27 Affordable Casseroles Made with Simple, Delicious Ingredients

When it comes to family dinners that are full of flavor, easy to make, and don't cost much, you can't do better than casseroles. With just a few minutes of prep and a few simple ingredients, casseroles deliver big flavor with very little effort and very little expense. You'll find that to be true in this collection of 27 affordable casserole recipes perfect for family dinners or parties. Try hamburger casserole, classic tuna casserole, crock pot chicken and stuffing casserole, and so many more.

Meaty Zucchini Casserole With Ground Beef

A slice of cheesy casserole with ground meat, green peppers, carrots, and a tomato-based sauce. — Meaty Zucchini Casserole With Ground Beef. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

This Meaty Zucchini Casserole recipe, also called a zucchini bake recipe, is the best zucchini base for zucchini casserole with ground beef.
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Pizza Spaghetti Casserole (Fazoli's Copycat)

Close-up of baked spaghetti with meatballs and melted cheese, garnished with herbs, epitomizing cheesy comfort foods. — Pizza Spaghetti Casserole (Fazoli'S Copycat). Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

This delectably meaty, cheesy Pizza Spaghetti Casserole recipe is a copycat Fazoli’s pizza-baked spaghetti loaded with your favorite pizza toppings.
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Quick And Easy Walking Taco Bake (Taco Casserole)

Closeup of a bowl of Walking Taco Bake. — Quick And Easy Walking Taco Bake (Taco Casserole). Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

This walking taco bake recipe with Fritos is an easy walking taco casserole full of Fritos, ground beef, Mexican seasonings, cheese, and more
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Meatball Sub Bake

This meatball sub bake is always a hit. This meatball sub casserole has classic meatball goodness. So give this Italian meatball casserole a try.
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Loaded Pepper Spinach Cheese Egg Casserole Recipe

A slice on a spatula, with a whole pizza and a plate with sauce in the background. — Loaded Pepper Spinach Cheese Egg Casserole Recipe. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

This pepper spinach cheese egg casserole recipe is a hearty dish full of eggs, spinach, bell and sweet peppers, three cheeses and so much more.
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Hash Brown Breakfast Casserole With Bacon

Baked casserole with eggs in a white dish topped with melted cheese, green onions, and red peppers, served on a marble countertop. — Hash Brown Breakfast Casserole With Bacon. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

Hash brown breakfast casserole with bacon is perfect for serving a crowd and you can even make it the night before for easier mornings!
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Cheesy Sausage Potato Casserole

A plate of sliced yellow squash topped with a creamy, cheesy sauce containing peas and ground meat. — Cheesy Sausage Potato Casserole. Photo credit: kitchen Divas.

This easy one pot sausage potato casserole is loaded with seasoned sausage, tender potatoes, loads of cheese, onions, and more.
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Chicken And Waffles Casserole

Closeup of casserole slice on plate. — Chicken And Waffles Casserole. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas

Chicken and waffles casserole combines crispy fried chicken, waffles, bacon and cheese creating an easy casserole overflowing with flavor.
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Sour Cream Chicken Enchilada Casserole

A serving of creamy chicken enchiladas topped with melted cheese and garnished with cilantro on a gray plate with a fork beside it is a must-have for every occasion. Perfect for fans of Chicken Breast Recipes, this dish promises to delight your taste buds. — Sour Cream Chicken Enchilada Casserole. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

Sour cream chicken enchiladas are loaded with chicken, cheese, and great Mexican flavors. It's an easy sour cream chicken enchilada casserole recipe that everyone loves.
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Frito Casserole With Fresh Guacamole

A spoon l[ifting a portion from the casserole dish. — Frito Pie Casserole. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

Frito Pie Casserole is a dream! The beans and corn add some chewy bites while the Fritos are perfectly crispy and mix well with the melty cheese.
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John Wayne Casserole

Casserole held in air on wooden spoon. — John Wayne Casserole. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas

You are going to love this John Wayne Casserole. It’s packed full of savory beef and veggies, with a golden brown biscuit crust.
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Simple Mexican Chicken Casserole With Doritos

A close-up of a baked casserole filled with layers of melted cheese, diced tomatoes, corn chips, and chopped onions, garnished with fresh parsley—one of those must-have recipes for every occasion. — Simple Mexican Chicken Casserole With Doritos. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

This Mexican chicken casserole with Doritos is always a hit. A simple tortilla casserole, it's a new twist on classic fiesta chicken casserole
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Old-Fashioned Hamburger Casserole

ground beef potato dish with melted cheese and golden-brown topping in an old-fashioned white baking dish. — Old-Fashioned Hamburger Casserole. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

An easy recipe, old-fashioned hamburger casserole relies on creamy canned soup and a few other simple ingredients for its flavor and texture!
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Hamburger Green Bean Casserole

Ground beef casserole topped with melted cheese, showing ground meat, green beans, mashed potatoes, and a creamy sauce, with a spoon placed in the center. — Hamburger Green Bean Casserole. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

Hamburger green bean casserole is a one pot meal that's full of creamy and cheesy flavors! It's an easy dinner recipe everyone will love!
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Easy Hobo Casserole

A fork is inserted into a cheesy slice of lasagna with visible layers of meat, cheese, and pasta on a white plate, likely prepared in one of those classic 13 x 9 inch casseroles. Green beans sit in the background, complementing the hearty dinner casserole. — Easy Hobo Casserole. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

Hobo casserole is a rich, hearty, beefy dish full of ground beef, a creamy sauce, cheese, and potatoes. It's delicious, easy, and filling.
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Easy Cheesy Tuna Casserole

Close-up view of a baked macaroni and cheese dish, one of the classic cheesy comfort foods, with a crispy breadcrumb topping and bits of parsley. — Easy Cheesy Tuna Casserole. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

Cheesy Tuna Casserole using flaky canned tuna makes a one pot meal that's full of veggies, tuna, noodles in a from scratch creamy sauce and a crumb topping.
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Lazy Slow Cooker Cabbage Roll Casserole

A bowl of casserole inside a cabbage leaf. — Lazy Slow Cooker Cabbage Roll Casserole. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

Make lazy slow cooker cabbage roll casserole for an easy dinner! A one-pot meal takes less effort than cabbage rolls but same great flavor.
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Slow Cooker Ham And Rice Casserole

A wooden spoon holds a serving of grandma-approved casserole with broccoli, ham, and cheese, showing a creamy texture and topped with crunchy elements, over the main dish in a pot. — Slow Cooker Ham And Rice Casserole. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

This Slow Cooker Ham and Rice Casserole is easy to make. Not only is this meal delicious it is also hearty and comforting.
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Easy Pork Chop Casserole

pork chop from easy pork chop recipes served on a bed of seasoned rice with parsley garnish on a white plate, accompanied by a fork. — Easy Pork Chop Casserole. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

Pork Chop Casserole makes a delicious one-pan meal to serve any night of the week. Enjoy tender and juicy pork chops cooked in creamy rice for a satisfying family dinner everyone will love.
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Crock Pot Chicken Stuffing Casserole

A spoon full of the casserole is held in the air. — Crock Pot Chicken Stuffing Casserole. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

Crockpot Chicken and Stuffing is a super easy, savory, delicious and comforting, one-pot dinner that is sure to impress, without spending hours in the kitchen.
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Slow Cooker Turkey And Stuffing Casserole

A fork holding a piece of the casserole. — Slow Cooker Turkey And Stuffing Casserole. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

Turkey and Stuffing Casserole is easy to make, and makes for a great weeknight dinner. Great Thanksgiving taste any day of the year!
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Hot Dog Casserole With Tater Tots

Close-up of a serving of cheesy scalloped potatoes with sliced sausages, garnished with fresh parsley, from a casserole prepared in just 10 minutes. — Hot Dog Casserole With Tater Tots. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

Hot dog casserole with only four ingredients makes an easy dinner for busy weeknights. Everyone loves chili, cheese, hot dogs and tater tots!
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French Onion Beef Casserole

A close-up of a wooden spoon scooping up mouthwatering tuna noodle casserole with a crispy golden-brown top. — French Onion Beef Casserole. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

French onion beef casserole makes a hearty and delicious weeknight dinner. It's easy to make with flavorful, creamy noodles and a crunchy onion topping.
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Chicken Hash Brown Casserole

A close-up image of a serving of cheesy dinner casseroles being lifted with a fork, showcasing melted cheese and mixed vegetables. — Chicken Hash Brown Casserole. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas

Chicken Hash Brown Casserole made with just five ingredients brings together the savory taste of chicken and hash browns to create a dish that is both satisfying and delicious.
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Slow Cooker Chicken Bacon Ranch Tater Tot Casserole

A wooden fork lifting a portion of casserole garnished with chopped green onions, focused against a blurred background, ready to prepare in just 10 minutes. — Slow Cooker Chicken Bacon Ranch Tater Tot Casserole. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

Slow Cooker Chicken Bacon Ranch Tater Tot Casserole is a simple and flavorful meal that's perfect on a busy weeknight. Kid friendly also!
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Cheesy Ham And Hash Brown Casserole

A slice of cheesy mashed potato casserole with diced ham and green onions, perfect for comforting dinner, served on a patterned plate with cherry tomatoes on the side. — Cheesy Ham And Hash Brown Casserole. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas

This ham and hash brown casserole is creamy, cheesy, and absolutely delicious! The ham and potatoes pair so well. Enjoy it for dinner or breakfast — it’s great any time.
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Ninja Foodi Tater Tot Casserole

Tater Tot Casserole in a white bowl. — Ninja Foodi Tater Tot Casserole. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

Ninja Foodi tater tot casserole is full of flavor, not work. The Foodi cooks this tater tot casserole up quickly and perfectly.
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