Classic Comfort Foods Turned Into Casseroles

Turn favorite comfort foods like cheesy onion soup, spaghetti and meatballs, and grilled cheese into easy one-pan casseroles.

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Casserole Comeback

Make your favorite comfort food dishes even easier to serve a crowd by transforming them into one-pan meals. Food Network Kitchen reimagined classics like French onion soup, shrimp and grits, and spaghetti and meatballs into transportable, make-ahead casseroles.

French Onion Soup Casserole

This rich, soup-inspired casserole makes a cheesy, ultra-comforting side dish (our tasters said it would make a great addition to a holiday spread) without the fussiness of a soup course. Make the onions ahead to save time.

Get the Recipe: French Onion Soup Casserole

Spaghetti-and-Meatballs Casserole

Eat spaghetti and meatballs by the slice instead of the bowl. Each slab of this kid-friendly casserole has tiny meatballs and pockets of gooey cheese. Add slices of leftover cooked Italian sausage if you have it.

Get the Recipe: Spaghetti-and-Meatballs Casserole

Grilled Cheese-and-Tomato Casserole

If tomato soup and grilled cheese is your go-to comfort food, then we have the perfect casserole for you. Using the broiler instead of the stovetop makes the work of grilling the bread and cheese easier — try this method when you're cooking sandwiches for a crowd.

Get the Recipe: Grilled Cheese-and-Tomato Casserole

Shrimp-and-Grits Casserole

Here's a comforting meal of shrimp and grits packed into one casserole dish. Enjoy it with a side of hot sauce if you want an extra kick.

Get the Recipe: Shrimp-and-Grits Casserole

Lumberjack Breakfast Casserole

Get all your favorite breakfast foods in one bite! And change up the cheese if you want — try pepper Jack for a little spice.

Get the Recipe: Lumberjack Breakfast Casserole

Chile Relleno Casserole

This no-fry, no-fuss casserole that delivers on all the flavors and gooeyness of chile rellenos without all the work.

Get the Recipe: Chile Relleno Casserole

Käsespätzle

This German baked spätzle dish is full of melty Emmentaler cheese and sweet and tender caramelized onions—a perfect comfort combination. We mix in a bit of chopped chives before baking, then sprinkle on more before serving to add subtle onion flavor and a touch of color. While it’s traditional to make your own spätzle, you can also substitute store-bought dried spätzle; boil to al dente before baking.

Get the Recipe: Käsespätzle