16 Warm & Cozy Casserole Dinners

When the weather turns, the casserole dish comes out. These warm and cozy casseroles — cheesy, creamy, and bubbling — are fall comfort food at its finest.

Below you’ll find 16 reader-favorite recipes, each with a photo, ingredients, and step-by-step instructions. Save your favorites and enjoy!

1. Classic Tuna Noodle Casserole

Creamy tuna, egg noodles, and peas under a buttery cracker crumb.

Ingredients

• 12 oz egg noodles
• 2 cans tuna, drained
• 1 can cream of mushroom soup
• 1 cup milk
• 1 cup frozen peas
• 1 cup shredded cheddar
• 1 cup crushed Ritz crackers + 3 tbsp melted butter

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F and grease a 9×13 baking dish.
2. Combine the filling ingredients in a large bowl.
3. Spread in the baking dish.
4. Bake at 375°F for 25 minutes until bubbly.
5. Top with the buttered cracker crumbs for the last 10 minutes of baking.
6. Rest 10 minutes before serving.

2. Chicken and Rice Casserole

Creamy chicken and rice with broccoli — the ultimate dump-and-bake dinner.

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lb chicken breasts, cubed
• 1 1/2 cups uncooked long-grain rice
• 1 can cream of chicken soup
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 3 cups broccoli florets
• 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F and grease a 9×13 baking dish.
2. Combine the filling ingredients in a large bowl.
3. Spread in the baking dish.
4. Bake at 375°F for 50 minutes covered, then 10 uncovered.
5. Sprinkle with cheddar for the final 10 minutes until melted.
6. Rest 10 minutes before serving.

3. Cheesy Broccoli Rice Casserole

Three cheeses, tender broccoli, and fluffy rice baked golden.

Ingredients

• 4 cups cooked rice
• 4 cups broccoli florets, steamed
• 1 can cheddar cheese soup
• 1 cup sour cream
• 2 cups shredded cheddar, divided
• 1/2 cup crushed cornflakes + 2 tbsp butter

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F and grease a 9×13 baking dish.
2. Combine the filling ingredients in a large bowl.
3. Spread in the baking dish.
4. Bake at 350°F for 30 minutes.
5. Top with remaining cheddar and buttered cornflakes for the last 10 minutes.
6. Rest 10 minutes before serving.

4. Beef Enchilada Casserole

Layered tortillas, seasoned beef, and enchilada sauce — weeknight enchiladas without the rolling.

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lb ground beef
• 1 packet taco seasoning
• 12 corn tortillas
• 1 can (19 oz) enchilada sauce
• 3 cups shredded Mexican cheese
• 1 can black beans, drained

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F and grease a 9×13 baking dish.
2. Combine the filling ingredients in a large bowl.
3. Spread in the baking dish.
4. Bake at 375°F for 30 minutes.
5. Top with the last of the cheese and bake until bubbly and browned at the edges.
6. Rest 10 minutes before serving.

5. Shepherd's Pie Casserole

Savory beef and veggies under a cloud of mashed potatoes.

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lb ground beef
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 cups frozen mixed vegetables
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 cup beef broth
• 4 cups mashed potatoes
• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F and grease a 9×13 baking dish.
2. Combine the filling ingredients in a large bowl.
3. Spread in the baking dish.
4. Bake at 400°F for 25 minutes.
5. Spread the mashed potatoes over the beef, rough up with a fork, and top with cheddar.
6. Rest 10 minutes before serving.

6. Chicken Pot Pie Casserole

Creamy chicken and vegetable filling with a flaky biscuit topping.

Ingredients

• 2 lb rotisserie chicken, shredded
• 1 can cream of chicken soup
• 1 cup milk
• 3 cups frozen mixed vegetables
• 1 tsp poultry seasoning
• 1 can refrigerated biscuit dough

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F and grease a 9×13 baking dish.
2. Combine the filling ingredients in a large bowl.
3. Spread in the baking dish.
4. Bake at 375°F for 30 minutes.
5. Arrange biscuit dough pieces on top and bake until deep golden.
6. Rest 10 minutes before serving.

7. Tater Tot Hotdish

The Minnesota classic — beef, green beans, and cream of mushroom under crispy tots.

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lb ground beef
• 1 can cream of mushroom soup
• 1 cup milk
• 2 cups frozen green beans
• 1 bag (32 oz) frozen tater tots
• 1 cup shredded cheddar

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F and grease a 9×13 baking dish.
2. Combine the filling ingredients in a large bowl.
3. Spread in the baking dish.
4. Bake at 375°F for 45 minutes.
5. Arrange tots in neat rows on top and finish with cheddar for the last 10 minutes.
6. Rest 10 minutes before serving.

8. Baked Ziti Casserole

Hearty baked ziti with sausage, marinara, and three cheeses.

Ingredients

• 16 oz ziti
• 1 lb Italian sausage
• 1 jar (24 oz) marinara
• 15 oz ricotta
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella
• 1/2 cup grated parmesan
• 1 egg

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F and grease a 9×13 baking dish.
2. Combine the filling ingredients in a large bowl.
3. Spread in the baking dish.
4. Bake at 375°F for 30 minutes.
5. Top with mozzarella and parmesan; bake until bubbly and browned.
6. Rest 10 minutes before serving.

9. Classic Green Bean Casserole

The holiday staple — crisp green beans, creamy mushroom sauce, fried onions.

Ingredients

• 2 lb fresh green beans, trimmed
• 2 cans cream of mushroom soup
• 1 cup milk
• 1 tsp soy sauce
• 2 cups crispy fried onions, divided

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F and grease a 9×13 baking dish.
2. Combine the filling ingredients in a large bowl.
3. Spread in the baking dish.
4. Bake at 350°F for 30 minutes.
5. Stir in half the fried onions; top with the rest for the final 5 minutes.
6. Rest 10 minutes before serving.

10. King Ranch Chicken Casserole

Tex-Mex layered chicken casserole with corn tortillas and green chiles.

Ingredients

• 3 cups shredded cooked chicken
• 12 corn tortillas, torn
• 1 can cream of chicken soup
• 1 can cream of mushroom soup
• 1 can Rotel tomatoes
• 3 cups shredded cheddar

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F and grease a 9×13 baking dish.
2. Combine the filling ingredients in a large bowl.
3. Spread in the baking dish.
4. Bake at 350°F for 35 minutes.
5. Layer tortillas, chicken mixture, and cheese twice; finish with cheese on top.
6. Rest 10 minutes before serving.

11. Stuffed Pepper Casserole

All the stuffed pepper flavor — deconstructed into an easy weeknight bake.

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lb ground beef
• 3 bell peppers, chopped
• 1 onion, diced
• 1 1/2 cups uncooked rice
• 1 jar (24 oz) marinara
• 2 cups beef broth
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F and grease a 9×13 baking dish.
2. Combine the filling ingredients in a large bowl.
3. Spread in the baking dish.
4. Bake at 375°F for 45 minutes covered.
5. Uncover, top with mozzarella, and bake 10 more minutes until melted.
6. Rest 10 minutes before serving.

12. Pizza Pasta Casserole

Pepperoni pizza meets baked pasta — a kid-favorite mashup.

Ingredients

• 16 oz rotini
• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 jar (24 oz) pizza sauce
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella
• 1/2 cup sliced pepperoni
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F and grease a 9×13 baking dish.
2. Combine the filling ingredients in a large bowl.
3. Spread in the baking dish.
4. Bake at 375°F for 25 minutes.
5. Top with mozzarella and pepperoni; bake until the cheese bubbles.
6. Rest 10 minutes before serving.

13. Creamy Ham and Potato Casserole

Scalloped potatoes with ham and cheddar — cozy comfort in every bite.

Ingredients

• 2 lb russet potatoes, thinly sliced
• 2 cups diced ham
• 1 can cheddar cheese soup
• 1 1/2 cups milk
• 2 cups shredded cheddar
• 1/2 cup breadcrumbs + 2 tbsp butter

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F and grease a 9×13 baking dish.
2. Combine the filling ingredients in a large bowl.
3. Spread in the baking dish.
4. Bake at 375°F for 60 minutes covered.
5. Uncover, add buttered breadcrumbs, and bake 15 more minutes until golden.
6. Rest 10 minutes before serving.

14. Taco Cornbread Casserole

Taco beef and beans baked under a golden cornbread crust.

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lb ground beef
• 1 packet taco seasoning
• 1 can black beans, drained
• 1 cup frozen corn
• 1 box cornbread mix + ingredients on box
• 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F and grease a 9×13 baking dish.
2. Combine the filling ingredients in a large bowl.
3. Spread in the baking dish.
4. Bake at 375°F for 30 minutes.
5. Spread the prepared cornbread batter over the taco filling and top with cheddar halfway through.
6. Rest 10 minutes before serving.

15. Swiss Chicken Casserole

Creamy Swiss chicken with herbed stuffing crumble on top — a retro favorite.

Ingredients

• 2 lb chicken breasts, cubed
• 8 slices Swiss cheese
• 1 can cream of chicken soup
• 1/2 cup white wine
• 1 box stuffing mix
• 1/2 cup melted butter

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F and grease a 9×13 baking dish.
2. Combine the filling ingredients in a large bowl.
3. Spread in the baking dish.
4. Bake at 350°F for 45 minutes.
5. Layer chicken, Swiss, soup mixture, then toss stuffing with butter and sprinkle over.
6. Rest 10 minutes before serving.

16. Harvest Vegetable Gratin Casserole

Thin-sliced root vegetables baked in cream with gruyere — elegant fall comfort.

Ingredients

• 2 sweet potatoes, thinly sliced
• 2 parsnips, thinly sliced
• 1 butternut squash, thinly sliced
• 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 1/2 cups shredded gruyere
• 1 tsp thyme

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F and grease a 9×13 baking dish.
2. Combine the filling ingredients in a large bowl.
3. Spread in the baking dish.
4. Bake at 375°F for 55 minutes covered.
5. Uncover, top with gruyere, and bake 15 more minutes until deeply golden.
6. Rest 10 minutes before serving.