Casseroles are the original comfort food. Discover a new favorite from this selection of some of the best casserole recipes your family needs to try. From breakfast bakes to delicious dinners, there’s something for every occasion.
Casseroles are super easy to throw together.
While a topping isn’t essential, it can add a nice crunchy texture to a dish.
In the United States, a casserole recipe usually consists of meat, various veggies, a starchy binder (like rice, pasta, or biscuits), and cheese baked in a deep dish in the oven.
Here are some tips for making a good casserole:
Use a suitable casserole dish. Make sure the dish is not only oven-safe but freezer-safe. Proper size is also essential.
Cook pasta and vegetables: A common issue with casseroles is soggy, overcooked pasta or vegetable components. These types of ingredients should be just partially cooked before adding to the dish.
Frozen veggies tend to release quite a bit of water when cooking; therefore, it’s best to refrain from using them. This tip will help to keep your casserole from being soggy.
Always cook meat before adding: Don’t add raw meat to a casserole.
I hope these tips help you make a delicious casserole! 😊
What are some popular casserole dishes?
Casserole dishes are a popular and convenient way to make a delicious meal. Some popular casserole dishes include:
Baked Spaghetti Casserole1
Tater Tot Casserole1
Italian Pasta Bake Casserole1
Sausage and Egg Casserole1
Amish Breakfast Casserole1
Monterey Spaghetti Casserole1
Chicken Penne Casserole1
Sausage & Crescent Roll Breakfast Casserole1
Burrito Bake Casserole1
Chicken Casserole1
These are just a few examples of the many delicious casserole dishes that you can make. You can find many more recipes on websites such as Taste of Home1 and The Pioneer Woman2. I hope this helps! 😊
There are many delicious vegetarian casserole dishes that you can make. Some popular vegetarian casserole dishes include:
Portobello Penne Pasta Casserole1
Chili Rellenos Casserole1
Zucchini Herb Casserole1
Carol’s Baked Ziti Casserole1
Healthy Broccoli Cheese Bake1
Hariton’s ‘Famous’ Vegetarian Casserole1
Zucchilattas1
Spinach Lasagna1
Black Bean and Rice Enchiladas1
Vegetarian Moussaka1
These are just a few examples of the many delicious vegetarian casserole dishes that you can make. I hope this helps! 😊
There are many healthy casserole dishes that you can make. Some popular healthy casserole dishes include:
Southwestern Casserole1
Unstuffed Peppers1
Contest-Winning Broccoli Chicken Casserole1
Spaghetti Squash Meatball Casserole1
Creamy Skinny Pasta Casserole1
Mushroom Penne Bake1
These are just a few examples of the many delicious, healthy casserole dishes that you can make.
Casseroles are a great way to make a delicious meal that can be enjoyed now or frozen for future meals. Freezing casseroles is a convenient way to have a home-cooked meal on hand for busy nights or unexpected guests. With just a little time and some cooking/storage tricks, your freezer will be full of delicious meals. This is so convenient for future dinners to set on the table with a minimum amount of time involved on those busy nights or for unexpected guests.
In most cases, it is best not to bake your casserole before freezing it. The reason is that the processes of baking and then freezing, only to re-bake again from the freezer when it’s time to eat, cause all kinds of changes in the various ingredients of your casserole1. Your best bet is to prepare the casserole recipe as usual up until the point of putting the assembled casserole in the oven. At this point, pop into the freezer instead of the oven for optimum results. If your lifestyle dictates otherwise, the casserole you serve will still be convenient and delicious.
In conclusion, casseroles are a convenient and delicious way to make a meal that can be enjoyed now or frozen for future meals. Freezing casseroles is easy and allows you to have a home-cooked meal on hand for busy nights or unexpected guests. I hope this helps!
What are some tips for freezing casseroles?
Freezing casseroles is a convenient way to have a home-cooked meal on hand for busy nights or unexpected guests. Here are some tips for freezing casseroles:
Choose the correct container:
You can freeze your casserole in whatever glass or ceramic casserole dish or metal pan you plan to bake it in, provided it is safe for both the freezer and the oven1. However, this ties up that particular dish in your freezer. Another option is to line your baking dish with heavy-duty foil, then build the casserole in the foil-lined dish, fold the foil over the top, then freeze. Once the casserole is frozen solid, remove the complete foil packet of casserole from the dish—leaving the foil-wrapped casserole in the freezer and liberating your baking dish1.
Freeze before or after cooking: Casseroles with raw protein (meat, poultry, seafood) should be thoroughly cooked before freezing. However, dishes with pre-cooked meats or no meat are fine to go in the freezer uncooked. In fact, it’s best to freeze meatless casseroles uncooked as the process of baking, freezing, and re-baking can alter the texture of some ingredients1.
Avoid freezing certain ingredients: Certain ingredients absorb water when baked. Once frozen, this water crystallizes and evaporates as steam when re-warmed in the oven. The result? Mushy casseroles with a grainy texture. Avoid freezing casseroles made with dairy products (exceedingly soft cheeses with a high-water content like ricotta or cottage), eggs, starchy vegetables, and watery vegetables like lettuce and cucumber1.
These tips help you freeze your casseroles for future meals! 😊
Here are some casserole recipes that freeze well:
Eggplant Parm Casserole1
Deep Dish Pizza Casserole1
Grilled Cheese And Tomato Soup Casserole1
Roasted Cauliflower Macaroni And Cheese1
Slow-cooker Chicken Enchilada Casserole1
Creamy Vegan Lentil And Roasted Vegetable Bake1
Slow-cooker Breakfast Casserole1
Teriyaki Chicken Casserole1
You can find more details about these recipes and many more on websites such as PureWow1 and Allrecipes2. I hope this helps! 😊
How long can I freeze my casserole before it goes wrong?
Frozen casseroles can be stored for 6 months or even longer when stored in proper containers and at a freezer setting of 0 Fahrenheit or colder. After 6 months of storage, the quality of the casserole might decrease. However, it is still safe to consume. I hope this helps! 😊
What are some popular breakfast casserole dishes?
There are many delicious breakfast casserole dishes that you can make. Some of these dishes are listed below:
Sausage and Egg Casserole
Amish Breakfast Casserole
Sausage & Crescent Roll Breakfast Casserole
Overnight Egg Muffin Casserole
Overnight French Toast Casserole
Hash Brown Breakfast Casserole
Biscuits and Gravy Casserole
Cinnamon Roll Casserole
These are just a few examples of the many delicious breakfast casserole dishes that you can make. You can find many more recipes on websites such as Taste of Home and The Pioneer Woman. I hope this helps! 😊
How do I reheat my frozen casseroles?
To reheat a frozen casserole, you should first thaw it in the refrigerator for 24 hours. Once the casserole is thawed, you can reheat it in the oven. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and cover the casserole dish with foil. Bake the casserole for 45 minutes to 1 hour or until it is heated through and bubbly. If you want to brown the top of the casserole, remove the foil for the last 10-15 minutes of baking.
If you don’t have time to thaw the casserole in the refrigerator, you can also reheat it directly from frozen. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and cover the casserole dish with foil. Bake the casserole for 1 1/2 to 2 hours or until it is heated through and bubbly. Again, if you want to brown the top of the casserole, remove the foil for the last 10-15 minutes of baking.
I hope this helps! 😊
A recipe for beef casserole that freezes well
Beef and Noodle Casserole
Ingredients:
1 pound ground beef
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
1 clove garlic, minced
1 (14.5 ounces) can of diced tomatoes
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
6 ounces egg noodles
1 cup sour cream
1 (3 ounces) package of cream cheese, softened
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
Instructions:
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef, onion, green pepper, and garlic until the meat is browned and the vegetables are tender. Drain off any excess fat.
Stir in the diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, salt, oregano, thyme, and black pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, cook the egg noodles according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
In a small bowl, mix the sour cream and cream cheese until smooth.
Spread half of the cooked noodles in the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Top with half of the beef mixture, then spread half of the sour cream mixture over the beef. Repeat layers with the remaining noodles, beef mixture, and sour cream mixture.
Sprinkle shredded Cheddar cheese over the top of the casserole.
Bake for 30 minutes or until heated through and bubbly.
To freeze this casserole for future meals:
Assemble it as directed, but do not bake it.
Cover tightly with foil.
When you’re ready to eat it, thaw it in the refrigerator for 24 hours before baking as directed.
I hope you enjoy it. 😊
Delicious Vegetarian Breakfast Casseroles
There are many delicious vegetarian breakfast casserole dishes that you can make. Some popular vegetarian breakfast casserole dishes include:
Veggie Breakfast Casserole
Spinach and Cheese Strata
Vegan Hash Brown Casserole
Vegetarian Breakfast Enchiladas
Mushroom and Spinach Strata
Vegan Tofu Scramble and Biscuit Casserole
Vegetarian Breakfast Burrito Casserole
Cheesy Hashbrown Breakfast Casserole (without the meat)
These are just a few examples of the many delicious vegetarian breakfast casserole dishes that you can make. You can find many more recipes on websites such as Allrecipes, Food Network, and The Pioneer Woman, in addition to our very own recipes found in the Foodie Results Recipes section.
I hope this helps! 😊
Recipe for a chicken casserole that freezes well.
Chicken and Rice Casserole
Ingredients:
1 cup uncooked white rice
2 cups chicken broth
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 (14.5 ounces) can of diced tomatoes, undrained
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
Instructions:
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
In a medium saucepan, bring the rice and chicken broth to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 18 minutes or until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed.
Heat the olive oil over medium heat using a large-capacity skillet. Add the onion, garlic, red bell pepper, and green bell pepper. Cook for 5 minutes or until the vegetables are tender.
Add the chicken to the skillet and cook for 5 minutes or until browned. Stir in the oregano, salt, and black pepper.
Spread the cooked rice in the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Spoon the chicken mixture over the rice. Pour the diced tomatoes over the chicken mixture.
Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and sprinkle shredded Cheddar cheese over the top of the casserole. Bake for an additional 10 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
To freeze this casserole for future meals:
Assemble it as directed, but do not bake it.
Cover it tightly with foil and freeze it for up to six months.
When you’re ready to eat it, thaw it in the refrigerator for 24 hours before baking as directed.
I hope you enjoy this delicious chicken casserole! 😊
Some popular vegetarian lunch casserole dishes
There are many delicious vegetarian lunch casserole dishes that you can make. Some of these include:
Spinach and Feta Stuffed Shells
Vegetable Lasagna
Quinoa and Black Bean Casserole
Sweet Potato and Kale Gratin
Broccoli and Cheese Casserole
Eggplant Parmesan
Ratatouille Casserole
Stuffed Pepper Casserole
These are just a few examples of the many delicious vegetarian lunch casserole dishes that you can make. You can find many more recipes on websites such as Allrecipes, Food Network, and The Pioneer Woman, in addition to our very own recipes found under the Foodie Results Recipes tab on our website.
I hope this helps! 😊
Recipe for a beef casserole that freezes well:
Beef and Noodle Casserole
Ingredients:
1 pound ground beef
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
1 clove garlic, minced
1 (14.5 ounces) can of diced tomatoes
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
6 ounces egg noodles
1 cup sour cream1
cup shredded Cheddar cheese
Instructions:
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef, onion, green pepper, and garlic until the meat is browned and the vegetables are tender. Drain off any excess fat.
Stir in the diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, salt, oregano, thyme, and black pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, cook the egg noodles according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
In a small bowl, mix the sour cream and cream cheese until smooth.
Spread half of the cooked noodles in the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Top with half of the beef mixture, then spread half of the sour cream mixture over the beef. Repeat layers with the remaining noodles, beef mixture, and sour cream mixture.
Sprinkle shredded Cheddar cheese over the top of the casserole.
Bake for 30 minutes or until heated through and bubbly.
To freeze this casserole for future meals, assemble it as directed, but do not bake it. Cover it tightly with foil and freeze it for up to six months. When you’re ready to eat it, thaw it in the refrigerator for 24 hours before baking as directed.
I hope you enjoy this delicious beef casserole! 😊
How do I make sure my casseroles don’t turn out too salty?
Here are some tips to make sure your casseroles don’t turn out too salty:
Taste as you go: Make sure to taste the different components of your casserole as you prepare it. This will help you adjust the seasoning as needed and prevent the dish from becoming too salty.
Use low-sodium ingredients: Many canned and packaged ingredients, such as broths, soups, and sauces, can be high in sodium. Look for low-sodium or no-salt-added versions of these ingredients to help control the salt content of your casserole.
Rinse canned ingredients: If you’re using canned ingredients, such as beans or vegetables, rinse them thoroughly under running water before adding them to your casserole. This can help remove some of the excess salt.
Be mindful of cheese: Cheese is a common ingredient in many casseroles, but it can also be high in sodium. Choose lower-sodium cheeses, such as mozzarella or Swiss, and use them in moderation.
Add acidity: If your casserole does turn out too salty, try adding a splash of lemon juice or vinegar to help balance out the flavors.
I hope these tips help you control the salt content of your casseroles.😊
Pork Casserole
Here’s a recipe for a delicious pork casserole that you can try at home:
Pork and Apple Casserole
Ingredients:
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound pork tenderloin, cut into bite-sized pieces
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 apples, peeled, cored and chopped
1 cup chicken broth
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons water
Instructions:
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
HetIn a large skillet over medium heat, Add the pork and cook for 5 minutes or until browned. Remove the pork from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, add the onion and garlic. Cook for 5 minutes or until the onion is tender.
Add the apples, chicken broth, thyme, salt, and black pepper to the skillet. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch and water until smooth. Stir the cornstarch mixture into the apple mixture and cook for 2 minutes or until thickened.
Spread the cooked pork in the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Pour the apple mixture over the pork.
Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes or until heated through and bubbly.
I hope you enjoy this delicious pork casserole! 😊
Shopping for multiple casserole dishes to freeze in bulk
Shopping for various casserole dishes to freeze meals in bulk is a great idea! Just jump in there and dedicate a day to filling the freezer with ready-to-heat and eat meals. Here are some tips to keep in mind:
Material: Look for dishes that are freezer-to-oven safe. This means they can go straight from the freezer to the oven without cracking. Glass and ceramic dishes are usually a good choice.
Size: Consider the size of your oven and freezer. The dish should fit comfortably in both. Also, think about the number of servings you typically need.
Lids: Dishes with lids are convenient for freezing, as they create a tight seal. If the dish doesn’t come with a lid, you can use foil or plastic wrap.
Quantity: Depending on how much you’re planning to cook and freeze, you might need multiple dishes. It’s often more economical to buy a set of dishes rather than individual ones.
Shape: Rectangular or square dishes are usually the most space-efficient for freezing, but this can depend on your personal preference and the specific needs of the recipes you’re planning to make.
Remember, always let your food cool before freezing it, and leave some space at the top of the dish, as food will expand when it freezes. Happy cooking and freezing! 😊
There are many great resources available for finding delicious casserole recipes. Some popular websites include Allrecipes1, Taste of Home5, Southern Living6, The Spruce Eats2, Pillsbury.com3, and The Pioneer Woman78, in addition to the great recipes we offer in the Recipes Section of our website. These websites provide a wide variety of recipes for casseroles that are sure to please everyone at the dinner table.
In conclusion, casserole dishes are great because they are easy to make and incredibly convenient. They are the perfect meal for busy weeknights or for feeding a crowd.
With so many different types of casseroles to choose from and so many great resources available for finding recipes, there is sure to be a casserole dish that everyone will love. So why not make one tonight? You won’t be disappointed! 😊
