1. Cheesy Black Bean Quinoa Taco Casserole
Served with tortilla chips and plenty of avocado. Get the recipe.
2. One-Pot Pizza Pasta Bake
Things that rule about this casserole: 1) Pasta. 2) Pizza. 3) Minimal cleanup. Get the recipe.
3. Orzo and Chicken Casserole
4. Lighter Tuna Casserole
Nothing beats Grandma's, but this lighter version — which swaps heavy cream for almond milk, and frozen peas and carrots for fresh ones — is a close second. Get the recipe.
5. Creamy Chicken and Broccoli Casserole
Not a can of condensed soup in sight. Get the recipe.
6. Barbecue, Bacon & Baked Bean Casserole
This recipe — along with several others on this list — freezes well, so feel free to make a double batch and save some for later. Get the recipe.
7. Chilaquiles Casserole
8. Garlic Butter Shrimp & Quinoa
True story: I have been known to convert quinoa haters by serving them quinoa dressed in garlic butter. Works like a charm. Get the recipe.
10. Vegan Green Bean Casserole
Because eVerYoNe deserves an updated version of a classic. Get the recipe.
11. Healthier Mushroom Alfredo Pasta Bake
Whole wheat noodles + a creamy, cauliflower-based sauce. Get the recipe.
12. Creamy Caprese Casserole
13. Mexican Beer Chicken Taco Casserole
Some might take issue with calling this a casserole instead of say, baked tacos. To them I say: MORE FOR ME. Get the recipe.
14. Spiralized Sweet Potato & Chicken Casserole
Because spiralized ~anything~ is better when it's covered in cheese. Get the recipe.
15. Poppyseed Chicken Casserole
This one sneaks in an updated swap (Greek yogurt instead of canned "cream of" soup) — but still gives a nod to the ultimate casserole topping: Ritz crackers. Get the recipe.
16. Vegetarian Chickpea Enchilada Casserole
17. Pasta, Sausage & Broccoli Bake
I believe the technical culinary term for this is a Hearty Party®. Get the recipe.
18. Healthier Zucchini Casserole
19. Spicy Buffalo Chicken & Potato Casserole
^These are a few of my favorite things.^ Get the recipe.
20. Pumpkin French Toast Overnight Casserole
Breakfast for dinner is never NOT acceptable, FYI. Get the recipe.
21. Chocolate & Peanut Butter Dessert Bake
BRB, pre-heating the oven. Get the recipe.