23 Easy Casserole Recipes for Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

This vegetarian casserole is savory and satisfying thanks to a combination of Yukon gold potatoes, curly-leaf spinach, and plenty of fontina cheese. It can be baked and served in the same dish, which makes entertaining—especially during the holidays—so much easier.

Feed your family with this crowd-friendly casserole inspired by a French ham and cheese sandwich. Swap turkey pastrami for ham and top each sandwich off with a fried egg and sprinkling of chives.

Getting out of bed in the morning will be easy with this rich and savory casserole on the table. Combine shredded cheddar cheese, Dijon mustard, and Greek yogurt, then fold into grated potatoes and broccoli for an irresistible meal.

Making French toast is easier than ever when it's made in casserole form. We used rich, buttery brioche, which will absorb the custard as it soaks overnight.

Serve this all-American classic for dinner tonight. Chopped scallions and plenty of fresh dill add brightness and color against the creamy pasta.

We're calling this the ultimate holiday casserole. The base for this side is made with Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, sour cream, and gouda cheese—broccoli is folded into the mixture, topped with crackers, and baked until golden brown.

Nachos meet tacos in this 30-minute casserole. Sauté ground beef, bell peppers, and onions with aromatics like tomato paste, chili powder, cumin, tomatoes, and pinto beans, then top with tortilla chips and a combination Monterey jack and cheddar cheese.

Corn casserole is an all-American favorite, especially for Thanksgiving; spice things up a bit with minced chipotle in adobo and pepper jack cheese.

Master the art of making meatballs with this baked casserole recipe. Ground pork and ground beef work double duty to make meatballs that are so flavorful.

We've upgraded this nostalgic side dish with a better-for-you twist—nearly four cups of cauliflower florets, which add texture and heft to the creamy casserole.

Make quick work of prepping and cleaning with this one-pan French toast casserole. While we're using rich, fluffy brioche bread, we also give this dish the flavor of cinnamon toast with spiced custard and raisins studded throughout.

You can make this entire casserole in under one hour, thanks to pre-cooked rice, frozen peas, and store-bought rotisserie chicken.

Consider this the ultimate Thanksgiving casserole—big chunks of sweet potatoes are boiled until fork-tender, then transferred to a baking dish and topped with mini marshmallows.

Cremini mushrooms and green lentils take the place of ground beef in this cold-weather casserole. It's savory, satisfying, and it'll feed a crowd.

Macaroni and cheese is delicious on its own but cover it with breadcrumbs and bake it and it's a whole new ballgame. Both kids and adults alike will enjoy the topping of sliced Roma tomatoes.

Learn how to make the Italian-American classic with our go-to recipe. We use a combination of lean ground beef and sweet Italian sausage for the filling, plus a trio of ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan for a creamy layer of cheese.

Here's the answer to Christmas leftovers. Slices of Panettone—the Italian holiday fruit bread—are submerged in a classic French toast custard and baked until puffed and golden brown.

Whipped sweet potatoes are decadent and indulgent beneath a layer of breadcrumbs. Chopped fresh sage adds warm, earthy notes to this perfect fall casserole.

Start your morning off with this breakfast casserole. There's so much more than potatoes here—scallions, shredded cheddar cheese, Cubanelle peppers, and sweet Italian sausage are combined and baked together.

Each layer of this vegetarian casserole is hearty and magical—cremini mushrooms, black beans, and salsa are combined and layered with halved tortillas and shredded Monterey jack cheese.

Our own Sarah Carey is sharing her mother's famous manicotti recipe that you can make on Mother's Day—or any day of the week. Manicotti pasta shells are filled with mozzarella, ricotta, and Parmesan cheese and topped with marinara sauce (and a bit more cheese) for an indulgent casserole dinner.

Swap the usual Yukon gold or russet potatoes for bright sweet potatoes in this Irish-American recipe. The filling—made with cremini mushrooms, ground beef, Pilsner-style beer, Dijon mustard, and chicken broth—is an instant classic.