#casserole

#casserole

Whoever thought to combine creamy roast chicken and flaky, buttery pie must have been a genius. A hearty dish built with savory pulled chicken, rich and creamy broth, and plenty of tender vegetables, the stew is hard not to fall in love with, especially when covered in the layers of a crunchy pie crust. It's not hard to make, either, especially if you have leftover chicken and a store-bought crust shortcut.

When it comes to comfort food, few dishes deliver like a classic casserole - bubbling, cheesy, and filling enough to feed a crowd without breaking the bank. That's the idea behind poor man's casserole - an easy lasagna bake that blends egg noodles, ground beef, cream cheese, and tomato sauce that's topped with, you guessed it, cheese. It's hearty and endlessly flexible, and one of those meals that hits the spot every time.

Some retro dishes ( like Jell-O salad) firmly belong in the past. But, many culinary creations of yore - or, at least of the '60s and 70s - still totally hold up. Chicken Tetrazzini is one such dish. All hail the humble casserole: A cozy, one-pan meal built to please on a dime. Chicken Tetrazzini has the unique distinction of being economical and accessible, crowd-pleasing and crowd-filling, all while retaining the capacity to be elevated into an upscale comfort food.

If you find funeral potatoes too grim and a hash brown casserole too boring, it's time to bring a little Mississippi Mud into your kitchen. Mississippi Mud Pie, the dessert, is a rich and decadent chocolate treat, but Mississippi Mud Potatoes are entirely different, so don't let the name confuse you. This casserole is loaded with cheese, bacon, and green onions.

The Gluten-Free Enchilada Pasta Bake combines creamy, cheesy chicken filling with tangy red enchilada sauce, creating a flavor explosion that is hard to resist.

The cheesy jalapeño popper tater tot casserole brings together crispy tater tots, creamy cheeses, smoky bacon, and spicy jalapeños for an elevated comfort food experience.

While some may argue that shepherd's and cottage pie fit the description of pies due to their crust, they are fundamentally casseroles defined by their ingredients rather than structure.

One popular version of cowboy casserole tastes more like loaded Tex-Mex tater tots, sauced with sour cream and cheddar cheese, giving richness to ground beef and vegetables.