If you’re looking for quick and easy weeknight meals to simplify your busy schedule, we’ve rounded up 12 of the best casserole dishes made with no more than five ingredients.
These delicious one-dish meals require a minimum of prep time and effort and will liven up your busy weekday menu.
1. Baked Ziti
Colorful and packed with flavor, baked ziti is an easy family favorite for a weeknight meal. Dress it up with a salad and a loaf of bread and you’re set for dinner. It also freezes well, so make a double batch and you’ll have a casserole on hand! Get the recipe from Cooking with Libby.
If you love enchiladas but don’t have the time to make them, you need this recipe! Ground beef and enchilada sauce are layered between tortillas for an easy casserole that gives you all of the flavor of your favorite dish, but with less work. Get the recipe at Six Sisters’ Stuff.
Chicken, broccoli and cheese make for a hearty, filling meal in under 30 minutes. Garlic powder and pepper give this dish a little extra zing. Find the recipe at Appetizer Girl.
Breakfast for dinner? Sure, why not! Eggs, sausage, hash browns and cheese make the perfect warm, hearty comfort meal. Get the recipe at Recipe Diaries.
This fabulous casserole is perfect for cozy dinners and will carry you through fall. Savory tomatoes with Italian herbs give this dish a flavorful kick. And if you struggle with getting your kids to eat their vegetables, they probably won’t even notice the green beans! Check the recipe out at Sweet Phi.
The best part about this casserole is how easy it is to substitute whatever ingredients you have on hand! The casserole gets its zesty flavor from cream of celery soup, and almonds provide a satisfying crunch in every bite. Get the recipe at Simple Nourished Living.
You’ll feel like you’re at your favorite Italian restaurant with this delicious casserole. Frozen tortellini and fresh Italian sausage links make this the perfect go-to weeknight dinner. You’ll find the recipe at A Wicked Whisk.
This vegetarian casserole is easy to put together and makes for a good, healthy weeknight dinner. Tomato sauce and diced tomatoes create a bright and beautiful dish that’s ready in less than 30 minutes. Get the recipe at Jessica in the Kitchen.
If you love Italian dishes but aren’t in the mood for pasta, this casserole is for you. The crescent dough base is reminiscent of deep dish pizza — without all the work! Find the recipe on Real Mom Kitchen.
Mayonnaise, sour cream and parmesan cheese make this casserole seem like a decadent weekday meal. Low carb and gluten free, this yummy dish will brighten up your work week. Get the recipe at Low Carb Yum.
Make the most of your leftovers with this crowd-pleasing casserole. Hearty ham pairs well with egg noodles in this dish, but you can substitute any cooked meat you might have on hand. Get the recipe at The Seasoned Mom.
This tasty casserole is a twist on the tuna classic. The cheddar cheese soup base makes for a rich and creamy flavor — and this is a terrific way to introduce young kids to seafood. Find the recipe at 3 Boys and a Dog.
Kristina Wright lives in Virginia with her husband, their two sons and several pets. Her work has appeared in a variety of places, including Mom.me, BookBub, Washington Post, USA Today, Narratively, Good Housekeeping, Cosmopolitan, and more. She loves reading thrillers, going to movies, baking bread and planning family trips where everyone has fun and no one complains. Oh, and she really, really loves coffee. You can find her at the nearest coffee shop or on Twitter @kristinawright.
