Holiday Casserole Recipes

Warm and comforting casseroles are ideal additions to your menu for holiday parties and dinners. They feed a crowd, they can be made ahead of time, and everybody likes them. Whether you're a traditionalist or you're looking for something new, you'll find a dish to love in this collection of main dish and side dish casserole recipes.

The traditional green bean casserole gets a deluxe makeover with creamy bechamel sauce, sauteed mushrooms and red bell pepper, fresh green beans, layers of Parmesan cheese, and a topping of crunchy breadcrumbs and fried shallots. This casserole can be made a day in advance.

The eggplant slices are baked, not fried, in this eggplant Parmesan. This is hearty vegetarian main dish can be made a month ahead and frozen, saving you time during the hectic holiday season.

Linguine pasta is baked with a creamy Parmesan-white wine sauce, sauteed mushrooms, peas, and shredded rotisserie chicken. This recipe includes directions for freezing the casserole if you would like to make it ahead of time.

This easy sweet potato casserole is the marshmallow-topped version that every kid loves. The casserole can be made a day ahead; top with marshmallows just before baking.

Ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheeses are layered with fresh lasagna noodles in this vegetarian main dish. As a timesaver, you can use purchased marinara sauce instead of making your own.

Sharp cheddar, Havarti, and Muenster cheeses make this macaroni and cheese fit for a special occasion. The casserole can be prepared a day in advance.

Five pounds of fresh spinach and three pounds of wild mushrooms go into this vegetarian lasagna. Madeira wine and lots of fresh parsley add flavor to the creamy sauce.