Our Best Weeknight Casseroles of 2019

By Jenna Sims
Jennifer Causey

It’s no secret that we Southerners love our casseroles. From brand new recipes to old favorites, these are our best and most popular weeknight dinner casseroles of 2019. 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 are our most popular weeknight casseroles of 2019. Get a head start on meal planning by saving these easy casserole recipes for busy weeknights.

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Streamline Your Weeknight Meals With These Easy Casseroles

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Homestyle Ground Beef Casserole

Southern Living

Recipe: Homestyle Ground Beef Casserole

This crowd-pleasing casserole will become a family favorite, and you'll love it because it can be made ahead and kept in the freezer for busy weeknights. 

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Best-Ever Macaroni and Cheese

Photo: Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Ginny Branch Stelling; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall

Recipe: Best-Ever Macaroni and Cheese

Toss in some steamed broccoli and cooked chicken before baking to transform this classic side into a satisfying dinner. 

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Extra-Easy Lasagna

Photo: Lee Harrelson

Recipe: Extra-Easy Lasagna

This easy, cheesy lasagna will keep everyone happy (and you'll love having leftovers). 

 

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Easy Chicken Spaghetti

Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Lydia Pursell; Food Styling: Chelsea Zimmer

Recipe: Easy Chicken Spaghetti

Cook and shred the chicken the day before to help this meal come together even faster. 

 

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French Onion Soup Casserole

Photo: Jennifer Causey; Prop Styling: Christine Keely; Food Styling: Torie Cox

Recipe: French Onion Soup Casserole

This casserole gives you another way to enjoy one of our favorite comforting soups. 

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Sausage-Hash Brown Breakfast Casserole

Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Christine Keely; Food Styling: Tina Bell Stamos

Recipe: Sausage-Hash Brown Breakfast Casserole

Breakfast for dinner is always a winner in our book. 

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Chicken Casserole D'Iberville

Southern Living

Recipe: Chicken Casserole D’Iberville

This casserole calls for two baked chickens, but you can use grocery store rotisserie chicken as well.

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Pizza Casserole

Greg DuPree

Recipe: Pizza Casserole

Instead of ordering delivery, win over your family with this casserole version of everyone's favorite weeknight dinner. 

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King Ranch Chicken Casserole

Southern Living

Recipe: King Ranch Chicken Casserole

This might be our favorite chicken casserole ever. 

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Shrimp and Grits Casserole

Antonis Achilleo; Prop Styling: Christine Keely; Food Styling: Tina Bell Stamos

Recipe: Shrimp and Grits Casserole

Family-style shrimp and grits can be on your table in just an hour. 

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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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Ham and Noodle Casserole

Jen Causey

Recipe: Ham and Noodle Casserole

Chive-and-onion-flavored cream cheese gives this creamy casserole tons of flavor with little effort. 

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Chicken Enchilada Casserole

Hector Sanchez

Recipe: Chicken Enchilada Casserole

You'll know this cheesy casserole is ready to enjoy when it's golden brown on the top. 

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Meatloaf Casserole

Micah A. Leal

Recipe: Meatloaf Casserole

Instead of serving mashed potatoes on the side, this casserole combines the meatloaf and mashed potatoes into one 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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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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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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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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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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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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