Our Best Weeknight Casseroles of 2018

By Jenna Sims

The ideal weeknight casserole must meet the following criteria: quick, easy, filling, and delicious. Lucky for you, these casseroles are all of those things, which is why they were our most popular weeknight casseroles of 2018. Get a head start on 2019 meal planning by saving these easy casserole recipes for busy weeknights.

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Hot Chicken Salad

Transform your favorite summer dish into a bubbling, hot chicken salad casserole.

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Homestyle Ground Beef Casserole

Southern Living

Recipe: Homestyle Ground Beef Casserole

Throw this casserole together on the weekend and freeze for up to one month. When you’re ready to enjoy, let it stand at room temperature for 30 minutes and then bake as directed.



 

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Smothered Enchiladas

Southern Living

Recipe: Smothered Enchiladas

Enchiladas don’t have to take all day to be delicious. These cheesy enchiladas come together in just 35 minutes.

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Spaghetti Casserole

Jennifer Davick

Recipe: Spaghetti Casserole

While your slow cooker is making dinner, make this easy garlic bread to accompany the casserole.

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King Ranch Chicken Casserole

Southern Living

Recipe: King Ranch Chicken Casserole

This creamy, cheesy casserole is one of our most popular of all time.

 

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New Tuna Casserole

Greg Dupree

Recipe: New Tuna Casserole

Serve something other than chicken or ground beef with this tuna casserole.

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Sloppy Joe Casserole

Southern Living

Recipe: Sloppy Joe Casserole

The classic sandwich we all know and love turned into a casserole that the whole family will enjoy. 

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Mac and Cheese with Ham

Beth Dreiling Hontzas

Recipe: Mac and Cheese with Ham

Mac and cheese for dinner is something that every member of the family will enjoy.  

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Tomato n Beef Casserole Polenta Crust

Photo: Beth Dreiling Hontzas

Recipe: Tomato ’n’ Beef Casserole With Polenta Crust

Ground beef and veggies come together with a cornmeal crust for a filling, budget-friendly meal.

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Pizza Spaghetti Casserole

Beth Dreiling Hontzas

Recipe: Pizza Spaghetti Casserole

This casserole combines two of our favorite weeknight dinners into one delicious dish.

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Classic Poppy Seed Chicken

Southern Living

Recipe: Classic Poppy Seed Chicken

This one-dish meal is a classic comforting casserole that comes together with just six ingredients.

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Kentucky Hot Brown Casserole

Photo: Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Torie Cox; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke

Recipe: Kentucky Hot Brown Casserole

This recipe takes a classic sandwich and turns it into a weeknight casserole that comes together faster with the help of your slow cooker. 
 

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Salsa Verde Chicken Casserole

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Recipe: Salsa Verde Chicken Casserole

Serve with extra salsa and sour cream for extra flavor, if desired. 

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Tater Tot Bake

Jennifer Causey

Recipe: Tater Tot Breakfast Bake

Serve breakfast for dinner with a kid-approved upgrade—tater tots. 

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