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    Home » Blog » Main Courses

    Cheap Casseroles for Large Families

    Published: Jan 18, 2023 by Karin and Ken · This post may contain affiliate links. Leave a Comment

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    Are you looking for cheap and easy casserole recipes that will feed your large family? Look no further than this Cheap Casserole for Large Families!

    These recipes are simple to make and only require a few ingredients, so they won't break the bank. Plus, they are hearty and filling, perfect for those cold winter nights. So what are you waiting for?

    Collage of four delicious casserole recipes with the title "Cheap Casseroles for Large Families" in the center of the collage.

    What is classified as a casserole?

    Casseroles are typically one-dish wonders that combine proteins, vegetables, and starches. They are popular for large families because they can be made in bulk and reheated for multiple meals.

    Cheap casseroles for large families include simple ingredients like ground beef, diced tomatoes, macaroni noodles, and cheese. It's easy to customize as well — feel free to add in whatever vegetables you have on hand or replace the beef with another protein.

    How much do casseroles cost per serving?

    The cost of casseroles can vary greatly depending on the ingredients used. However, most cheap casseroles for large families will run you around $1 per serving or less.

    What are some tips for making cheap casserole dishes?

    • Use budget-friendly ingredients like canned vegetables and beans, ground beef or turkey, and day-old bread.

    • Get creative with seasonings and spices instead of using expensive sauces or condiments.

    • Make a double batch and freeze the extra for future meals.

    • Look for sales on items like cheese, meats, and vegetables to get the best prices.

    • Substitute different vegetables or proteins when you are short on ingredients.

    What are the benefits of casseroles for large families?

    Casseroles are an economical way to feed a large family, as you can use less expensive ingredients and make the dish in bulk.

    Additionally, these meals will reheat nicely for lunches or dinners throughout the week.

    Finally, casseroles are usually easy to assemble and require minimal cooking time — making them a great go-to for busy nights.

    Why you'll love these cheap casseroles for large families:

    • These cheap casseroles for large families are simple to make and won't break the bank.
    • Plus, they are hearty and filling, perfect for those cold winter nights.
    • Finally, these meals will reheat nicely so you can enjoy them throughout the week — making them an economical choice for large families.

    Cheap casseroles for large families to try:

    Now let's take a look at some cheap casseroles for large families. Casseroles are great for busy weeknights, and a relaxing weekend. Casseroles are also a classic comfort food item. I love to think of the casseroles my mother would make for us growing up and try to make them for my family now.

    Chicken and Waffle Casserole
    Chicken and waffles casserole combines crispy fried chicken, waffles, bacon, cheese, and more to create a delicious chicken casserole overflowing with flavor.
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    An overhead of a serving of chicken and waffle casserole on the table.
    Cheesy Sausage Potato Casserole
    This easy sausage potato casserole is loaded with seasoned sausage, tender potatoes, loads of cheese, onions, and more. It's an easy to make, one pot dish that makes a rich, hearty meal everyone will love.
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    A plate of sausage potato casserole on the table ready to eat.
    Candied Sweet Potato Casserole Two Ways
    Get ready for the best sweet potato casserole recipe you've ever tasted! Or rather, the best TWO recipes since we're showing you two ways to make candied sweet potato casserole! We keep it classic with marshmallows or you can choose a pecan streusel topping!
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    Old-Fashioned Hamburger Casserole
    Just about everyone's mom or grandma had some version of creamy hamburger potato casserole for dinner. 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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    Spoon serving up some hamburger potato casserole.
    Lazy Slow Cooker Cabbage Roll Casserole
    My mom made cabbage rolls and they were so much work! Now I make this lazy slow cooker cabbage roll casserole! This one-pot meal takes less effort but delivers the same great taste with lots of bacon flavor!
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    Slow cooker cabbage roll casserole in a bowl on the table.
    Pepper Spinach Cheese Egg Casserole Recipe
    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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    Pepper Jack Potato Casserole
    This pepper jack potato casserole is a cheesy potato casserole with everything but the kitchen sink. Try it once and love it forever.
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    Easy Cheesy Potato Casserole
    This sliced potato casserole is made with layers of real potatoes, bacon, onions, and cheese for the best comfort food ever! Perfect for any occasion, it's one recipe you'll keep coming back to again and again.
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    French Onion Beef Casserole
    A hearty beef and noodle casserole topped with crispy French onions and baked to perfection, it doesn't get much better than that. Follow this creamy noodle recipe for one very delicious weeknight meal.
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    A spoonful of french onion beef casserole lifted up from casserole dish.
    Slow Cooker Tater Tot Ranch Chicken Casserole
    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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    Sweet Potato French Toast Casserole
    Sweet Potato French Toast is a delicious breakfast casserole that your family is going to love. This hearty dish makes for a great breakfast!
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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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    Pork Chop Zucchini Casserole
    Pork Chop Zucchini Casserole and is a fabulous one pan meal! If you love stuffing you will love this pork chop casserole, so delicious and so easy.
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    Pork Chop Zucchini Casserole
    Meaty Zucchini Casserole
    This Meaty Zucchini Casserole or Bake recipe, with the best shredded zucchini base, or pizza crust, uses cheese, ground beef or hamburger, chicken and more.
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    Frito Casserole with Fresh Guacamole
    If you're looking for an easy, hearty, taco bake with Fritos or taco casserole recipe, then this Frito Casserole with Fresh Guacamole must be on your radar.
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    Easy Meaty Tater Casserole
    Easy Meaty Tater Casserole is full of ground beef, pork, chicken, sausage or turkey, some corn and beans and covered in tater tots, crispy fried onions and cheese! A great weeknight dinner option!
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    Easy Meaty Tater Casserole
    Cheesy Chili Dog Casserole
    Chili Cheese Tater Tot Hot Dog Casserole is an easy dinner to make for busy weeknights. Who doesn’t like chili, cheese, hot dogs and tater tots? It’s my guilty pleasure! 
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    Chili Cheese Tater Tot Hot Dog Casserole
    Our Favorite Zucchini Casserole
    This is Our Favorite Zucchini Casserole, literally!   If you love stuffing, cheese, zucchini, carrots and onions then you will love this!  We do.
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    Our Favorite Zucchini Casserole
    Granny’s Easy Zucchini Casserole
    Granny’s Easy Zucchini Casserole was a recipe she relied on to use up zucchini, carrots and other veggies from her garden. Seasoned just right, with a generous helping of cheese, this casserole is pure perfection!
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    Granny’s Easy Zucchini Casserole
    Pizza Spaghetti Casserole (Fazoli's Copycat)
    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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    Slow Cooker Kielbasa Baked Beans
    Oh my, these are some of the best slow cooker beans you'll ever eat. All you do is put everything in the Crock Pot, and let it cook. You can leave it all day, just give it a good stir, and your beans are ready to serve. The flavor is just delicious, and they'll go great with burgers, or a steak. Everyone will love these and trust me, they'll come back for seconds. Keep this one in your favorites!
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    How to Make French Onion Chicken Bake
    French Onion Chicken Skillet Recipe is made with chicken breasts, circled by onions in a wonderful gravy, served over mashed potatoes or rice.
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    Easy Cheesy Chicken Bake
    Easy Cheesy Chicken Bake is a super easy weeknight dinner! Full of chicken, cheeses, garlic and crispy fried onions, this dish never disappoints!
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    Cheap Casserole for Large Families is a great option to feed your large family without breaking the bank. By using budget-friendly ingredients and getting creative with seasonings and spices, this meal can be both delicious and economical.

    Casseroles are usually easy to assemble and reheat nicely for multiple meals throughout the week — making them an ideal choice for large families. Give these recipes a try tonight and enjoy the warmth and comfort of homemade casseroles!

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