25 Fall Casseroles that are Serious Comfort Food
There’s no comfort food like a classic casserole and these mouth-watering fall casseroles are the perfect way to celebrate the cooler weather. I love simplifying dinnertime with a large casserole and making enough that I’ll have leftovers the next day. Enjoy the best flavors of fall with these fall casseroles.
I grew up eating casseroles several nights a week. My mom had 5 kids and casseroles were an easy way to get dinner on the table. Because of that, casseroles are serious comfort food for me. I love throwing together one of my favorite casserole recipes and having dinner ready to go.
The Best Fall Casserole Recipes
These fall casserole recipes are a great way to simplify dinner during the week. I love making a second one to freeze or to have on hand for leftovers.
Broccoli Cauliflower Brussels Sprout Gratin
I LOVE Brussels Sprouts and anything with cauliflower so this Broccoli Cauliflower Brussels Sprout Gratin checks all the boxes for me. Enjoy it as a hearty side dish or a vegetarian main course.
My kids are not generally picky eaters (minus one who likes to make meantime challenging) but anything covered in cheese gets them eating veggies by the bowlful.
Get the recipe for this Broccoli Cauliflower Brussels Sprout Gratin here.
Southern Corn Pudding Casserole
Corn Pudding Casserole is a family favorite. We’ve been making this for Thanksgiving for as long as I remember and it is so easy to make that we frequently make it as a side dish during the fall. This dish is so simple but it has such amazing flavor.
Get this Corn Pudding Casserole Recipe here.
Chicken Stuffed Shells Recipe
Stuffed shells are definitely a go-to during the fall. This Chicken Stuffed Shells Recipe gives a classic recipe a cajun spin with aa decadent cajun cream sauce. This dish is loaded with flavor and I can’t wait to add it to our fall menu rotation.
Get this Chicken Stuffed Shells Recipe here.
Sweet Potato Shepherd’s Pie
Shepherd’s Pie is total comfort food for me. My mom is British so we grew up having Shepherd’s Pie for Sunday dinner. It’s such an easy dish to throw together and this Sweet Potato Shepherd’s Pie gives this fall casserole a fun twist. I LOVE the sweetness that the sweet potatoes bring to this recipe. It goes so well with the savory flavors in the filling.
Get the recipe for this Sweet Potato Shepherd’s Pie here.
Vegetarian Spaghetti Squash Casserole
Spaghetti Squash is such an under-appreciated vegetable. It can be used in so man fall dishes and is loaded with nutrients. This Vegetarian Spaghetti Squash Casserole is the perfect choice when you need a break from heavier fall food. This is firmly on my menu plan for this month and I’m sure I won’t get any complaints from the non-vegetarians in my family.
Get the recipe for this Vegetarian Spaghetti Squash Casserole here.
Cheesy Chicken Casserole
You can’t go wrong with any recipe with “cheesy” in the title. This Cheesy Chicken Casserole looks amazing and is the perfect make-ahead meals for weeks when you have a lot going on.
Get the recipe for this Cheesy Chicken Casserole too.
Easy Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole
Chicken Cordon Bleu is a family favorite but it is definitely a process to make it. This Easy Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole simplifies a family-favorite and keeps all of the flavors that you love.
Get this Easy Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole here.
Chicken Pot Pie Casserole
You really can’t go wrong with chicken pot pie. This Chicken Pot Pie Casserole makes it so easy to throw together a family favorite. With a few shortcuts that make this dish perfect for busy weeknights, your whole family will love this recipe.
Get this Chicken Pot Pie Casserole recipe here.
Chicken and Stuffing Casserole
I used to make a recipe similar to this Chicken and Stuffing casserole all the time when my boys were little. It is such a cost-effective meal and it was always a hit. My kids loved this as leftovers just as much too so I’d recommend making a double batch and simplifying your life the next day too.
Get the recipe for this Chicken and Stuffing Casserole here.
Layer and Bake Reuben Casserole
You don’t typically think of a Reuben as being great casserole material but this Layer and Bake Reuben Casserole looks absolutely amazing. I love the idea of this casserole having less traditional flavors and it is the perfect fit for a weeknight fall meal. With some great shortcuts, you can put this casserole together in less than 30 minutes.
Get this Layer and Bake Reuben Casserole recipe here.
Savory Rice Casserole with Chicken
Chicken and rice has always been one of my favorites … especially since I became a mom and discovered how quick it is to throw together. We’ve tried all kinds of variations over the years and this one sounds amazing.
Mexican Chicken and Rice Casserole
Speaking of chicken and rice variations, this Mexican Chicken and Rice recipe is my family’s go-to just about any time of the year. This makes fantastic leftovers and is easy to make for a crowd so it’s perfect when you need something foolproof.
Get this Mexican Chicken and Rice recipe here.
Loaded baked potato casserole
There are few things more comforting than loaded potatoes. This Loaded Baked Potato Casserole definitely hits the spot, especially on cooler fall days. This would make an amazing side dish or a filling main course if you need something simple.
Get the recipe for this Loaded Baked Potato Casserole here.
Roasted Cauliflower Mac & Cheese
You really can’t go wrong with mac and cheese but this Roasted Cauliflower Mac & Cheese takes things to another level. This lighter version of a classic is loaded with flavor and creamy goodness. It’s the perfect solution for a fall night.
Get the recipe for this Roasted Cauliflower Mac & Cheese here.
Cheesy Charred Broccoli Pasta Bake
My kids absolutely love anything with broccoli in it … and so do I. This Cheesy Charred Broccoli Pasta Bake sounds amazing and is the perfect comfort food for fall. Filled with some of our favorite flavors and so quick to throw together, it’s definitely one that is going to be on our meal rotation.
Get the recipe for this Cheesy Charred Broccoli Pasta Bake here.
Salsa Verde Low Carb Chicken Casserole
This Salsa Verde Low Carb Chicken Casserole is loaded with flavor and a fantastic option when you want to lighten things up a bit. You won’t miss the carbs one bit in this!
Get the recipe for this Salsa Verde Low Carb Chicken Casserole here.
Cheesy Cowboy Casserole
This Cheesy Cowboy Casserole is pure comfort food. This dish is a definite crowd-pleaser and is so easy to throw together. I love making recipes like this at the beginning of the week so we can enjoy it as leftovers throughout the week. Of course, they never last as long as I think they will because everyone loves casseroles at my house!
Get the recipe for this Cheesy Cowboy Casserole here.
Chicken Cottage Pie
Leftovers aren’t always a favorite but they are fabulous when you repurpose them into this Chicken Cottage Pie. This is such a great way to use up leftover chicken and it tastes amazing! The cheesy potato topping is a huge favorite!
Get the recipe for this Chicken Cottage Pie here.
Low Carb Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole
I love how easy casseroles make it to eat low carb. One of the biggest challenges for me is finding time to cook during the week. Making a large casserole and eating it for lunches during the week is the perfect solution and this low carb Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole is a great way to go.
Get the recipe for this low carb Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole here.
Chicken Enchilada Casserole
My family LOVES Mexican food so this Chicken Enchilada Casserole is right up our alley. This is a great way to change things up for taco night or any day of the week. This dish is loaded with flavor and sure to become a favorite.
Get the recipe for this Chicken Enchilada Casserole here.
Instant Pot Chili Mac
Chili mac has long been a favorite in my house. My 11-year-old would live off of straight mac and cheese if given the choice so this is a great alternative (with a bit more nutrition) for him. This Instant Pot Chili Mac is such a comforting dish and a fabulous make-ahead meal.
Get the recipe for this Instant Pot Chili Mac here.
Cheesy Chili Cornbread Casserole
This Cheesy Chili Cornbread Casserole is the best of two great dishes. I love casseroles because you can throw everything into one dish and have dinner done. This hearty meal is the perfect fall casserole and a great choice for entertaining.
Get the recipe for this Cheesy Chili Cornbread Casserole here.
Chili Dog Casserole
Speaking of hearty casseroles, this Chili Dog Casserole definitely fits that definition. This is a kid-favorite and one that is so quick and easy to throw together.
Get the recipe for this Chili Dog Casserole here.
Cheesy Chicken Sweet Potato Casserole
This Cheesy Chicken Sweet Potato Casserole pulls in some amazing fall flavors and is serious comfort food. This one is going to be making it onto my meal rotation. We love sweet potatoes and try to fit as many of them into our meals as we can so this sounds amazing.
Get the recipe for this Cheesy Chicken Sweet Potato Casserole here.
Sweet Potato Casserole with Cornflake Pecan Crust
Sweet potato casserole is one of my all-time favorite fall dishes and this Sweet Potato Casserole with Cornflake Pecan Crust is loaded with flavor. We love serving this as a side dish with our Thanksgiving dinner but it’s also fabulous as part of a fall weekday meal.
Get the recipe for this Sweet Potato Casserole with Cornflake Pecan Crust here.
These fall recipes are some of our favorites and they make fall meals so much easier to put together. Many of these fall casseroles can be made ahead and frozen (for more freezer meal ideas, check out our freezer meal plan) making it even easier to get dinner on the table.