Food and Recipes Dish Casserole 50 Cheesy Casseroles We Know You'll Love Comfort food at its best. By Phoebe Evans Phoebe Evans Phoebe Evans is a Southern Living summer intern who covers food and digital production. She is from Birmingham, Alabama, and has a strong passion for writing. Southern Living's editorial guidelines Published on June 22, 2024 Close Photo: Will Dickey If there's one dish that defines the best of Southern food, it's the casserole. Casseroles are perfect for weeknight dinners, family potlucks, and holiday gatherings. They're filling, packed with flavor, and full of opportunity. Cheesy casseroles embody the essence of comfort food and can be enjoyed at any time of the day. There are no limits when it comes to casseroles, especially when there's cheese involved. 46 Vegetable Casseroles The Whole Family Will Love 01 of 50 Cheesy Broccoli-And-Rice Casserole Greg Dupree; Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall Kids won't mind eating their veggies in this creamy, cheesy casserole. This recipe is perfect for weeknight suppers and family potlucks. Get The Recipe 02 of 50 Chicken Tortilla Casserole Stacy K. Allen; Props: Josh Hoggle; Food Stylist: Melissa Gray Who knew the fan-favorite tortilla soup could be turned into a casserole? Make this warm, comforting dish on a chilly night. Get The Recipe 03 of 50 King Ranch Chicken Casserole Stacy K. Allen, Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn, Prop Stylist: Christina Daley There is a reason some Texans consider this dish to be the state's official casserole. Shredded chicken, grated cheese, corn tortillas, and spicy green chiles come together to create a Texas classic that's loved all across the South. Get The Recipe 04 of 50 Cowboy Casserole Robby Lozano; Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall You'll wish you had found this recipe sooner after you try this cheesy cowboy casserole packed with beans, ground beef, green chilies, cheese, and, of course, tater tots. Get The Recipe 05 of 50 Cheesy Sausage-And-Croissant Casserole ALISON MIKSCH Impress your family and friends at an upcoming brunch or holiday gathering with this creamy breakfast casserole. The chill time allows you to whip it together the night before, making breakfast easy to prepare in the morning. The Gruyère cheese adds a nutty flavor to the dish when baked on top. Get The Recipe 06 of 50 Old- School Squash Casserole Photographer: Fred Hardy II, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Props Stylist: Christina Brockman This dish is famous for its creamy sauce and buttery cracker topping. Squash casserole is delicious on its own but also pairs well with any protein. Get The Recipe 07 of 50 Homestyle Ground Beef Casserole Will Dickey You can never go wrong with a ground beef casserole, and this staff-favorite recipe will have you looking forward to leftovers. This hearty meal can be served on its own or paired with succotash, asparagus, or fried corn. Get The Recipe 08 of 50 Old-Fashioned Apple And Cheese Casserole Caitlin Bensel; Food Styling: Torie Cox Don't be scared off by apples and cheese in the same dish. Apple and cheese casserole is similar to apple cobbler but with a cheesy twist. You'll find yourself pleasantly surprised with the crunchy cracker topping and layer of gooey cheddar. Get The Recipe 09 of 50 Reunion Pea Casserole Greg DuPree; Prop Styling: Mindi Shapiro Levine; Food Styling: Torie Cox This classic, welcoming casserole was designed for big crowds, whether it be a family reunion or a church supper. Refrigerated crescent roll dough gives this comforting casserole a golden, buttery crust with minimal effort. Get The Recipe 10 of 50 Scalloped Corn Casserole https://www.southernliving.com/recipes/scalloped-corn-casserole This recipe is so easy you could make it with your eyes closed. Complete the meal with a kale salad for a nice balance. Get The Recipe 11 of 50 Beefy Nacho Casserole Photographer Victor Protasio, Food Stylist Rishon Hanners, Prop Stylist Heather Chadduck Your family will thank you after trying this casserole packed with everyone's favorite nacho toppings. Don't worry, we don't skimp on the cheese. Get The Recipe 12 of 50 New Tuna Casserole Greg Dupree Craving comfort? This tuna casserole will be your new favorite weeknight dinner. Take a break from the chicken and try protein-packed tuna instead. This casserole can be prepped days in advance and then frozen until you're ready to cook and serve. Get The Recipe 13 of 50 Easy Taco Casserole Fred Hardy II; Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf; Prop Stylist: Julia Bayliss This might be one of the easiest casseroles you'll ever make. Combine cheddar cheese, beef, tortillas, and fire-roasted tomatoes, and have dinner on the table in under 30 minutes. Get The Recipe 14 of 50 Cheeseburger Casserole Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox Rather than making burgers for your next potluck or family gathering, try Cheeseburger Casserole instead! This dish offers everything you love about a cheeseburger, but you can make it in the comfort of your kitchen, no grill required. Get The Recipe 15 of 50 Cheesy Sausage, Egg, and Hash Brown Casserole Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Melissa Gray; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis This dish combines savory sausage, diced potatoes, eggs, and gooey cheese, making it ideal for a holiday breakfast or family brunch. Get The Recipe 16 of 50 Cheesy Potato Casserole Linda Pugliese; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke; Food Styling: Torie Cox This rich and creamy casserole will be your new favorite side dish to bring to any event. Let the egg yolks and cream sit for 30 minutes before using them to make the blending process easier. Get The Recipe 17 of 50 Easy Cauliflower Casserole Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Heather Chadduck; Food Styling: Chelsea Zimmer We doubt your kids will notice the difference between this cauliflower casserole and their favorite pasta dinner. Not only is this recipe packed with veggies, but it also makes the most of your pantry staples. On a busy weeknight, whip this casserole together in under 45 minutes. Get The Recipe 18 of 50 Best Breakfast Casserole Morgan Hunt Glaze, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle This casserole is for all of our breakfast lovers. We're confident in saying that this is our best breakfast casserole yet. Filled with sausage, eggs, hashbrowns, and, of course, cheese, this casserole is guaranteed to please a crowd. Get The Recipe 19 of 50 Broccoli-Cheese Casserole Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox You'll only need a few simple ingredients to make this delicious casserole. Pair this dish with rice or pasta for a filling dinner. Get The Recipe 20 of 50 Chicken-And-Wild Rice Casserole Morgan Hunt Glaze; Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf; Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless You might add Chicken And Wild Rice Casserole to your dinner rotation once you realize how easy this recipe is. Nutty wild rice provides a flavorful base, while cream cheese, wild cream of mushroom soup, and sour cream add richness to the filling. Chopped, cooked chicken fills up the casserole, and water chestnuts and toasted almonds add a light crunch. Get The Recipe 21 of 50 Chicken Enchilada Casserole Hector Sanchez Layers of corn tortillas give this extra-creamy casserole some texture. Feel free to swap the chicken for BBQ brisket, pulled pork, or peeled shrimp. Get The Recipe 22 of 50 Tamale Casserole Jen Causey; Food Stylist: Ana Kelly; Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless While tamales are delicious and widely loved, they can be time-consuming and difficult to make. This Tex-Mex-inspired skillet is easy to assemble and quick to bake. Tamale Casserole is topped with homemade cornbread that mimics a classic tamale's corn exterior. Get The Recipe 23 of 50 Twice-Baked Potato Casserole Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox Enjoy the richness and comfort of a loaded baked potato in convenient casserole form. Get The Recipe 24 of 50 Tater Tot Casserole Photographer: Jen Causey, Prop Stylist: Christine Keely, Food Stylist: Ana Kelly We found a way to enjoy tater tots as a main course. With just 15 minutes of active prep time, this recipe is easy to throw together for a weekend brunch or family breakfast. Get The Recipe 25 of 50 Spaghetti Casserole Jennifer Davick Try our slow-cooker version of spaghetti casserole. This recipe only calls for 8 ingredients and under 30 minutes of prep time so save it for when you're looking for an easy weeknight dinner. Get The Recipe 26 of 50 Macaroni Corn Casserole Will Dickey; Prop Styling: Christina Daley; Food Styling: Rishon Hanners We combined two of our favorite Southern classic dishes and were shocked with the results. We took the melty, gooey goodness from mac and cheese and the crunchy topping paired with sweet corn from corn casserole to create the perfect blend of flavors. We recommend letting this casserole sit for at least 15 minutes before serving. Get The Recipe 27 of 50 Pimento Cheese Chicken- Broccoli Casserole Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Rishon Hanners; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis What's more Southern than a casserole? A pimento cheese casserole. Extra-sharp cheddar cheese and pimento peppers melt beautifully in this pasta bake to mimic the flavors of our favorite cheese dip. Buttery Ritz crackers add the perfect crunch on top. Get The Recipe 28 of 50 Chicken-Bacon Ranch Casserole Alison Miksch There's nothing not to like about this casserole. The best thing about this dish is the short ingredient list and 30-minute prep time. Get The Recipe 29 of 50 Ham And Noodle Casserole Jen Causey This comforting, easy-to-make ham and noodle casserole is just the thing to whip up for when you have family visiting or need something hearty for a potluck or large gathering. Get The Recipe 30 of 50 Cheddar Cheese Grits Casserole We bet you have most of these ingredients for Cheddar Cheese Grits Casserole in your fridge or pantry. This casserole can be paired with bacon or sausage for breakfast but also works great as a side dish. Get The Recipe 31 of 50 Hashbrown Casserole Caitlin Bensel; Food Styling: Torie Cox This potato dish will be a favorite for its creamy, cheesy flavor, but also because it's so easy to make. Hashbrown casserole only requires 7 ingredients and 20 minutes of hands-on time. Get The Recipe 32 of 50 Cattle Drive Casserole Robby Lozano, Food Stylist: Marianne Williams, Prop Stylist: Tucker Vines We'll never turn down a cheesy casserole and this one has a little bit of everything. Cattle Drive Casserole is filled with a taco-seasoned beef mixture that sits on top of a savory biscuit crust. A layer of mayonnaise, sour cream, and cheese, combined with diced tomatoes and chiles, adds pops of sweetness, tang, and brightness. Feel free to customize by adding corn, black beans, or other vegetables. Get The Recipe 33 of 50 Slow- Cooker Green Bean Casserole Caitlin Bensel Trick your kids into loving vegetables by making this creamy, deeply comforting green bean casserole. Green beans taste even better when made in the slow cooker, and this recipe frees up your oven for other tasks. Get The Recipe 34 of 50 Buffalo Chicken Casserole Caitlin Bensel; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis You can now enjoy buffalo chicken dip in casserole form. We've combined spicy chicken, loads of cheese, sour cream, and chopped veggies to recreate the flavors of the dip. It's a versatile dish that's perfect for game-day appetizers, weeknight suppers, and family potlucks. Get The Recipe 35 of 50 French Onion Chicken Casserole Stacy Allen; Food Stylist: Karen Rankin; Prop Stylist: Lindsey Lower If you love cheesy, oniony dishes, we think you'll like this easy weeknight casserole. We top this casserole with two mouthwatering cheeses before popping it in the oven. This casserole can be made ahead of time and stored in the freezer if necessary. Get The Recipe 36 of 50 Sloppy Joe Casserole Southern Living We've transformed a school lunch favorite into a weeknight supper. It's just as exciting as the original and still includes all of the elements you love about the traditional recipe. Get The Recipe 37 of 50 Pizza Casserole Greg DuPree This pizza casserole tops a greasy delivery pie any day of the week. Don't worry, there's still plenty of toppings. Made with rigatoni pasta, bell peppers, portobello mushrooms, black olives, pepperoni slices, and a delicious combination of cheeses, you won't miss any of your favorite flavors. Get The Recipe 38 of 50 Doritos Casserole Caitlin Bensel; Food Styling: Torie Cox Your favorite snack meets your new favorite dinner. This quick and easy casserole comes together in under 25 minutes of active time, creating a satisfying and hearty dish that will please a crowd. Get The Recipe 39 of 50 Corn Pudding Casserole Courtney West This version of classic corn pudding casserole is made with fontina or Swiss cheese for an ultra-creamy, mouthwatering dish. This recipe is fairly easy to make, requiring only a few simple ingredients. Say hello to your new favorite side dish. Get The Recipe 40 of 50 Asparagus Casserole Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox When you're not quite ready to say goodbye to winter's warm, comforting dinners but want to embrace spring's fresh produce, make this asparagus casserole. The asparagus is perfectly crisp and tender while the panko offers great crunch and parmesan flavor. Get The Recipe 41 of 50 Ham And Potato Casserole Victor Protasio, Food Stylist: Margaret Dickey This recipe is perfect for when you need to use up your holiday leftovers or just want a comforting weeknight supper. Add a splash of hot sauce for a kick. Get The Recipe 42 of 50 Meatball Casserole Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox It doesn't get much easier than this recipe. Just dump everything into a casserole dish and pop it into the oven. It's that simple. Get The Recipe 43 of 50 Layered Squash Casserole Photographer: James Ransom, Prop Stylist: Christine Keely, Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn We have found a way to enjoy squash casserole year-round. While squash casserole is typically enjoyed in the summer, this cheesy, comforting dish is perfect for cold winter nights and holiday parties. We've added Dijon mustard and cayenne to the original casserole for a subtle tang and gentle kick. Get The Recipe 44 of 50 Stovetop Broccoli Casserole Greg DuPree, Food Stylist: Micah Morton, Prop Stylist: Kathleen Varner Tender broccoli, golden brown, buttery crackers, and a layer of decadent cheese come together to make this perfect stovetop casserole. Wait to add the crackers until you're ready to serve. Get The Recipe 45 of 50 Tomato 'n' Beef Casserole Beth Dreiling Hontzas A cornmeal crust is the perfect base for the meat and vegetable mixture. The shredded sharp cheddar creates a bubbly, cheesy finish. Give this recipe a try! Get The Recipe 46 of 50 Pineapple Casserole Robby Lozano, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall Not only is this casserole delicious, but it's also beloved for its simplicity and short ingredient list. Canned pineapple paired with cheddar cheese may sound bizarre but it's surprisingly tasty. Get The Recipe 47 of 50 Crispy Onions and Parmesan Chicken- Broccoli Casserole Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Rishon Hanners; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis This casserole will be ready in under 40 minutes, from start to finish. Packed full of rice, cheese, chicken, and broccoli, it's designed to suit all tastebuds. Get The Recipe 48 of 50 Cabbage Casserole Will Dickey This casserole can be served alongside smoked meats at summer cookouts or with the hearty turkey at holiday gatherings. The brightness of the cabbage and celery will balance out these rich, heavy meats. Get The Recipe 49 of 50 Chicken Parmesan Casserole Victor Protasio; Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf This casserole recipe is a delicious--and lighter-- twist on Classic Chicken Parmesan. Any leftovers can be used to make the perfect meatball slider. Get The Recipe 50 of 50 Baked Ziti With Sausage Southern Living Here's a classic pasta bake for easy weeknights. Packed with three cheeses, ground sausage, and homemade tomato sauce, it's a dish everyone will love. Your family will be asking you to make this again. Get The Recipe Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit