8 Easy family-friendly casseroles
Easy to make and full of flavor, these hearty casseroles are perfect for that weeknight dinner when you are looking for a great one-dish meal.
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Everyone loves a good casserole. Whether you’re planning a weeknight dinner, potluck, or make-ahead freezer meals, these casseroles are one-dish meal that are very easy to prepare.
From cheesy pasta bakes and creamy potato dishes to healthy veggie-packed options, there’s a casserole to suit every hungry crowd. So here’s to simplifying mealtime!
Ham and Zucchini casserole
This zucchini (courgette), ham and cheese recipe makes it so easy to get those veggies in.
Ingredients
- 3 medium-large zucchinis (courgettes)
- 5-6 slices of ham
- 3 tablespoons of parmesan cheese
- 1 cup of shredded cheese emmental, cheddar, etc.
- pinch of salt and pepper
Cauliflower breakfast casserole
This cauliflower breakfast casserole is easy to make, and one everyone will love.
Ingredients
- 3 cups of chopped cauliflower florets
- 6-7 medium-sized eggs
- 1 cup of chopped bacon
- 1/2 cup of shredded cheese eg. cheddar, gruyere, emmental, etc.
- 1 cup of heavy cream or crème fraiche
Spices
- 1 teaspoon of garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon of grated nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon of onion powder
- 1 teaspoon of dried parsley
- pinch of salt and pepper to taste
Sausage Cauliflower casserole with cheese
Bake sausages and cauliflower quickly in the oven, with this easy recipe that makes a healthy and delicious dinner.
Ingredients
- 4 large sausages
- 3 cups of chopped cauliflower florets
- 1 teaspoon of garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon of ginger powder
- 1 teaspoon of onion powder
- 1 teaspoon of dried coriander
- 1 teaspoon of dried basil
- 1 cup of shredded cheese eg. cheddar, gruyere, emmental, etc.
- pinch of salt and pepper to taste
Potato Mushroom casserole
Potato and mushroom casserole is delicious and hearty dish that can be served as a main or a side.
Ingredients
- 5-6 medium-sized potatoes
- 15-20 mushroom caps
- 1 cup of crème fraîche or heavy cream (Alternative: 1/2 cup of milk with 1/2 cup of philadelphia cream cheese)
- 1.5 cups of grated cheese such as gruyére, emmental, or cheddar
- 3 tablespoons of butter
- 1 teaspoon of garlic powder
- salt and pepper to taste
- a few leaves of parsley or chives
Ham egg and cheese breakfast casserole
An easy French quiche recipe with ham and eggs that the whole family will love.
Ingredients
- 1 deep dish pie crust
- 250 g of smoked ham (9 oz)
- 10 eggs
- 1 cup of sour cream
- 1.5 cups of shredded cheese eg. goat cheese, gruyère or cheddar
- 300 g of spinach (optional) (10 oz)
- 1/2 teaspoon of ground garlic
- Pinch of salt and pepper
Cheesy potato casserole (au gratin)
Cheesy potato casserole (au gratin) is delicious and hearty dish that can be served as a main or a side.
Ingredients
- 5-6 medium-sized potatoes
- 15-20 mushroom caps
- 1 cup of crème fraîche or heavy cream (Alternative: 1/2 cup of milk with 2 tablespoons of philadelphia cream cheese)
- 1.5 cups of grated cheese such as gruyére, emmental, or cheddar
- 1/2 teaspoon of finely grated nutmeg
- 3 tablespoons of butter
- 1 teaspoon of garlic powder
- salt and pepper to taste
- a few leaves of parsley or chives
Optional
- 2 cups of smoked ham (500 g)
- 1/2 cup of finely chopped onions
- 1 cup of rinsed fresh spinach
Chicken and cauliflower bake
Make this creamy chicken and cauliflower casserole quickly in the oven, with this easy recipe that makes a healthy and wonderful dinner.
Ingredients
- 3-4 pieces of fresh chicken *
- 2 cups of chopped fresh cauliflower florets *
- 1/2 cup of shredded cheese eg. cheddar, gruyere, emmental, etc.
- 2 cups of heavy cream or crème fraiche
Spices
- 1 teaspoon of garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon of grated nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon of onion powder
- 1 teaspoon of dried parsley
- pinch of salt and pepper to taste
Cauliflower bacon cheese bake
Make this creamy cauliflower casserole quickly in the oven, with this easy recipe that makes a healthy and wonderful dinner.
Ingredients
- 3 cups of chopped cauliflower florets
- 2 cups of chopped bacon or pancetta
- 1/2 cup of shredded cheese eg. cheddar, gruyere, emmental, etc.
- 1/2 cup of chopped mozzarella (approx 125 g)
- 1 cup of heavy cream or crème fraiche
Spices
- 1 teaspoon of garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon of grated nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon of onion powder
- 1 teaspoon of dried parsley
- pinch of salt and pepper to taste