Casserole

Even lean, mean depression-era macaroni and cheese was comforting, a tribute to the twin powers of carbohydrates and melted cheese, which are just as irresistible now as they were then. Some fans love the crunchy crust while others crave the creamy center. This lush and ultra-tangy millennium mac and cheese aims to please adherents of both schools of thought.

Protein-heavy, easy to portion, and ideal for making ahead, this breakfast casserole made with boxed corn muffin mix will see you through busy mornings.

Frozen hash brown patties—trimmed to fit in the bottom of a large baking dish—form a crisp-but-fluffy crust for this ample, sausage-studded casserole.

With a miso-boosted cheese sauce and no shortage of potato chips.

Everything you love about the iconic party app—spinach and artichokes in a creamy, oozy sauce—transformed into a one-pot weeknight dinner.

Neither a tamale nor a pie, this cozy Tex-Mex casserole is a mash-up of beefy bean chili and homemade cornbread.

With toasted marshmallows and crispy cornflakes on top, this vintage Thanksgiving side has never looked so good.

This tuna casserole recipe has a homemade cream of mushroom sauce hit with cheddar cheese and a crunchy potato chip topping.

This manicotti recipe is made with delicate crepes instead of dried pasta, and the result is something heavenly.

A make-ahead casserole, like this pumpkin-infused strata with all the cheese, is just what your busy holiday schedule needs.

Chris Morocco’s take on the Thanksgiving classic is anchored by umami-rich browned criminis, a béchamel with nutty Parmesan, and extra crispy shallots (of course).

This creamy summer squash casserole with its buttery, crushed cracker topping counts as eating your veggies, right?

This easy, one-pan broccoli cheese casserole recipe is 100% comfort thanks to sharp cheddar, tangy cream of mushroom soup, and a crunchy cracker crumb topping.

Set this up the night before and all you’ll have to do in the morning is brush it with butter and bake.

With its creamy Parmesan béchamel and tangy pancetta-enriched marinara sauce, this baked ziti recipe is one of our favorite uses for a casserole dish.

Michael W. Twitty combines the best of custardy kugel with rich rice pudding of the American South for this take on the Rosh Hashanah classic.

Spaghetti squash sheds its reputation for being bland and watery in this baked-ziti-inspired dish, in which it’s smothered in flavorful tomato sauce and blanketed under a layer of melty cheese.

This hearty Greek pasta bake is packed with impressive-looking layers of chewy giant noodles, spiced meat, and a creamy, cheesy béchamel to top it all off. 

The secret to lasagna de carne that packs a wallop of flavor? An herby sofrito that cooks with the beef until toasty and caramelized.