Looking for some new, easy recipe ideas for homecooked meals? Especially on weeknights, I am looking for family friendly recipes, easy ones that can be made without spending hours in the kitchen. Casseroles, the ultimate one dish meal, have long been a favorite of mine as well as my kids. With two hungry, growing boys around, we are all happy when there are easy to serve leftovers in the fridge. If you have one of those at home, you know exactly what I mean. From idea that include one of my other fast family food favorites, the glorious rotisserie chicken, to vegetarian dishes even meat lovers will adore, these casserole recipes are all amazing. Try one out this weekend and let us know what you think!
Top Casserole Recipe Ideas
1. Pesto Broccoli Sweet Potato Rice Casserole
Sweet potatoes are in season. We found this fun twist on a casserole that is low in calories, low carb, and can be vegan friendly. The casserole by itself is a filling and surprising meal. Sweet and savory, this dish can easily be a family favorite.
2. Cheesy Caprese Chicken and Quinoa Casserole
Healthy and comforting, this super flavorful Cheesy Caprese Chicken and Quinoa Casserole is the perfect weeknight meal that is hearty, full of flavor and sure to please the entire family. It looks super amazing, I can’t wait to try it out.
3. Layered BBQ Chicken & Sweet Potato Enchilada Casserole
This Layered BBQ Chicken & Sweet Potato Enchilada Casserole is a perfect combination of BBQ and delicious casserole comfort food. It also combines my two loves, Mexican food and BBQ. Packed with tons of flavors, it is sure to be a winner for the family.
4. Ham and Potato Casserole
This ham and potato casserole layers tender potatoes, savory ham, and melty cheese for the ultimate comfort-food dinner. It’s an easy, budget-friendly casserole recipe that’s perfect for using up leftover ham and feeding the whole family on a busy weeknight.
5. Cheesy Chicken and Broccoli Rice Casserole
A lightened-up classic, this cheesy chicken and broccoli rice casserole is creamy comfort food without the guilt. It’s a one-dish casserole recipe packed with protein and veggies — an easy weeknight dinner the kids will actually eat.
6. Healthy Broccoli Chicken Casserole
Looking for a delicious chicken recipe that’s easy to make and ready in just 30 minutes? Try this recipe from Slim Sanity and you will never go wrong. t’s so easy to make, packed with protein, loaded with broccoli and full of vibrant flavors. There’s nothing more comforting than that.
7. Tater Taco Casserole
Everyone loves tater tots and everyone loves Mexican food so why not combine the two? The family will love this tater tot casserole since its a Mexican mixture of taco meat, beans, corn, and cheese topped with tater tots and enchilada sauce. Drool-worthy indeed!
8. Kale and Wild Rice Casserole
This Kale and Wild Rice Casserole from Half baked Harvest is packed full of delicious ingredients and perfect as a entree or side dish. If you don’t like kale maybe make this a spinach casserole. But nonetheless, it looks insanely good!
9. Shepherd’s Pie
This shepherd’s pie is a cozy, all-in-one casserole of savory ground meat and vegetables under a blanket of fluffy mashed potatoes. A hearty, make-ahead casserole recipe that’s pure comfort food for chilly nights and Sunday dinners.
10. Chicken Mushroom and Spinach Lasagna
Make this savory, vegetable-heavy take on a classic that is ot too hard or time-consuming to make, either. This Chicken Mushroom and Spinach Lasagna is a new twist on traditional lasagna that will keep you coming back for more
