Kid-Friendly Casserole Recipes
These one-dish dinners feature kid-favorite flavors and ingredients, making them perfect for family dinners.
By Stephanie Karpinske
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Tortellini Casserole
Cheese-filled pasta makes this a heartier version of the classic mac and cheese.
- Bake
- 5 mins to 10 mins at 450°F
- Stand
- 5 mins
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White Cheddar Mac & Cheese
Kids will love the fun bow-tie pasta in this simple ham and cheese dinner.
- Prep
- 15 mins
- Cook
- 12 mins
- Bake
- 30 mins at 350°F
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Chicken Enchilada Casserole
If you love enchiladas, you'll want to try this hearty casserole, which features layers of chicken, beans, and cheese.
- Prep
- 10 mins
- Bake
- 28 mins at 350°F
- Cook
- 10 mins
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Ravioli Lasagna
Think lasagna takes too long to make? This recipe is super easy, and your kids will love the meatball and cheese filling.
- Prep
- 15 mins
- Bake
- 40 mins at 375°F
- Cook
- 5 mins
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Chicken & Broccoli Casserole
If your kids don't like broccoli, try sweet peas, corn, or a different vegetable instead.
- Prep
- 10 mins
- Slow Cook
- on HIGH for 3 hours or LOW for 4 hours
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Chicken Potpie
With its flaky crust and creamy filling, it's easy to see why this casserole has been a family favorite for years.
- Prep
- 20 mins
- Cook
- 22 mins
- Bake
- 35 mins to 40 mins at 350°F
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Tex-Mex Mac & Cheese
Take a break from the same old mac and cheese with this spiced-up version. Your kids can crush the tortilla chips for the topping.
- Prep
- 15 mins
- Bake
- 30 mins at 375°F
- Cook
- 10 mins
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Hearty Lasagna
When your family craves lasagna but you're short on time, make this five-ingredient recipe. It uses no-boil noodles so it goes together fast.
- Prep
- 20 mins
- Cook
- 5 mins
- Bake
- 50 mins at 350°F
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Turkey Amandine
The name may sound gourmet, but this turkey dinner is simple to make. Jarred Alfredo sauce makes it extra rich and creamy.
- Prep
- 20 mins
- Bake
- 1 hr 10 mins at 350°F
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Beef Nacho Casserole
Does your family love nachos? Then serve them for dinner in this cheesy beef casserole.
- Prep
- 10 mins
- Bake
- 35 mins at 375°F
- Cook
- 5 mins
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Polenta Lasagna
Rich and creamy polenta replaces the pasta, which helps cut down the prep time for this lasagna recipe.
- Prep
- 20 mins
- Cook
- 10 mins at 400°F
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Beef & Bean Tortilla Casserole
Kids who like a little spice in their meal will enjoy this Tex-Mex casserole. For those who don't, just use less chili powder.
- Prep
- 15 mins
- Bake
- 45 mins at 375°F
- Cook
- 9 mins
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Strata
Julie Miltenberger makes a tasty strata packed with apples and turkey keilbasa in the Family Circle Test Kitchen.
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Spaghetti-Pepperoni Pie
With two kid-favorite ingredients, pasta and pepperoni, this dish is sure to be one you'll make again and again.
- Prep
- 10 mins
- Bake
- 40 mins at 350°F
- Cook
- 8 mins
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Cheeseburger-Zucchini Pie
Zucchini has a mild flavor so it is a good vegetable for kids. In fact, they may not even taste it in this burger-flavored dish.
- Prep
- 10 mins
- Bake
- 25 mins at 400°
- Cook
- 6 mins
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Sweet Potato & Bean Casserole
Beef round steak makes a hearty filling for this casserole. Kids will like the tender sweet potato and cheese topping.
- Prep
- 15 mins
- Bake
- 1 hr 30 mins at 350°F
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Tortellini-Alfredo Casserole
This meatless casserole is super easy to make. Just cook the pasta, mix in the other ingredients, and bake.
- Prep
- 5 mins
- Bake
- 45 mins at 375°F
- Broil
- 2 mins
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Hearty Hot Dog Casserole
Creamy mashed potatoes top this quick-fix casserole, which stars a tried-and-true kid favorite: hot dogs!
- Prep
- 10 mins
- Bake
- 33 mins at 350°F
- Cook
- 16 mins
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Pork Chop 'n' Rice Casserole
Plain pork chops can be boring. So spice them up with this Tex-Mex-inspired recipe.
- Prep
- 10 mins
- Bake
- 55 mins at 350°F
- Cook
- 4 mins
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Pizza Casserole
The yummy flavors of pizza make this sausage and cheese casserole a family favorite.
- Prep
- 10 mins
- Bake
- 25 mins at 350°F
- Cook
- 17 mins
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Meal Planning
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Eggs-for-Supper Casserole
It's fun to have breakfast foods at dinnertime. Make it a theme by having everyone come to dinner in pajamas.
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- Prep
- 10 mins
- Bake
- 15 mins at 450°F
- Bake
- 45 mins at 350°F
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