When the Fall Weather Gets Cold, All We Want Are These Comforting Casserole Dishes

fall casserole recipes
15 Best Fall Casseroles for Pure Weeknight ComfortIan Palmer

When autumn rolls around each year and the weather cools, we find ourselves craving comfort food.

We crave the kind of dishes that are bubbling with warmth and make you feel at home. This collection of our favorite fall casserole recipes does just that. Whether you’re preparing dinner for your family or a gathering, these recipes are the epitome of comfort!

Tamale Pie

If you're looking for a way to use ground beef in a spicy, simple dinner that'll make the whole family happy, then you've just found your recipe for tonight!

Get the recipe for Tamale Pie.

tamale pie
Becky Luigart-Stayner

Classic Stuffed Shells

Stuffed shells, filled with spinach, three kinds of cheese, and doused in tomato sauce, is a classic, delicious, easy-to-make weeknight dinner that you can be sure everyone will want to eat.

Get the recipe for Classic Stuffed Shells.

classic stuffed shells
Becky Luigart-Stayner

Beef Enchiladas

This may be the pinnacle of simple, tasty dinners.

A little taco seasoning, some corn tortillas, a can of enchilada sauce, cover it with cheese and boom!

Get the recipe for Beef Enchiladas.

beef enchiladas
Becky Luigart-Stayner

Gorgonzola Baked Polenta

Polenta—the Italian cornmeal dish that bears more than a passing resemblance to grits—is made even more delicious here with a combination of three different kinds of cheese. Serve it as a side dish for a feast, or as a hearty meal with a salad.

Get the recipe for Gorgonzola Baked Polenta.

gorgonzola baked polenta
Becky Luigart-Stayner

Easy Root Vegetable Gratin

This straightforward mixed-veggie casserole is what every side dish should be: Simple and delicious.

Get the recipe for Easy Root Vegetable Gratin.

easy root vegetable gratin
Becky Luigart-Stayner

Ground Chicken Noodle Casserole

Want a veggie-packed meal that will still get the kids to clean their plates? There's nothing better than a warm, comforting, and cheesy casserole. It'll get everyone to the table faster than you can say "dinner's ready."

Get the recipe for Ground Chicken Noodle Casserole.

ground chicken noodle casserole in a white rectangle baking dish with a portion scooped out on a white plate next to it
Ian Palmer

Tater Tot Casserole

Simple and delicious, this easy casserole is perfect for a school-night dinner with the kids (or just the kids-at-heart!).

Get the recipe for Tater Tot Casserole.

tater tot casserole in a dish
Ian Palmer

Weeknight Tex-Mex Chicken Enchiladas

Chicken enchiladas are an easy way to use up extra or leftover chicken. Skipped the bottled sauce and make your own—just keep a can of chipotles in adobo in your pantry, and you should be able to make this any day of the week!

Get the recipe for Weeknight Tex-Mex Chicken Enchiladas.

weeknight tex mex chicken enchiladas in a white rectangle casserole dish with blue handles and topped with fresh cilantro
Ian Palmer

Classic Chicken Pot Pie

This is comfort food at its finest! Topped with a golden, flaky crust and oozing creamy chicken and veggies, a scoop of this this pot pie on a cold day is pure heaven.

Get the recipe for Classic Chicken Pot Pie.

classic chicken pot pie in a red enamel cast iron skillet
Becky Stayner

Lasagna Bolognese

This rich, delicious casserole is the ultimate cold-weather feast. The long-cooking bolognese sauce can be made a day or two in advance, and the rest of this recipe is largely hands-off. And trust us, this lasagna is well worth the effort, and the results can feed a crowd or keep your family in easy-to-reheat leftovers for days.

Get the recipe for Lasagna Bolognese.

lasagna bolognese in a white square baking dish with a red spatula lifting a portion out and another portion on a white plate next to it
Ian Palmer

30-Minute Tuna Noodle Casserole

This comfort-food classic has it all: It's easy to make, uses mostly pantry ingredients (hello potato chip topping) and is so satisfying that you'll wish you made more!

Get the recipe for 30-Minute Tuna Noodle Casserole.

tuna noodle casserole in a light cream colored rectangle baking dish with a spoon for serving
Ian Palmer

Ritzy Ranch Mac ’n’ Cheese

Regular mac 'n' cheese is already pretty good, but the right mix of cheese, plus a little powdered ranch mix and some Ritz crackers turns it into "how-did-you-make-this" great.

Get the recipe for Ritzy Ranch Mac ’n’ Cheese.

ritzy ranch mac n cheese in a square white baking dish with red trim
Hector Sanchez

Cauliflower Mac 'n' Cheese

Want to sneak some healthy veggies into your meal without protests from the kids? With this recipe, they'll clean their plate.

Get the recipe for Cauliflower Mac 'n' Cheese.

cauliflower mac and cheese in a white rectangle baking dish with some scooped into a white bowl with a spoon next to it
Brian Woodcock

Sausage and Cheese Lasagna

Like the best casseroles, this comes together in just one skillet. And unlike most lasagna recipes, you can make this in under an hour!

Get the recipe for Sausage and Cheese Lasagna.

sausage and cheese lasagna in a cast iron skillet on a wooden cutting board
Hector Sanchez

Broccoli and Cauliflower Gratin

We think this Gruyère-based sauce could go on just about anything, especially broccoli and cauliflower. Don't forget to add a pinch of fresh nutmeg.

Get the recipe for Broccoli and Cauliflower Gratin.

broccoli and cauliflower gratin in a white baking dish with a spoon for serving
Dana Gallagher

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