The 15 Best Casserole Dishes to Try in March

Cooking a casserole is one of the best and easiest ways to feed a lot of mouths quickly. Especially when you're mid-week and in the midst of all the sports and activities, casseroles can become a lifesaver. Not only are they great when they're fresh, but they also make for great leftovers. Today, we're going to cover some of the best casserole dishes you need to try. These recipes include chicken, beef, and veggie options. Some are even low-carb and keto if you're looking to reduce carb count. Whether you're cooking one casserole or multiple to last you a few days, here are the recipes you need to try.

Mexican Casserole

This Mexican Casserole is a great and easy recipe for Mexican night. The recipe calls for ground turkey, ground beef, or shredded chicken. You can pick your preferred protein. It also requires a can of tomatoes, shredded Mexican cheese blend, and tortilla chips. First, crush the chips. After preparing your preferred meat, add in tomatoes and cheese, and sprinkle the crushed chips on top. Bake for 40 minutes, and then it's ready to serve.

Overnight Cheeseburger Casserole

If you've never heard of an overnight casserole, let me be the first to tell you! This type of casserole isn't that popular yet, but it's worth it (who has been keeping this secret?!). But, the name may fool you. It doesn't cook overnight. Rather, it requires refrigeration for 24 hours before getting cooked. This recipe calls for ground beef, onion, garlic, mushrooms, tomato paste, sugar, thyme, oregano, salt, pepper, canned tomatoes, flour, milk, feta cheese, mozzarella cheese, penne noodles, and parsley.

Chicken Divan

If you have little ones who struggle to eat their broccoli, this chicken divan is a great way to get them their protein and veggies. A creamy and cheesy bake, this chicken divan is delicious. This recipe requires chicken breast, onion, celery, broccoli, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, mustard powder, cheddar cheese, salt, pepper, ritz crackers, and butter. This recipe is easy and is ready in 45 minutes.

Shepherd's Pie

Shepherd's Pie is a delicious and easy comfort food in the form of a casserole. Although the traditional Irish recipe would call for ground lamb, Shepehrd's Pies are often made with ground beef. This recipe calls for ground beef or lamb, onion, mixed peas and carrots, frozen corn, russet potatoes, rosemary, thyme, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, tomato paste, beef broth, half and half, parmesan cheese, and salt and pepper.

Chicken Fajita Casserole

If you love fajitas, make a fajita dinner easy and delicious with this casserole recipe. With only eight ingredients, it's simple and ready in no time. Cooking in just 45 minutes, this recipe calls for chicken thighs or breasts, bell peppers, onions, fajita seasoning mix (or taco seasoning), sour cream, cream cheese, cheddar cheese, avocado, and salsa. First, cook the chicken, then add all ingredients together to bake in the oven for 15 minutes.

Stuffed Pepper Casserole

This stuffed pepper casserole is everything you love about stuffed peppers, but it is simplified and without hassle. This no-fuss recipe calls for ground beef, onions, bell peppers, jalapeno, fresh garlic, fire-roasted tomatoes, Worcestershire sauce, paprika, oregano, basil, rice (wild, brown, or white), shredded cheese, and parsley. First, cook the veggies and then add the meat. Stir in remaining ingredients, top with cheese, and cook for 20 minutes.

Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole

This chicken cordon bleu casserole is a creamy and savory recipe that your family loves. The recipe calls for shredded rotisserie chicken, black forest ham, swiss cheese, flour, milk, butter, dijon mustard, lemon juice, smoked paprika, bread crumbs, parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper. In a dish, layer chicken, ham, and Swiss cheese. Make the sauce with butter, flour, and milk in a pot. Pour the sauce in and top with the crumbly top, baking in the oven for 45 minutes.

Beef Stroganoff Casserole

This beef stroganoff casserole is another great example of taking a classic dish and turning it into a casserole to make an easy dinner. This recipe calls for egg noodles, ground beef, onion, garlic, mushrooms, flour, tomato sauce, red wine, beef broth, sour cream, shredded mozzarella cheese, bread crumbs, butter, and parsley. First, cook the noodles. Then, cook the veggies and ground beef. Add in flour, red wine, broth, and seasonings. Mix in the dairy, and cook in the oven for 30 minutes.

Cheesy Caprese Chicken & Quinoa Casserole

This cheesy caprese chicken and quinoa casserole is a fun and unique meal. This recipe calls for chicken, quinoa, chicken broth, crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, balsamic vinegar, half and half, parmesan cheese, mozzarella cheese, grape tomatoes, fresh basil, salt, and pepper. First, cook the quinoa in the broth. Then, make the sauce using the tomato ingredients, balsamic vinegar, half and half, and seasonings. Mix all together with the chicken and cheese, and cook in the oven for 15 minutes.

Sloppy Joe Casserole

Who doesn't love sloppy Joe's? This sloppy joe casserole recipe is the matured version of the classic sloppy joe. The recipe calls for crescent roll dough, ground beef, sloppy joe sauce, cheddar cheese, and parsley. First, cook the ground beef, drain, and then mix in the sloppy joe sauce. Line your pan with crescent roll dough, add in meat, and then cover in grated cheese. Bake for 20 minutes and then serve.

Baked Zucchini, Spinach, and Feta Casserole

This baked zucchini, spinach, and feta cheese casserole is a great vegetarian option. Although many casseroles are known to be high-calorie comfort food, this recipe does not fit in that category. This recipe includes spinach, zucchini, yellow squash, feta cheese, parmesan cheese, panko breadcrumbs, egg whites, basil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. First, cook the veggies. Remove the excess liquid and mix in the remaining ingredients. Bake all together for 40 minutes or until golden brown.

Chicken Enchilada Casserole

This chicken enchilada casserole has layers of enchilada goodness. It's savory, filling, and a family favorite. This recipe calls for shredded chicken, green chiles, black beans, corn, corn tortillas, Mexican cheese blend, onions, cumin, chili powder, flour, tomato sauce, chicken stock, and garlic. First, make the enchilada sauce. Then, mix together the chicken, vegetables, and sauce. Split this mixture in half, and layer your pan with tortillas. Layer the first half of the mix, then another layer of enchiladas, then the second layer of mix. Cover with cheese and cook for 25 minutes.

Chicken and Wild Rice Casserole

This chicken and wild rice casserole is rich and flavorful. The recipe calls for wild rice, chicken breast or thigh, paprika, salt, pepper, butter, onions, celery, carrots, garlic, mushrooms, chicken broth, flour, milk, chicken bouillon, dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, shredded cheddar cheese, parmesan cheese, and panko breadcrumbs. First, cook the chicken and vegetables separately. Make the cream sauce, then combine all the ingredients. Top with panko breadcrumbs and bake for 35 minutes.

Quinoa Pesto Casserole

This quinoa pesto casserole is a dump-and-bake recipe. It only takes a few minutes of preparation and is a quick meal when you're on the go. This vegetarian recipe calls for vegetable broth, quinoa, chickpeas, sun-dried tomatoes, cherry tomatoes, pesto, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, spinach, shredded mozzarella, and lemon.

Southwestern Chicken Bake Casserole

This southwestern chicken bake casserole is a comforting recipe. It calls for chicken, onions, black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, green chilies, chili powder, paprika, garlic powder, cumin, chicken broth, scallions, cilantro, Mexican cheese blend, and salt and pepper.

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