Casseroles

This Southern squash casserole is rich, creamy, a little sweet from the yellow squash, and topped with buttery Ritz crackers. The middle gets almost custardy from the egg, mayo, cheese, and soup, while the crackers bake up golden and crisp. You’re going to love this easy, comforting side dish with baked chicken or any holiday meal. Why You’ll Love It Feeds a crowd — three pounds of squash makes about 12 servings alongside a meal. Easy prep — the squash, creamy filling, and cracker topping come together without fussy steps. Flexible texture — use small squash medallions or dice larger …

This oven-baked pork and dried bean casserole turns simple pork, beans, onions, and broth into a rich, thick, savory dinner with tender pork, creamy beans, and glossy gravy. It feeds a crowd without stretching the budget, and most of the cooking happens quietly in the oven. You’re going to love how comforting and unfussy it is. Why You’ll Love It Hands-off oven cooking — most of the work happens quietly in the oven. Simple, budget-friendly ingredients — pork, dried beans, onions, and broth make a deeply savory meal. Feeds a crowd — it serves eight easily, or ten with cornbread …

This Amish Country Casserole is soft, savory, beefy, and comforting, with pasta and a creamy tomato-and-mushroom sauce that comes together with pantry staples. You put it in the oven, it bubbles away for half an hour, and dinner is handled. You’re going to love how easy and satisfying it is. Why You’ll Love It Pantry-friendly — tomato soup, mushroom soup, milk, pasta, and ground beef make up the simple base. Big and filling — it stretches a pound and a half of beef into a generous casserole. Creamy and comforting — the tomato-and-mushroom sauce coats every bite of pasta. Flexible …

This cheesy broccoli and rice casserole is cozy, easy, and perfect for a weeknight dinner. You’re going to love the creamy cheddar rice, tender bright-green broccoli, and bubbly golden topping. It turns leftover rice and a head of broccoli into a warm, uncomplicated meal. Why You’ll Love It Creamy and cheesy — cheddar is stirred throughout, with cheddar and Parmesan on top. Great for leftover rice — cooked white rice makes this casserole especially easy. Tender broccoli — the broccoli is sautéed before baking so it stays tender without turning mushy. Weeknight-friendly — familiar ingredients and simple prep make dinner …