Recipes Main Dishes Casserole Recipes 25 Lazy Casserole Recipes You'll Make Over and Over Comfort food shouldn't be hard. By Keaton Larson Keaton Larson Keaton Larson is a SEO writer for Allrecipes. He has worked in the front and back of house of many restaurants, doing everything for serving and hospitality to cooking, preparing pizza dough, or pressing tortillas. Keaton graduated from the University of California, Los Angeles in 2021 with a bachelors degree in English and a minor in professional writing. Allrecipes' editorial guidelines Published on October 16, 2024 Close Photo: DOTDASH MEREDITH FOOD STUDIOS If you can think it, you can probably make it. That's how I feel about casseroles. There are so many varieties and delicious combinations—and some of these recipes are our easiest to make. Here are 25 lazy casseroles for when you need to eat, but don't quite have the motivation to cook for hours. There are several comforting classics, as well as unique creations you might not have seen before, including chicken casseroles, dinners made with Doritos and tater tots, and plenty of recipes for every meal of the day. 01 of 25 Dorito Casserole Dotdash Meredith Food Studios "This dorito casserole is slightly reminiscent of chilaquiles and perfect for a weeknight dinner," says recipe developer Sarah Brekke. "Have fun customizing the taste by selecting a different dorito flavor." View Recipe 02 of 25 Chicken Cobbler Dotdash Meredith Video Studios "This viral TikTok chicken cobbler made with Red Lobster biscuits is incredibly easy to put together," says culinary producer Nicole McLaughlin. "Try it yourself to find out what everyone's raving about!" View Recipe 03 of 25 4-Ingredient Hamburger Casserole fabeveryday "This 4-ingredient hamburger casserole is so comforting and easy to make, and leaves plenty of room for you to doctor it up as you see fit," says recipe creator LaDonna Langwell. View Recipe 04 of 25 Chicken Carbonara Pasta Bake Dotdash Meredith Food Studios "This chicken carbonara pasta bake is the perfect Sunday dinner choice for the whole family," says recipe developer Barrett Heald. "Serve with a side of roasted vegetables, a salad, and some crusty bread to soak up extra sauce." View Recipe 05 of 25 Tater Tot Casserole ALLRECIPES/VICTORIA JEMPTY "This Tater Tot casserole is a quick and easy dinner that everyone will love," says recipe creator barryzimm. "Just four basic ingredients come together for this comforting dish." View Recipe 06 of 25 Awesome and Easy Creamy Corn Casserole My Hot Southern Mess "This corn casserole is truly the most delicious stuff! A bit like a cross between corn soufflé and a slightly sweet corn pudding. Try it!" says recipe creator Ruth Phillips. "I know you will love how easy it is to prepare, but you will especially love the taste!" View Recipe 07 of 25 Big Mac Casserole Allrecipes/Julia Hartbeck "This big mac casserole combines all the flavors from your favorite burger: tasty ground beef, cheese, and mayo topped with lettuce. Hash brown patties stand in for the buns," says culinary producer Nicole McLaughlin. View Recipe 08 of 25 Broccoli Chicken Divan DOTDASH MEREDITH FOOD STUDIOS "This recipe could not be easier or more delicious. After making it once, I was hooked," says reviewer Mege222. "This is a new standby dish as i often have all the ingredients to make it. Try it, you will not be sorry." View Recipe 09 of 25 Easy Tuna Casserole Melissa Goff "This easy tuna pasta casserole is made with macaroni, creamy soup, cheese, tuna, and fried onions," says recipe submitter LMCDEVIT. "I got this tasty recipe from my roommate. It's great as leftovers, too." View Recipe 10 of 25 No-Peek Chicken Dotdash Meredith Food Studios "This no-peek chicken dinner is made with chicken thighs baked with rice, vegetables, and cream of mushroom soup in one dish," said recipe creator CookingWithShelia. "Try not to peek!" View Recipe 11 of 25 Pancake Casserole fabeveryday "A yummy way to enjoy the flavor of pancakes in the convenience of a casserole. Always a big hit for breakfast, brunch, even dinner!" says recipe creator mom4life. "Serve with maple syrup on the side, just like on pancakes." View Recipe 12 of 25 5-Ingredient Mexican Casserole Unknown "AWESOME! So much better than I ever expected! The inner tortillas stay soft, while the outer one crisps a little," says reviewer APCOOKING. "My husband said, 'This is the best meal you've made.' View Recipe 13 of 25 Easy Sweet Potato Casserole Dotdash Meredith Food Studios "So easy to make and they were so good! If you like sweet sweet potatoes, this is the easiest and best recipe I've found so far!" says reviewer spanjers25. "I'll be making them for Thanksgiving every year now (And maybe even on Sundays)!" View Recipe 14 of 25 Broccoli Chicken Casserole DOTDASH MEREDITH FOOD STUDIOS "A deliciously creamy chicken, broccoli, and stuffing casserole with shredded chicken and tender broccoli in a cheesy mushroom sauce," says recipe creator Tracy. "Use your favorite stuffing mix to sprinkle over top for a crunchy, flavorful topping. Use leftover chicken or turkey to speed up prep time even more." View Recipe 15 of 25 Easy Runza Casserole Natasha Titanova "As description says, EASY to prepare! My husand LOVED IT!" says reviewer MaryJo. "He gave it an 'A' and he's not that easy to impress! We highly recommend for a quick, yet tasty/nutritious meal!" View Recipe 16 of 25 Emily's Excellent Taco Casserole Rock_lobster "I'll be adding this simple recipe to our regular rotation for an easy dinner on busy weeknights," says reviewer Bethany. "We used the Amy's black bean chili and with all the toppings it was decently healthy and my picky kids went back for more!" View Recipe 17 of 25 Reuben Casserole DOTDASH MEREDITH FOOD STUDIOS "This tasty Reuben casserole with layers of sauerkraut, corned beef, Swiss cheese, rye bread crumbs, and Russian-style salad dressing is like a baked deli sandwich in a dish," says recipe creator JAMON0126. View Recipe 18 of 25 Easy Meatball Casserole fabeveryday "I love a good easy dinner, and this was just that!" says Allrecipes Allstar Ramona Cruz-Peters. "The prep couldn’t have been easier. I added way more meatballs so the cook time took a little longer for me, but it was worth the wait." View Recipe 19 of 25 Simple Sausage Casserole Dotdash Meredith Food Studios "This sausage casserole with crescent roll dough is simple to make," says recipe creator MOM3TCB. "If your mornings are hectic, bake it at night and cut and reheat portions the next morning in the microwave." View Recipe 20 of 25 Pineapple Casserole Dotdash Meredith Food Studios "This pineapple casserole is a Southern staple. I serve it at all my cookouts and it's always a favorite," says recipe submitter bex. "It's my grandmother's recipe that she used to make every Easter. She's not happy when my extended family calls this 'my' recipe, but I always give her credit!" View Recipe 21 of 25 Beef Nacho Casserole Beef Nacho Casserole. Melissa Goff "This nacho casserole is a simple meal to whip up in less than an hour that even the kids are sure to love," says recipe creator LUNCHLADY. "Layers of seasoned ground beef, corn, and tortilla chips are baked under a layer of Colby cheese." View Recipe 22 of 25 Chili Dog Casserole fabeveryday "This chili dog casserole is wonderful for outdoor cookouts, and it can be made ahead. It is loved by young and old alike!" says recipe creator Maxine Miller. View Recipe 23 of 25 Egg Casserole "I have been making this egg casserole for 13 years, primarily for Christmas brunch gatherings," says recipe creator SLA. "It includes eggs, bread, cheese and sausage. It also works great with bacon." View Recipe 24 of 25 Easy Funeral Potatoes Dotdash Meredith Food Studios "This funeral potatoes recipe is easy to make for a creamy, cheesy potato side dish. You can add anything you like to jazz this casserole up," says recipe creator Vivian Conner. "You can use potato chips, tortilla chips, or even cornflakes for the topping. I like to use sour cream and onion potato chips." View Recipe 25 of 25 Cheeseburger Tater Tot Casserole fabeveryday "This cheeseburger tater tot casserole was my favorite dish when I was growing up—now it is my husband's favorite dinner," says recipe creator Stacey Prevette. "With crispy tater tots and gooey cheese, how can you go wrong?" View Recipe More Inspiration DOTDASH MEREDITH FOOD STUDIOS 30 Lazy Fall Dinners You'll Never Get Tired Of 32 Easy Casseroles You'll Want to Make Forever 17 Lazy Fall Soups To Make Again and Again Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit