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10 Casserole Recipes for Family Dinner

By PanPotPlates Editorial TeamPublished Oct 1, 2026

Browse ten casseroles with cheese, vegetables, beans, beef, pastry, polenta and breadcrumb toppings.

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Broccoli and rice are baked beneath a cheesy finish.

Choose a casserole with rice, vegetables, beans, meat, pastry or polenta. Some dishes have a topping, others have a layered filling, and several require cooked components before they go into the oven.

1. Cheesy Broccoli and Rice Casserole

Broccoli and rice are baked beneath a cheesy finish. Blend until completely smooth and creamy.

2. Sweet Potato and Kale Enchilada Casserole

Sweet potato and kale form a layered enchilada casserole.

Sweet potato and kale form a layered enchilada casserole. Repeat the layering with the remaining sweet potatoes, kale-bean mixture, enchilada sauce, and cheese, finishing with the remaining cheese on top.

3. Spiced Moroccan Cauliflower and Chickpea Casserole

Cauliflower and chickpeas are baked with Moroccan-style spices. Add the cauliflower florets and chickpeas to the skillet.

4. Classic American Meatloaf Casserole with Mashed Potatoes

A meatloaf-style filling is paired with mashed potatoes. Spread the creamy mashed potatoes evenly over the meatloaf layer.

5. Classic Beef Wellington Casserole

Beef Wellington flavors are assembled as a pastry-topped casserole.

Beef Wellington flavors are assembled as a pastry-topped casserole. Carefully cover the casserole with the puff pastry sheet, trimming excess if necessary, and press edges to seal.

6. Hearty Beef and Root Vegetable Casserole with Red Wine and Thyme

Beef and root vegetables are baked with red wine and thyme. Add carrots, parsnips, potatoes, celeriac, and mushrooms to the slow cooker along with the beef and onions.

7. Casserole Layered Ratatouille with Polenta Crust

Ratatouille-style vegetables sit with a polenta crust. Spread the cooked polenta evenly into the prepared casserole dish to form the crust layer.

8. Cheesy Spinach and Potato Casserole with Parmesan Breadcrumb Topping

Spinach and potatoes are baked beneath Parmesan breadcrumbs.

Spinach and potatoes are baked beneath Parmesan breadcrumbs. Fold in chopped spinach, allowing residual heat to gently wilt the greens.

9. Creamy One-Pan Spinach and Artichoke Polenta Bake

Spinach and artichoke flavor a creamy polenta bake. Fold the spinach and artichoke mixture into the creamy polenta, then stir in half of the mozzarella and half of the Parmesan cheese.

10. Casserole Mediterranean Eggplant and Chickpea Bake with Tahini Drizzle

Eggplant and chickpeas are baked and finished with tahini. While baking, prepare the tahini drizzle: whisk together tahini, fresh lemon juice, warm water, minced garlic, and salt in a small bowl until smooth.

Choose what to make

Choose the Wellington casserole for pastry, the ratatouille bake for a polenta crust, or spinach and potato for a breadcrumb topping. Rice, mashed potatoes and other precooked components affect preparation time.

Before you start

Read the full ingredient list and method before shopping. Check the specified equipment and any precooking, marinating, chilling or cooling stages; use the individual recipe’s quantities and storage guidance.

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