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Great American Casseroles - America's Favorite One Dish Meals

American's love their casseroles! From the hearty "hot dishes" of Minnesota, to the spicy enchilada pies of the southwest, these great comfort foods represent some of America's favorite one-dish meals.
Asparagus and Chicken Noodle Casserole
This asparagus and chicken noodle casserole is a very comforting and flavorful dish. If you're looking for a change from that regular tuna casserole, give this easy asparagus and chicken combo a try.
High-Protein Tuna Noodle Casserole
This tuna casserole recipe is a high-protein version of the American classic. While it has more tuna and less starch than a traditional recipe, it's just as satisfying.
Turkey Noodle Casserole
Turkey noodle casserole is simple to make, and is a great way to use up leftover turkey.
Easy Chicken Parmesan Bake - Step by Step Recipe
This ingenious chicken Parmesan requires no breading, no frying, and only takes minutes to put together. Since there is no fried coating in this chicken Parmesan recipe it's much lower in calories and fat. The crouton crust serves double-duty by soaking in the sauce and chicken juices, as well as forming a crispy, cheesy topping.
Classic Tuna Noodle Casserole
This casserole recipe is an American icon. Tuna noodle casserole is a comfort-food classic that is very simple to make, and a very frugal to serve. The crisp breadcrumb crust atop the creamy egg noodles is a combo that is hard to beat!
Potato and Cheese Pierogi Casserole
Pierogies are potato and cheese stuffed pasta dumplings indigenous to Eastern Europe. They are delicious, but can be time consuming to make. In this ingenious casserole recipe the pierogies are deconstructed and layered to save lots of work.
Beefy Corkscrew Casserole
Don't let the "screwy" name fool you; this beefy corkscrew casserole recipe is delicious and easy. This is a ground beef and pasta bake that everyone will enjoy.
Broccoli and Cottage Cheese Casserole
The addition of broccoli and cottage cheese turns an ordinary macaroni and cheese recipe into a deliciously healthy casserole.
Cheesy Zucchini Casserole
This cheesy zucchini casserole recipe is very easy to prepare, and makes a great side dish for almost any meal. Next time you need to make a dish for a potluck dinner try this popular vegetable casserole recipe.
Classic Tuna Casserole
The quintessential American casserole recipe. Once the brunt of jokes by food snobs, this tuna casserole recipe, if properly made, is a very delicious and satisfying, one-dish meal. Tuna noodle casserole deserves its rightful place on the list of classic American recipes.
Scalloped Potatoes and Ham
This simple scalloped potatoes and ham recipe is perfect for using up that leftover ham. This can be served as a side dish, or paired with a salad as a main course. Scalloped potatoes and ham also make a great brunch item, as they are wonderful served with any style of eggs.
Macaroni and Cottage Cheese Casserole
The addition of cottage cheese and sour cream turns the ordinary macaroni and cheese into a deliciously creamy casserole. To counter the mild cottage cheese, a sharp cheddar is also used in this great macaroni and cheese recipe.
"New School" Macaroni and Cheese
A "revolutionary new method" may be a bit strong, but this recipe requires no Béchamel sauce (the classic French butter and flour-based white cream sauce). That means this version is much easier, way faster, less starchy, and every bit as satisfying.
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