Casseroles are the ultimate weekday dinner solution. They make a lot of food that is great for leftovers, they’re simple to throw together, and they usually result in great leftovers. Plus, I love the minimal cleanup afterwards. This is a list of 16 of my favorite easy and yummy casserole recipes that are perfect for weeknight dinners.
From enchiladas to lazy lasagnas, these will satisfy your family for dinner, and hopefully lunch the next day as well!
1. Beef Enchilada Casserole by When is Dinner
This enchilada casserole has everything you need to make a filling family meal. Layers of beef, onions, cheese and tortillas make this casserole a delicious option that you can customize with any toppings you desire.
2. Chicken and Cheese Spaghetti Bake by Son Shine Kitchen
Move over marinara – this cheesy chicken spaghetti bake is absolutely going to be a favorite with your family for pasta night. Who doesn’t love baked spaghetti?
3. Sausage and Hashbrown Casserole by Finding Zest
Make breakfast for dinner with this tasty hashbrown and sausage casserole. You can prep this ahead of time and pop it in the oven on a busy night. Or, serve this for brunch on the weekend!
4. Tuna Noodle Casserole by House of Nash Eats
You can’t go wrong with a classic like tuna noodle casserole! You probably have all of the ingredients you need to make this in your pantry. It’s easy, comforting and extra yummy.
5. Cornbread Chili Casserole by Platter Talk
Chili casserole topped with cornbread is such a cozy and hearty dinner idea. This is filling and tasty, and easy on your grocery budget. It’s a true one-pot wonder that makes for an easy weeknight meal.
6. Pork Enchilada Hotdish by Midwexican
Bring pork enchilada flavors to an easy to assemble hot dish. You are sure to have an empty casserole at the end of the meal because it is amazing. Also, one pan? Yes please! You can also tweak this dish a bit to use up what you may have on hand in the fridge.
7. Lazy Lasagna by Mom Foodie
Get comfort food flavor with very little effort with this easy shortcut lasagna casserole. I love making lasagna on a busy weeknight. So, I’ll take any shortcut I can get, and this recipe is one to please.
8. Baked Seafood Casserole by Ask Chef Dennis
If you crave fresh seafood flavor, then this is the dish for you! It has fresh fish, shrimp, crab and scallops with the most delectable sauce. It’s no secret that I loved baked fish.
9. Pork Taco Casserole by Cooking School Dropout
Pork tacos sound good, but this recipe makes them fuss free to feed a crowd! This is perfect for a potluck, or just feeding the family at home. Spice it up with hot peppers or salsa to make it extra tasty. This is also an air fryer recipe which I love.
10. Sausage and Tortellini Casserole by Balance with Jess
Sausage and tortellini is a perfect combination for a delicious and filling family meal. Bake this up with ricotta for an amazing 30 minute meal. There are three different cheeses in this extra saucy casserole. This is also a great recipe for meal prepping if you’re looking to save some time for the week ahead.
11. Chili Dog Tater Tot Casserole by A Sprinkle and a Splash
Chili dogs and tater tots are a classic combination. What’s not to love? This recipe combines them into one kid approved casserole! And the bonus? Prep time is only 5 minutes. Save some time with this easy, yummy casserole that is perfect any day of the week.
12. Sloppy Joe Tater Tot Casserole by Three Olives Branch
Sloppy joes and tots are just the things to mash up into a really hearty casserole that the entire family will love. It’s a classic flavor you can’t really go wrong with. Sloppy joe’s have come a long way since the cafeteria days. This one is a keeper.
13. Tamale Pie by From Valerie’s Kitchen
No need to spend all day making tamales. This recipe brings the flavor to a pie form for a delicious dinner! The cornmeal crust is the “cherry on top” in this yummy casserole. This is a classic recipe with a story behind it that is worth the read on Valerie’s blog! Get ready for some comfort food.
14. Sloppy Joe Bake by Awesome on 20
Another sloppy Joe’s recipe? Yes! Skip the buns and bake your sloppy joes with a tasty crust in this easy weeknight meal idea. It’s sweet, tangy, flakey and gooey. All the best things, right?
15. Million Dollar Chicken Casserole by An Edible Mosaic
This casserole tastes like a million bucks, but it is so budget friendly and easy to make on a busy night. and, I have three words for you… “Ritz. Cracker. Topping”. It really doesn’t get better than that.
16. Sweet Potato Lamb Casserole by A Mummy Too
This casserole uses sweet potatoes and a lamb for a wholesome family meal that is filling and fast for hectic weeknights. Its melt-in-your-mouth and ultra yummy. This meal utilizes the slow-cooker, making it a tasty option that is easy for a weekday meal.
I hope you enjoyed this round-up of easy and yummy casserole recipes. I love a good casserole, especially when it provides meals for a couple of days. If you have a favorite casserole recipe that you love, leave a link to it below. I’m always looking for new and easy things to try in the kitchen.