34 Comforting Spring Casseroles You'll Get Super Excited To Cook

Chicken-Bacon Ranch Casserole
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.

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Chicken Parmesan Casserole

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.

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Chicken-Bacon Ranch Casserole

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.

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Baked Buttermilk French Toast

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.

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Shrimp and Grits Casserole

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.

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Sausage-Hash Brown Breakfast Casserole

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.

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Baked Oatmeal with Apple, Cranberries, and Pecans

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.

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Blueberry Pancake Breakfast Casserole

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.

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Loaded Cauliflower Casserole

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.

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Eggs Benedict Casserole

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.

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Cakey Strawberry Cobbler

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.

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Pineapple Casserole

Pineapple Casserole
Southern Living

Recipe: Pineapple Casserole

This Southern classic deserves a spot on your Easter table.

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Zucchini Lasagna

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.

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Squash and Green Chile Casserole

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.

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Buttermilk Spoon Bread

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.

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Baked Ziti with Summer Vegetables

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.

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Gnocchi Gratin with Ham and Peas

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.

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Buffalo Chicken Casserole

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.

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Savannah Red Rice

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.

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Easy Cauliflower Casserole

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.

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Chicken-and-Biscuit Cobbler

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.

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Cheesy Broccoli-and-Rice Casserole

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.

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Zucchini, Squash, and Corn Casserole

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.

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Cheesy Taco Casserole

Easy 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.

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Baked Mac and Cheese with Bacon

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.

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Chicken Spaghetti Casserole

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.

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Savory Tomato Cobbler

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.

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Ham and Noodle Casserole

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?

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Old-School Squash Casserole

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.

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Creamy Kale and Pasta Bake

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.

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Reunion Pea Casserole

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.

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Zucchini-Potato Casserole

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.

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Cinnamon Roll Casserole

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.

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Hot Buttered Rum Bread Pudding

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.

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Deep-Dish Berry Cobbler

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.

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