300 Best Casserole Recipes

Friendly, soothing and convenient to make, casseroles are perfect for busy lifestyles.

Home life is especially challenging when a negative economy combines with intense time pressures. Casseroles offer relief by delivering great comfort foods with convenient prep times. These dishes are perfect for busy home cooks looking for great make-ahead dishes for a quick and easy weeknight meal or when entertaining during the weekend. Households on the go can prepare and freeze single or full servings, ready to accommodate everyone's schedule.

Most of the recipes in 300 Best Casserole Recipes feature ingredients that are already in pantries, cupboards or freezers. There are entire chapters devoted to breakfast and brunch casseroles, vegetarian and gluten-free options, classic chicken dishes and even desserts. Some of these tasty dishes are:

Smoked gouda mac and cheese

Ratatouille casserole

Beef pot pie

Black bean enchilada casserole

Southwestern shepherd's pie

Crab strata

Bacon and leek quiche

Twice baked potato casserole

Corn spoon bread

Stuffed spareribs

No-pasta lasagna

Paella with sausage

Bread pudding with whiskey sauce

Caramel rocky road bars

Pecan pie brownies Many of the recipes also include alternatives and tips to help make them lighter and healthier.