Who else loves small casserole recipes? They’re my go-to meals, especially if I need something quick and delicious! Just last night, I whipped up a tater tot casserole with a little bit of green onion and plenty of sharp cheddar cheese, which inspired me to round up some of the best recipes out there!
So whether it’s a breakfast casserole to start the day or a mini casserole dinner, these kid-friendly casseroles are always a hit at our family’s dinner table.
Why You’ll Love Small Casserole Recipes
- Easy Casserole Recipe: Small casseroles are a great way to make a comforting meal with basic ingredients and minimal prep time. They’re the ultimate one-dish meal, perfect for meal prep!
- Perfect for Busy Days: These quick casseroles are ideal for a busy weeknight, providing a hearty dish without the hassle.
- Endless Variety: From a broccoli casserole to a pizza casserole, there are plenty of recipes to choose from to suit every taste.
- Great for Leftovers: Use that leftover chicken or rotisserie chicken to create a delicious mini casserole that’s even better the next day.
- Kid-Friendly: These mini casseroles are perfect for the kids, making them family favorites with easy-to-love flavors.
Best Tips on Making the Best Small Casseroles
- Start with a solid bottom layer like tater tots, bread crumbs, or brown potatoes. These work great as a base for your hearty casserole.
- For that ultimate comfort food, use cream of chicken soup or cream of mushroom soup to create a creamy sauce that ties everything together.
- Add some green pepper, brussels sprouts, or red bell peppers for a pop of color and a veggie boost to your casseroles.
- Don’t skimp on the cheese! Parmesan cheese, white cheddar, or even a little goat cheese can take your mini casseroles to the next level!
- A baking dish and some aluminum foil are your best friends. They make for easy clean-up and ensure your casserole cooks evenly.
- Green chilies or a dash of your favorite spices can add a delightful kick to your go-to casserole recipe.
- Finish with a crunchy topping like whole wheat bread crumbs, tortilla chips, or puff pastry for that perfect contrast in texture.
Small Casserole Recipes
Experience the magic of small casserole recipes that are both simple and scrumptious! Each recipe is crafted to deliver maximum flavor with minimal fuss, making them a terrific addition to any meal.
This spinach-baked ravioli dish is a quick casserole recipe that's easy to prepare, requires just a few ingredients, and is a perfect family and vegetarian-friendly dinner meal!
This mind-boggling simple cabbage and sausage casserole recipe is super tasty, easy to adjust to your liking, and very gentle on the budget.
This crowd-pleasing smothered pork chop casserole has tender pork chops baked on a bed of potatoes, onions, and a savory cream sauce, then topped with cheese.
This meatball sub casserole combines layers buttery garlic bread, creamy cheese, and savory meatballs to make this an irresistible meal to feed a crowd.
Healthy Chicken Enchilada Casserole is incredible with this scrumptious Mexican-inspired dish. All the bold flavors you love in an enchilada – without the fuss. This is one of my fave casserole dishes!
Cheesy ham and potato casserole is the best no-fuss breakfast, brunch, or dinner! It's an easy recipe you can make ahead of time and a foolproof way to transform leftovers into an irresistible dish everyone will enjoy.
This scrumptious Zucchini Casserole features layers of fresh zucchini and yellow squash, blended with mayonnaise, sour cream, and a generous amount of cheese, topped with crunchy panko breadcrumbs. It's incredibly easy to prepare and makes a perfect side dish that complements chicken, beef, or fish beautifully.
Tender beef mingles with gooey cheese and tangy enchilada sauce in this crowd-pleasing casserole. A Mexican-inspired feast that goes from oven to table in a mere 30 minutes, satisfying hungry families with minimal fuss.
Velvety cheese sauce envelops tender pasta, punctuated by zesty buffalo-spiced chicken. This 30-minute marvel transforms a beloved party appetizer into a satisfying weeknight dinner, delivering bold flavors without the fuss.
This easy, cheesy asparagus casserole recipe has layers of tender asparagus, melty cheese, and creamy hollandaise. Ready in 20 minutes!
This pepperoni pizza casserole recipe is an easy dinner in one dish featuring tomato sauce, melty cheese & zesty pepperoni. 10 minutes prep!
If you want a hearty, meat-free meal, you can't go wrong with this veggie sausage and bean casserole that's suitable for both vegetarians and vegans!
You'll love this deliciously warming lamb and sweet potato casserole, made with sweet potato, lamb and green beans, gently spiced with Moroccan notes and slow-cooked until the lamb melts in the mouth.
Stuffed Pepper Casserole is the perfect choice when you’re craving the savory flavors of stuffed peppers but don’t have the time to get fancy. Made in just one large skillet, packed with ground beef, rice, tomatoes, and cheese, and ready in under an hour, unstuffed peppers will be a new family favorite.
Savory Asparagus Casserole is a creamy veggie side dish featuring fresh asparagus and mushrooms baked in a garlic cheese sauce. This cheesy asparagus bake is topped with crispy parmesan breadcrumbs, and everyone loves it!
This easy Chicken casserole recipe with broccoli, rice and cheese is hearty, wholesome and simple to prepare. If you are looking for a warm, satisfying meal that’s as easy to make as it is to enjoy, then you’re in for a treat with this chicken broccoli rice casserole.
This Corn Soufflé recipe tastes just like the traditional corn casserole but with better flavor and a fluffier texture, and it’s even a tad bit healthier for you! It couldn’t be easier to make, too, by simply mixing together some cream of corn, sweet kernel corn, Jiffy corn muffin mix, and shredded cheese.
This tuna noodle casserole is a timeless blend of creamy pasta, savory tuna, and a crispy topping baked to perfection. Ideal for weeknight dinners!
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