18 Hearty Casserole Recipes Just Like Grandma Used to Make and Love

Satisfying and nourishing, these casseroles will take you back in time—in a good way! Devan Grimsrud is a Berlin-based writer, editor, and recipe developer originally from Minneapolis, Minnesota. After working in television production with James Beard Award-winning chef Andrew Zimmern, she relocated to Berlin and became the managing editor at Kitchen Stories, an international digital cooking platform with millions of active users. Casseroles are nothing if not comforting—that’s the role they fill in our lives, whether they were always a part of the family dinner table because there were just so many mouths to feed or they were a special occasion bite only enjoyed at family reunions or grandma’s house. These 18 hearty recipes—all containing a protein—come from all over the country and will provide that comforting feeling with just a touch of nostalgia. One of these hearty casseroles will speak to you. Make sure to read through the tips and tricks from our editors, contributors, and readers. Shipwreck Casserole “Almost any vegetable could be added to this casserole.Sautéed mushrooms, corn, and chopped carrots are all great options.” —Nick Evans, Simply Recipes Contributor Cheeseburger Casserole “Make sure your heavy cream is at room temperature before adding it to your warm pasta. The consistency will be creamy and will not separate or curdle.” —Eric Jones, Simply Recipes Contributor “If you don’t haveItalian seasoningin the pantry, use 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1 teaspoon dried basil and 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme.” —Elise Bauer, Simply Recipes Founder Easy Chicken Enchilada Casserole “You can replace the homemade enchilada sauce with canned enchilada sauce. You’ll need 24 ounces of canned red enchilada sauce.” —Marta Rivera, Simply Recipes Contributor Beef Noodle Casserole “I like to brown the beef with one heaping tablespoon of chili powder and 1 teaspoon each of cumin and cayenne pepper (any cayenne at

Satisfying and nourishing, these casseroles will take you back in time—in a good way!