Casserole

The mantra for this showstopping eggplant Parmesan recipe should be: “Good things take time.” Trust us, it’s worth it.

After an intense internal debate about what a noodle kugel should be, this is where we landed.

With a miso-boosted cheese sauce and no shortage of potato chips.

Everything you love about the iconic party app—spinach and artichokes in a creamy, oozy sauce—transformed into a one-pot weeknight dinner.

This manicotti recipe is made with crepes instead of dried pasta, for a result that’s both delicate and hardy.

Set this up the night before and all you’ll have to do in the morning is brush it with butter and bake.

Neither a tamale nor a pie, this cozy Tex-Mex casserole is a mash-up of beefy bean chili and homemade cornbread.

Chris Morocco’s take on the Thanksgiving classic is anchored by umami-rich browned criminis, a béchamel with nutty Parmesan, and extra crispy shallots (of course).

With toasted marshmallows and crispy cornflakes on top, this vintage Thanksgiving side has never looked so good.

Think sausage and peppers hero, but transformed into a hearty (easy) egg casserole.

Hit with cheddar cheese and a crunchy potato chip topping, this is the tuna casserole to end all tuna casseroles.

Spiked with jalapeños and garlic, this easy corn casserole is rich, creamy, and yes, extra cheesy.

Our best recipe for moussaka has layers of eggplant, rich tomato sauce with ground lamb, and a pillowy, bronzed béchamel top. Plus: It can be made ahead.

A make-ahead casserole, like this pumpkin-infused strata with all the cheese, is just what your busy holiday schedule needs.

You'll just hope there are leftovers.

This creamy summer squash casserole with its buttery, crushed cracker topping counts as eating your veggies, right?

This easy, one-pan broccoli cheese casserole recipe is 100% comfort thanks to sharp cheddar, tangy cream of mushroom soup, and a crunchy cracker crumb topping.

With its creamy Parmesan béchamel and tangy pancetta-enriched marinara sauce, this baked ziti recipe is one of our favorite uses for a casserole dish.

Michael W. Twitty combines the best of custardy kugel with rich rice pudding of the American South for this take on the Rosh Hashanah classic.

Spaghetti squash sheds its reputation for being bland and watery in this baked-ziti-inspired dish, in which it’s smothered in flavorful tomato sauce and blanketed under a layer of melty cheese.

This hearty Greek pasta bake is packed with impressive-looking layers of chewy giant noodles, spiced meat, and a creamy, cheesy béchamel to top it all off. 

The secret to lasagna de carne that packs a wallop of flavor? An herby sofrito that cooks with the beef until toasty and caramelized.

This extra-savory take on the Southern classic might be our favorite excuse to buy corn out of season.

Want to make it vegetarian? Just swap in roasted veggies (squash, peppers, onions, mushrooms, etc.), and instead of chicken stock, use vegetable stock or water.