Holidays & Occasions Christmas Christmas Recipes Christmas Main Dishes 27 Christmas Eve Casseroles Fit For A Crowd By Mary Shannon Wells Mary Shannon Wells Mary Shannon is a Digital Editor and has been on the Southern Living team since 2017. She helps run the brand's social media accounts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Snapchat, and TikTok, where she's happily behind the scenes. When she's not ruffling feathers with an etiquette poll via Instagram Stories, she's writing content for the website and assisting in various print projects like gift guides and home stories. Southern Living's editorial guidelines Updated on October 20, 2023 Close Photo: Atonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke; Food Styling: Chelsea Zimmer With these Christmas-worthy casserole recipes, you can feed and satisfy any Christmas Eve crowd, whether it's at a laid-back gathering or an elaborate dinner party. With high yields and easy prep, these casseroles are ideal for December 24. And with recipes like lasagna, chicken-and-wild rice casserole, and enchiladas, even the pickiest eaters at your table will be happy. Since casseroles freeze well, you could even make these casseroles ahead and reheat just in time for Christmas Eve dinner. With all the stress (and fun!) that comes with Christmastime planning and events, there's no need to worry about Christmas Eve dinner anymore. These Christmas casseroles are the easiest way to feed a crowd, and they're company-worthy for your out-of-town guests. 01 of 27 Savory Corn Pudding Emily Laurae / Southern Living Yes, corn pudding is technically a casserole, and yes, it's delicious. Chopped onion and fresh thyme add a savory twist in this recipe. Get The Recipe 02 of 27 Cheesy Sausage-and-Croissant Casserole Alison Miksch This dish combines some of our favorite ingredients — hot ground sausage, flaky croissants, and Parmesan and Gruyère cheeses — for cheesy goodness in every bite. Get The Recipe 03 of 27 Strawberry-Pretzel Jello Salad Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox It might sound like a dessert, but we think this recipe can — and should — be enjoyed during any part of the Christmas Eve meal. Get The Recipe 04 of 27 Extra-Easy Lasagna Southern Living You'll have a seemingly endless to-do list the week of Christmas, so make Christmas Eve stress-free with this five-ingredient lasagna recipe. Get The Recipe 05 of 27 Oyster Casserole Greg DuPree As dish that's part of many Southerners' Christmas traditions, this oyster casserole is our test kitchen's best version ever. Get The Recipe 06 of 27 Brussels Sprouts With Bacon And Shallots Stacy K. Allen, Food Stylist: Ali Ramee, Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle Bacon and shallots add a smokey, savory flavor to this dish, which is sure to woo even brussel sprout skeptics. Get The Recipe 07 of 27 Turkey-Noodle-Poppyseed Casserole Hector Manuel Sanchez Published in the pages of Southern Living in November 1990, this casserole has stood the test of time. The recipe has endless replacement options, so you can use whichever ingredients are in already your fridge. Get The Recipe 08 of 27 Creamy Chicken Alfredo Casserole Greg DuPree This creamy Alfredo dish is as cozy and comforting as it gets, so it's ideal for a casual Christmas Eve spent by the fire. Get The Recipe 09 of 27 Broccoli Cheese Casserole Courtney West We wanted a more flavorful base for this casserole than the traditional condensed soup, so we whipped up a delicious sauce made with whole milk and Cheddar cheese. Get The Recipe 10 of 27 Overnight Eggnog French Toast Casserole Caitlin Bensel This recipe combines Challah, a traditional Jewish braided bread; eggnog that suites your desired sweetness; and Turbinado sugar, brown sugar's more coarse and flavorful cousin. Get The Recipe 11 of 27 Creamy Whipped Potato Casserole Atonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke; Food Styling: Chelsea Zimmer We don't mean to brag, but this might be the fluffiest mashed potato casserole of all time. Prep it a day ahead to mitigate stress holiday morning. Get The Recipe 12 of 27 Italian Casserole Hector Manuel Sanchez Mrs. Harland J. Stone from Ocala, Florida, sent us this recipe that was published in the November 1990 edition of Southern Living, and it was too delicious to leave in the archives. Get The Recipe 13 of 27 Chicken-and-Wild Rice Casserole Becky Luigart-Stayner Chicken-and-Wild Rice Casserole will always be a staple at Southern gatherings, including those during the holiday season. Get The Recipe 14 of 27 Baked Ziti with Sausage Southern Living Don't worry about missing any valuable family time. This ziti is on the table in under an hour. Get The Recipe 15 of 27 Chicken-and-Green Chile Enchiladas Southern Living We heard that the Bush family eats chicken enchiladas on Christmas Eve, and that's a family tradition we can support! Get The Recipe 16 of 27 French Onion Soup Casserole JENNIFER CAUSEY; PROP STYLING: CHRISTINE KEELY; FOOD STYLING: TORIE COX This hearty, indulgent take on French onion soup is fitting for a cozy Christmas Eve dinner. The casserole is rich with layers of crunchy bread, onions, and melted cheese. Get The Recipe 17 of 27 Tomato-Basil Lasagna Roll Ups Hector Sanchez These meatless lasagna rolls make for such a pretty (and yummy) Christmas Eve dinner plate. Get The Recipe 18 of 27 Turkey Pot Pie with Cranberry-Pecan Crusts Tina Cornett Swap chicken for turkey in this seasonal version of your favorite pot pie. You can go with a traditional top crust in one piece or opt for festive shapes. Get The Recipe 19 of 27 Chicken-and-Wild Rice Skillet Casserole Hector Sanchez Wow your Christmas Eve guests with this gorgeous entrée of country ham, tangy gravy, mushrooms, and nutty wild rice. Get The Recipe 20 of 27 New Tuna Casserole with Potato Chips Greg Dupree Both crunchy and creamy, our New Tuna Casserole one-ups the classic with the help of crunchy potato chips. Get The Recipe 21 of 27 Onion-Topped Sausage 'n' Mashed Potato Casserole Jennifer Davick This casserole is even easier to make than it looks. It's also filling enough to last post-dinner chats. Get The Recipe 22 of 27 Chicken-Mushroom-Sage Casserole Iain Bagwell This earthy, aromatic casserole is the definition of company-worthy. A tip from the test kitchen: Let this dish stand a few minutes after baking so the rice will absorb the liquid, yielding a creamy texture. Get The Recipe 23 of 27 Chicken Spaghetti Casserole Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Lydia Pursell; Food Styling: Chelsea Zimmer This casserole is excellent for any occasion, but it's especially easy to throw together on a busy Christmas Eve. Get The Recipe 24 of 27 Chicken Enchilada Casserole Hector Sanchez This easy casserole is basically an enchilada version of lasagna, with corn tortillas separating the layers instead of noodles. Get The Recipe 25 of 27 Eggplant Rollups Greg DuPree; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke; Food Styling: Cat Steele This low-carb meal will satisfy your family's lasagna cravings, and it looks beautiful when plated. Get The Recipe 26 of 27 Vanessa's Make-Ahead Beefy Lasagna Photo: Beth Dreiling Hontzas; Styling: Missie Neville Crawford You can put this classic lasagna together and freeze up to three months in advance. Planning for Christmas Eve dinner has never been easier. Get The Recipe 27 of 27 Meatloaf Casserole Micah A. Leal If you thought meatloaf was just for busy weeknight dinners, think again. This classic dish has a flavorful ground beef base topped with fluffy mashed potatoes. Get The Recipe Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit