21 Winter Casserole Recipes You Can Make in an Hour or Less

A cozy and comforting casserole is a wonderful option to make during the cold winter months. These delicious casserole recipes, made with flavorful winter vegetables like kale, cauliflower, cabbage and winter squash, will be ready to devour in less than an hour. You’ll want to try options like our Creamy Coleslaw Casserole and Cheesy Beef and Black Bean Casserole for a hot, hearty meal that everyone will enjoy.

Creamy Chicken and Cauliflower Rice Casserole

This protein-packed one-skillet dinner features tender chicken thighs cooked on a bed of creamy cauliflower rice topped with meaty mushrooms. Although chicken thighs are quick and convenient, you can substitute them with halved bone-in chicken breasts.

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Creamy Cabbage Casserole

This creamy cabbage casserole is subtly spicy and has the perfect balance of sweet, tender cabbage and classic, creamy béchamel sauce. The cracker and cheese topping adds a little crunch to every bite. Serve with roast chicken or pork.

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Spinach and Creamed Chicken Casserole

Spinach and creamed chicken combine in this comforting casserole that’s a crowd-pleaser. Crushed red pepper contains a bit of heat, so add less or leave it out altogether if you want a milder version. You can cook long-grain brown rice in advance or look for microwave-packed brown rice instead.

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Cheesy Beef and Black Bean Casserole

Think of this creamy skillet casserole as a taco in a skillet. The corn tortillas crisp up under the grill, adding crunch to accompany the creamy filling. If you like a little heat, opt for a hot salsa or chipotle salsa for smoky undertones. Tomato salsa also works well, adding heat and fresh flavor to this easy skillet dinner.

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Spinach, feta and rice casserole

This one-pan recipe is the casserole version of spanakopita! It’s hearty enough to enjoy as a vegetarian lunch or dinner, but versatile enough to serve with just about any protein. To make it even creamier, top each serving with a dollop of sour cream.

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Creamy Lemon Parmesan Chicken Casserole

This creamy chicken casserole is topped with flavorful lemon and parmesan. It also contains broccoli rich in vitamin C. Using whole wheat orzo increases the fiber content of this healthy and comforting dinner.

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Spinach and Artichoke Casserole with Chicken and Cauliflower Rice

This protein-packed chicken casserole has around 400 calories to help you end your day feeling satisfied, without hunger or too full.

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Buffalo Chicken and Cauliflower Casserole

This low-carb, creamy Buffalo Chicken and Cauliflower Casserole is spicy and satisfying. Cauliflower and celery add a tender, crunchy bite, while a sprinkle of blue cheese on top adds a savory finish.

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Mini Loaded Cauliflower Casseroles

You’ll love this mini-casserole version of low-carb Loaded Baked Potatoes! Tangy sour cream coats chopped cauliflower and is baked with cheddar, bacon and onion in ramekins so you can enjoy your own comfort food casserole.

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Spinach and Tortellini Casserole

This tortellini casserole is comfort food at its finest. This easy-to-prepare dinner takes just 20 minutes to prepare and is finished in less than an hour. We use refrigerated tortellini, but frozen tortellini would also shine in this dish. If you have any leftover cooked vegetables, toss them into the mixture or add sun-dried tomatoes or chopped olives to enhance the flavor.

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Quick King Ranch Chicken Casserole

Usually made by layering creamy chicken and tortillas (lasagna-style), this classic Tex-Mex-inspired chicken casserole becomes quicker when we toss everything together in a pan, then put the entire pan under the grill to make the cheese topping gooey.

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Cabbage Roll Casserole

This casserole has all the elements of cabbage rolls (ground beef, onion and rice cooked in tomato sauce) and takes the hassle out of rolling. Cabbage is chopped instead and topped with saucy topping, then topped with cheese for a satisfying and easy casserole.

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Skillet Chicken Enchilada Casserole

This simplified version of chicken and cheese enchiladas requires only one pan to cook and eliminates the need to stuff and roll corn tortillas. Charring vegetables in a cast iron skillet adds depth of flavor. Don’t worry if you don’t have one, because you can use any ovenproof pan instead.

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Chicken Parmesan Casserole

We’ve taken the best parts of Chicken Parmesan (gooey cheese, crunchy breadcrumbs, and lots of tomato sauce) and transformed them into an easy, family-friendly casserole.

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Cauliflower Gratin

This easy cauliflower gratin uses a saucepan to steam the cauliflower and then prepare the cheese sauce, reducing the number of dishes. Just 20 minutes in the oven is enough to make the breadcrumb crust crispy. Serve this family gratin with roast chicken, pork or steak.

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One-Skillet Green Chile and Chicken Enchilada Casserole

This enchilada casserole is loaded with chicken, tomatoes, tomatillos, chili peppers, and cheese, and since it’s a one-pan casserole, cleanup is a breeze.

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Ground Beef Casserole with Cheese and Cauliflower

Ground beef and cauliflower combine to create a hearty weeknight casserole that kids and adults will love. Serve with tortilla chips and sour cream.

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Cream cabbage and sauerkraut with rye breadcrumbs

Hot Hungarian paprika gives this casserole a subtle heat, but you can use sweet instead. Adding sauerkraut to the mix adds bites of salty, tangy flavor throughout. Try leftover turkey, Swiss and Russian dressing on a panini for a Reuben-inspired sandwich.

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Spaghetti Squash Casserole with Broccoli and Cheddar

Tender strings of spaghetti squash replace pasta in this gluten-free cheesy casserole studded with broccoli. Cheddar cheese melts into a bubbly topping. Serve with roast chicken or pork or as part of a vegetarian dinner.

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Vegetarian shepherd’s pies

These mini vegetarian shepherd’s pies feature lentils, carrots and corn, topped with a velvety mashed potato topping. The recipe can also be prepared in a grill-safe casserole dish. Serve with spinach salad with oranges, walnuts and red wine vinaigrette.

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Smoked Turkey, Kale and Baked Rice

This hearty one-skillet dinner is loaded with quick-cooking celery, kale, tomatoes, and brown rice. It’s easy to make the recipe vegetarian by replacing the turkey with smoked tofu.

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