22 Cozy Casserole Recipes

Casseroles are the heroes of busy weeknights, potlucks, and the holidays. They feed a crowd, stretch a budget, and fill the house with the coziest home-cooked smell every time. When I’m juggling a packed week, casseroles save the day because most of them can be made ahead, frozen, or doubled without any extra fuss. Here are 22 casseroles to help you plan easy, comforting meals all year long!

Main Dishes for Any Night

If you love easy dinners as much as I do, this list is packed with simple, satisfying casseroles that work for weekday dinners or filling the freezer for meal prep!

Delicious Under $10

These wallet-friendly casseroles prove that simple ingredients can still make a really delicious dinner. They’re perfect for tight weeks or feeding a crowd without overspending. Plus, they come together quickly, too, so you can get dinner on the table without any extra stress.

1. Baked Spaghetti

Baked Spaghetti Recipe

Baked spaghetti is a warm and comforting pasta casserole. As the pasta bakes, flavor infuses into the spaghetti, making it even more flavorful.

Step-by-step photos can be seen below the recipe card.

4.74 from 38 votes

$8.95 recipe / $1.49 serving Get the Recipe

This baked spaghetti turns classic pasta night into a cozy casserole, with noodles that soak up the sauce and a golden, melty cheese top. It holds together well for easy serving, and is great for feeding the whole family!

2. Baked Mac and Cheese

Baked Mac and Cheese

Oven Baked Mac and Cheese is an extra rich and cheesy pasta casserole that is baked to perfection with a buttery and crunchy topping.

4.58 from 14 votes

$5.83 recipe / $0.97 serving Get the Recipe

This baked mac and cheese takes things up a notch with a rich, ultra-creamy sauce made from chicken broth, heavy cream, and two cheeses, then finishes with a buttery seasoned breadcrumb topping that bakes up golden and crisp. I think this easy casserole nails the balance of creamy, cheesy, and crunchy that makes baked mac so irresistible!

3. Baked Eggplant Parmesan

Eggplant Parmesan

This tasty Eggplant Parmesan is baked, not fried, but full of flavor and texture! It's a veggie-packed dish perfect for the whole family.

Step-by-step photos can be seen below the recipe card.

5 from 14 votes

$9.98 recipe / $1.11 serving Get the Recipe

Eggplants are a longtime favorite veggie of mine, and this eggplant parmesan recipe reminds me why every single time. The baked slices get crisp on the edges, tender in the middle, and layer beautifully with marinara and cheese!

Tried-and-True Chicken Casseroles

Because chicken is so versatile, these casseroles give my family tons of variety without much effort. You can go creamy, spicy, herby, or cheesy and never feel stuck in a rut. And since certain cuts are easy on the budget (such as drumsticks or thighs), chicken casseroles are a great way to keep weeknight meals both exciting and affordable.

4. Chicken and Rice Casserole

Cheesy Chicken and Rice Casserole

This Chicken and Rice Casserole is a comfort food classic, made from scratch with tons of juicy chicken, cheese, vegetables, and rice!

4.52 from 70 votes

$6.74 recipe / $1.12 serving Get the Recipe

This cozy chicken and rice casserole gets even more budget-friendly when you swap in chicken thighs, which stay tender and add great flavor. It’s a simple substitution that keeps the recipe affordable without losing any of its creamy comfort.

5. King Ranch Chicken Casserole

King Ranch Chicken Casserole

This made from scratch King Ranch Chicken Casserole has layers of chicken, tortillas, cheese, and a creamy sauce, with NO canned soups! 

4.84 from 42 votes

$10.97 recipe / $1.83 serving Get the Recipe

This King Ranch chicken casserole skips the canned soup and builds its creamy layers with a quick homemade gravy, plenty of cheese, and crunchy tortilla strips for extra texture. A from-scratch take on the classic casserole!

6. Creamy Chicken Spaghetti

Chicken Spaghetti

This creamy Chicken Spaghetti recipe is made with a cheesy, luscious, cream sauce and baked to perfection. A pasta lover’s dream!

Step-by-step photos can be seen below the recipe card.

4.83 from 68 votes

$13.36 recipe / $2.23 serving Get the Recipe

This audience-favorite chicken spaghetti casserole delivers major comfort with its rich cream sauce, melted cheese, and baked spaghetti that turns irresistibly bubbly in the oven!

Lasagna Three Ways!

Lasagna will forever be the ultimate pasta casserole, and these recipes bring together the full lineup: the classic recipe everyone knows, a fresh spin for when you want something different, and a meat-free option that’s just as cozy. And since I’m all about keeping things simple, you’ll only need basic pantry staples to make them.

7. Classic Homemade Lasagna

Homemade Lasagna

This easy homemade lasagna recipe has layers of homemade meat sauce, tender flat noodles, and a rich combination of Italian cheeses!

4.79 from 19 votes

$16.19 recipe / $1.80 serving Get the Recipe

This classic lasagna has all the makings of a family favorite, with hearty layers and simple ingredients that come together easily. I love that you can make it work for almost any budget—or turn it into a delicious vegetarian version—thanks to all the smart swaps and add-ins.

8. White Chicken Lasagna

White Chicken Lasagna Recipe

This White Chicken Lasagna blows traditional lasagna out of the water! With a creamy white sauce, shredded chicken, and spinach, it's too good to resist.

4.80 from 5 votes

$17.34 recipe / $1.93 serving Get the Recipe

This white chicken lasagna swaps marinara for a creamy sauce, layered with chicken, spinach, and cheese. It’s a great change-up when you want something different from the traditional red-sauce version.

9. Lasagna Roll Ups

Lasagna Roll Ups

Lasagna Roll Ups are a fun take on the classic Italian dish. Perfectly portioned for meal prep, customizable, and freezer-friendly!

4.75 from 71 votes

$12.26 recipe / $1.53 serving Get the Recipe

I’ve made a lot of pasta casseroles over the years, but these lasagna roll-ups might be one of my favorites. They’re perfectly portioned for meal prep and start with a vegetarian spinach-ricotta filling, though they’re flexible enough for whatever flavors you want to put inside.

Pasta Casseroles Worth Repeating

Pasta bakes are such reliable weeknight heroes. Everything simmers, bubbles, and melts together in one pan, which is especially nice when I’m trying to avoid doing a pile of dishes later.