The holidays are almost here, and with that comes lots of friends and family popping over. And I want to make your meal planning easier, so I’ve come up with 25 New Holiday Casseroles that are guaranteed to wow your friends and family.
Before this post, I shared 25 Make-Ahead Thanksgiving Recipes, which were a smashing success. Of course, you can use all of those for the Christmas holidays and some even into Easter!!
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Potato and Sweet Potato Casseroles
The holidays aren’t complete without delicious potato and sweet potato dishes to accompany that yummy turkey. And there are so many tasty casseroles in our 25 New Holiday Casseroles that you can make with these spuds.
Sweet Potato Au Gratin
This Sweet Potato Au Gratin by Noshing With The Nolands is a perfect side dish for any occasion. Made with thinly sliced sweet potatoes, creamy béchamel sauce, and a crispy breadcrumb topping, it’s both comforting and elegant.
Cheesy Potato Casserole
This Cheesy Potato Casserole by Culinary Hill is the ultimate comfort food dish that will have your taste buds singing with joy. Made with creamy layers of potatoes and ooey-gooey cheese, this casserole is sure to please any crowd.
Cheesy Creamy Delmonico Potatoes
Cheesy Creamy Delmonico Potatoes by Noshing With The Nolands is the ultimate comfort food dish. This recipe takes classic Delmonico potatoes and elevates them with a decadent cheese sauce, making it the perfect side dish for any meal.
Homemade Pierogi Casserole
Homemade Pierogi Casserole by Noshing With The Nolands is layers of tender lasagna noodles, creamy mashed potatoes, and savory onions and bacon, all smothered in a rich cheddar cheese sauce. This hearty and delicious casserole is the perfect comfort food for those chilly nights.
Cheddar Hash Brown Casserole
This Cheddar Hash Brown Casserole by Noshing With The Nolands is a delicious and easy dish that is perfect for any meal of the day. Made with simple ingredients like shredded cheddar cheese, hash browns, and sour cream, this casserole is sure to become a family favorite.
Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes
These Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes by Noshing With The Nolands are a classic side dish that will never go out of style. Made with layers of thinly sliced potatoes and creamy cheese sauce and baked until golden brown, this dish is the ultimate comfort food.
Potato Leek Gratin
This Potato Leek Gratin by Noshing With The Nolands is the ultimate comfort food dish. The combination of tender potatoes, fragrant leeks, and creamy sauce makes for a delicious and satisfying meal or side dish this holiday season.
Loaded Mashed Potato Casserole
This Loaded Mashed Potato Casserole by XoxoBella is the ultimate comfort food. Creamy mashed potatoes loaded with cheese, bacon, and green onions make for a delicious side dish that everyone will love. The best part? It’s simple to make!
Vegetable Casseroles
In our 25 New Holiday Casseroles, when it comes to vegetable casseroles that can be made ahead, the possibilities are endless. There is a delicious and easy side dish recipe for all of your guests. Vegetables are a must on the holiday table, but you want them to be as delicious as everything else. These casseroles will do just that!
Turnip Puff
This Turnip Puff by Noshing With The Nolands is a delicious and unique side dish that will elevate your holiday meal. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can turn this root vegetable into a flavorful and hearty dish that is sure to impress your guests.
Creamy Pasta Primavera Casserole
Creamy Pasta Primavera Casserole by Bowl Me Over is a delicious and easy dish that is perfect for any weeknight dinner. This casserole is filled with vibrant vegetables, tender pasta, and a creamy sauce that will leave your taste buds dancing.
Broccoli Cauliflower Casserole
This Broccoli Cauliflower Casserole by Erren’s Kitchen makes easy work of a side dish. With its luscious cheese sauce to its tender-crisp veggies, this is a must-make for the holidays.
Cheesy Brussels Sprouts Casserole
This Cheesy Brussels Sprouts Casserole by Mama’s On A Budget is the perfect side dish for your holiday feast. It’s creamy, cheesy, and full of flavor, making it a crowd-pleaser for even the pickiest eaters.
Vegetable Lasagna
Amazing Veggie Lasagna by Noshing With The Nolands is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for both vegetarians and meat lovers alike. Made with layers of fresh vegetables, creamy ricotta cheese, tangy tomato sauce, and tender lasagna noodles, this recipe is sure to become a family favorite.
Butternut Squash Casserole
Butternut Squash Casserole by Amira’s Pantry is a delicious and comforting dish that is perfect for any fall or winter gathering. Made with simple ingredients, this casserole is easy to prepare and will quickly become a family favorite.
Green Bean Casserole With Cream of Chicken
Do you love green bean casserole? This Green Bean Casserole With Cream Of Chicken by Amira’s Pantry is the perfect old-school classic! With fresh green beans, crispy bacon, and a crunch onion topping, this casserole will be returned to a family favorite.
Cheezy Zucchini Bake
Cheesy Zucchini Bake by Simply Stacie is a delicious dish that is packed with flavor and is a great way to use up any excess zucchini from your garden. It’s also a fantastic side dish for a holiday dinner or potluck gathering.
Pineapple Casserole
This Pineapple Casserole by A Southern Soul is the perfect addition to any family gathering or holiday celebration. This classic southern dish combines the sweetness of pineapples with a savory buttery crust, a simple dish that will wow the entire family.
Pasta Casseroles
While you don’t always think of pasta when it comes to a holiday side dish, there are some great options that can add a ton of flavor to your holiday meal. There are a few of my favorites, and I know that you will enjoy them as well.
Gruyere Macaroni and Cheese Casserole with Ham and Cubed Sourdough
Macaroni and cheese is a classic comfort food that brings back memories of childhood and cozy family dinners. But this Gruyere Macaroni and Cheese Casserole with Ham and Cubed Sourdough by Culinary Life adds in savory ingredients like ham, tangy Gruyere cheese, and crispy cubes of sourdough bread, with that this dish becomes elevated to a whole new level.
Baked Ravioli Casserole
This Baked Ravioli Casserole by Noshing With The Nolands is a delicious and easy dinner option. The whole family will love it. It is made with store-bought ravioli, marinara sauce, and a cheesy topping. A real tasty twist on traditional lasagna that will make your holidays special.
Penne Alla Vodka Casserole
Penne Alla Vodka Casserole by Noshing With The Nolands is an easy and flavorful twist on the classic Italian dish. Made with penne pasta, a creamy vodka sauce, and topped with melted cheese, this casserole is sure to be a hit at any dinner table.
Classic Macaroni and Cheese
This Classic Macaroni and Cheese by Noshing With The Nolands is the ultimate comfort food that will have you coming back for seconds. Made with a creamy cheese sauce and al dente macaroni, this dish is perfect for a cozy night. Also perfect as a special holiday meal.
Miscellaneous Casseroles
With a wide variety of miscellaneous holiday casseroles to choose from, there is bound to be something for everyone gathered around your table. Even the picky eaters will love one of these casseroles.
Sage Havarti Butternut Squash Lasagna
Sage Havarti Butternut Squash Lasagna by Noshing With The Nolands is perfect for the holidays. It’s a comforting and hearty dish that will please the whole family. This recipe is easy to make, but it’s packed with amazing flavors and textures. Therefore it will leave everyone asking for seconds.
Chicken Casserole
Chicken Casserole by Noshing With The Nolands is a hearty and delicious dish. It will be sure to satisfy your cravings. This casserole is packed with tender chicken, and creamy sauce all topped with crispy bread pieces. You can also sub in leftover turkey. It makes a great holiday meal for your whole family.
Cheesy Chicken Stuffing Casserole Recipe
Cheesy Chicken Stuffing Casserole Recipe by Julie’s Eats & Treats is the ultimate comfort food dish that combines two classic favorites: chicken and stuffing and it makes a great addition to your table.
French Onion Chicken Casserole
French Onion Chicken Casserole by Savory Experiments is a delicious twist on the classic French onion soup. This savory dish combines tender chicken, creamy cheese, and caramelized onions. It makes for a mouth-watering casserole that is sure to become a family favorite.
No matter which one of these tasty holiday casseroles you choose for your family holiday dinner, you are guaranteed to have a meal that will be remembered for years to come.
Comments & Reviews
Emma says
It looks very appetizing. Thanks for this casserole recipe list.
Divya @ Divya's Culinary Journey says
Great collection of delicious Casserole recipes!! Love them all!
Colleen says
I’m so into this list!! I make some of the recipes (similar ones to these) and didn’t even realize I could make ahead with great results! Thanks for this 🙂
Florian @ContentednessCooking says
Delicious and flavorful!
Florian @ContentednessCooking says
Great co,fort food collection!
Elizabeth says
Oh wow! There are so many gorgeous looking recipes in this collection! I’ll definitely be trying a few of them!
Diane says
I’ll be having a great time ambling through all these blogs and checking out these wonderful make ahead casserole recipes! They all look so great! Happy Holidays!
justine @ Full Belly SIsters says
So many gorgeous, decadent, delicious dishes. Well done, Tara!
Debra says
Oh my gosh I’m so glad I don’t have to pick a favorite! So many great ideas, pinning for later.
Manila Spoon says
What a fanta-bulous collection you have here! With the super busy holiday season it’s great to have a list of casseroles that you can make ahead to save time!
LydiaF says
Make ahead dishes make holiday entertaining so much simpler. These are great! I’m loving the orecchiette casserole. 🙂
Celia at Chicago Jogger says
Yum, this is a great roundup of holiday recipes! That sweet potato casserole is at the top of my list.
Cindy @ Hun... What's for Dinner? says
What a delicious variety of casseroles Tara! I wouldn’t know which one to pick first, LOL.
KC the Kitchen Chopper says
I could make a meal of any of these fantastic casseroles. They all look amazing.
Debi @ Life Currents says
These all look really good! I don’t know where to start. But I do know that casseroles rock!
Renee's Kitchen Adventures says
What a fabulous delicious collection. I’m all about making ahead this time of year. Thank you for allowing me to be a part of this collection!