Easy Casseroles You Can Make with Ingredients You Already Have in Your Pantry

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Casseroles are an easy and delicious way to serve a crowd-pleasing dinner that every member of the family will love. These recipes will show you how to make the most of the ingredients you already have on hand in your pantry, refrigerator, and freezer. You'll be able to get dinner on the table in the form of a comforting casserole without requiring a last-minute trip to the grocery store.

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Homestyle Ground Beef Casserole

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Recipe: Homestyle Ground Beef Casserole

If you don't have egg noodles in your pantry, feel free to substitute for a similar noddle that you have on hand.

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French Onion Soup Casserole

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Recipe: French Onion Soup Casserole

Spare onions are the perfect excuse to make this comforting casserole version of classic French onion soup.

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Smoky Sausage-and-Grits Casserole

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Recipe: Smoky Sausage-and-Grits Casserole

Equally as delicious when served for breakfast or dinner, this casserole offers a flavorful upgrade for quick-cooking grits.

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Creamy Chicken Alfredo Casserole

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Recipe: Creamy Chicken Alfredo Casserole

Turn that store-bough jar of Alfredo sauce into a crowd-pleasing supper with just 15 minutes of prep time.

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Poppy Seed Chicken

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Recipe: Poppy Seed Chicken

Just five ingredients are needed to make a creamy casserole that kids and adults will love. Serve over brown or white rice.

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Taco Dinner Mac and Cheese

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Recipe: Taco Dinner Mac and Cheese

This dish combines two family favorites into one flavor-packed, cheesy dish.

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Pancake Casserole

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Recipe: Pancake Casserole

Pancakes are always a good idea. You can make them from scratch with pantry staples or use a store-bought mix for this buttery casserole.

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Chicken-and-Wild Rice Casserole

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Recipe: Chicken-and-Wild Rice Casserole

If you don't have almonds in the pantry, the cheese and breadcrumbs will serve as the perfect topping on their own.

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Spaghetti Casserole

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Recipe: Spaghetti Casserole

Cooking spaghetti in your slow cooker for four hours will allow extra time for the flavors to meld together. A cheesy topping is the best finishing touch.