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    28 Quick and Easy Casseroles Perfect for Large Groups

    Published: Apr 14, 2025 by Emmeline Kemperyd · post_comments]

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    Casseroles are a fantastic way to feed a crowd with minimal effort. These 28 quick and easy recipes are perfect for large gatherings, offering a variety of flavors and ingredients that everyone will enjoy. Whether you're hosting a family reunion or a casual get-together, these dishes will help you serve up satisfying meals without spending all day in the kitchen.

    Chicken Broccoli Casserole

    Chicken Broccoli Casserole.
    Photo Credit: Dutch Oven Daddy.

    Chicken Broccoli Casserole is a simple and satisfying meal that you can whip up in under 30 minutes. It combines the creamy goodness of mac and cheese with the flavors of broccoli and chicken alfredo.

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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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    Baked Chicken Alfredo

    Baked Chicken Alfredo.
    Photo Credit: Simply Delicious.

    Creamy baked chicken Alfredo is a tasty and simple dish that's full of cheesy goodness. Using rotisserie chicken saves time, making it a great choice for a weeknight meal.

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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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    Ranch Turkey Casserole

    Ranch Turkey Casserole.
    Photo credit: xoxoBella.

    Ranch turkey taco casserole is a hit with families and simple to prepare. Packed with ground turkey, Doritos, veggies, Greek yogurt, and taco seasoning, it offers a fun take on taco night.

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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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    Baked Shells Stuffed with Meatballs

    Baked Shells Stuffed with Meatballs.
    Photo credit: FODMAP Everyday.

    Pasta shells filled with cheese and meatballs, all covered in a simple tomato sauce, are a real crowd-pleaser. This dish is perfect for feeding a group without much effort.

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    Buffalo Chicken Pasta Bake

    Buffalo chicken pasta bake.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    This Buffalo Chicken Pasta Bake is quick to prepare and ready in under an hour. It's packed with spicy buffalo sauce, hidden spinach, and plenty of cheese, making it a tasty option for a weeknight dinner.

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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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    Ricotta Stuffed Shells with Spinach

    Ricotta Stuffed Shells with Spinach.
    Photo Credit: Midwest Foodie.

    Ricotta stuffed shells are a great option for a weeknight dinner and can be ready in just 15 minutes. The best part is you can stuff the pasta without boiling it first, making it easy to enjoy any night of the week.

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    Creamy Chicken Pasta Bake

    Creamy Chicken Pasta Bake.
    Photo Credit: The Honour System.

    This Creamy Chicken Pasta is packed with fresh veggies like spinach and tomatoes, all mixed together in a delicious sauce and baked until bubbly. It's a lighter take on the classic, using Greek yogurt instead of heavy cream.

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    Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole

    Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole.
    Photo Credit: Courtney's Sweets.

    This Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole is quick to prepare and is a great way to use up leftover chicken and rice. It's a simple dish that everyone will enjoy.

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    Creamy Chicken Bacon Pasta Bake

    Chicken bacon pasta casserole.
    Photo credit: Nibble and Dine.

    This pasta bake is rich and filling, featuring a nice kick from the cream cheese. It's easy to prepare using rotisserie chicken and pre-cooked bacon, making it perfect for feeding a crowd.

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    5 Ingredient Vegan Stuffed Shells

    5 Ingredient Vegan Stuffed Shells.
    Photo Credit: Happy Kitchen.

    This dish features spinach and ricotta stuffed shells that are easy to prepare and perfect for a busy weeknight or a special gathering. With just five ingredients, it's a satisfying meal that everyone in the family will love.

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    Chicken Alfredo Lasagna

    Chicken Alfredo Lasagna on a white dish.
    Photo Credit: Midwest Foodie.

    Chicken Alfredo Lasagna brings together creamy Alfredo sauce, tender noodles, and lots of gooey cheese with shredded rotisserie chicken. It's a comforting meal that's quick to prepare and great for feeding a crowd.

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    Skillet Bacon Cheeseburger Casserole

    Skillet Bacon Cheeseburger Casserole.
    Photo Credit: Dutch Oven Daddy.

    This casserole combines the tasty elements of a classic bacon burger with pasta, creating a filling dish that everyone in the family will enjoy. Even kids who are picky eaters will find this cheesy casserole hard to resist.

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    Chili Dog Tater Tot Casserole

    Chili Dog Tater Tot Casserole.
    Photo Credit: Bowl Me Over.

    This casserole is sure to please everyone at the table. It's straightforward to make, filling, and perfect for feeding a crowd.

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    Cheesy Potato Chicken Sausage Casserole

    Cheesy Potato Chicken Sausage Casserole.
    Photo Credit: The Almond Eater.

    This Chicken Sausage Casserole combines chicken sausage, potatoes, and cheese for a satisfying meal. It's simple to prepare in one skillet and is gluten free.

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    Chicken Parmesan Casserole

    Chicken Parmesan Casserole.
    Photo Credit: Retro Recipe Box.

    Crispy breaded chicken sits on top of pasta smothered in spaghetti sauce and cheese, all baked together for a delicious casserole. This is a great dish to serve when you have a crowd to feed.

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    Cottage Pie

    Cottage Pie.
    Photo Credit: Our Love Language is Food.

    This easy casserole features a filling of beef and vegetables, all topped with a cheesy mashed potato layer. With some convenient ingredients, it comes together in just 30 minutes, making it a great choice for family dinners.

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    Poppy Seed Chicken Casserole

    Poppy Seed Chicken Casserole.
    Photo Credit: Quiche My Grits.

    Poppy Seed Chicken Casserole is a simple dish that uses just 6 ingredients. It's creamy and savory, perfect for busy weeknights, potlucks, or family dinners.

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    Minnesota Tater Tot Hotdish

    Minnesota Tater Tot Hotdish.
    Photo Credit: The Rustic Foodie.

    This dish combines ground beef, green beans, and a creamy mushroom sauce that you can make yourself. It's a comforting meal that's simple to prepare and great for busy nights.

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    Old Fashioned Chicken & Rice Casserole

    Chicken baked on top of rice.
    Photo credit: Food Folks and Fun.

    Chicken and Rice Casserole is a classic dish that everyone loves. With well-seasoned chicken and perfectly cooked rice, this is a great option for dinner.

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    The Best Tater Tot Casserole

    tater tot casserole.
    Photo Credit: Midwest Foodie.

    This tater tot casserole is a family favorite Midwest comfort food that's layered with tender veggies and ground beef in a creamy gravy topped with melted cheese and tater tots. It's loaded with real ingredients - which means NO CONDENSED SOUP - and it's made all in one pot so it can go from the stove to the oven, right to your dinner table!

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    Bacon Cheeseburger Tater Tot Casserole

    Bacon Cheeseburger Tater Tot Casserole.
    Photo Credit: 4 Sons R' Us.

    Bacon Cheeseburger Tater Tot Casserole is a simple and tasty meal that the whole family will enjoy. It's packed with flavors that even the pickiest eaters will appreciate.

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    Stuffed Pepper Casserole

    No Boil Stuffed Pepper Casserole on a baking dish.
    Photo Credit: Piper Cooks.

    This casserole is simple to prepare and doesn't require boiling anything. It combines bell peppers, navy beans, long-grain white rice, and a tasty tomato sauce with Italian spices.

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    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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    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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    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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