Casseroles have been a staple of the American diet for generations, and for good reason—they’re filling, comforting, and easy to make, with enough built-in leftovers to keep you fed for days. From spicy chili topped with a cornbread crust to a brisket-filled potato kugel and plenty of macaroni and cheese, here are some of our favorite ways to make the most of that hot dish. (Jenny Huang/)
This traditional Greek casserole featuring spiced ground lamb and eggplant is based on a version served at Greek restaurant Molyvos in New York City. Get the recipe for <a href=”https://www.saveur.com/article/Recipes/Moussaka/”>Moussaka<a/> (Matt Taylor-Gross/)
Laced with garlicky croutons and topped with crispy fried shallots, this parsnip-and-cod casserole comes to us from chef Justin Smillie of Upland. Get the recipe for <a href=”http://www.saveur.com/roasted-vegetable-fish-casserole-recipe”>Roasted Vegetable and Cod Casserole</a> (Matt Taylor-Gross/)
It’s not a classic souffle, but this dish makes a delicious centerpiece for a holiday breakfast any time of the year. Quick and easy, it is best assembled the night before it’s served. Get the recipe for <a href=”https://www.saveur.com/article/Recipes/Never-Fail-Souffle/”>Never-Fail Soufflé</a> (Matt Taylor-Gross/)
This hearty meat and potato casserole is perfect for a nontraditional Passover main. Get the recipe for <a href=”http://www.saveur.com/article/recipes/brisket-and-potato-kugel”>Brisket and Potato Kugel</a> (Matt Taylor-Gross/)
Think of this gratin as a meatless cassoulet, meant to accompany a roast, or as a stand alone, next to a tartly-dressed green salad. Get the recipe for <a href=”http://www.saveur.com/lima-bean-gratin-with-herbed-bread-crumbs-recipe”>Lima Bean Gratin with Herbed Bread Crumbs</a> (Ryan Liebe/)
In this traditional Maltese dish, pasta is tossed with a spiced meat sauce and baked in a puff-pastry shell. Get the recipe for <a href=”https://www.saveur.com/article/Recipes/Baked-Macaroni-in-Pastry/”>Baked Macaroni in Pastry (Timpana)</a> (Jenny Huang/)
This version of the American classic has a smattering of colorful vegetables and a sauce enriched by sherry and parmesan. Get the recipe for <a href=”http://www.saveur.com/turkey-tetrazzini-recipe”>Turkey Tetrazzini</a> (Matt Taylor-Gross/)
In this pub staple, gravy is added to minced meat, onions, and any vegetables on hand and topped with a buttery mound of mashed potato is dolloped on top. Get the recipe for <a href=”https://www.saveur.com/article/Recipes/Classic-Shepherds-Pie/”>Shepherd’s Pie</a> (Penny De Los Santos/)
Fried eggplant is layered with homemade red sauce and two types of cheese—mozzarella and Pecorino Romano—in this family recipe from SAVEUR’s former editor-in-chief Stacy Adimando. Get the recipe for <a href=”https://www.saveur.com/eggplant-parmigiana-recipe/”>Eggplant Parmigiana</a> (Linda Pugliese/)
Coleslaw gets a makeover as a filling and hearty casserole that test kitchen assistant Sarah Ruth Maier grew up eating at family functions. Get the recipe for <a href=”https://www.saveur.com/article/recipes/van-valkenburg-hot-slaw/”>Van Valkenberg Hot Slaw</a> (Vanessa Rees/)
Southern cooks freeze field peas in the summer to use in the colder months. But butter beans or Sea Island red peas, an heirloom variety from South Carolina, make great substitutes in this casserole. Get the recipe for <a href=”https://www.saveur.com/article/recipes/field-pea-gratin/”>Field Pea Gratin</a> (Ariana Lindquist/)
This recipe is an adaptation of the one developed in the 1950s by the Campbell’s Soup Company. Get the recipe for <a href=”https://www.saveur.com/article/Recipes/Green-Bean-Casserole/”>Green Bean Casserole</a> (Laura Sant/)
Ground beef and vegetables are spiced with chili powder and cumin under a tender cornmeal crust in this casserole. Get the recipe for <a href=”https://www.saveur.com/article/Recipes/Tamale-Pie/”>Tamale Pie</a> (Jessie YuChen/)
This simple but satisfying casserole bursting with sausage and cheese is an easy favorite for late, lazy weekend breakfasts. Get the recipe for <a href=”https://www.saveur.com/article/recipes/sausage-and-cheddar-breakfast-casserole/”>Sausage and Cheddar Breakfast Casserole</a> (Penny De Los Santos/)
Thinly sliced potatoes and onions are baked in a rich cream sauce in this classic crowd-pleaser. Get the recipe for <a href=”https://www.saveur.com/article/recipes/old-fashioned-scalloped-potatoes/”>Old-Fashioned Scalloped Potatoes</a> (Gemma and Andrew Ingalls/)
Broccoli and cheddar are a classic pair; their mellow flavors marry in this creamy casserole. Get the recipe for <a href=”https://www.saveur.com/article/Recipes/Classic-Broccoli-Casserole/”>Broccoli Casserole</a> (Maxime Iattoni/)
This ultra-creamy, decadent mac and cheese—with sharp white cheddar, Gruyère, blue cheese, and, yes, a touch of Velveeta—is one of the best we’ve ever tried. Get the recipe for <a href=”https://www.saveur.com/article/Recipes/Four-Cheese-Macaroni-and-Cheese”>Four Cheese Mac and Cheese</a> (Michael Kraus/)
