Dig into these extra-cheesy casserole recipes the whole family will devour.
24 of the Cheesiest Casserole Recipes Ever
Updated on Apr. 12, 2024
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Ham and Swiss Casserole
Total Time
55 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
When I prepare this noodle casserole for church gatherings, it's always a hit. It can easily be doubled or tripled for a crowd. —Doris Barb, El Dorado, Kansas
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 360 calories, 18g fat (10g saturated fat), 92mg cholesterol, 815mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 20g protein.
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Keto Cheeseburger Casserole
Total Time
40 min
Servings
6 servings
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 408 calories, 31g fat (14g saturated fat), 103mg cholesterol, 1047mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 27g protein.
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Doritos Chicken Casserole
Total Time
45 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
When anyone tries this family recipe, they fall in love. And, truly, what's not to love about savory chicken, zesty taco seasoning and gooey cheddar, all layered with crispy nacho chips? —Marilynn Bolle, Longview, Texas
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 543 calories, 30g fat (11g saturated fat), 86mg cholesterol, 1247mg sodium, 35g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 5g fiber), 31g protein.
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Keto Taco Casserole
Total Time
30 min
Servings
4 servings
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 490 calories, 33g fat (14g saturated fat), 120mg cholesterol, 1339mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 33g protein.
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Hamburger Rice Casserole
Total Time
45 min
Servings
6 servings
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 430 calories, 20g fat (9g saturated fat), 74mg cholesterol, 1294mg sodium, 38g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 3g fiber), 23g protein.
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Broccoli Casserole
Total Time
50 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Even people who don’t like broccoli beg me to make this comforting broccoli cheese casserole recipe. It's similar to a classic green bean casserole, but the melted cheese just puts it over the top. —Elaine Hubbard, Pocono Lake, Pennsylvania
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 359 calories, 26g fat (11g saturated fat), 30mg cholesterol, 641mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 8g protein.
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Hamburger Potato Casserole
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
For variety, you can use another kind of cream soup (cream of mushroom, for instance). But try this meat and potato casserole this way first.—Marna Heitz, Farley, Iowa
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 374 calories, 19g fat (11g saturated fat), 71mg cholesterol, 778mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 3g fiber), 22g protein.
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Farmer’s Casserole
Total Time
1 hour 5 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Between family and friends, we average 375 visitors a year! This casserole is super handy—you can put it together the night before and let the flavors blend, then bake it in the morning. —Nancy Schmidt, Center, Colorado
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 239 calories, 12g fat (7g saturated fat), 170mg cholesterol, 532mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 1g fiber), 18g protein.
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Chicken Casserole
Total Time
50 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
The original old family recipe for this chicken casserole called for the sauce to be made from scratch. Through the years, I developed this version that takes less time to prepare and still tastes great. It's an attractive main dish. —Ruth Van Dyke, Traverse City, Michigan
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 416 calories, 20g fat (9g saturated fat), 101mg cholesterol, 775mg sodium, 38g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 22g protein.
10/24
Chicken Florentine Casserole
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Creamy and comforting, this chicken and spinach bake is sure to be a hit at dinnertime. The toasty bread crumb topping delivers a bit of a crunch. —Dori Jackson, Gulf Breeze, Florida
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/2 cups: 539 calories, 36g fat (13g saturated fat), 111mg cholesterol, 1006mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 36g protein.
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Cheesy Chile Casserole
Total Time
50 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
A short list of ingredients packs full flavor in this easy-to-assemble casserole. Serve it as the star of your next meal. —Phyllis Bidwell, Las Vegas, Nevada
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 304 calories, 21g fat (14g saturated fat), 125mg cholesterol, 538mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 0 fiber), 18g protein.
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Ham and Noodle Bake
Total Time
55 min
Servings
3 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I created this recipe when I had leftover ham to use up. You’ll find it’s the perfect little casserole for any night of the week! —Laura Burgess, Mount Vernon, South Dakota
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/2 cups: 326 calories, 15g fat (7g saturated fat), 78mg cholesterol, 1086mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 20g protein.
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Broccoli Cheddar Casserole
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
16 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
We're lucky to have fresh fruits and vegetables year-round. I put bountiful Arizona broccoli to great use in this rich side dish. Even those who don't care for broccoli finish off big helpings.
— Carol Strickland, Yuma, Arizona
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 298 calories, 27g fat (16g saturated fat), 238mg cholesterol, 535mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 10g protein.
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Southwestern Casserole
Total Time
1 hour 5 min
Servings
2 casseroles (6 servings each)
From the Recipe Creator:
I’ve been making this mild family-pleasing southwest casserole for years. It tastes wonderful and fits nicely into our budget. Best of all, the recipe makes a second casserole to freeze and enjoy later. —Joan Hallford, North Richland Hills, Texas
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 321 calories, 15g fat (7g saturated fat), 64mg cholesterol, 673mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 4g fiber), 24g protein.
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Firecracker Casserole
Total Time
40 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My husband and I love this southwestern-style firecracker casserole. The flavor reminds us of enchiladas, but the recipe doesn't require the extra time to roll them up. —Teressa Eastman, El Dorado, Kansas
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 363 calories, 18g fat (8g saturated fat), 72mg cholesterol, 941mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 4g fiber), 28g protein.
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Enchilada Casserole
Total Time
50 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Every time I serve this dish, I get satisfied reviews—even from my father, who usually doesn't like Mexican food. Plus, it smells delicious while baking. —Nancy VanderVeer, Knoxville, Iowa
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 535 calories, 29g fat (14g saturated fat), 91mg cholesterol, 1119mg sodium, 39g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 3g fiber), 30g protein.
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Cheesy Vegetable Egg Dish
Total Time
55 min
Servings
10 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I'm a cook at a Bible camp, and this is one of my most popular recipes. Everyone who tries it raves about it. The one that touched me the most was when a 10-year-old boy asked me for the recipe so he could have his mom make it at home. —Elsie Campbell, Dulzura, California
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 407 calories, 30g fat (17g saturated fat), 287mg cholesterol, 759mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 24g protein.
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Easy Cheesy Loaded Grits
Total Time
1 hour 25 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
A tasty bowl of grits inspired me to develop my own recipe with sausage, green chiles and cheeses. —Joan Hallford, North Richland Hills, Texas
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 399 calories, 28g fat (15g saturated fat), 116mg cholesterol, 839mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 18g protein.
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Nacho Casserole
Total Time
30 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Over the years I’ve tweaked this recipe to end up with a delicious, quick weeknight meal. Feel free to spice it up with jalapenos if you prefer a little heat. —Joan Hallford, North Richland Hills, Texas
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/4 cups: 477 calories, 26g fat (9g saturated fat), 63mg cholesterol, 1119mg sodium, 37g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 5g fiber), 23g protein.
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Ham and Cheese Breakfast Casserole
Total Time
4 hours 20 min
Servings
12 servings.
From the Recipe Creator:
Easy and cheesy, my go-to casserole for action-packed mornings has made many appearances at holiday breakfasts, potlucks and even my daughter's college apartment to feed her hungry roommates. —Patty Bernhard, Greenville, Ohio
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 324 calories, 19g fat (9g saturated fat), 239mg cholesterol, 822mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 22g protein.
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Chicken & Cheese Noodle Bake
Total Time
45 min
Servings
2 casseroles (6 servings each)
From the Recipe Creator:
This is the recipe my daughters and I often make for new parents when they come home from the hospital. With its creamy spaghetti filling and melted cheese topping, this casserole holds a nice cut and comforts hungry tummies. —Fancheon Resler, Bluffton, Indiana
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 509 calories, 24g fat (13g saturated fat), 102mg cholesterol, 691mg sodium, 42g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 3g fiber), 29g protein.
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Sausage Cheese Squares
Total Time
30 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My grandsons tried these savory morsels for the first time as youngsters and loved them. They're all grown up now, and instead of little appetizer squares, we make the servings breakfast-size. —Helen McFadden, Sierra Vista, Arizona.
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 246 calories, 18g fat (7g saturated fat), 92mg cholesterol, 564mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 0 fiber), 11g protein.
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Cheesy Corn Casserole
Total Time
55 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I’ve had this cheesy corn casserole recipe for years, and my family still asks for it all the time. Our son, who is not a big vegetable eater, says it’s one of his favorites.—Joan Hallford, North Richland Hills, Texas
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 524 calories, 39g fat (23g saturated fat), 220mg cholesterol, 953mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 18g protein.
