Holidays & Occasions Christmas Christmas Recipes Christmas Eve Casseroles Fit For a Crowd By Mary Shannon Wells Mary Shannon Wells Mary Shannon is an Associate Digital Editor and has been on the Southern Living team since 2017. She helps run the brand's social media accounts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Snapchat, and TikTok, where she's happily behind the scenes. When she's not ruffling feathers with an etiquette poll via Instagram Stories, she's writing content for the website and assisting in various print projects like gift guides and home stories. Southern Living's editorial guidelines Updated on December 1, 2022 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Photo: Iain Bagwell Southern families all have their own Christmas traditions, and that includes how they celebrate Christmas Eve. Some prefer a casual gathering and save the fanciness for Christmas Day, while others choose to serve a dressy Christmas Eve feast. With these Christmas-worthy casserole recipes, you can feed and satisfy a large crowd, whether it's at a laid-back gathering or an elaborate dinner party. With high yields and easy prep, these casseroles are ideal for December 24. And with recipes like lasagna, chicken-and-wild rice casserole, and enchiladas, even the pickiest eaters at your table will be happy. Since casseroles freeze well, you could even make these casseroles ahead and reheat just in time for Christmas Eve dinner. With all the stress (and fun!) that comes with Christmastime planning and events, there's no need to worry about Christmas Eve dinner anymore. These Christmas casseroles are the easiest way to feed a crowd, and they're company-worthy for your out-of-town guests. 01 of 20 Extra-Easy Lasagna Southern Living You'll have a seemingly endless to-do list the week of Christmas, so make Christmas Eve stress-free with this five-ingredient lasagna recipe. 02 of 20 Oyster Casserole Greg DuPree As dish that's part of many Southerners' Christmas traditions, this oyster casserole is our test kitchen's best version ever. 03 of 20 Turkey-Noodle-Poppyseed Casserole Hector Manuel Sanchez Published in the pages of Southern Living in November 1990, this casserole has stood the test of time. The recipe has endless replacement options, so you can use whichever ingredients are in already your fridge. 04 of 20 Creamy Chicken Alfredo Casserole Greg DuPree This creamy Alfredo dish is as cozy and comforting as it gets, so it's ideal for a casual Christmas Eve spent by the fire. 05 of 20 Italian Casserole Hector Manuel Sanchez Mrs. Harland J. Stone from Ocala, Florida, sent us this recipe that was published in the November 1990 edition of Southern Living, and it was too delicious to leave in the archives. 06 of 20 Chicken-and-Wild Rice Casserole Becky Luigart-Stayner Chicken-and-Wild Rice Casserole will always be a staple at Southern gatherings, including those during the holiday season. 07 of 20 Baked Ziti with Sausage Southern Living Don't worry about missing any valuable family time. This ziti is on the table in under an hour. 08 of 20 Chicken-and-Green Chile Enchiladas Southern Living We heard that the Bush family eats chicken enchiladas on Christmas Eve, and that's a family tradition we can support! 09 of 20 French Onion Soup Casserole JENNIFER CAUSEY; PROP STYLING: CHRISTINE KEELY; FOOD STYLING: TORIE COX This hearty, indulgent take on French onion soup is fitting for a cozy Christmas Eve dinner. The casserole is rich with layers of crunchy bread, onions, and melted cheese. 10 of 20 Tomato-Basil Lasagna Roll Ups Hector Sanchez These meatless lasagna rolls make for such a pretty (and yummy) Christmas Eve dinner plate. 11 of 20 Turkey Pot Pie with Cranberry-Pecan Crusts Tina Cornett Swap chicken for turkey in this seasonal version of your favorite pot pie. You can go with a traditional top crust in one piece or opt for festive shapes. 12 of 20 Chicken-and-Wild Rice Skillet Casserole Hector Sanchez Your guests will never guess that this gorgeous entrée was ready from start-to-finish in one dish. 13 of 20 New Tuna Casserole with Potato Chips Greg Dupree Both crunchy and creamy, our New Tuna Casserole is an update on the classic with crunchy potato chips. 14 of 20 Onion-Topped Sausage 'n' Mashed Potato Casserole Jennifer Davick This pretty casserole is even easier to make than it looks, and it will fill your hungry crowd up. 15 of 20 Chicken-Mushroom-Sage Casserole Iain Bagwell This earthy, aromatic casserole is the definition of company-worthy. A tip from the test kitchen: Let this dish stand a few minutes after baking so the rice will absorb the liquid, yielding a creamy texture. 16 of 20 Chicken Spaghetti Casserole Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Lydia Pursell; Food Styling: Chelsea Zimmer This casserole is one for any occasion, but is especially easy and hands-off to throw together for a stress-free Christmas Eve. 17 of 20 Chicken Enchilada Casserole Hector Sanchez This easy casserole is basically an enchilada version of lasagna, with corn tortillas separating the layers instead of noodles. If you want to start an enchilada tradition on Christmas Eve, this quick, one-dish casserole might be the easiest way. 18 of 20 Eggplant Rollups Greg DuPree; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke; Food Styling: Cat Steele This low-carb meal will satisfy your family's lasagna cravings, and it looks beautiful when plated. 19 of 20 Vanessa's Make-Ahead Beefy Lasagna Photo: Beth Dreiling Hontzas; Styling: Missie Neville Crawford You can put this classic lasagna together and freeze up to three months in advance. Planning for Christmas Eve dinner has never been easier. 20 of 20 Meatloaf Casserole Micah A. Leal If you thought meatloaf was just for busy weeknight dinners, think again. This classic dish has a flavorful ground beef base topped with fluffy mashed potatoes that makes each bite delicious. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit