15 Top-Rated Weeknight Casserole Recipes

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Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

The best casseroles are easy to make, easy to serve, and can help stretch your food dollars. Here are some top-rated casseroles you'll want to put in your recipe rotation. They're perfect for when you need a filling main dish that won't take over your entire night.

King Ranch Chicken Casserole

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DOTDASH MEREDITH FOOD STUDIOS

"This is my kind of recipe," says reviewer cooke. "Simple! Most ingredients are mixed in one bowl, use one pan to sauté, then slather everything into one baking dish."

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Baked Ziti with Sausage

Yoly

Yoly

"When I got married and moved out the house, I actually used THIS recipe instead of my mom's," says Allrecipes member Tracy. "Now I LOVE my mom's baked ziti...but...this beats hers. (Sorry mom.)"

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Spinach Enchiladas

Melissa-Goff
Melissa-Goff

"I just made this recipe for the first time. It turned out great! I will definitely be making these again and again," says reviewer Big I Aloha. "Best vegetarian enchiladas I’ve ever made."

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Unstuffed Cabbage Roll

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"My husband looked over at me and said 'Wow, this tastes just like stuffed cabbage!' says reviewer bevontheroad. "I responded 'Yes, without all the work!' Adding some tomato soup adds a nice sweetness, too."

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Zoodle Lasagne

Buckwheat Queen
Buckwheat Queen

"Skip the carbs and make this simply delicious recipe," says reviewer bd.weld. "This creamy goodness will go into our regular rotation."

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Home-Style Macaroni and Cheese

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CC

"Awesome recipe," says Allrecipes member Jeremy M. "Very creamy and the jalapeño adds the perfect amount of spice to cut the creaminess."

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Tuna Noodle Casserole from Scratch

"Awesome recipe!" says reviewer sam. "Tastes so much better than the canned cream of whatever tuna casserole recipes I've had to eat before (Sorry Mom). Definitely worth the extra effort to make from scratch."

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Taco Lasagna

"Absolutely DELICIOUS," says reviewer MoonShadow. "Absolutely perfect. My mother even says I have to make it again just like this from now on. Daughter tested, mother approved!"

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Kid's Favorite Pizza Casserole

"Both of my kids loved this," says Allrecipes member suzmquz. "Son went back for 2nds and my daughter went back for 3rds. A definite hit in my house and easy to make."

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Beef Nacho Casserole

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Photo by mis7up Beef Nacho Casserole | Photo by mis7up

"My kids loved this!" says Allrecipes member SaltyJenn. "My daughter said she may even have me make this for her birthday dinner instead of going out to a restaurant to eat. Wow...that's a real compliment. :) "

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Broccoli Chicken Divan

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"This is my go-to recipe when my evening is running late and I still have to make dinner," says reviewer melmeow79. "I cook the chicken with some rosemary and thyme or lemon pepper or any herb/spice that hits my fancy."

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Southern Grits Casserole

Photo by Melissa Goff
Photo by Melissa Goff

"Loved this dish!" says Allrecipes member mamaofmany. "To give the grits a little more flavor, I ended up using a mix of milk and water. I also added a pound of turkey bacon. My kids loved the dish and went back for thirds!"

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Easy Upside-Down Pizza Casserole

Linda T
Linda T

"Add additional toppings like pepperoni or onions—whatever you would usually like on a pizza will probably work well," says Allrecipes member Jenni, who submitted the recipe. "You can use ground turkey in place of beef, if you prefer."

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Sloppy Joe Casserole

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Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

"This Sloppy Joe casserole is a great comfort food recipe that I love to make on a cold winter day," says Allrecipes member Theresa Harnar. "It's always a hit at potluck dinners."

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Pulled Pork Casserole

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Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

"This pulled pork casserole with black beans and corn is an easy stir-together casserole that's perfect for a weeknight dinner or potluck," says Allrecipes culinary specialist Emily Nienhaus. "Top with pickled onions and coleslaw."

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