Busy weeknights call for dinners that are low on effort but big on flavor—and that’s exactly what these dump-and-bake recipes deliver. From creamy, comforting casseroles to cheesy, crowd-pleasing bakes, every dish here goes from oven to table with minimal fuss. Whether you’re feeding a hungry family or just need something easy after a long day, these 25 recipes will have your back. Trust us—you’ll want to scroll through them all and bookmark your favorites!

Baked Turkey Pasta Casserole Recipe

A bowl of colorful pasta salad featuring fusilli, peas, diced tomatoes, and chunks of chicken, garnished with fresh basil leaves. The meal is set on a woven cloth with a fork and knife in the background.
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This turkey pasta casserole is a crowd-pleaser, combining juicy turkey and creamy sauce in an easy one-pan meal. Great for busy weeknights.
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Cheesy Baked Chicken French Onion Recipe

A rectangular white baking dish filled with a baked dish featuring caramelized onions, melted cheese, and herbs in a rich brown sauce. The dish is set on a wooden board with a yellow cloth beside it.
Cheesy Baked Chicken French Onion Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

With rich, savory flavors and plenty of gooey cheese, this casserole tastes like it’s been passed down for generations. It’s a hug in casserole form, perfect for chilly evenings.
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Zesty Baked Lemon Pepper Chicken Recipe

A white rectangular dish filled with golden-brown baked chicken breasts, garnished with lemon slices, herbs, and spices, placed on a white and yellow checkered cloth.
Zesty Baked Lemon Pepper Chicken Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Easy to make baked lemon pepper chicken is a flavorful dish that combines zesty lemon, mellow baked garlic, and black pepper.
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Baked Scalloped Potatoes and Ham Casserole Recipe

Top view of a creamy potato gratin in a baking dish, with a golden-brown crust. A serving spoon is scooping out a portion, revealing layers of thinly sliced potatoes. The dish is sprinkled with black pepper and bubbling cheese.
Baked Scalloped Potatoes and Ham Casserole Recipe. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage

A creamy old fashioned scalloped potatoes and ham recipe is a classic Southern dish that’s a must when you have leftover ham. With just thinly sliced yukon gold potatoes, cream, garlic, gruyere cheese and ham, you get a casserole with a creamy white sauce that surrounds fork-tender slices of potatoes covered in cheese.
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Hearty Biscuits And Gravy Casserole Recipe

A white rectangular casserole dish filled with a baked breakfast casserole, likely featuring eggs, sausage, and cheese. The dish is placed on a blue and white striped cloth, with a spoon and a stack of white plates nearby.
Hearty Biscuits And Gravy Casserole Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

This Biscuits and Gravy Casserole is made with breakfast sausage, eggs, biscuits, and homemade gravy for an easy meal!
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Baked Sloppy Joe Casserole with Cornbread Recipe

A skillet with a cornbread-topped pie, one slice missing. The slice is on a white plate, garnished with jalapeño slices and cheese. Nearby are small bowls of shredded cheese and jalapeños, all on a checkered cloth over a round wooden board.
Baked Sloppy Joe Casserole with Cornbread Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

Sloppy Joe Casserole is a warm, comforting meal, bringing together the bold, tangy flavors of a classic sloppy joe with a golden, cheesy cornbread topping. This dish is simple to prepare, making it ideal for feeding a hungry family or welcoming friends to your table with warmth and ease.
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Baked Chicken Parmesan Meatballs Recipe

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Baked Chicken Parmesan Meatballs Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Cheesy Baked Chicken Parmesan Meatballs recipe is a twist on the classic dish. Italian chicken meatballs in marinara topped with melted cheese.
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Baked Eggplant And Meatballs Recipe

egg plant meatballs
Baked Eggplant And Meatballs Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Your family will applaud your dinner when you make this delicious Eggplant and Beef Meatballs Recipe. Easy way to add veggies.
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Deliciously Baked Ranch Chicken Casserole Recipe

Close-up of a creamy and crumbly dish, featuring tender chicken covered in a thick, white sauce and topped with golden, crispy cracker crumbs. The texture appears rich and indulgent, served on a white plate.
Deliciously Baked Ranch Chicken Casserole Recipe. Photo credit: Lauren’s Latest

Made with minimal ingredients and maximum flavor this creamy Chicken Ranch Casserole is a simple dinner that the whole family will enjoy. Serve with some Butter Rice and Maple Glazed Carrots for the perfect meal!
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Easy Baked Chicken Potato Casserole Recipe

A baked casserole in a white dish, featuring diced potatoes topped with melted cheese, crispy bacon, and garnished with fresh parsley. The dish rests on a yellow and white checked cloth.
Easy Baked Chicken Potato Casserole Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

This easy loaded baked chicken potato casserole recipe features baked potatoes, chicken, and seasonings topped with bacon and cheese.
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Baked Tater Tot Hotdish Recipe

A casserole dish filled with a tater tot hotdish. The top layer consists of crispy, golden tater tots arranged in neat rows, drizzled with ketchup. Some are removed to reveal a filling of mixed vegetables and ground beef. A plaid cloth is nearby.
Baked Tater Tot Hotdish Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

This Midwestern favorite is the kind of crowd-pleaser Grandma always brought to potlucks. Crispy tater tots top a savory mix of beef and veggies for a dish that’s both simple and satisfying.
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Creamy Baked Chicken And Rice Casserole Recipe

A white baking dish filled with a baked rice dish topped with several pieces of seasoned chicken and white sauce drizzles. The dish is placed on a wooden board with fresh basil nearby, and a white and blue towel underneath.
Creamy Baked Chicken And Rice Casserole Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Creamy Baked Chicken And Rice Casserole Recipe with coconut milk, jasmine rice, and savory herbs. Juicy chicken and creamy rice will become a favorite.
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Baked Zucchini Casserole Recipe

A white rectangular baking dish filled with zucchini gratin, featuring a golden-brown breadcrumb topping. The dish is placed on a green checkered cloth on a light-colored surface. The gratin appears deliciously crispy and well-baked.
Baked Zucchini Casserole Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Zucchini Casserole is an easy side dish, made with fresh zucchini, a creamy sauce, herbs, cheese, and panko breadcrumbs. Bakes in 30 minutes!
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Beefy Baked Nacho Casserole Recipe

nacho casserole on a plate
Beefy Baked Nacho Casserole Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

This fun, beefy casserole is loaded with chips, cheese, and Tex-Mex seasoning. It’s a laid-back, family-style dish that’s perfect for casual nights — just the way Grandma liked them.
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Baked Corn Casserole Dish Recipe

A white ceramic dish filled with baked crab dip topped with melted cheese and garnished with chopped green herbs. A wooden spoon and a napkin sit nearby on a light surface.
Baked Corn Casserole Dish Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

Baked corn casserole is perfect for potlucks and special dinners. Its creamy texture, sweet corn, and golden cheesy top make it a crowd-pleasing side dish that only requires 15 minutes of prep time.
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Gouda Mac n Cheese Recipe

A slice of creamy white lasagna is served on a white plate, garnished with chopped parsley on top. The layers of pasta and cheese are visible, with a rich, melted cheese topping.
Gouda Mac n Cheese Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Gouda Mac n Cheese is fancy comfort food layered up in creamy cheezy sheets of posts that is sure to become a family favorite.
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Crispy Oven-Baked Chicken Wings Recipe

dry rub chicken wings that were baked in the oven
Crispy Oven-Baked Chicken Wings Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

Looking for a quick tasty way to make crispy oven baked chicken wings? The secret is this easy, dry rub chicken wings recipe along with a few tips and tricks I will share with you.
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Easy One-Pot Chicken and French Onion Casserole

french onion chicken
Easy One-Pot Chicken and French Onion Casserole. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

This Easy Chicken and French Onion Soup Casserole is a simple and tasty dish perfect for busy weeknights. All you need is a few basic pantry ingredients, soup mix, chicken, and a slow cooker. In just a few minutes, you’ll have a hearty and satisfying one-pot casserole dinner that everyone will love!
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Cheesy Baked Queso Chicken Recipe

Close-up of a cheesy baked dish with melted cheese and chunks of tomatoes, garnished with chopped parsley. The creamy texture and golden-brown spots give it an appetizing appearance.
Cheesy Baked Queso Chicken Recipe. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage

Baked Queso Chicken will be your new favorite weeknight meal! It’s not only QUICK and EASY, but delicious. With just a few ingredients and a special tip, you’ll have moist and tender chicken on the table with almost no effort.
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Cheesy Baked Spaghetti Recipe

A baked lasagna in a rectangular dish topped with melted cheese and chopped herbs. Surrounding it are ingredients like garlic cloves, an onion, fresh basil leaves, and a block of Parmesan cheese on a light surface.
Cheesy Baked Spaghetti Recipe. Photo credit: Lauren’s Latest.

Baked Spaghetti Casserole is a family favorite made with a meaty marinara sauce, 4 types of cheese, herbs over spaghetti noodles.
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Chicken Enchilada Casserole Recipe

A casserole dish filled with cheesy enchiladas topped with melted cheese, chopped red onions, and fresh cilantro. A spatula is lifting a portion from the dish, revealing a rich, savory filling. A white napkin is in the background.
Chicken Enchilada Casserole Recipe. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage

This chicken enchilada casserole recipe is one of my favorites for Taco Tuesdays or family dinners, mostly because it’s so yummy, but also because it’s really easy to make. It’s a 45-minute casserole (30 minutes is just oven baking time) that is filling as-is or can be served with plenty of sides and your favorite toppings.
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Oven Baked BBQ Chicken Recipe

Close-up of glazed barbecue chicken pieces garnished with chopped fresh parsley, arranged on a white plate. The chicken has a shiny, caramelized surface, indicating it is cooked and sauced.
Oven Baked BBQ Chicken Recipe. Photo credit: Lauren’s Latest

I love an easy dinner and this Oven Baked BBQ Chicken is just the ticket. Chicken thighs and legs are seasoned with seasoning salt, slathered with homemade BBQ sauce and baked until sticky sweet perfection. Similar to my classic baked chicken legs recipe, but covered in bbq sauce.
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Chicken Hashbrown Casserole with Cornflakes Recipe

Chicken Hashbrown Casserole with Cornflakes Recipe. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage

Creamy, loaded with cheese, and chunks of tender chicken, this Chicken Hashbrown Casserole is baked to golden perfection in just 40 minutes and is just as delicious for breakfast as it is for dinner.
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Baked Chicken Noodle Casserole Recipe

A casserole dish filled with a creamy noodle bake topped with golden breadcrumbs and herbs. Visible ingredients include peas and sliced carrots in a cream sauce. A spoon is placed inside, ready to serve. The dish is set on a textured gray surface.
Baked Chicken Noodle Casserole Recipe. Photo credit: Lauren’s Latest.

Cheesy Chicken Noodle Casserole is a great weeknight meal that comes together in a cinch even though it’s made from scratch!
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Buffalo Chicken Casserole With Tater Tots Recipe

Buffalo Chicken Casserole With Tater Tots Recipe. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Satisfy your comfort food craving with this buffalo chicken casserole (or hot dish).It’s made with ground chicken, ranch dressing, hot sauce, and frozen tater tots.
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Seafood Lovers Are Losing It Over These Must-Try Dishes

Boiling crab sauce tossed with shrimp
Seafood Lovers Are Losing It Over These Must-Try Dishes. Image credit: Intentional Hospitality

If seafood’s your love language, you’re about to be seriously tempted. From buttery boils and cheesy dips to crispy bites and bold, spicy appetizers, these dishes deliver that straight-from-the-coast flavor in every bite. This roundup is packed with easy, flavor-loaded recipes that’ll have you daydreaming about your next seafood fix. Trust us—you’ll want to scroll through every single one. Get All The Recipes: Seafood Lovers Are Losing It Over These Must-Try Dishes