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The BEST Casserole Recipes!

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You just can’t beat a traditional casserole recipe! There’s something comforting when you dive into a hearty casserole for dinner. I grew up eating them for dinner, but we referred to them as Hot Dishes in Minnesota! Whatever you call them, casseroles or hot dishes, they are amazing. We have gathered the best casserole recipes for you today! We have Mexican inspired dishes, pasta, rice, Tater Tot and more! Make sure you start trying them on your meal plans today!

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You can’t go wrong with a casserole because they are warm, served in one dish and relatively easy to make. And best of all, many casserole recipes work well as leftovers or freezer meals.

Can we get a “Heck, yes!” for leftovers? There’s nothing better in my opinion because I either don’t have to cook another night or I can eat them for lunch.

If you have a small family simply make larger casseroles in two 8” x 8” dishes. Cover one with foil and put in a resealable freezer bag and pop it in the freezer for another night.

Don’t forget to grab the freezer meal labels I linked below!

We’ve collected our favorite cozy, hearty casseroles and put them all in one post just for you to browse. My family loves a good dinner with a “hot dish” since that’s what we call them here in Minnesota!

My daughter’s favorite one is Pizza Casserole followed by Chicken Wild Rice Casserole!

The only question is which one are you going to try first?

Casserole Recipes!

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Breakfast Casseroles

There’s nothing like waking up to a hearty breakfast is there? I love making casseroles for breakfast because a lot of time you can make them the night before. I’m linking a few of my favorite overnight breakfast casseroles.  My ultimate favorite is this delicious Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole!

Sausage & Cheese Hashbrown Breakfast Casserole
Delicious Sausage & Cheese Hash Brown Breakfast Casserole with Sausage, Hash Browns, Cheese and a Homemade Gravy! The BEST hashbrown breakfast casserole!
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A piece of sausage cheese hash brown breakfast casserole on a white square plate with a fork and raspberries
Corned Beef Hash Overnight Breakfast Casserole
Delicious, Comforting Overnight Breakfast Casserole Loaded with Corned Beef Hash, Eggs and Cheese! The Perfect Breakfast for Lazy Mornings!
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Overnight corned beef hash breakfast casserole in a white and red baking dish
Breakfast Enchiladas
Tortillas stuffed with Sausage, Eggs,Cheese and Bacon! This is the Perfect Overnight Breakfast Casserole Recipe!
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Overhead image of breakfast enchiladas in a white baking dish
Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole Recipe
This Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole is so quick and easy, perfect for those busy mornings or when you are hosting company. Plus, it's always fun to eat Tots! It's loaded with cheese, eggs, sausage, onions, bacon and of course, Tater Tots! Grab this easy breakfast casserole recipe and treat your family and friends!
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Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole on white plate
Cheesy Ham Crockpot Breakfast Casserole
This Cheesy Ham Crock Pot Breakfast Casserole is perfect for an overnight breakfast or easy brunch recipe! It has all your favorites in a breakfast casserole. Eggs, hash browns, ham and cheese will make it a start at your table!
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Breakfast Casserole with Ham in Crock Pot
Turkey Crock Pot Breakfast Casserole Recipe
Wake Up To Breakfast Ready In The Morning! This Make Ahead Breakfast Casserole Recipe Cooks During The Night So You Can Enjoy Breakfast! Stuffed With Turkey Sausage, Hash Browns And Eggs!
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Scoop of turkey breakfast casserole on a wooden spoon being held over a black crock pot of casserole
Biscuits and Gravy Overnight Breakfast Casserole
Biscuits and Gravy Overnight Breakfast Casserole ~ Comforting, Hearty Breakfast Casserole That is Prepared the Night Before and Baked in the Morning! Biscuits Loaded with Gravy, Sausage, Eggs and Cheese!
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Biscuits and gravy overnight breakfast casserole in a square casserole dish
Green Chile Breakfast Enchilada Casserole
Make Ahead Breakfast Casserole is Loaded with Bacon, Potatoes, Pepper Jack Cheese and is Perfect for Feeding Breakfast to a Crowd!
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Piece of green chile breakfast enchilada casserole with sour cream on a white plate with a fork
French Toast Casserole
Quick and easy baked French Toast Casserole is the perfect overnight breakfast or brunch recipe!
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Overnight French Toast Casserole on plate with whipped cream and berries
Cheesy Mashed Potato Egg Casserole
Perfect Breakfast or Brunch Casserole Loaded with Mashed Potatoes, Eggs, Cheese and Bacon! This Hearty Breakfast Recipe is Perfect for Entertaining!
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A white oval baking dish of cheesy mashed potato egg casserole topped with green onion sitting on a white kitchen towel with green onions and a wood spoon
Overnight Caramel Apple French Toast Casserole
Delicious, Make Ahead Breakfast! French Toast Casserole Loaded with Caramel and Apples!
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Piece of overnight caramel apple french toast on a white plate next to apples, cinnamon sticks, and a white casserole dish
Overnight Pumpkin Cheesecake French Toast Casserole
Overnight Pumpkin Cheesecake French Toast Casserole ~ Pumpkin Cheesecake stuffed into a French Toast Casserole! Easy breakfast for the weekends!
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Piece of overnight pumpkin cheesecake and a fork on a white plate in front of a glass dish of the rest of the casserole

Pasta Casseroles

A hearty pasta casserole is the perfect recipe for a weeknight dinner. We have twist on your favorite spaghetti casseroles, Alfredo casseroles, Crock Pot versions and more. My family always loves this Spaghetti Pie Casserole. It’s a favorite from my childhood.

Baked Spaghetti Recipe
This classic baked spaghetti casserole is taken over the top by adding a layer of Alfredo sauce in the noodles at the base. starts with a base of Alfredo noodles then is layered with a hamburger sauce and cheese.
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Spasagna Casserole in pan
Cheesy Chicken Noodle Casserole
Easy, Hearty and Comforting Casserole Loaded with Chicken, Peas, Carrots, Corn and Egg Noodles! Chicken and Noodle Casserole Will Become a Family Favorite Dinner!
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Cheesy chicken noodle casserole in a white baking dish
Cheesy Ham and Noodle Casserole
Cheesy Ham and Noodle Casserole ~ Quick, Easy Ham Casserole to Keep Your Weeknight Dinner Simple! Perfect Recipe for Using Up Leftover Ham! This Casserole is Full of Pasta, Ham and Topped with a Cheese and Sour Cream Sauce!  Sauce! 
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ham and cheese casserole with noodles in a white baking dish with a wood spoon in it
Lasagna Casserole Recipe
Quick, easy Lasagna Casserole recipe that has all the flavor of traditional lasagna but is so much easier! Layers of meat sauce, pasta and cheese!
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Spoonful of Lasagna Casserole
Three Cheese Ravioli Lasagna
This Easy Ravioli Lasagna is an Easy Dinner Recipe that is Hearty, Comforting, and Filled with Cheese and Sausage!
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Hand holding a spatula with a ravioli on it over a white casserole dish of three cheese ravioli lasagna
Linguine Casserole
Linguine Casserole is a casserole recipe that everyone will love for a quick and easy weeknight meal. Linguine pasta tossed with a creamy cheese sauce and diced ham.
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White plate with linguine casserole on it
Leftover Ham and Spinach Casserole
Spinach Ham & Cheese Pasta Casserole ~ Delicious way to use your leftover ham up! This casserole is stuffed with spinach, ham, cheese and ziti noodles for a delicious dinner recipe! 
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Spinach Ham Pasta Casserole in a white baking dish with a wood spoon in it
Unstuffed Chicken Alfredo Shells
Creamy, Delicious Casserole with Layers of Garlic Alfredo Sauce, Pasta and Chicken! Save Yourself Time by Skipping the Stuffing of the Pasta! Perfect for a Weeknight Dinner!
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Unstuffed Chicken Alfredo Shells ~ Creamy, Delicious Casserole with Layers of Garlic Alfredo Sauce, Pasta and Chicken! Save Yourself Time by Skipping the Stuffing of the Pasta! Perfect for a Weeknight Dinner!
Tuna Macaroni Casserole
Traditional, Comforting Casserole From Grandma's Recipe Box! The Kids Will Love This Dressed Up Mac & Cheese Casserole Recipe!
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Tuna Macaroni Casserole Recipe ~ Traditional, Comforting Casserole From Grandma's Recipe Box! The Kids Will Love This Dressed Up Mac & Cheese Casserole Recipe!
Crockpot Chicken Lasagna
Slow Cooker Lasagna Loaded with Chicken, Alfredo and Garlic! This is the Perfect Comfort Food Dinner for Busy Families!
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Crock Pot Garlic Chicken Alfredo Lasagna ~ Slow Cooker Lasagna Loaded with Chicken, Alfredo and Garlic! This is the Perfect Comfort Food Dinner for Busy Families!
Roasted Red Pepper Chicken Alfredo Bake
Red Pepper Chicken Alfredo Bake ~ Pasta Smothered in Light Roasted Red Pepper Sauce, Chicken & Cheese!
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A cast iron skillet pan of roasted red pepper chicken alfredo bake
Crock Pot Lasagna
Quick and easy lasagna made in your slow cooker. Layers of lasagna noodles, meat sauce and cheese.
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Piece of prepared lasagna on wooden plate
Spaghetti Pie
A bed of spaghetti crust, then is piled with cheeses and a meat sauce makes an easy dinner that can be prepped ahead of time or frozen.
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Spagehtti Pie in pie plate
Cheesy One Pot Mexican Chicken Spaghetti
Delicious One Pot Pasta Recipe with Mexican Flavor! Creamy, Mexican Chicken Spaghetti Recipe with a Kick is on the Table in 30 Minutes!
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Fork full of cheesy one pot mexican spaghetti over a skillet of pasta
Chicken Alfredo Roll Ups
Creamy and Delicious Lasagna Roll Ups! Lasagna Noodles Stuffed with Chicken, Cheese and Garlic Alfredo Make for a Quick and Delicious Dinner.
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Pizza Casserole
Family Pleasing Casserole Stuffed with Pasta, Hamburger and Pizza Sauce! Perfect Comfort Food for a Busy Night!
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White baking dish of mom's pizza casserole with a wood spoon scooping pasta out
Hawaiian Lasagna
A super simple pasta dish that's big on flavor! Perfect for busy days or weeknights, and easy to sneak in extra veggies.
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Hawaiian lasagna in a clear glass casserole pan sitting on a kitchen towel
Pizzetti
 Pizzetti ~ It's Pizza, It's Spaghetti, It's Pizzetti! Yummy Casserole Loaded with Pasta, Cheese and Pepperoni!
A white baking dish of pizzetti with a wood spoon about to scoop some out
Mexican Pasta Baked
Easy casserole recipe that is a mixture of ground beef, corn, salsa and more!
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Mexican Pasta Bake in blue bowl topped with parsley
One Pot Garlic Chicken Alfredo Recipe
Quick and Easy Chicken Alfredo Recipe Loaded with Garlic and Even on the Lighter Side! Perfect Weeknight Dinner Recipe!
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Skillet of one pot garlic chicken alfredo with a wooden spoon in it on a red kitchen towel
Mexican Chicken Spaghetti
Quick and Easy Casserole for a busy weeknight dinner idea! This Mexican Chicken Spaghetti is creamy, delicious and loaded with spice! It has chicken, spaghetti and cheese. What a great casserole recipe that's a family favorite!
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Mexican Chicken Spaghetti on wooden spoon
Ham Casserole Recipe with Bow Ties
Comforting Ham Casserole recipe Loaded with Pasta, Ham and Cheese!
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Cheesy Ham Bow Tie Pasta on wooden spoon
Creamy Corn Macaroni and Cheese Casserole
Amazing, Creamy, Cheesy Homemade Macaroni and Cheese with Corn! The Perfect Side Dish for Your Holiday Meals!
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Creamy corn macaroni and cheese casserole in a white baking dish with a wood spoon in it and two bags of shredded cheese and a butter dish behind it
Baked Spaghetti Recipe
This classic baked spaghetti casserole is taken over the top by adding a layer of Alfredo sauce in the noodles at the base. starts with a base of Alfredo noodles then is layered with a hamburger sauce and cheese.
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Spasagna Casserole in pan

Main Dish Casseroles

Serve up a hearty main dish casserole recipe to feed your family tonight. They are filling and there are so many different twists on them, plus a lot of them are freezer friendly. If you have leftover ham make sure you try this Ham and Green Bean Casserole. More of a traditionalist? You can’t beat a Tater Tot Casserole that’s made in your Crock Pot with bacon!

Ham and Green Bean Casserole
Your Favorite Green Bean Casserole Recipe Made Into a Main Dish! This Easy Dinner Recipe is Perfect for Busy Weeknights!asserole Recipe ~ Dish! This Easy Dinner Recipe is Perfect for Busy Weeknights!
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Green bean and ham casserole in a blue baking dish with a spoon
Slow Cooker Mexican Quinoa Bake
This Slow Cooker Mexican Quinoa Bake takes only 10 minutes of prep work and is made with quinoa and all your favorite Mexican ingredients for a thick, filling and delicious slow cooker weeknight meal!
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Slow Cooker Mexican Quinoa Bake ~ Only 10 minutes of prep work and is made with quinoa and all your favorite Mexican ingredients for a thick, filling and delicious slow cooker weeknight meal!
Cheesy Fish Stick Hash Brown Casserole
 Your Favorite Hash Brown Casserole Topped with Crunch Fish Sticks to Make it a Main Dish Casserole!
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Chicken and Wild Rice Casserole
This quick and easy casserole recipe is loaded with a creamy wild rice and chicken mixture.
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Chicken and Wild Rice Casserole in blue dishes
Crock Pot Bacon Cheeseburger Tater Tot Casserole
Easy Slow Cooker Twist on a Classic Tater Tot Casserole!  It's creamy, cheesy and comfort food made easy! 
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Wooden spoon scooping bacon cheeseburger tater tot casserole out of a crock pot
Turkey Shepherds Pie
The Perfect Casserole to use up Leftover Turkey and Vegetables from the Holidays! Peas, Carrots and Beans with Gravy then Piled with Mashed Potatoes and Topped with Parmesan Cheese.
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Turkey shepherds pie in a white casserole dish with a wood spatula in it
Mexican Casserole
Easy Mexican Casserole ~ Perfect mix of textures and flavors. Full of hearty beef and beans and topped with cheese and corn chips, it’s a family-pleasing meal great for any night of the week!
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A blue bowl of mexican casserole topped with green onions
Cheesy Chicken and Vegetable Rice Casserole
Easy, no fuss casserole for dinner! Loaded with all sorts of Delicious Ingredients and the Leftovers are even better the next day. 
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Vegetable and Cheesy Chicken Rice Casserole Recipe ~ Easy, no fuss casserole for dinner! Loaded with all sorts of Delicious Ingredients and the Leftovers are even better the next day.
Cheesy Hash Brown Chicken Casserole
Your Favorite Cheesy Hash Brown Casserole In a Main Dish! Comforting Casserole Loaded with Hash Browns, Cheese, and Chicken Perfect for Dinner!
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Cheesy chicken hash brown casserole in a white baking dish next to a bag of simply potatoes hash browns
Cheesy Chicken Stuffing Casserole
Cheesy Chicken Stuffing Casserole ~ Tender, Juicy Chicken Breast Topped with Cheese and Stuffing! Quick, Easy Weeknight Recipe!
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A spatula lifting a cheesy chicken stuffing casserole piece out of a baking dish
Haystack Casserole
Full of rice and taco meat, topped with a homemade cheese sauce, lettuce, tomatoes and olives and served with tortilla chips!
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Easy Haystack Casserole in white dish
Meatball Sub Casserole Recipe
One of the best casserole recipes! Meatball Sub Casserole is layered with toasted french bread, cream cheese, spaghetti sauce, meatballs and cheese!
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Pan of Meatball Sub Casserole
Hamburger Wild Rice Casserole
Comforting casserole made in the crock pot and stuffed with hamburger and wild rice!
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Black Crock Pot with Crock Pot Hamburger Wild Rice Casserole in it.
Poppy Seed Chicken
This creamy chicken casserole topped with buttery crackers is a family favorite and easy dinner recipe.
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Poppy Seed Chicken on plate
Cordon Bleu Bubble Up
Cordon Bleu Bubble Up ~ Comforting casserole full of biscuits, Alfredo sauce, chicken, ham and Swiss cheese!
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White baking dish of cordon bleu bubble up with a spoon
BBQ Chicken Zucchini Noodle Casserole
This BBQ Chicken Casserole is made gluten free, low carb and protein packed with zucchini noodles and Greek yogurt! Great for healthy weeknight dinners!
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BBQ chicken zucchini noodle casserole in a white baking dish
Pizza Bubble Up
Pizza Bubble Up ~ the perfect way to put a twist on pizza that is super simple and easy! 
A white casserole dish of pizza bubble up on a wood cutting board
Sloppy Joe Casserole
Quick and easy Sloppy Joe Casserole that combines all your favorite flavors of Sloppy Joes in a casserole!
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Sloppy Joe Casserole on a white plate
Leftover Ham and Spinach Casserole
Spinach Ham & Cheese Pasta Casserole ~ Delicious way to use your leftover ham up! This casserole is stuffed with spinach, ham, cheese and ziti noodles for a delicious dinner recipe! 
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Spinach Ham Pasta Casserole in a white baking dish with a wood spoon in it
Taco Casserole
All your favorite flavors of tacos in a comforting casserole perfect for an easy dinner recipe!
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white plate with taco casserole on it topped with sour cream
Haystack Casserole
Full of rice and taco meat, topped with a homemade cheese sauce, lettuce, tomatoes and olives and served with tortilla chips!
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Easy Haystack Casserole in white dish
Chicken Pot Pie Casserole
Quick, comfort food at it's best! This casserole is Loaded with vegetables and topped with flaky crescent rolls!
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Square baking dish of easy chicken pot pie casserole with a wooden spoon in it
Cheesy Italian Chicken and Rice Casserole
The Ultimate One Dish Casserole That is Light & Healthy! Loaded with Italian Flavors, Chicken, Brown Rice, Cheese & Rice! Quick, Easy Dinner Recipe for the Entire Family!
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Cheesy Italian chicken and rice casserole in a white baking dish topped with fresh parsley
7 Layer Casserole
Classic midwest casserole with layers of ground beef, rice, corn, tomato sauce, bacon and more!
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Plate of 7 Layer Casserole on a plate

Enchilada Casseroles

Put a little spice in your dinner with our favorite enchilada casserole recipes. I’ve been making these Chicken Enchiladas for years and it’s perfect for serving if you have guests or making for a quick and easy dinner recipe!

Creamy Chicken Enchiladas
Delicious chicken enchiladas perfect for a dinner recipe! These creamy enchiladas are stuffed with chicken, green chiles, cheese and topped with a creamy sauce and cheese!
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Square cropped image of chicken enchiladas on plate
Beef and Potato Enchiladas
Beef and Potato Enchiladas Recipe ~ These Potato Enchiladas loaded with delicious ground beef, crispy potatoes and tender vegetables! The Perfect, Easy Homemade Mexican Dinner Recipe!
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Two beef and potato enchiladas and cilantro on a white plate in front of a red baking dish of enchiladas
Shrimp Enchiladas
Enchiladas that are filled with tender, flavorful shrimp then topped with a delicious homemade creamy sauce.
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A white casserole dish with shrimp enchiladas in it.
Chicken Ranch Enchiladas
Jazz Up Your Weeknight Dinner Enchiladas with a Ranch Twist! Delicious, Easy and Addictive!
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Chicken Ranch Enchiladas ~ Jazz Up Your Weeknight Dinner Enchiladas with a Ranch Twist! Delicious, Easy and Addictive!
Chicken Enchiladas with Creamy Green Chili Sauce
Chicken Enchiladas topped with a Creamy Green Chili Sauce made with Greek Yogurt and spicy green chilis! An easy weeknight meal that will beat going out to eat any day of the week! 
Chicken Enchiladas topped with a Creamy Green Chili Sauce made with Greek Yogurt and spicy green chilis! An easy weeknight meal that will beat going out to eat any day of the week!
Enchilada Casserole
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Enchilada casserole in a white oval baking dish
White Chicken Enchilada Pasta
White Chicken Enchilada Pasta Recipe ~ A Pasta Recipe Loaded with the Flavors of White Chicken Enchiladas like Green Chiles, Black Olives, a little sour cream, and melted jack cheese!
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A green bowl of white chicken enchilada pasta with a fork in it

About Julie Evink

I'm here to help you win in the kitchen again! Life is Busy, Life is Crazy, but that doesn't mean you can't make your family dinner! Julie's goal is to provide you with easy, family, friendly recipes that use pantry staples. Dinnertime will be stress free again!

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  2. Bruh Lol says

    I don’t want to disappoint you but your website and comments are grammatically incorrect. For example “Your welcome” it should be “You’re welcome”. Thank you and if you could fix this it would be great. Nice casserole recipes though!

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  3. Melissa says

    This is a great compilation of casserole recipes! I have tried 12 of them so far, and all have been wonderful except for the chicken fiesta bake.

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  4. Jessica @ Jessiker Bakes says

    They casseroles ALL look insanely delicious! That French Fry Hot Dish had me drooling! and the Pizzetti and well..everything!! LOVE this roundup Julie!

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  5. Carrie @Frugal Foodie Mama says

    Holy casseroles! This is the mother load of all casserole dishes. 🙂
    Thank you so much for including my “Breaded” Buffalo Chicken & Rice Casserole!
    Pinned & sharing. 🙂

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  6. Jeanette | Jeanette's Healthy Living says

    Great roundup of comforting casseroles! Thanks so much for including my Triple Cheese Chicken Pasta Bake.

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  8. Trish - Mom On Timeout says

    Casseroles are seriously my favorite thing! Thanks so much for including me 🙂 Pinned and shared on FB!

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  10. Deb@ Cooking on the Front Burner says

    Great round-up Ashley and Julie – thanks for including a couple of mine… as you know Julie it is still winter around these parts so I’ve now got some new recipes to help me through it! Pinning also!

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  11. Ricki says

    Wowzah! That is a lot of casseroles!! Yum. I see so many I’d love to try! Thanks so much for including my Creamy Chickpea Pasta Casserole in the mix! 😀

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  12. Lisa @ Wine & Glue says

    Yumm!! My family doesn’t eat ENOUGH casseroles! They are so easy to make and clean up! Pinning this! Thanks for including me Ashley & Julie!

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