10 Easy Winter Casseroles Perfect For Busy Weeknight Dinners
Some casseroles are a labor of love, from soaking the beans to cooking the rice, before you know it you’re 10 steps deep into a multi-hour ordeal. Not these casseroles, made in only three, easy-to-follow steps, you won’t be dirtying up every kitchen utensil or overloading the dishwasher to get this meal on the table. And less time in the kitchen, means more time having fun around the dinner table. Just grab your favorite 9×13 baking dish, a handful of ingredients, and get to cooking. A warm and comforting winter dinner casserole will be ready before you know it.
With only five ingredients and three steps, this meal can be thrown together in rush. And leftovers hold well, too, so make extra and have an easy dinner later in the week as well.
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When you have leftover Thanksgiving turkey and collard greens that you need a quick way to use up, this casserole turns them into something new and delicious. Toss together a green salad while it bakes, and you have a full meal in about an hour.
Made with two full blocks of Cheddar cheese, this casserole is the definition of rich. All that cheese is folded into grits and sausage, for a dinner that won’t leave you wanting for anything.
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This is our winter version of a summer cookout classic. It combines all your favorite components of a cheeseburger in an easy-to-prepare casserole.
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This casserole celebrates store-bought pantry staples, from canned beans and tomatoes to the freezer staple, tater tots. To make it your own, sub in your favorite spices for the packet of taco seasoning.
Sometimes there’s no improving on a classic. This recipe is one of those that can’t be beat. Serve with a green salad or any leftover protein (chicken, pork, or steak all pair well), for an easy, but delicious meal.
With a perfectly crispy and browned panko crust, this casserole is nearly irresistible. If you’ve ever wondered what two of your favorite Thanksgiving sides (mac and cheese and corn pudding) would taste like together, look no further than this recipe that combines the best of both.
Who says you can’t have breakfast for dinner? We love a delicious breakfast casserole like this one any time of day. The sausage helps make this morning dish hearty enough to serve for dinner.
Everyone loves a stacked pile of nachos, so we took those same flavors and turned them into a casserole that has all the same delicious seasoning, but is much less messy to eat.
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If you’re bored with your regular go-to chicken casserole, mix it up with this zesty dish. It combines all your favorite things: chicken, pasta, plenty of butter, and just the right amount of hot sauce.
