Treat your family to something warm, hearty, and comforting for Christmas dinner–a casserole!
If you're preparing dinner for guests, you're probably looking for something quick, easy, and low-fuss. That's where delicious Christmas casseroles come in. They're low maintenance, and some can even be prepared ahead of time. You can just pop it into a hot oven and get back to Netflix Christmas movies and annual Christmas traditions.
If you're planning a big Christmas dinner menu or having a big Christmas cookie bake-a-thon, casseroles are a great way to get easy sides onto the table without a lot of extra work. And they're so gooey and comforting that your family will be scooping seconds before you can say "save room for dessert."
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Our Best-Ever Chicken Pot Pie
Becky Lugart-Stayner
Ready for a chicken pot pie as good as grandma made? We've got the recipe right here. This recipe takes less than an hour, and you end up with a warm, delicious casserole of veggies and chicken that the whole family is sure to love.
This simple mix of seasonal veggies makes a no-nonsense holiday side. Coat a variety of evenly sliced roots in plenty of cream, butter, and cheese, then let it cook through until everything becomes tender, and you've got a side dish so good it may upstage the main course.
This classic pantry-food dinner is quick, filling, and, most importantly, yummy. It's a great option for the busy and bustling days during the holiday season!
Serve this Southern delicacy at your next holiday feast. A casserole that's similar to bread pudding, it's a simple, hearty dish that easily rounds out a meal, or adds to the fare at a potluck.
Roasted Sweet Potato Coins with Rosemary-Pecan Streusel
Becky Lugart-Stayner
There's nothing like an easy-peasy crowd-pleasing side dish to make a home cook feel happy. This simple casserole has it all: Roasted sweet potatoes with a sweet crunchy topping that you can put together in minutes and then let slowly turn into a delectable dish in the oven while you get the mains ready.
This scoopable side is packed with cheesy goodness. This easy casserole can be prepared a head of time, so you don't have to do as much work in the kitchen the day of the big meal!
This savory dinner dish is as easy as, well, pie! With sausage, apple, plenty of delicious herbs and spices, and a flaky puff pastry crust on top, your holiday guests will adore their very own individual pies!
Just-picked thyme keeps this traditional side dish feeling new and interesting. This recipe is big on flavor and easy to throw together, making it a necessary part of your holiday menu!
This rich, delicious casserole is the ultimate cold-weather feast. You'll need to make the long-cooking bolognese sauce separately, this largely hands-off recipe can take the better part of a day to fully cook. You can also cook the sauce a day or two in advance! But don't let the time commitment dissuade you. Lasagna is well worth the effort, and the results can feed a crowd or give your family easy-to-reheat leftovers for days.
This classic sweet potato casserole recipe is the ultimate holiday dish. It's topped with a delightful homemade marshmallow spread, then broiled for that crusty top!
Looking for a new side dish to switch up your holiday menu this year? Baked gnocchi is where it's at! This flavorful recipes will be your new best friend!
Roasted Sweet-Potato Casserole with Praline Streusel
ANNA WILLIAMS
This one is for team praline-topping. Orange juice adds a pleasantly bright sweetness and the roasting gives it a rich caramelized flavor. This sweet potato recipe can be made ahead and then reheated before serving.