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Our Favorite Fall & Winter Casseroles

Our Favorite Fall & Winter Casseroles
Our Favorite Fall & Winter Casseroles


Break out the 9×13, it’s casserole time! I don’t know what it is about this time of year, but it has me [and apparently all of LIY] itching for a good casserole. Whether it’s a side dish, the main, or a breakfast MVP, we’re all about the casseroles! Keep on scrolling to get a glimpse into our favorite crowd pleasing casserole dishes!

Spaghetti Pie

  • 8
    oz
    Spaghetti Noodles
  • 1
    lb
    Ground Beef
  • 14
    oz
    Tomato Sauce
  • 1/2
    tsp
    Salt
  • 1/4
    tsp
    Pepper
  • 1/4
    tsp
    Garlic Powder
  • 1/4
    tsp
    Minced Onion
  • 4
    oz
    Cream Cheese
  • 1
    Cup
    Sour Cream
  • 3
    Green Onions
    chopped
  • 2
    Cups
    Shredded Cheddar Cheese
  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cook spaghetti noodles according to package. Drain.

  2. Meanwhile in a skillet, brown the ground beef, breaking up until no longer pink. Drain.

  3. In the skillet with ground beef add the tomato sauce, salt, pepper and garlic powder. Reduce heat to simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

  4. In a bowl, mix together the softened cream cheese, sour cream, chopped green onions, and minced onion. Stir until well mixed.

  5. In a greased 9×13 baking dish, layer the spaghetti noodles, cream cheese mixture, meat mixture and top with shredded cheese.

  6. Enjoy to your heart [and stomachs] desire!

Dorito Casserole

My whole family loves this recipe! I usually serve this with a salad, beans and applesauce or sliced apples or pears to complete the food groups. It’s filling and delicious!

  • 1
    tube
    Crescent Rolls
    or Crescent Sheet
  • 1
    lb
    Ground Beef
    can substitute turkey or chicken
  • 1
    pkg
    Taco Seasoning
  • 3
    T
    Water
  • 8
    oz
    Tomato Sauce
  • 8
    oz
    Sour Cream
  • 1
    cup
    Shredded Cheese
    I prefer cheddar
  • Doritos
    any flavor, amount to liking
  1. Spray 9×13 pan. Unroll crescent roll into pan, covering the bottom as a crust. Preheat oven to 350°.

  2. Brown meat, drain and dispose of grease.

  3. Add taco seasoning and water to cooked hamburger. Once absorbed, stir in tomato sauce and cook for 1-2 minutes. Spread over crescent roll crust in pan.

  4. Spread sour cream over the meat mixture, top with cheese and crushed Doritos.

  5. Bake at 350° for 30 minutes.

Not only is this recipe a favorite with my family for taste, my kids love it because they’ve been helping to make it for years! I love it because it gives an opportunity for increasing skills and responsibility as they get older.

It’s a great one to make with helpers of any age! Toddlers can crush Doritos with a rolling pin when placed in a gallon size baggie, and sprinkle cheese and Doritos. Preschool and elementary students can unroll crescent rolls and spread sour cream. Now that they’re older, my boys help brown the meat and mix in ingredients after I drain it. 

What type of Doritos you ask? My family is divided on preference so we just use both Cool Ranch and Nacho Cheese. You can sub in any flavor you’d like, or swap out for Fritos or tortilla chips.

Our Favorite Fall & Winter Casseroles

Shepherd’s Pie Casserole

  • 1
    lb
    ground beef
  • 1
    can
    corn, drained
  • 1
    can
    green beans, drained
  • 1
    can
    tomato condensed soup
  • 1
    cup
    milk
  • 2
    packets
    instant potatoes
  • 1
    cup
    shredded cheese
  1. Brown ground beef, drain fat[if needed]

  2. Make your instant potatoes [see back of package for instructions]

  3. Once meat is brown, add in drained cans of corn and green beans. Add in the tomato soup and milk. Mix and bring this mixture back to a simmer.

  4. Once meat mixture has reached a simmer, remove from heat and pour into 9×13 dish.

  5. Top the meat mixture with your potatoes [spread evenly] and top with cheese.

  6. Bake at 350, uncovered for 30 minutes.

recipe c/o Two Peas And Their Pod

Ravioli Lasagna

  • (2) 25
    oz
    jars marinara pasta sauce
  • (2) 30
    oz
    packages frozen cheese ravioli
  • 1 1/2
    cup
    shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2
    cup
    grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/3
    cup
    chopped fresh basil leaves-  optional garnish
  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Spray a 9×13 baking dish with cooking spray.

  2. Spread half of a jar of marinara sauce evenly across the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Add 1 package of ravioli in an even layer over the sauce. Top with the rest of the half jar of marinara sauce. Sprinkle ¾ cup of mozzarella cheese and ¼ cup of Parmesan cheese over the sauce. Add another layer of sauce, ravioli, sauce, mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.

  3. Spray a piece of aluminum foil with cooking spray. Cover the dish with aluminum foil, sprayed side down. Bake the lasagna for 30 minutes. Uncover and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the sauce is bubbly. Remove pan from oven let sit for 5 minutes. Garnish with basil, if desired. Serve warm.

  4. Note-You don’t have to thaw or cook the ravioli first, just put it in the pan frozen. We like to serve garlic bread on the side!

Paula Dean’s Green Bean Casserole

  • 3
    cups
    Chicken Broth
  • 2
    cups
    Sliced Fresh Green Beans
  • 1/3
    cup
    Butter
  • 1/2
    cup
    Diced Onion
  • 1/2
    cup
    Sliced Fresh Mushrooms
  • 1 (10 1/4)
    oz can
    Cream of Mushroom Soup
  • 1 (2.8)
    oz
    French Fried Onion Rings
  • Pinch
    Salt, Pepper, and Garlic Powder
  • 1
    cup
    Grated Cheese
  1. Preheat the oven to 350 °F.

  2. Melt the butter in a large skillet. Sauté the onions and mushrooms in the butter.

  3. Boil green beans in chicken broth for 10 minutes and drain.

  4. Add the green beans, mushroom soup, onion rings, salt, pepper, and garlic powder to taste. Stir well.

  5. Pour into a greased 1 1/2-quart baking dish. Bake for 20 minutes, then top the casserole with the Cheddar and bake for 10 minutes longer, or until the casserole is hot and cheese is melted.

Cheesy Potatoes Casserole

  • 2
    lbs
    Frozen Diced Potatoes
  • 8
    Tbsp
    Salted Butter
    melted
  • 16
    oz
    Sour Cream
  • 1
    10.5 oz can
    Cream of Chicken Soup
  • Salt & Pepper
    to taste
  • 1
    tsp
    Dried Parsley
  • 8
    oz
    Shredded Cheddar Cheese
  • 2
    Cups
    Crushed Kettle Potato Chips
  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 9×13 baking dish!

  2. In a large bowl, mix together the melted butter, sour cream, and cream of chicken soup. Add a pinch of salt, pepper, and parsley!

  3. Add in the diced potatoes. Stir until it is all mixed together.

  4. Pour into a baking dish – top with cheddar cheese!

  5. If baking right away, sprinkle the top with the crushed potato chips. If freezing or storing in the refrigerator until bake time, seal tightly and top with chips before baking!

  6. Bake for 60 minutes and serve after 10 minutes of cooling!

Corn Casserole

  • 1
    15.5 oz can
    Cream-Style Corn
  • 1
    15.5 oz can
    Whole Kernel Corn
    drained
  • 2
    Eggs
  • 1
    cup
    Sour Cream
  • 8
    oz
    Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix
  • 1/2
    cup
    Butter
    melted
  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees

  2. In a large bowl, mix together the cans of corn, eggs, corn muffin mix, sour cream, and melted butter.

  3. Pour into a greased casserole dish. Bake for 40-45 minutes. Enjoy!

Broccoli Cheese Casserole

This is a delicious side dish for any holiday meal.

  • 1
    12oz
    package of chopped frozen broccoli, thawed
  • 1/2
    (10.5 ounce)
    can condensed cream of mushroom soup
  • 1/2
    cup
    mayonnaise
  • 1/2
    cup
    shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1
    large
    egg, beaten
  • 1/4
    tsp
    garlic salt
  • 1/4
    tsp
    seasoned salt
  • 1/4
    tsp
    pepper
  • 8-10
    ritz crackers, crushed
  • 1
    TBSP
    butter, diced
  1. In a bowl add cream of mushroom, mayonnaise, cheese, beaten egg, garlic salt, seasoned salt and pepper and mix well.

  2. In the same bowl add in the thawed chopped broccoli and mix well.

  3. Pour the mixture in a 8×8 glass dish.

  4. Sprinkle crushed ritz on top and finish with the diced butter on top.

  5. Bake for 40-45 minutes or until sides are bubbling.

Sausage Hashbrown Casserole

I have been taking this casserole to Christmas brunch with my family for years! Here’s why I love it – it’s a nice way to break up all of the egg casserole dishes, it’s hearty to keep you full, it’s very minimal work in the morning (I mix it up the day before and just bake it in the morning), it’s got red and green peppers making it nice and festive. My husband loves having leftovers of this casserole around because it reheats really well. For the week after Christmas – let’s be real the leftovers only last a couple of days! – he’ll make a scrambled egg, heat some of this up, throw his egg on top and BAM, instant skillet breakfast with minimal work.

  • 2
    pounds
    sausage 
    (I used one pound spicy and one pound medium)
  • 1
    Cup
    sour cream
  • 1
    can
    cream of chicken soup
  • 1
    can
    french onion soup
  • 1
    Cup
    onion, diced
  • 1/2
    Cup
    red pepper, diced
  • 1/2
    Cup
    green pepper, diced
  • 2
    Cups
    shredded cheese 
  • 30
    oz
    country style hashbrowns
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  1. In a separate bowl combine all of the other ingredients.

  2. Bake for 45-60 minutes at 350.

Vegan Breakfast Casserole

The best vegan breakfast dish that can be enjoyed by anyone!

Cook Time 1 hour 11 minutes
  • 4
    medium sized russet potatoes
  • 1
    red pepper
  • 1/2
    small white onion
  • 1
    bottle
    Just Egg
  • 1
    block
    silken tofu
  • 1
    cup
    non-dairy milk
  • 1/2
    cup
    nutritional yeast
  • 7
    oz
    vegan bacon
  • 1/4
    Tbsp
    red cayenne pepper
  • 1/4
    Tbsp
    garlic salt
  • 1.4
    Tbsp
    onion powder
  • 1
    tsp
    black pepper
  • 1
    tsp
    salt
  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

  2. Bring a large pot of water to boil.

  3. Wash, peel, and dice potatoes and place into pot. Let boil until fork soft.

  4. Mix together silken tofu, non-dairy milk, and Just egg until somewhat smooth. It may have small chunks in it still but that is okay!

  5. Add spices and nutritional yeast to mixture, then blend and set aside.

  6. Chop and dice onion, pepper and bacon then saute until soft. Add to wet mixture.

  7. Drain potatoes and lightly grease a 9×9 pan.

  8. Place potatoes at the base of the pan in an even single layer.

  9. Pour mixture over top potatoes evenly.

  10. Place in oven on top shelf for 1 hour and 25 minutes. [It will bubble for some time, this is normal]

  11. Take out of the oven when edges are crisp and let cool for 20 minutes.

Overnight Stuffed Raspberry French Toast

For holiday mornings I prefer to have everything made in advance where I can just pop it in the oven to bake! That usually involves some sort of quiche and something sweet, like this stuffed french toast that can be made in advance!

  • 1
    loaf
    loaf Challah bread
    cut into 1 inch pieces
  • 6
    oz
    container raspberries
  • 8
    oz
    block cream cheese
    cut into cubes
  • 5
    eggs
  • 1
    Cup
    heavy cream
  • 1
    Tbsp
    honey
  • 1/2
    tsp
    cinnamon
  • 1/3
    Cup
    sugar
  • powdered sugar
  1. Spray a 9″x9″ baking dish with non-stick cooking spray, set aside. 

  2. Add half of your challah to bottom of pan and sprinkle with raspberries (keep a few for topping) and cream cheese.

  3. Top with remaining bread and press down.

  4. Mix together your eggs, cream, honey, cinnamon and sugar in a bowl and pour over the top of your bake until covered.

  5. Cover with tin foil, pressing down again to smoosh everything together.

  6. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking.

  7. Preheat your oven to 350 and place covered dish in and bake for 30 minute. Remove tin foil and bake for another 30 minutes until tops turn golden and center is set.

  8. Remove from oven and let cool slightly and sprinkle with powdered sugar and serve with syrup.

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