It’s the time of year when meal planning has to be squeezed into busy schedules – socasseroles are a great solution at mealtime. Whether you need a make-ahead breakfast dish, a satisfying side dish, or a main dish that comes together in one pan, casseroles are just the ticket.
We’ve gathered the very best cheesy casserole recipes from the talented food bloggers of the Cabot Cheese Board and our favorite Cabot recipes. They’re easy to prepare, filled with wholesome ingredients, and perfect for hungry families…like yours!
If breakfast is the most important meal of the day, these yummy selections will start you off on the right foot.
Do you love a meat & potatoes kind of meal? ThisCheesy Potato Sausage Casseroleis a comforting dish that will keep you full and satisfied – and it’s a cinch to whip up!
Karly at Buns in My Oven tells us there are few things in this world better than cheese covered potatoes, and we have to agree. HerCheesy Hashbrown Casseroleproves her point – in the most spectacular way.
Annie at Maebells gives us a tasty (and easy) way to start your day. You can make herSpicy Sausage Casserolethe night before, pop it in the over in the morning and as she says: “two cups of coffee later, you have a piping hot spicy sausage casserole.” We like the way she thinks.
Here’s another make-ahead breakfast casserole with bacon, cheese, and spinach in the starring roles. Heather at Sugar Dish Me, who describes herself as ‘sleep wimpy,’ has created another delicious dish that is perfect for breakfast, brunch, and the holidays. HerBacon Spinach Breakfast Casserolewill probably become a regular at your house.
With the holidays looming on the horizon and cold weather closing in, side dish casseroles play an important part of many meals. Here are some we’ve tried and loved.
We can always count on Katie at Healthy Seasonal Recipes for great food that is nutritious AND delicious. HerCheddar Green Bean Casseroleis no exception. Kate takes a classic dish and brings it into the 21stCentury, with even more taste and fresher ingredients. Well done, Katie!
We love all the colorful veggies and cheesy deliciousness that go into this gorgeousVegetable and Cheddar Stratafrom Joanne at Eats Well with Others. This is an inspired side dish, but would serve equally well as an amazing vegetarian main course. I speak from experience when I tell you, this is a dish you’ll want to make again and again.
If you’re looking for a way to lighten up a regular potato dish, Rachel at Rachel Cooks has just the recipe for you. HerCauliflower Potato Cheddar Bakeamps up the nutrition but keeps all the taste in this classic dish.
Here’s another inventive and totally tasty way to get creative with plain potatoes. Ali at Inspiralized describes herBacon & Brussels Sprouts Potato Noodle Casseroleperfectly: “It’s got everything – a hearty green vegetable, a tasty starchy vegetable, bacon and, of course, melted cheese.”
This dense and creamyBacon Cheddar Corn Casserolecomes from food blogger and writer Devon Stiles. The creaminess from the addition of Greek yogurt adds to the great flavors of bacon, corn, and cheddar.Her secret ingredient? Corn muffin mix– a staple in many kitchens, including mine.
This gorgeous, colorful, veggie-filled casserole comes to us from Jenn at Peas & Crayons. HerSavory Sweet Potato Casserolehas a delicious and decidedly Southwestern flair. It’s another great choice for a side dish or a vegetarian main dish.
Michelle, the Brown Eyed Baker, has recreated a family recipe she loved as a child. Her version uses fresh ingredients, skipping the frozen broccoli and canned soup, resulting in this classicBroccoli Casserole. The one ingredient she kept totally old school was the butteryRitz Crackertopping. We applaud her choice!
And if you’ve run out of time and are looking for a shortcut version of the above recipe, try this classicCheesy Broccoli Casserolerecipe from the Cabot site. We can thankthe Pourpore family atPAPAS Dairyfor coming up with this hearty & cheesy side dish!
I find myself going back again and again to visit Donna and Chad and their amazing recipes at The Slow Roasted Italian. TheirBacon Cheddar Beer Potatoes Au Gratinis one of their best. Don’t blame me when you check it out and find yourself sucked into their delicious recipe rabbit hole.
Casseroles often equal comfort food, and main dish casseroles can be comfort food at its finest. Take thisConfetti Chicken Bake with Cheddar Biscuit Toppingfrom Mel at Mel’s Kitchen Café. It’s loaded with chunks of chicken, sprinkled with peas, cooked in creamy gravy and to top it all off…cheddar biscuits! I’m getting giddy – and hungry – just thinking about it.
Kit from The Kittchen used asparagus and mushrooms in herCheddar Egg Casserolebut she tells us any of your favorite veggies will do in this easy-to-prepare, versatile dish. It’s perfect for a crowd and works well from breakfast, brunch, or dinner.
Erin from Well Plated tempts us with tastes of fall in herHealthy Ham and Cheese Casserole with Apples and Sage. Erin tells us magic happens when these ingredients come together, but her secret is a creamy and healthier take on white sauce. She says hers is made with a touch of butter and half-and-half, but the thickness comes from Greek yogurt and a handful of freshly grated sharp white cheddar cheese.
ThisEasy Turkey-Potato Casserolerecipe comes from the Cabot kitchen, and with ground turkey, potatoes, and sharp Adirondack cheddar, this classic casserole is so good, the entire family will be requesting it for dinnertime, and time again!
Let’s end this Roundup with a cheesy classic. Rachel at Rachel cooks declares that hers isThe Easiest Ever Baked Macaroni and Cheese. We have to agree that it looks pretty darn easy and oh-so-yummy too. There’s really no excuse not to make this for your family, right?
That’s it for our Creative Casserole Recipe Roundup. You can find lots of other easy, wholesome, and totally deliciouscasserole recipes on the Cabot website. Stop by and see what you find!
