41 Casserole Recipes That Also Taste Great As Leftovers

Americans have been making tuna casseroles since time immemorial (OK, since the 1930s, but that's almost a century!). And if it's been satisfying people for almost a century, then you know this is a fail-proof recipe for a delicious comfort food.

Recipe: Cheesy Tuna Casserole

Potatoes are a great basis for a hearty casserole. Here, all you need is bacon, sour cream, and fresh chives — all the best baked potato ingredients — for a complete meal.

Recipe: Cheesy Potato Casserole

That's right, with just four ingredients and 40 minutes of baking time, this chili cheese casserole is yours. Just remember to prep it a few hours in advance for optimal flavor-blending.

Recipe: Chili Cheese Casserole

You don't have to wait until Thanksgiving to cook up this brilliant classic casserole made up of green beans, mushrooms, and fried onions.

Recipe: Ultimate Green Bean Casserole

For the non-dairy drinkers, feel free to use lactose-free milk, like Lactaid, or any of your favorite plant-based milks, like oat or cashew milk.

Recipe: Dairy-Free Green Bean Casserole

This is one of my favorite dishes because it’s a two-in-one: delicious cornbread over a veggie-heavy casserole.

Recipe: Veggie Chili Cornbread Casserole

To make this recipe even more flavorful, garnish it with some shredded Mexican cheese while the casserole is still warm.

Recipe: Southwestern Veggie-Packed Tater Tot Casserole

This casserole is brimming with flavor from a mix of yummy vegetables like carrots, celery, and onion, and a generous serving of chicken and chewy wild rice.

Recipe: Wild Rice Casserole

This seafood casserole is perfect for cozy evenings in and catch-up dinners with friends alike. It's creamy, it's crunchy, and it's approachable even for novice cooks who might be intimidated by seafood recipes.

Recipe: Seafood Casserole As Made by Betsy’s Gammy

It's your favorite casserole recipe, but now in snack size! Make a batch and heat them up throughout the week as a quick lunch or have them as a grab 'n go snack.

Recipe: Green Bean Casserole Cups

If you're a fan of sweet potatoes, you'll love this recipe, which combines brown sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and even some savory ingredients, for one big flavor bomb.

Recipe: Sweet and Savory Sweet Potato Casserole

I love a good spaghetti squash meal, because it's made with a ton of flavorful ingredients that'll blend with mild and neutral squash. Here, mozzarella, ground beef, and tomato paste combine for a lasagna-like end result.

Recipe: Spaghetti Squash Casserole

Casseroles will always result in way more servings than you need. And that's perfect for those mornings when you're half-awake and wish you could just conjure up a savory square of deliciousness from your fridge.

Recipe: Veggie Breakfast Casserole

I love working with sweet potatoes in a savory dish because they accentuate savory and sweet flavors.

Recipe: Savory Sweet Potato Casserole

Melted cheese over Alfredo? Yes, please.

Recipe: Southwest Chicken Alfredo Pasta Bake

A lot of people who've tried the recipe suggest adding 4 ounces of cream cheese to make it extra creamy and slightly more moist.

Recipe: Cauliflower Rice Chicken Bake

Want to mix up your usual lasagna recipe? Try this iteration which uses a white, creamy Alfredo sauce made with butter, garlic, heavy cream, and Parmesan cheese.

Recipe: Broccoli Chicken Alfredo Lasagna

Quick tip: Partially or fully cook the rice before adding it to the bake to make sure you don't end up with uncooked, crunchy bits.

Recipe: Make-Ahead Chicken & Rice Bake

If you're new to the world of casseroles, then a hearty pasta bake might be the dish that convinces you it's a great weeknight dinner option! This bake is super straightforward, and is great for a big group or for leftovers. This casserole is also a slightly more creative way to do dinner than simply boiling some pasta and mixing it with red sauce.

Recipe: Cheesy Chicken Alfredo Pasta Bake

Some nights you're craving all the flavorful goodness of a fajita, sometimes you're needing veggies, and other days you just want some good ol' pasta. Why choose one when you can have all three in this fajita pasta bake?

Recipe: Fajita Pasta Bake

For a crispy finish, you'll want to bake the biscuits until they're almost done, and then place them on the casserole for a second bake.

Recipe: Chicken & Biscuits Bake

Depending on who you're asking, yes, a lasagna is in fact considered a casserole. While it's not a throw-everything-in-one-dish-and-call-it-a-day recipe, it's still a meal that's baked in a deep dish and cooked slowly until all the delicious tomato, cheese, and beef flavors blend well together. Try it out!

Recipe: Classic Lasagna

This combination of shrimp, sausage, corn, and potatoes is completely transformed by this cajun spice mix that's equal parts spicy and savory.

Recipe: Cajun Shrimp Bake

Serve this with a salad tossed with a simple vinaigrette.

Recipe: Beef and Cheese Tortellini Bake

Not a fan of beef and sausage, or simply want a lasagna made with chicken instead? Try out this take, which comes chockfull of cheese and marinara sauce, just like the usual stuff.

Recipe: Chicken Parm Lasagna

Two layers of pasta and cheese make this lasagna-esque dish that's oozing with cozy, bright flavor.

Recipe: Chicken Parmesan Baked Ziti

Honestly, I've never made a plate of gnocchi I didn't like, and same goes for this cheesy broccoli variety that's cooked in a deep casserole dish for a gooey finish.

Recipe: Cheesy Broccoli Gnocchi

This recipe is great because it consists of three equally delicious parts that stand out on their own: spaghetti in tomato sauce, seasoned chicken, and roasted broccoli.

Recipe: Chicken Parm Bake with Roasted Broccoli

For the perfect bake, try boiling the potatoes beforehand to make sure your final result comes out well-done and not crunchy.

Recipe: Potato Lasagna

Three ingredients — ravioli, bolognese sauce, and shredded cheddar cheese — is all you need to make this divine lasagna look-alike that's just as delicious, and half the work, as the classic version.

Recipe: Easy Ravioli “Lasagna”

If you can make it through the temptation of eating this spinach and artichoke cheese dip, then you'll be rewarded with this ultra creamy ravioli bake that rewards every bite.

Recipe: Spinach Artichoke Ravioli Bake

This heavenly mac 'n' cheese is made with smoked Gouda, pepper jack, mozzarella, cottage cheese, and well, need I go on to convince you to try this recipe ASAP?

Recipe: Momma’s Deep-Dish Mac ‘N’ Cheese

Who wants to make 12 individual sliders when you can make one chicken Parmesan casserole instead? Follow this recipe for the perfect buttery, chicken Parmesan treat.

Recipe: Chicken Parmesan Sliders

I love a good lasagna, but an eggplant parm belongs to a whole other category of its own.

Recipe: The Best Eggplant Parmesan

I know what you're thinking: This list is truly pushing the limits of what we can actually call a casserole. But the flavors of these chili cheese dog boats blend perfectly together and honestly could be enjoyed out of the baking dish, instead of hot dog-style.

Recipe: Chili Cheese Dog Boats

I love a good veggie casserole because veggies benefit the most from flavor-enhancing powers of a slow cook. Here, the addition of chicken and cheese make it a full meal.

Recipe: Easy Chicken Fajita Rice and Veggie Bake

As some commenters note, you might want to add just half or 2/3 of the amount of Parmesan cheese, lest you end up with an overly rich dish. On the other hand, if that's exactly what you're craving, we say go for it!

Recipe: Chicken Bacon Alfredo Roll Ups

If you have about 1.5-2 hours to spare, this butternut squash stuffed pasta bake is guaranteed to wow all your dinner guests.

Recipe: Butternut Squash Stuffed Pasta Bake

It's only when you're past your teenage years that you start to appreciate what a perfect dish — and how undeserving of its unappetizing name — a meatloaf is. 

Recipe: Mozzarella-Stuffed Turkey Meatloaf

Have some zucchinis you need to use up? Grate them into this casserole, which comes together with lots of cheese, white rice, and onion. 

Recipe: Zucchini Casserole

Breakfast for dinner? Don't mind if I do.

Recipe: Sausage, Egg, and Cheese Breakfast Casserole