10 Simple And Delicious Casseroles 🥘✨
Casseroles are cozy, budget-friendly, and easy to prep. Here are ten weeknight heroes with quick ingredients and directions.
1) Classic Chicken & Rice Casserole
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup cream of mushroom or homemade white sauce
- 1 cup shredded cheddar
- Salt, pepper, garlic powder
Directions
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease a 9×13 dish.
- Mix rice, chicken, broth, sauce, spices. Spread in dish.
- Top with cheddar; bake 25–30 min until bubbly and golden.
2) Cheesy Broccoli & Cauliflower Bake
Ingredients
- 3 cups broccoli & cauliflower florets
- 1 cup béchamel or heavy cream
- 1½ cups shredded mozzarella/cheddar
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- Salt, pepper, paprika
Directions
- Blanch veggies 2–3 min; drain.
- Toss with béchamel, half the cheese, seasonings.
- Top with remaining cheese + breadcrumbs; bake 20–25 min at 200°C (390°F).
3) Beef & Potato Layered Casserole
Ingredients
- 500 g ground beef
- 1 onion, sliced
- 3 potatoes, thinly sliced
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 cup shredded cheese (optional)
- Salt, pepper, thyme
Directions
- Sauté beef with onion; season.
- Layer potatoes, beef, then potatoes in a dish; pour broth.
- Cover and bake 35–40 min at 190°C (375°F). Uncover, add cheese, bake 10 min.
4) Tuna Noodle Casserole
Ingredients
- 250 g egg noodles, cooked
- 2 cans tuna, drained
- 1 cup peas
- 1½ cups mushroom sauce or cream of mushroom
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
Directions
- Combine noodles, tuna, peas, sauce; season.
- Transfer to dish; top with breadcrumbs.
- Bake 20–25 min at 190°C (375°F) until golden.
5) Tex-Mex Taco Casserole 🌮
Ingredients
- 6 tortillas
- 400 g seasoned ground beef
- 1 cup black beans
- 1½ cups salsa
- 2 cups shredded cheese
Directions
- Layer tortillas, beef, beans, salsa, cheese.
- Repeat layers; finish with cheese.
- Bake 20 min at 190°C (375°F). Rest 5 min; slice.
6) Spinach & Ricotta Lasagna Casserole
Ingredients
- 300 g pasta (penne or rotini), cooked
- 1½ cups ricotta
- 2 cups spinach (fresh or frozen, squeezed)
- 2 cups marinara
- 1½ cups mozzarella
- Parmesan, garlic powder, pepper
Directions
- Mix pasta with marin