Casseroles are the quiet heroes at Christmas. They are warm, filling, and easy to bring to the table when everything feels busy.
These recipes go from creamy vegetable bakes to cheesy pasta dishes, and all of them taste cozy and comforting.
Whether you want to feed a crowd, prepare food ahead of time, or just make something simple that still feels special, this list has what you need.
Every casserole is easy to make and easy to serve straight from the dish, just the way holiday meals should feel.
1. Cottage Cheese and Spinach Stuffed Shells Bake
Large pasta shells are filled with creamy cottage cheese and spinach, then baked in tomato sauce until hot and bubbly. It looks special but is easy to make ahead. This one works well for a holiday dinner or a laid-back gathering.
Try this stuffed shells bake with cottage cheese and spinach.
2. Green Bean Casserole with Bacon
This version of the classic green bean bake has crispy bacon added for extra flavor. The creamy sauce and crunchy topping still shine, but the bacon makes it feel just a little more festive.
Make this green bean casserole with bacon.
3. Ravioli Lasagna Bake With Ricotta Cheese
This casserole uses ravioli instead of traditional lasagna noodles, layered with sauce and cheese. It’s rich, cheesy, and a great shortcut when you want lasagna flavor without all the steps.
Try this ravioli lasagna bake with ricotta.
4. Three Sisters Casserole with Cornbread Topping
A mix of corn, squash, and beans creates the hearty base of this dish, finished with a soft, golden cornbread top. It’s inspired by traditional ingredients and brings color and comfort to the table.
Make this Three Sisters casserole with cornbread topping.
5. Creamy Vegetable Casserole with Crispy Topping
This casserole is packed with soft, cooked veggies in a creamy sauce, topped with a golden, crunchy layer. It’s a nice balance of textures and a simple way to get more vegetables on the table.
Try this creamy vegetable casserole with crispy topping.
6. Sweet Potato Casserole with Marshmallows
This sweet and soft casserole is topped with toasted marshmallows for a dessert-like side dish. It’s a holiday classic that feels familiar and always gets finished.
Make this sweet potato casserole with marshmallows.
7. Amish Beef Country Casserole
This beef and noodle casserole is creamy, hearty, and perfect for a cold day. It has that “family-style” feel that works well for casual holiday dinners.
Try this Amish-style beef country casserole.
8. Pumpkin Cottage Cheese Breakfast Bake
Made with cottage cheese and pumpkin, this casserole is warm, high in protein, and great for a Christmas morning brunch. It’s simple to make and easy to slice and serve.
Try this pumpkin breakfast bake with cottage cheese.
9. Scalloped Potatoes and Ham
Thinly sliced potatoes are layered with chunks of ham and baked in a creamy sauce until golden. It’s a filling side or even a full meal depending on your spread. The top gets golden and crispy, while the inside stays soft and cheesy.
Try this classic scalloped potatoes with ham from this recipe.
10. Butternut Squash Casserole with Ritz Crackers
Mashed butternut squash is baked with a buttery Ritz cracker topping. It’s sweet, savory, and soft inside with just the right crunch on top.
Try this butternut squash casserole with Ritz crackers.
11. Cottage Cheese Pizza Pasta Bake
This bake brings pizza flavor to pasta, with tomato sauce, cheese, and your favorite toppings. It’s an easy win for kids or family gatherings.
Try this pizza-style pasta bake with cottage cheese.
12. Velveeta Green Bean Casserole
This version is extra creamy thanks to melted Velveeta in the sauce. It’s rich and cheesy but still has the classic green bean casserole feel.
Make this Velveeta green bean casserole.
13. Maple Brown Sugar Sweet Potato Casserole
This sweet potato bake is flavored with maple syrup and brown sugar for a cozy, caramel-like flavor. It’s topped with a crunchy pecan layer and fits right into a holiday meal.
Try this maple and brown sugar sweet potato casserole.
14. Spinach and Cottage Cheese Lasagna Bake
This bake layers spinach, cottage cheese, tomato sauce, and noodles into a soft, rich lasagna-style dish. It’s warm, filling, and works well as a vegetarian main or side.
Make this spinach and cottage cheese lasagna bake.
15. Easy Chicken & Stuffing Casserole
This cozy bake has shredded chicken, creamy sauce, and soft stuffing all in one dish. It’s great for using up leftovers or feeding a group without a lot of prep.
Try this easy chicken and stuffing casserole.
16. Cottage Cheese Alfredo Pasta Bake
This white sauce pasta bake is made with creamy Alfredo and cottage cheese for extra texture and protein. It’s rich and comforting, perfect for a Christmas dinner table.
Try this cottage cheese Alfredo pasta bake.
17. Southern Green Bean Casserole
This recipe sticks close to the traditional version but adds a few small upgrades for more flavor. It’s creamy, crisp on top, and great with ham or turkey.
Try this Paula Deen-style green bean casserole.
18. Cottage Cheese Four Cheese Pasta Bake
Four cheeses, including cottage cheese, melt into this rich and cheesy pasta bake. It’s hearty, crowd-friendly, and perfect for feeding a full house.
Make this four cheese pasta bake with cottage cheese.
19. Pumpkin French Toast Bake
This warm casserole feels like breakfast and dessert in one. Pumpkin and spices soak into bread slices, then bake into a soft, sweet dish that’s great for holiday mornings.
Try this pumpkin French toast bake.
20. 5-Ingredient Jiffy Corn Casserole
This easy corn bake uses just five ingredients, including Jiffy mix. It’s slightly sweet, moist in the middle, and always a hit on the table.
Make this Jiffy corn casserole with just five ingredients.
21. No Mushroom Green Bean Casserole
If you want the comfort of green bean casserole without mushrooms, this one keeps it simple. It still has the creamy base and crispy topping you expect.
Try this no-mushroom version of green bean casserole.
22. Scalloped Sweet Potatoes and Butternut Squash
This side dish layers thin slices of sweet potatoes and squash with cream and cheese. It bakes until soft and golden, and works well with almost any holiday main.
Try this scalloped sweet potato and squash bake.
23. Cheddar Bacon Mashed Potato Casserole
This baked mash is loaded with cheddar cheese and crispy bacon, then baked until warm and golden on top. It’s rich, filling, and always a crowd favorite.
Make this cheddar and bacon mashed potato casserole.
Final Thoughts
Casseroles bring comfort to the table without a lot of work. Whether you’re making something sweet, creamy, or packed with cheese, these dishes are easy to share and even easier to enjoy.
They hold up well for second servings, travel easily to gatherings, and help keep holiday meals calm and low-stress. No matter which one you pick, you’ll end up with something warm, filling, and just right for the season.