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    15 Kid-Friendly Casseroles to Make for a Crowd

    Published: Apr 30, 2025 by Emmeline Kemperyd · post_comments]

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    Casseroles are a great way to feed a crowd, especially when kids are involved. They're easy to prepare, can be made ahead of time, and are usually a hit with little ones. Here are 15 kid-friendly casserole recipes that are sure to please everyone at the table.

    Cheesy Steak Pasta Casserole

    Cheesy Steak Pasta Casserole.
    Photo credit: Emmeline Kemperyd.

    This dish features creamy steak and mushroom pasta baked with cheese for a comforting meal. It's a simple yet classy dinner that you can whip up in just 45 minutes, all in one pan to keep cleanup easy.

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    Potato Ground Beef Casserole

    Ground Beef Casserole.
    Photo Credit: The Honour System.

    This ground beef casserole is a family favorite that's perfect for dinner. It features browned beef in a tasty tomato sauce, layered with filling potatoes and topped with cheese.

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    Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole

    Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole.
    Photo Credit: Cupcakes and Kale Chips.

    This hearty casserole is loaded with bacon, sausage, eggs, and cheese, making it a satisfying meal that will keep everyone full. It's great for feeding a crowd, whether you're hosting a holiday brunch or having a sleepover with your kids' friends.

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    Chicken Pasta Bake

    Chicken Pasta Bake.
    Photo Credit: The Recipe Well.

    This Chicken Pasta Bake is packed with comforting flavors from a cheesy tomato sauce and easy-to-find ingredients. It's a fantastic way to turn a rotisserie chicken into a hearty meal that everyone will enjoy.

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    Cowboy Casserole

    Cowboy Casserole.
    Photo Credit: Out Grilling.

    Cowboy Casserole is a fantastic dish that's perfect for weeknight dinners. It combines leftover smoked brisket with rotel tomatoes, green chiles, beans, and is topped with cheesy tater tots.

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    Chicken Broccoli Pasta Bake

    Chicken pasta bake.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    This dish is packed with chicken and broccoli, making it a hearty meal that everyone will enjoy. It's perfect for feeding a crowd and you'll likely have some leftovers to enjoy later.

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    Cheesy Chicken Taco Casserole

    Cheesy Chicken Taco Casserole.
    Photo Credit: Midwest Foodie.

    This chicken taco casserole is quick to prepare, taking just 30 minutes from start to finish. It's packed with all the delicious flavors of tacos and is perfect for sharing with a crowd.

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    Chicken Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta Bake

    sun-dried tomato pasta bake.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    This dish features cheesy chicken and pasta packed with sun-dried tomatoes and spinach, creating a hearty meal that's simple to prepare. It's perfect for feeding a crowd and satisfying everyone's hunger.

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    Tuna Casserole

    Tuna Casserole.
    Photo Credit: Cheerful Cook.

    This Tuna Casserole is a classic comfort dish that brings back memories. It's rich, creamy, and packed with flavor, using simple pantry staples for easy weeknight meals.

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    Cheesy Chicken and Rice

    Cheesy Chicken and Rice
    Photo Credit: Easy Chicken Recipes.

    This casserole combines chicken, rice, broccoli, cauliflower, and Velveeta for a creamy and cheesy dish. It's simple to make and sure to please everyone, including the kids.

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    Vegetarian Tater Tot Casserole

    Vegetarian Tater Tot Casserole.
    Photo Credit: Urban Farmie.

    This dish features creamy vegetables covered with crispy, golden tater tots, making it a favorite for any gathering. With just 10 minutes of prep, it's perfect for family dinners or a cozy night at home.

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    Leftover Boiled Potato Casserole

    Leftover boiled potato casserole.
    Photo credit: alwaysusebutter.com.

    Leftover boiled potatoes can be transformed into a delicious casserole. This dish is creamy, cheesy, and perfect for a quick meal.

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    Baked Ravioli Casserole

    Baked Ravioli Casserole.
    Photo credit: Midwest Foodie.

    This easy baked ravioli casserole takes about 20 minutes from start to finish and requires just 5 minutes of prep time because you don't need to boil the ravioli first! Store-bought refrigerated cheese ravioli makes this simple weeknight dinner a reality even on the busiest of nights! It can also be made ahead of time and refrigerated or frozen.

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    Walking Taco Casserole

    Walking Taco Casserole.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    This casserole combines all the delicious flavors of tacos into a simple one-dish meal. It's packed with ground beef, salsa, and plenty of cheese, making it perfect for potlucks or a quick weeknight dinner.

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    Eggplant Moussaka

    Eggplant moussaka.
    Photo credit: Emmeline Kemperyd.

    Eggplant Moussaka is a hearty dinner packed with vegetables and ground beef or lamb, all covered in cheese. This version skips the potatoes and Bechamel sauce, using more eggplant instead for a tasty and healthy Mediterranean meal that's easy to prepare.

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    About Emmeline Kemperyd

    Emmeline Kemperyd is a writer, food blogger, recipe creator and food photographer and the founder of alwaysusebutter.com. She has 20+ years experience creating and simplifying recipes so they taste good, and are quick, easy, and approachable. She is a regular contributor to MSN and her work has been featured by The Guardian, Well+Good, Vulture, SheKnows, Good Men Project, and The Feed Feed, among others.

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