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Looking for the best holiday casserole recipes to serve at Christmas, Thanksgiving, or your next cozy winter gathering? This roundup has 25 crowd-pleasing, make-ahead-friendly casseroles, from classic comfort food to festive sides and even sweet breakfast bakes!
Why your family will love these holiday casserole recipes!
I’m a Midwesterner who was born in the South, so OF COURSE I’m going to fill my holiday menu with casserole recipes. Because if there’s one thing Midwesterners and Southerners can agree on, it’s casseroles (and Ooey Gooey Butter Cake).
In my house, we kick off our holiday mornings with a big breakfast casserole recipe and then the dinner table is filled with casserole side dishes too. I always cross my fingers for leftovers to eat later in the week, but these recipes are such crowd-pleasers, it rarely happens!
Here’s what makes them such a hit:
Easy to make: And easy to make ahead of time, to take a little bit of the stress out of your holiday planning.
Nostalgic and cozy: These are the kinds of recipes that so many of us grew up eating!
Total crowd-pleasers: No one can resist a good casserole! They’re creamy, cheesy, and every bite is delectable.
I love breakfast casserole recipes for the holidays because they’re the easiest way to feed a crowd! These dishes are perfect for Christmas morning, New Year’s brunch, or feeding a house full of guests. And most of them can be assembled the night before to give you a head start on your holiday breakfast!
Overnight Breakfast Casserole
Assemble this Easy Overnight Breakfast Casserole full of sausage, potatoes, eggs, and cheese in the evening, and bake it in the morning. It’s
This comforting Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole recipe is filled with eggs, sausage, bacon, cheese, and of course Tater Tots! This breakfast casserole recipe will be a welcome addition to your mornings!
Eggs Benedict Casserole layers Canadian bacon, toasted and chopped English muffins, shredded cheese, and a creamy egg mixture. Topped with a Hollandaise-like sauce, it's a scrumptious breakfast for holidays, special occasions, or any day of the week!
The ultimate Everything Bagel Casserole, combining all the flavors of a bagel sandwich in one dish! Fluffy bagels, sausage, eggs, spinach, and cheese, this is the perfect breakfast casserole for making ahead!
Make Christmas morning extra special with this easy and flavorful Christmas Breakfast Casserole! Packed with eggs, sausage, cheese, and veggies, it’s the perfect make-ahead dish to feed a crowd.
These vegetable casserole recipes are all perfect holiday side dishes for serving with Baked Ham or Roast Turkey. I always assemble them a day or two ahead of time so I can just pop them in the oven to warm up and have more time for entertaining guests!
Broccoli Casserole
Creamy, Cheesy Broccoli Casserole! With its cheesy broccoli goodness & buttered Ritz cracker crumb topping this delicious broccoli casserole side dish
This creamy, cheesy asparagus casserole is the best way to use fresh springtime asparagus! You’ll love it as an Easter side dish, but it’s just as good for a Sunday dinner.
This yam casserole recipe is made with fluffy sweet potatoes topped with a crunchy, candy-like topping. It's the ideal Thanksgiving side dish to make in advance!
This vegetable casserole is a versatile side dish that works for a weeknight dinner or a holiday meal! Rice and mixed veggies are baked in an irresistibly creamy sauce and topped with cheese and buttery cracker crumbs.
This Zucchini Casserole is an easy, side dish that goes with any meal. Zucchini and tomatoes topped with cheese and a crunchy panko/parmesan breadcrumb topping makes for the perfect accompaniment to any meal!
Potato casseroles deserve their own category! Whether it’s cozy sweet potato casserole or cheesy hashbrown casserole, these recipes are guaranteed to be a hit with everyone at the table.
Paula Deen Sweet Potato Casserole
Easy Paula Deen sweet potato casserole with a rich, buttery filling and crunchy praline topping. The perfect Southern holiday side dish!
Make-ahead mashed potato casserole is the perfect addition to any holiday menu! With cheddar cheese, green onions, and bacon, they’re so flavorful you don’t even need the gravy!
This Easy Hashbrown Casserole is the perfect Cracker Barrel Hashbrown Casserole copycat! With only 5 minutes of prep is a perfect breakfast casserole for delicious breakfast or brunch.
Sweet Potato Casserole Recipe With Marshmallows! This classic Thanksgiving side dish is the ultimate holiday side that is sweet, savory and comforting!
We’re not done yet! These casseroles don’t fit neatly into the categories above, but they will fit right in with any holiday menu. (My kids LOVE the pineapple casserole recipe—I know it sounds weird if you’ve never had it before, but one bite will make you a believer!)
Cheesy Cornbread Casserole
This cheesy cornbread casserole recipe is creamy, crowd-pleasing and perfect for weeknights or holiday meals. Just 10 minutes of prep time!
Chicken and Stuffing Casserole is a must-make recipe this holiday season! Boxed stuffing is elevated with tender chicken and creamy soup for a cozy recipe that's rich, savory, filling, and great to serve as a side dish or main course!
This easy Broccoli Rice Casserole recipe combines rice and broccoli in a creamy, cheesy sauce for a dish that’s always a hit, whether you serve it for a weeknight dinner or bring it to a potluck! It’s a classic casserole you’ll make again and again.
Try this recipe for a classic pineapple casserole and enjoy the flavors of the South! With just a few simple ingredients, you can create an easy, delicious dish that's perfect for any occasion.
These are general tips that work for most holiday casserole recipes, but be sure to check the instructions on the recipe you’re making for more specific details!
Make Ahead:
You can assemble most casseroles 1–2 days in advance.
Cover and refrigerate until you’re ready to bake.
Remove from the fridge while the oven preheats.
Add any crispy toppings like breadcrumbs right before baking to maintain their texture.
To Freeze:
Wrap the casserole dish tightly in plastic and foil.
Freeze for up to 3 months.
Thaw overnight in fridge before baking.
To Reheat:
Bake at 325°F–350°F, covered with foil to keep the casserole from drying out.
Remove foil for the last 10 minutes to crisp up the topping.
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