Tuna Noodle Casserole I
It's so easy to throw extra vegetables into this made-from-scratch casserole. Some reviewers doubled the tuna or doubled the sauce, depending on their preference. To add extra crunch, top this with potato chips or buttered bread crumbs before baking.
Pesto Chicken Penne Casserole
"This is good stuff! But it makes a LOT. I just put about 2/3 of the recipe in a 9x13 pan, and froze an 8x8 to have on hand during the hectic holidays." —cecefltrn
Spinach Lasagna Roll Ups
"I've actually made this recipe twice on our newly adopted 'Meatless Monday'. I used fresh baby spinach the second time and just laid a single line down the middle over the cheese mixture. My children love it." — JuiceBoxx10
Baked Ziti IV
If you're not feeding a big crowd, you can bake half of this recipe and freeze the other half for another meal.
Ham, Potato and Broccoli Casserole
This popular casserole calls for French fries, but many reviewers substituted frozen potato nuggets, hash browns, or thinly sliced potatoes with happy results. SURELEE says, "Put this dish in the freezer and bake whenever you're too lazy to cook!"
Hot Tamale Pie
This recipe freezes well, whether baked or unbaked. If you freeze it unbaked, cover it in foil while you bake it for an extra 30 to 40 minutes until cornbread is golden and casserole is heated through.
Spaghetti Pie II
Here's a great tip for making the cottage cheese in this recipe look more like ricotta. Baricat says she's a big fan of ricotta, but she likes the tang that the cottage cheese adds to this dish. Here's her solution: "Process the cottage cheese in the food processor for a minute before adding it to the recipe.
1. Eggplant Parm Casserole
Picky eaters beware: There's nothing to complain about when it comes to this cheesy masterpiece. Kids can help with layering too. Don't forget the garlic bread.
2. Deep Dish Pizza Casserole
It's not delivery. It's a deliciously freezable deep-dish. To freeze this (or any uncooked casserole), wrap it in two snug layers of plastic, then a layer of foil. The same goes for cooked casseroles—just be sure to let it cool to room temperature before freezing it.
3. Grilled Cheese and Tomato Soup Casserole
The coziest lunch of your childhood just got a makeover. And she looks good . Make eight grilled cheeses with plenty of butter, mozzarella and Boursin cheese. They'll get nice and cozy in the oven under a blanket of homemade tomato soup. We won't tell if you spring for the canned stuff.
4. Roasted Cauliflower Macaroni and Cheese
There's nothing a bowl of mac and cheese can't fix. Especially one loaded with white cheddar, Parmesan and panko bread crumbs. Swap cauliflower for broccoli, squash or Brussels sprouts to mix things up.
5. Slow-Cooker Chicken Enchilada Casserole
Taco Tuesday just got a bold new addition to the menu. Think black beans, corn, green chiles, seasoned chicken and all the jack and sour cream. All that's missing is tortilla chips and a margarita.
6. Creamy Vegan Lentil and Roasted Vegetable Bake
Calling all plant-based eaters. You won't miss the dairy in this one-pan bake, thanks to a luscious cashew cream made with lemon juice, garlic and nutritional yeast. Don't skimp on the pine-nut topping.
7. Slow-Cooker Breakfast Casserole
Why make eggs, bacon and potatoes separately when you can combine them in your Crock-Pot? You might even get to drink your coffee while it's still hot. Breakfast for six? No prob.
