe: Baked Mac and Cheese with Bacon Macaroni and cheese can't get any better...wait, yes it can. Add bacon. Always add bacon. 25 of 34 Chicken Spaghetti Casserole Hector Sanchez Recipe: Chicken Spaghetti Casserole Change up spaghetti night with this cheesy chicken version that is guaranteed to become a new family favorite. 26 of 34 Savory Tomato Cobbler Hector Sanchez Recipe: Savory Tomato Cobbler Don't let berries get all the cobbler attention in the house. This savory cobbler recipe is made with tomatoes, basil, and cheese. 27 of 34 Ham and Noodle Casserole Jen Causey Recipe: Ham and Noodle Casserole This is the definition of a dinner casserole: hearty, crowd-pleasing, and packed with ham. That's the definition, right? 28 of 34 Old-School Squash Casserole Greg DuPree Recipe: Old-School Squash Casserole This one should be a given. If the sun is out, we're making squash casserole. It's not science; it's just true. 29 of 34 Creamy Kale and Pasta Bake Hector Manuel Sanchez Recipe: Creamy Kale and Pasta Bake Sneakily get all of your kale in for the week with this ultra-creamy and rich pasta casserole. It's leftover-worthy if we do say so ourselves. 30 of 34 Reunion Pea Casserole Greg DuPree; Prop Styling: Mindi Shapiro Levine; Food Styling: Torie Cox Recipe: Reunion Pea Casserole We like to call this vintage recipe a "Grandma-approved casserole." Why? Because the creamy ingredients are a little over-the-top, the cheese is layered on something fierce, and black-eyed peas are the star. 31 of 34 Zucchini-Potato Casserole Iain Bagwell Recipe: Zucchini-Potato Casserole This side dish is as pretty as it is delicious. Fresh zucchini, gold potatoes, and tomatoes are layered into a roasted masterpiece. 32 of 34 Cinnamon Roll Casserole Antonis Achilleos Recipe: Cinnamon Roll Casserole Whenever you think you can't have the best of both worlds, just remember this heavenly mash-up of cinnamon rolls and French toast casserole exists. 33 of 34 Hot Buttered Rum Bread Pudding Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall Recipe: Hot Buttered Rum Bread Pudding Sometimes you're just in the mood for a super decadent, comforting dessert. That's when you turn to this buttery bread pudding made with rum and brown sugar. 34 of 34 Deep-Dish Berry Cobbler Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall Recipe: Deep-Dish Berry Cobbler Thanks to refrigerated piecrust, you can have this three-berry cobbler ready to pop in the oven in a matter of minutes. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit