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    Home » Recipes » Main Dish

    Hearty & Delicious: 13 Fall Casseroles You’ll Crave All Season Long!

    Published: Sep 21, 2024 by Sharon Rigsby · Leave a Comment

    Pinterest pin showing a chicken casserole in a baking dish and a serving on a plate.

    Fall is the perfect season to break out the casserole dishes and whip up something comforting and delicious! From cheesy bakes to hearty classics, this collection of easy dinner casseroles will warm you from the inside out.

    A collage of four casseroles. Two in baking dishes, and two servings.

    These recipes are perfect for busy weeknights or holiday gatherings. Get ready to enjoy cozy, seasonal flavors all wrapped up in one dish-easy to prep and satisfying to eat!

    1
    Chicken and French onion soup casserole with egg noodles and crispy fried onions
    Chicken and French Onion Soup Casserole
    This easy Chicken and French Onion Soup Casserole is made with tender chicken, egg noodles, canned French onion soup, cream of chicken soup, cheddar cheese, and crispy fried onions. It's a cozy comfort food casserole perfect for busy weeknights, potlucks, and make-ahead dinners.
    French Onion Soup Chicken Casserole
    2
    A white baking dish full of baked chicken cordon bleu casserole topped with sauce.
    Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole (Easy, No-Rolling)
    This easy Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole delivers all the classic flavors of traditional cordon bleu - tender chicken breasts layered with ham and Swiss cheese, topped with crispy panko, and finished with a creamy Parmesan sauce - without the fuss of rolling or stuffing. A perfect weeknight dinner that's also elegant enough for guests.
    Cordon Bleu Chicken Casserole
    3
    Walking Taco Casserole in a cast iron skillet topped with lettuce and tomatoes.
    Walking Taco Casserole (Easy, Cheesy Frito Pie Bake)
    This easy walking taco casserole is a one-pan Tex-Mex dinner made with seasoned ground beef, cream cheese, salsa, and crunchy corn chips. It's make-ahead friendly, freezer-friendly, and perfect for weeknights, potlucks, or casual entertaining.
    Walking Taco Casserole
    4
    A slice of sloppy joe cornbread casserole on a white plate.
    Easy Sloppy Joe Cornbread Casserole Recipe
    This Sloppy Joe Cornbread Casserole Recipe makes the perfect easy weeknight meal! Just 20 minutes of prep before the oven takes over and does all the heavy lifting.
    Sloppy Joe Casserole
    5
    A large spoonful of chicken and hash brown casserole.
    Chicken and Hash Brown Casserole Recipe
    This easy, cheesy Chicken and Hash Brown Casserole recipe is a true family favorite and the epitome of comfort food.
    Hash Brown Chicken Casserole
    6
    A serving of Sour Cream Chicken Enchiladas Casserole on a white plate, garnished with avocado slices.
    Sour Cream Chicken Enchiladas (Make-Ahead & Freezer-Friendly)
    These sour cream chicken enchiladas are creamy, cheesy, and easy to make ahead. Made with rotisserie chicken and a homemade sour cream sauce - no canned soup - this Tex-Mex casserole is freezer-friendly and perfect for feeding a crowd or stocking the freezer.
    Sour Cream Chicken Enchiladas Casserole
    7
    A serving of King Ranch Chicken Casserole on a plate topped with sour cream and diced tomatoes and bell pepper.
    Classic King Ranch Chicken Casserole with Rotel
    This easy, make-ahead, delicious dinner entrée is the epitome of comfort food and will have everyone asking for more. So whether you are craving Tex-Mex food or want an easy make-ahead chicken casserole, King Ranch Casserole fits the bill.
    King Ranch Chicken Casserole
    8
    Sausage gravy breakfast casserole with biscuits baked golden on top in a white casserole dish.
    Best Sausage Gravy Breakfast Casserole (Easy)
    Old-fashioned, foolproof, and delicious, this southern sausage gravy casserole is easy to make using refrigerated biscuits. It's perfect for cozy weekend breakfasts with the family or brunch for a special occasion. Ingredients:
    Sausage Gravy Breakfast Casserole
    9
    Chicken, sausage, and wild rice casserole in a white baking dish.
    Chicken, Sausage and Wild Rice Casserole
    Chicken, Sausage, and Wild Rice Casserole is a one-pan wonder that will quickly become one of your "go-to" meals. You know the kind, a tasty dish that only takes minutes to prepare, and you can always count on it to turn out perfectly every time you make it!
    Chicken Sausage and Wild Rice Casserole
    10
    Hamburger noodle casserole in a white baking dish garnished with chopped scallions.
    Easy Hamburger Noodle Casserole Recipe with Cheese
    Easy, cheese Hamburger Noodle Casserole is a hearty, make-ahead, freezer-friendly, kid-friendly, one-dish meal perfect for everything from weeknight dinners to Sunday suppers!
    Hamburger Noodle Casserole
    11
    Easy Supreme Pizza Casserole in a white baking dish ready to serve
    Easy Supreme Pizza Casserole Recipe
    Easy Supreme Pizza Casserole is a kid-friendly casserole full of two kinds of cheese, Italian sausage, bell pepper, mushrooms, black olives, and pepperoni!
    Pizza Casserole
    12
    A large dish of spaghetti pie casserole with a large serving being taken out.
    Spaghetti Pie Casserole
    A hearty spaghetti pie casserole made with pasta, sausage, tomatoes, eggs, cream, and three cheeses. This baked spaghetti slices like a pie, making it perfect for feeding a crowd, meal prep, or make-ahead dinners.
    Spaghetti Pie Casserole
    13
    A round baking dish filled with Southern-style chicken divan, a creamy broccoli chicken casserole with a hint of curry
    Southern-Style Chicken Divan with Curry
    A creamy Southern-style Chicken Divan made with tender chicken, fresh broccoli, and a rich homemade sauce with just a subtle hint of curry. This comforting broccoli chicken casserole is easy to make ahead and perfect for family dinners or entertaining.
    Chicken Divan

    Easy dessert recipes to round out your meal

    • A slice of Dr Pepper Cake which is a chocolate sheet cake with chocolate icing.
      The Best Dr Pepper Cake Recipe
    • Cherry Cobbler made with a boxed cake mix in a bowl topped by vanilla ice cream.
      Cherry Cobbler with Cake Mix Recipe (Quick and Easy)
    • A square of a lemon blueberry icebox cake on a white plate.
      Easy Lemon Blueberry Icebox Cake Recipe
    • A chocolate mousse cake topped with berries and cut into slices.
      Chocolate Mousse Cake Recipe (No-Bake)

    ⭐ ⭐ ⭐⭐⭐ If you make any of these casseroles, please leave a comment and give this recipe a star rating. I would love to know how you liked it!

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