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Baked Ziti

"This is an easy recipe and quick to make. I followed the directions exactly and it turned out wonderful. "

-Amanda G.

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Chicken Pot Pie Casserole

"This is an awesome comfort food. I enjoyed this recipe so much that I made it again the very next day."

-m3mphi5

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"Wow! This dish is like a combination of scalloped potatoes and shepherd's pie! It's so delicious and definitely comforting. This was awesome and very versatile."

-un petit chou

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Tater Tot Casserole

"I absolutely love this recipe!"

-Alan J.

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Meatball Sub Casserole

"I loved the layer of cream cheese in this casserole."

-Mark & Stacy

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"I have made this recipe on many occasions and it gets rave reviews from my guests every time. I prep it in advance and bake it before my parties."

-krp

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Slow-Cooker Cabbage Roll Casserole

"This is the best kind of recipe: Standard ingredients, easy and quick to prepare and it's all done in a slow cooker."

-CindiJ

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Ro-Tel Chicken Casserole

"This is a marvelous dish for a crowd. The flavors were wonderful together and gave the casserole a down-home feel."

-Miss Annie

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"If you're looking for the classic mac and cheese recipe, this is it. It's creamy and delicious. I served it as a side to meatloaf. I used Velveeta and whole milk, and put a few small bits of butter on the breadcrumbs to brown them."

-Karyn in Portland

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“This dish is the perfect comfort food for a weeknight family dinner. It also stores great for leftovers!”

-emilyrrg

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"This was unexpectedly awesome. My whole family enjoyed it."

-Rennug

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Lasagna Casserole

"I wish I could give this a 10-star rating. It's definitely the best lasagna I have ever tried. I don't think I will try any other recipes again."

-Carrie

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Tuna Casserole

"As far as tuna casserole goes, it doesn't get much better than this. It's wonderfully easy and delicious."

-FoodFromSicily

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"This is a great comfort food. I love how you can use any ingredients or any seasonings and it will still be delicious."

-Sissylu

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Easy Manicotti

"I love this recipe! It is so easy to make since you cut out the step of cooking the noodles."

-JulieP108

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"This was absolutely wonderful. I was getting a bit bored with my low-carb diet, and this perked things up considerably."

-CookieMonster2323

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Make-Ahead Mashed Potato Casserole

"This casserole is perfect for any occasion. It's so easy to prepare and ready to be heated on the day needed."

-Bev

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Jalapeno-Corn Casserole

"This made a great side dish. I will definitely make this awesome recipe again."

-2Bleu

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Southwestern Spaghetti Casserole

"I must say, this is absolutely the best baked spaghetti I've ever tasted. My entire family loved it."

-Sissylu

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Chicken Enchilada Casserole

"This has become a family favorite. It's a great recipe to stretch out a small amount of chicken."

-RCS

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Chicken-Crescent Roll Casserole

"This is an amazing, delicious dish. Every time I make it, the kids gobble it up and ask for more."

-dmohre_9443162

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Spaghetti Marinara Casserole

"This casserole is a huge hit at my house. It is so easy, flavorful and freezes great."

-Queen B

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Creamy Burrito Casserole

"What a delicious casserole. It's a quick and easy weeknight meal for any family."

-Laylagirl

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Easy Tuna or Chicken Noodle Casserole

"It is by far the best tuna casserole I have ever tasted."

-Dan C.

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New Mexico Style Chili Chicken Casserole

"One of our new favorite weeknight meals when I need something fast or easy. I've made it three times in the past two months."

-SloppyJoe

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Baked Potato Salad Casserole

"Wish I could give this 10 stars! I've made this 3 times in the past 6 weeks. It is always wiped-out in minutes!"

-ziggy54

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Zucchini or Yellow Squash Casserole

"This recipe is excellent! It has become one of our favorites!"

-bears-n-beagles

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Apple French Toast Casserole

"Awesome recipe. Easy to assemble the night before and bake in the morning By the way, the smell was incredible while it was baking."

-BogeysMom

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Tuna Casserole

"I loved the cream cheese in this easy recipe. A keeper!"

-Charlotte J

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Mexican-Style Green Chile Chicken Casserole

"Being from New Mexico, I thought my way of making this casserole was the best. Wrong! This is so much better! We loved it!"

-cincasue

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Chicken or Turkey Tetrazzini Casserole

"Oh, so very, very good! I love Turkey Tetrazzini, but have never made it myself. This is it! This is what I wanted, exactly!"

-Areesa73

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Summer Squash Casserole

"This tastes just like what my mom makes. It's a great squash recipe!"

-Elizabeth Fullerton

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Hash Brown Casserole

"I made this casserole tonight and it was fantastic! My family and I love it."

-shortcakes

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Delicious Zucchini Casserole

"This is an awesome side dish. My husband loves this and he hates veggies. Super easy and tasty."

-Luv2cook4friends

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Pizza Casserole

"This is comfort food at its finest. I could tell from the first bite that this recipe was going to be a keeper."

-CookieMonster2323

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Zucchini Casserole

"I loved this recipe. Even my significant other who was very skeptical about eating zucchini, liked it."

-mirelaz

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Cheesy Hamburger Casserole

"This is a great comforting, home-style dish. I will definitely make it again, because it really is cheap eating at its best."

-The Daycare Lady

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Beef Stroganoff Casserole

"So delicious."

-Christy T.

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Loaded Baked Potato Casserole

"This casserole quickly climbed to the top of my favorite-dinners list. I highly recommend it to anyone."

-Isac012

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Baked Ziti Casserole

"This baked ziti is simple to make but tastes like a lot more effort has gone into the preparation. I love that there is enough left over for a second meal."

-Judy from Hawaii

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Southwest Tortellini Casserole

"We loved this casserole. I never would have thought to make this combination, but the flavors tasted so good together."

-Chef Crystal Cooks

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Shrimp Casserole

"This is a very good shrimp casserole. It is so nice and creamy."

-gwynn

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"This casserole was amazing. My picky children ate three helpings."

-multitasker

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"What a wonderful recipe. I had every ingredient on hand and I didn't have to change anything."

-Braunda

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Zesty Italian Crescent Casserole

"Great dish! None left! Will definitely be doing this again! I've been looking for something similar to stuffed manicotti and this is pretty much it, but not as expensive."

-bpgoehring

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Broccoli Casserole

"Made this last night for dinner and wow was it ever good! This is the best broccoli casserole I've ever had. Will be making this many more times."

-msjill111

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Chili Dog Casserole

"Tastes just like a chili cheese dog! Easier to eat, too! Quick and easy!"

-ccf913

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Delicious Blue Cheese Broccoli Casserole

"How do you improve upon perfection? You can't! Excellent dish!"

-Debbie Loves to Cook

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Beef, Macaroni and Tomato Casserole

"Best mac and cheese I have ever eaten. I double the recipe for left overs. It's a big hit!"

-Cathi H.

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Pork Chop Casserole

"Wonderful! Such a delicious dish! Also, my husband doesn't care for pork, but really enjoyed this!"

-Kynd4738

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Poppy Seed Chicken Casserole

"I love this recipe. It comes out perfectly delicious."

-charlotte

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Baked French Toast Casserole With Maple Syrup

"I use this recipe everytime I have extra company staying over. It's simply decadent and always a hit."

-Cynna

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King Ranch Chicken Casserole

"Loved it. Great family dish!"

-Mary W.

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FAQs

What is the oldest known casserole? ›

Macaroni and cheese is the oldest written casserole recipe found in 1250.

What is the key to making a good casserole? ›

  1. Choose the right baking dish. If you're all about the crunchy topping, use a shallow dish. ...
  2. Undercook your pasta. ...
  3. Drain your meat. ...
  4. Beware of mushy vegetables. ...
  5. Know your cheeses. ...
  6. Master the art of casserole assembly. ...
  7. Don't skip the topping. ...
  8. Make it now, but bake it later.
Nov 1, 2021

Why is it called John Wayne casserole? ›

So, did John Wayne himself invent his eponymous casserole? Not exactly. The actor did submit the recipe himself, but the original dish detailed in Connery's cookbook described a more understated egg and cheese casserole than the dish folks enjoy today.

How do you make a casserole not soggy? ›

One option is to par-cook watery vegetables such as onions, mushrooms, and squash before tossing them into your baking dish. Cook them just long enough to release excess moisture, drain, and continue assembling your casserole as you normally would. Another option is to sweat vegetables.

What is the oldest dish we still eat? ›

The World's 10 Oldest Dishes And Where They Are Today
  • Indian curry, circa 2200-2500 B.C. ...
  • Pancakes, circa 11650 B.C. ...
  • Linzer Torte, circa 1653. ...
  • Tamales, circa 5000 B.C. ...
  • Burgers, circa 100 century A.D. ...
  • Mesopotamian Stew, circa 2140 B.C., and bone broth, circa 400 B.C. ...
  • Rice dishes, circa 4530 B.C. ...
  • Beer, circa 3500 B.C.
Sep 2, 2023

What do they call a casserole in Minnesota? ›

The term “hot dish” first appeared in a cookbook in 1930 by a Mankato, Minnesota church group called Grace Lutheran Ladies Aid. Also, a fun fact, in the 1950s, Ore-Ida needed a way to use leftover potato scraps, and thus behold came the tator tot. They marketed them as a topping for casseroles and they really took off.

Is it better to bake a casserole covered or uncovered? ›

Generally, casseroles with grains, rice or pasta that will cook during the baking process are usually covered, for at least part of the time. Casseroles made of cooked ingredients are usually baked uncovered. If you like a crisper, browner top, be sure the casserole is uncovered for at least part of the bake time.

What are 5 components of a casserole? ›

Let's talk anatomy: A standard dinner casserole usually includes a protein, a starch, a vegetable, a sauce (or other binding ingredient), and cheese. But making a casserole is not an exact science, and you can definitely break away from this formula. Check out some fun side-dish casseroles and desserts below!

Do casseroles cook faster covered or uncovered? ›

Then, as the heat from the pot cooks the food, the heat passes into the air, creating steam. That steam is hot, and that heat goes out of your kitchen exhaust as waste. But when you put a lid on, the heat stays in the pot. It helps cook your food faster.

What was John Wayne favorite food? ›

The man was unquestionably a fan of meat and potatoes, and one of his go-to side dishes was scalloped potatoes. With milk, cream, butter and cheese, John's version wasn't for the faint of heart.

What is Jackie Kennedy casserole? ›

A seemingly simple, tender noodle dish with plenty of cheesy, tangy flavor, and the refreshing garden sharpness of chives, Jackie Kennedy's Special Casserole is delicate and hearty at the same time, heartwarmingly homemade yet delightfully classic.

What was John Wayne's favorite steak? ›

John Wayne's Tennessee T- Bone Steak with Whiskey Butter - Home & Family. A mouth-watering steak that was one of John Wayne's favorites!

How can I improve my casserole flavor? ›

Fresh herbs or citrus zest can also punch up flavors with a bit of welcome brightness for a long-cooked dish, as can adding some heat in the form of a dash of hot sauce, a generous pinch of minced or sliced fresh chili pepper, or a shake of red pepper flakes.

Is it better to cook casserole the day before or? ›

Putting a casserole together a day or so before baking ensures that everything is ready to go when dinner time rolls around. That means no rushing at the last minute. Along with greater convenience, making a casserole ahead of time also results in a richer, deeper taste.

How can I improve my casserole? ›

Many casseroles seem to improve in flavour if kept overnight (cool them quickly and keep them in a refrigerator, by the way, once they're cold). This means it's quite possible to make two casseroles while the oven is in full swing, and keep one for the next day.

Who invented the first casserole? ›

And a piece by Langdon Reid in a Staunton, Virginia, newspaper says: “History tells us that a French Canadian immigrant Elmire Jolicour is credited with inventing the casserole, this wonderful dish of culinary breakthrough, in Berlin, New Hampshire, in 1866.”

Who made the first recipe? ›

The earliest known written recipes date to 1730 BC and were recorded on cuneiform tablets found in Mesopotamia. Other early written recipes date from approximately 1600 BC and come from an Akkadian tablet from southern Babylonia. There are also works in ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs depicting the preparation of food.

When did people start making casseroles? ›

Baked dishes have existed for thousands of years. Early casserole recipes consisted of rice that was pounded, pressed, and filled with a savoury mixture of meats such as chicken or sweetbread. Sometime around the 1870s the casserole seems to have taken on its current definition.

What is casserole called in USA? ›

Main dish casseroles include hotdish, a Midwestern staple. Side-dish casseroles may include green bean casserole, mac and cheese, kugels, and gratins. Breakfast casseroles include strata, baked French toast, and bread pudding.

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