These cozy, crowd-pleasing casseroles are the best of the best, easy to prep, and make-ahead friendly. Not only do they taste great leftover, but they freeze particularly well, and many reviewers note just how easy they are to whip-up ahead of time—and bake as comfort food when you need it. From cheesy pastas and succulent squash casseroles to hearty chicken bakes, they’re perfect for stress-free comfort.
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Make Ahead Stuffing
“Great recipe, we always make 1-2 days ahead and then bake on Thanksgiving morning, just as the recipe states… Before baking, we add liberal pats of butter, really adds flavor and keeps moist.!” —MintBeet6002
Mamaw’s Chicken and Rice Casserole
Photographer: Jake Sternquist / Food Styling: Sammy Mila / Prop Styling: Kristen Schooley
“This dish is delicious! My husband and I ate half of the casserole in one sitting. Shared the rest with our son and his wife and they really liked it as well and they are really picky eaters! Can’t wait to make it again.” —Karen
Grandma’s Green Bean Casserole
Photographer: Jake Sternquist / Food Styling: Sammy Mila / Prop Styling: Kristen Schooley
“My daughter brought this to a family gathering several years ago. It’s been on our holiday menu ever since. Delicious and we’d rather have this than the typical dish with mushroom soup.” —Jody Morgan
Tater Tot and Bacon Casserole
Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
“Very good. Easy to prepare. I will now pre-cook the tater tots, enabling me to put it together the night before – without anything going “soupy”. Just pop it in the oven the next morning” —Sheila Gordon
King Ranch Chicken Casserole
DOTDASH MEREDITH FOOD STUDIOS
“This was a great make ahead! It froze well. It served 8 generously. I used less amounts of the spices because I was serving several children.” —SwiftDough2750
Awesome and Easy Creamy Corn Casserole
Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
“I have been making this for a solid 5 years and has been a hit everytime! … Can also make ahead and refridgerate before you need to bake, just let it sit at room temperature for at least 30-45 min. Great for making ahead for a dinner party. Be sure to print out recipes because you will get asked!” —MommyFromSeattle
Broccoli Chicken Casserole
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“i’ve made this many times and it is one of our favorites. It is great. It is just my husband and I so I make a little less and put it in an 8×8 pan and it lasts s for 2 meals.” —Sally Chalmers
Sloppy Joe Casserole
Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
“I made half the recipe, just to be sure we liked it. Loved it! Very flavorful. I made it a little bit ahead of thime and it reheated well in the microwave.” —ArtsyPan8118
Cabbage Roll Casserole
DOTDASH MEREDITH FOOD STUDIOS
“Excellent and delicious. This is a new favorite and it’s easy and less effort than actually making cabbage rolls, and we’re all about easy these days” —Fab Gab
Mama’s Squash Casserole
Allrecipes / Julia Hartbeck
“Squash casserole has a tendency to get watery, especially if frozen. Not this one. I pressure canned yellow squash and drain. And use for this recipe. Absolutely delicious. My husband complimented my “fresh” squash from the garden! Thanks!” —LovingBeef8179
