25 Casseroles That Always End With Empty Pans

Casseroles have a way of disappearing faster than anything else on the table. These 25 dishes lean into creamy bakes, savory dinners, and breakfast casseroles that always seem to get scraped clean. I keep meals like this in rotation because they work for crowds and leftovers alike. It’s the kind of food that earns empty pans without trying too hard.

A dish in a black baking pan filled with baked casserole. The top is golden brown with crispy edges and garnished with sliced green onions. A portion has been removed, revealing a creamy interior. — Chicken Hash Brown Casserole. Photo credit: Thermocookery.

Creamy Vegan Broccoli Casserole

A black plate with a serving of broccoli casserole, topped with breadcrumbs. A fork rests on the plate. The background is a marble surface, with some green plant decorations partially visible. — Creamy Vegan Broccoli Casserole. Photo credit: Thermocookery.

Creamy Vegan Broccoli Casserole bakes in about 50 minutes using broccoli florets, dairy free milk, garlic, and breadcrumbs. The ingredient list stays simple and plant based. The flavor is mild, creamy, and comforting. It’s a pan that never seems to come back full.
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Wild Mushroom Stuffing

Baking dish filled with cooked, browned stuffing on a marble countertop. — Wild Mushroom Stuffing. Photo credit: Thermocookery.

Wild Mushroom Stuffing cooks in roughly 55 minutes with bread cubes, mushrooms, onion, celery, and broth. It turns basic vegetables into a full dish. The taste is earthy, savory, and soft in the middle with crisp edges. It disappears quickly once it hits the table.
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Sweet Potato Casserole with Hazelnuts

A slice of crumbly dessert topped with a dollop of white cream is presented on a dark plate. The dessert is garnished with chopped nuts, and a fork rests in front of it, partially obscuring the dessert. — Sweet Potato Casserole with Hazelnuts. Photo credit: Thermocookery.

Sweet Potato Casserole with Hazelnuts bakes in about 60 minutes using mashed sweet potatoes, sugar, butter, and chopped nuts. The ingredients are familiar and easy to find. The flavor is sweet, nutty, and soft underneath a toasted top. It’s the kind of side people go back for.
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Veggie Croissant Breakfast Casserole

Baked egg casserole with cherry tomatoes, avocado slices, and fresh herbs in a blue cast iron dish. — Veggie Croissant Breakfast Casserole. Photo credit: Thermocookery.

Veggie Croissant Breakfast Casserole is ready in roughly 50 minutes using croissants, eggs, milk, spinach, and cheese. It stretches bakery bread into a full breakfast pan. The taste is rich, soft, and lightly savory. It never seems to leave leftovers.
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Cheesy Cabbage Casserole with Cracker Topping (No Canned Soup)

A casserole dish filled with a cheesy cabbage casserole. — Cheesy Cabbage Casserole with Cracker Topping (No Canned Soup). Photo credit: Thermocookery.

Cheesy Cabbage Casserole with Cracker Topping bakes in about 55 minutes using cabbage, shredded cheese, eggs, milk, and crushed crackers. The grocery list stays short. The flavor is savory with a soft center and crisp top. It’s a dish that gets scraped clean.
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Cheesy Chicken and Potato Bake

A rectangular glass baking dish filled with a baked casserole topped with melted, browned cheese sits on a white surface beside a folded gray cloth and a wooden utensil. — Cheesy Chicken and Potato Bake. Photo credit: Thermocookery.

Cheesy Chicken and Potato Bake cooks in roughly 65 minutes with chicken pieces, potatoes, cream, and shredded cheese. It relies on everyday ingredients. The taste is rich, savory, and filling. It always earns second helpings.
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Chicken and Date Casserole

Chicken and Date Casserole bakes in about 60 minutes using chicken thighs, dates, onions, and warm spices. The ingredients bring sweet and savory together. The flavor is mellow, lightly sweet, and comforting. It’s a pan people remember.
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Sweet Potato Stuffing

A baking dish filled with a baked oat and fruit mixture, topped with a sprig of rosemary. A spoon rests in the dish. Oats and cranberries are scattered on the table, and a small bowl of cranberries is visible in the background. — Sweet Potato Stuffing. Photo credit: Thermocookery.

Sweet Potato Stuffing is ready in about 55 minutes with sweet potatoes, bread cubes, onion, celery, and broth. It blends starch and vegetables into one dish. The taste is gently sweet and savory. It rarely makes it to the fridge.
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Pillsbury Chicken Pot Pie Casserole

Golden biscuits on creamy chicken pot pie filling with vegetables in a baking pan, one biscuit being served. — Pillsbury Chicken Pot Pie Casserole. Photo credit: Thermocookery.

Pillsbury Chicken Pot Pie Casserole bakes in about 55 minutes using canned biscuits, chicken, mixed vegetables, and cream sauce. Convenience items keep prep simple. The flavor is creamy, mild, and familiar. It’s always gone by the end of dinner.
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Pecan French Toast Casserole

A slice of French toast on a white plate is topped with whipped cream, pecans, a dusting of cinnamon, and drizzled with syrup. — Pecan French Toast Casserole. Photo credit: Thermocookery.

Pecan French Toast Casserole cooks in roughly 50 minutes with bread cubes, eggs, milk, brown sugar, and chopped pecans. It turns breakfast staples into a crowd dish. The taste is sweet, nutty, and soft underneath a crisp top. It disappears fast at the table.
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Easy Moussaka

Close-up of a baked casserole dish featuring layers of cheese with crispy golden edges, topped with fresh green herbs. — Easy Moussaka. Photo credit: Thermocookery.

Easy Moussaka bakes in about 70 minutes using eggplant, ground meat, tomato sauce, and béchamel. It layers basic ingredients into a full meal. The flavor is savory, rich, and comforting. It’s a casserole people don’t forget.
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Berry Croissant French Toast Bake

Close-up of a baked dessert topped with powdered sugar, featuring blackberries, raspberries, and blueberries. The dish is in a rectangular baking pan, with visible golden-brown edges and drizzles of cream or sauce. — Berry Croissant French Toast Bake. Photo credit: Thermocookery.

Berry Croissant French Toast Bake is ready in roughly 50 minutes using croissants, berries, eggs, and milk. It relies on bakery bread and freezer fruit. The taste is sweet, creamy, and lightly crisp on top. It never seems to leave leftovers.
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Salmon Sheet Pan Casserole Recipe

A baking tray displays roasted cauliflower florets, lemon slices, and olives alongside a piece of salmon. A small bowl of olives and another with a dark sauce are placed nearby on a burlap-covered surface. — Salmon Sheet Pan Casserole Recipe. Photo credit: Thermocookery.

Salmon Sheet Pan Casserole Recipe cooks in about 45 minutes with salmon, cauliflower, garlic, and olive oil. It keeps ingredients simple but filling. The flavor is mild, savory, and clean. It’s a pan that gets wiped out.
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Cheesy Zucchini Casserole

A baked dish with a golden-brown crumb topping is in a rectangular baking dish, which has a white and blue checkered cloth nearby. A serving is on a round plate to the right. The surface is a light marble texture. — Cheesy Zucchini Casserole. Photo credit: Thermocookery.

Cheesy Zucchini Casserole bakes in roughly 45 minutes using zucchini, eggs, cheese, and breadcrumbs. It makes good use of summer produce. The taste is mild, creamy, and lightly crisp. It always goes faster than expected.
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Cheesy Turkey Burrito Casserole

A cheesy slice of layered Mexican casserole being lifted from a baking dish, with melted cheese stretching. — Cheesy Turkey Burrito Casserole. Photo credit: Thermocookery.

Cheesy Turkey Burrito Casserole is ready in about 55 minutes with ground turkey, rice, beans, tortillas, and cheese. It stretches meat across a large pan. The flavor is savory, mild, and familiar. It leaves nothing behind.
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Tuna Noodle Casserole Recipe With Ripples Chips

A fork lifts creamy pasta bake with peas and cheese from a casserole dish, garnished with herbs. — Tuna Noodle Casserole Recipe With Ripples Chips. Photo credit: Thermocookery.

Tuna Noodle Casserole Recipe With Ripples Chips bakes in about 60 minutes using canned tuna, egg noodles, peas, cream sauce, and crushed chips. Pantry staples keep it affordable. The taste is creamy, salty, and nostalgic. It’s always scraped clean.
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Chicken Butternut Squash Casserole

A person lifts a spoonful of cooked macaroni and cheese from an oval black baking dish. The dish is topped with a breadcrumb crust, and a blue cloth is partially visible underneath. The table surface is white. — Chicken Butternut Squash Casserole. Photo credit: Thermocookery.

Chicken Butternut Squash Casserole cooks in roughly 60 minutes with chicken, squash, onion, and cream sauce. The ingredients are simple and filling. The flavor is mellow, savory, and slightly sweet. It’s the kind of dinner people finish.
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Gingerbread Loaf Casserole

A plate of bread pudding topped with two dollops of whipped cream. A fork rests on the plate. In the background, a baking dish with more bread pudding is partially visible on a marble surface. Decorative items are placed around. — Gingerbread Loaf Casserole. Photo credit: Thermocookery.

Gingerbread Loaf Casserole bakes in about 50 minutes using gingerbread batter, spices, eggs, and milk. It turns baking staples into dessert. The taste is warm, lightly sweet, and soft. It vanishes by the end of the night.
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Texas French Toast Casserole with Leftover Turkey

A person is using a spatula to serve a portion of baked mashed potato casserole from a metal baking dish. The casserole is topped with melted cheese and sprinkled with herbs. — Texas French Toast Casserole with Leftover Turkey. Photo credit: Thermocookery.

Texas French Toast Casserole with Leftover Turkey is ready in about 55 minutes using bread, eggs, milk, turkey, and cheese. It stretches leftovers into a new meal. The flavor is savory with a hint of sweetness. It’s a pan that never lingers.
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Green Bean Casserole

A casserole dish filled with cooked green beans and thin, crispy French fries, with a spoon lifting a portion of the mixture. Some fries and beans are coated in a dark sauce. — Green Bean Casserole. Photo credit: Thermocookery.

Green Bean Casserole cooks in roughly 45 minutes with green beans, cream sauce, and crispy onions. The ingredient list is short and familiar. The taste is creamy, salty, and comforting. It always empties first.
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Breakfast Rutabaga Casserole

A baked dish, possibly a frittata or omelet, with slices of fruit on top, sits in a black cast iron skillet on a wooden surface. A white cloth with a black deer illustration is partially visible beside it. — Breakfast Rutabaga Casserole. Photo credit: Thermocookery.

Breakfast Rutabaga Casserole bakes in about 50 minutes using rutabaga, eggs, cheese, and onion. It turns a humble vegetable into breakfast. The flavor is mild, savory, and filling. It surprises people in the best way.
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Cheesy Easy Cauliflower Casserole

A baked dish with a large serving of cheesy cauliflower in a glass baking dish is next to a white plate holding a portion of the same dish. The background is a light wooden surface. A fork is visible beside the plate. — Cheesy Easy Cauliflower Casserole. Photo credit: Thermocookery.

Cheesy Easy Cauliflower Casserole is ready in roughly 45 minutes with cauliflower, cream, garlic, and shredded cheese. It uses produce that’s easy to keep on hand. The taste is creamy, savory, and mellow. It’s usually gone before seconds are offered.
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My Grandmother's Recipe for Carrot Casserole

A delightful slice of carrot cake with a dollop of whipped cream graces a decorative black and white plate. A fork rests invitingly on the cake while a white and blue cup peeks from the background, almost like the perfect ending to a recipe for an unforgettable carrot casserole. — My Grandmother's Recipe for Carrot Casserole. Photo credit: Thermocookery.

My Grandmother's Recipe for Carrot Casserole bakes in about 50 minutes using carrots, eggs, sugar, and butter. The ingredients are straight from the pantry. The flavor is lightly sweet and soft. It’s a dish that never comes back full.
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Sweet Potato Casserole With Marshmallows and Pecans

Baked sweet potato casserole topped with toasted marshmallows in a round dish, partially eaten, with a metal serving spoon visible. — Sweet Potato Casserole With Marshmallows and Pecans. Photo credit: Thermocookery.

Sweet Potato Casserole With Marshmallows and Pecans cooks in about 60 minutes using mashed sweet potatoes, brown sugar, marshmallows, and nuts. It mixes dessert and dinner in one pan. The taste is sweet, nutty, and soft underneath a toasted top. It always ends with empty corners.
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Chicken Hash Brown Casserole

Chicken Hash Brown Casserole bakes in roughly 60 minutes using frozen hash browns, chicken, sour cream, and cheese. It stretches one protein into a full pan. The flavor is savory, creamy, and filling. It’s the casserole people finish first.
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