Grey skies, chunky sweaters, logs on the fire -- the only thing you're missing to enhance an evening of pure and cozy bliss is some comfort food. What could be easier than throwing together a few ingredients and popping a casserole in the oven?
Whether you're just looking for something quick and simple to bake while you catch up on a television series or if you just need something to bring to a Sunday dinner, the following recipes take classic family favorites from over the years and turn them into delectable (and portable!) casseroles.
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1. Chili pot pie casserole (h/t Cincy Shopper)
This is a great recipe for using up leftover chili sitting in your fridge. If you don't happen to have leftover chili, no worries -- a simple store-bought chili in a can or run to a drive-through will give you a great basis for this simple, warming dish.
This is a great recipe for using up leftover chili sitting in your fridge. If you don't happen to have leftover chili, no worries -- a simple store-bought chili in a can or run to a drive-through will give you a great basis for this simple, warming dish.
2. Easy slow cooker corn casserole (h/t Mom Endeavors)
A casserole made from pantry staples? And I can just throw it all together in the slow cooker? Yes, please. This casserole is rich with cheese, corn and sour cream and goes perfectly with anything from a plate of pulled pork barbecue to a platter of roast chicken or a spot on the Thanksgiving buffet.
A casserole made from pantry staples? And I can just throw it all together in the slow cooker? Yes, please. This casserole is rich with cheese, corn and sour cream and goes perfectly with anything from a plate of pulled pork barbecue to a platter of roast chicken or a spot on the Thanksgiving buffet.
3. Cowboy casserole (h/t Six Sisters Stuff)
You don't have to be a cowboy (or cowgirl) to enjoy this cozy casserole crowned with tater tots. Featuring ground beef, onions and cheddar cheese, this dish comes together quickly, making it perfect for weeknight dinners.
You don't have to be a cowboy (or cowgirl) to enjoy this cozy casserole crowned with tater tots. Featuring ground beef, onions and cheddar cheese, this dish comes together quickly, making it perfect for weeknight dinners.
4. Chicken noodle casserole (h/t Life in the Lofthouse)
If you're craving the comfort of a steaming hot bowl of chicken noodle soup but don't want to have to spend hours at the stove, look no further than this recipe. Grab a rotisserie chicken at the grocery store (or chop up some leftover cooked chicken) and get this dish together in mere minutes. This one-dish meal is perfect for a cold night or a snowy afternoon.
If you're craving the comfort of a steaming hot bowl of chicken noodle soup but don't want to have to spend hours at the stove, look no further than this recipe. Grab a rotisserie chicken at the grocery store (or chop up some leftover cooked chicken) and get this dish together in mere minutes. This one-dish meal is perfect for a cold night or a snowy afternoon.
5. Sweet potato casserole with pecan topping
Is it a side dish or a dessert? A better question is does it even matter? The important thing to keep in mind is that your casserole dish is about to be filled with mashed sweet potatoes, butter, sugar and vanilla, which means this casserole is going to be delicious. Get the full recipe here.
Is it a side dish or a dessert? A better question is does it even matter? The important thing to keep in mind is that your casserole dish is about to be filled with mashed sweet potatoes, butter, sugar and vanilla, which means this casserole is going to be delicious. Get the full recipe here.
6. Homestyle shepherd's pie (h/t Garlic and Zest)
Shepherd's pie is the quintessential dinner-in-one-dish. With mashed potatoes topping sautéed veggies and meat, what more do you need? This casserole requires a few steps before tossing ingredients in a bowl, mixing and baking, but it's worth it -- this is the kind of casserole you can be proud to serve company.
Shepherd's pie is the quintessential dinner-in-one-dish. With mashed potatoes topping sautéed veggies and meat, what more do you need? This casserole requires a few steps before tossing ingredients in a bowl, mixing and baking, but it's worth it -- this is the kind of casserole you can be proud to serve company.
7. Old-fashioned tuna noodle casserole (h/t Sweet Little Bluebird)
This nostalgic dish puts convenience foods to work along with a half-eaten bag of potato chips sitting in your pantry. (Feel free to use cracker crumbs instead.) The beauty of this dish is you can swap ingredients in and out and save yourself a trip to the store.
This nostalgic dish puts convenience foods to work along with a half-eaten bag of potato chips sitting in your pantry. (Feel free to use cracker crumbs instead.) The beauty of this dish is you can swap ingredients in and out and save yourself a trip to the store.
8. Sausage & stuffing casserole
Stuffing might seem like a dish one can only serve once a year, but it doesn't need to accompany a roasted turkey with all the trimmings. The recipe below combines cubes of slightly dried bread with aromatics and crumbled sausage for a dish that can be served as a delicious main or side any time of year. Get the full recipe here.
Stuffing might seem like a dish one can only serve once a year, but it doesn't need to accompany a roasted turkey with all the trimmings. The recipe below combines cubes of slightly dried bread with aromatics and crumbled sausage for a dish that can be served as a delicious main or side any time of year. Get the full recipe here.
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