When Christmas arrives and you want a warm, comforting dish to share with your family and friends, make a casserole! It doesn’t have to be fancy to be appreciated, it just needs to taste good. And as long as the ingredients you choose are prepared and served in one dish, you’ve got a casserole to share. We’ve done the work for you and narrowed down the best casserole options for breakfast, brunch and dinner. We’ve included breakfast casseroles for a crowd, make ahead brunch casseroles, and even main dish casseroles for Christmas dinner. Here are simple Christmas casseroles that will save you time in the kitchen and garner praise at the dinner table.
Bacon-Asparagus Strata
Make this make-ahead brunch casserole up to 24 hours in advance so you can entertain your holiday guests without added stress in the kitchen. You’ll love how the eggs, fresh vegetables, and bacon easily combine with Swiss cheese to match the colors of Christmas. You can also try making the recipe variation featuring sausage, mushrooms, and cheddar.
Chilaquiles Breakfast Casserole
Crack open the eggs and watch them bake atop chicken and tortillas simmering in a spicy chipotle pepper sauce. This festive breakfast casserole with tomatoes can be made ahead and is sure to feed a crowd during the holidays. Don’t forget to set out the avocado, Cotija cheese and tortilla strips so everyone can load up their own toppings.
Caramelized Onion Breakfast Casserole
Prepare this make-ahead brunch casserole in a flash for the holidays. The caramelized onions, crispy bacon, fresh broccoli, and creamy Muenster cheese easily combine to make a flavorful meal and beautiful presentation.
Easy Huevos Rancheros Casserole
Looking to add a little spice to your Christmas breakfast or brunch? This breakfast casserole turns up the heat level with a spiced egg mixture that is poured over frozen potato nuggets (aka tots). Topped with salsa, sour cream, and cilantro this cheesy casserole is sure to be a hit with your holiday guests.
Crescent Roll Breakfast Casserole
Pop open a tube of refrigerated crescent rolls to make this simple Christmas casserole. Top the partially-baked pastry with sausage, eggs, veggies, cheese, and chives to have an oven-ready entrée that will feed a crowd. For a spicier option, substitute the breakfast sausage for some chorizo.
Jumbo Apple-Cinnamon Rolls
This is one of the best make-ahead brunch casseroles that you won’t want to be without on Christmas morning. The light and tender sweet rolls are made with mashed potatoes and are baked and served in the same cast-iron skillet. Cinnamon-dusted apples add a layer of sweetness to these jumbo rolls.
Classic Lasagna
You can’t go wrong with serving lasagna dinner for Christmas. It’s a crowd pleaser for all ages. This classic main dish can be made ahead and prepared with a red or béchamel sauce. We’ve also given you options to make it vegetarian or substitute ingredients for dinner in a flash.
Chinese Take-Out Chili Crisp Casserole
Turn up the flavor on your holiday table with this Asian-inspired main dish of chili oil-drizzled rice, pork, and cabbage casserole. Black bean garlic sauce, Chinese sausage, and chili bake up to create layers of mouth-watering goodness that everyone will devour.
Dill Chicken Everything Bagel Biscuit Hotdish
If you love everything bagel seasoning, then you’ll love this chicken casserole. Creamy chicken and vegetables combine with made-from-scratch biscuits that are baked till golden brown and sprinkled with the seasoning mixture. Make your own seasoning blend with this recipe or substitute the store-bought version.
Blueberry and Mascarpone-Stuffed French Toast Casserole
Prep this decadent make-ahead breakfast casserole in only 20 minutes. French baguettes stuffed with rich and creamy vanilla-scented mascarpone and fresh blueberries are topped with egg custard to make this show-stopping breakfast recipe.
Chicken and Wild Rice Casserole
When you’re making a holiday meal for a crowd, every minute of your time counts, so make it easy on yourself and prepare this easy chicken and rice casserole that everyone will love. It’s rich and creamy and ready for the oven in just 30 minutes.
Spicy Green Bean Casserole
Kick up the flavor of your green bean casserole with this go-to holiday side dish recipe. Fresh Serrano peppers and a dash of chili powder adds a spicy flavor to this classic ham side dish. A buttery bread crumb and almond topping are the finishing touches that will have your guests asking for seconds.
The Ultimate Chicken and Noodle Casserole
Impress your holiday guests with this cheesy chicken and noodle casserole that delivers creamy deliciousness to a crowd. It’s loaded with Alfredo sauce and veggies and topped with panko bread crumbs, pecans, and Parmesan cheese. If you don't have cooked chicken on hand, you can cook your own using our no-fail method for juicy chicken.
Alfredo Bacon Tot Casserole
Need a simple Christmas casserole recipe that requires very little prep? Then this classic comfort food recipe is for you. In just 20 minutes, you can transform chicken, Tater Tots, Alfredo sauce, bacon, and tomatoes into a mouthwatering meal that will please the kids and feed a crowd.
Twice Baked Potato Dump Casserole
Here’s your new go-to potato casserole recipe. It’s the perfect side dish for your Christmas dinner because it serves a crowd and delivers creamy, twice-baked potatoes with bacon and chives sprinkled on top. Save prep time with refrigerated mashed potatoes or prepare your own mashed potatoes with our made-from-scratch method.
Cranberry-Apple Corn Bread Stuffing
Cranberries on the dinner table in one form or another are a holiday staple. Keep the Christmas tradition alive with this easy stuffing recipe. Use corn bread crumbles for the base, add sweet cranberries and apples for fresh flavor, then cover and chill for up to 24 hours.
Chicken Cordon Bleu Wild Rice Casserole
Want to make chicken cordon bleu but don’t have a lot of time? Make this easy wild rice casserole casserole instead. It has all the same flavors of chicken cordon bleu, but it's much easier to make. Just combine all of the ingredients in your casserole dish, cover with bread crumbs, and bake.
Sweet Potatoes with Toasted Pecans
Get a jump on your Christmas dinner up to 24 hours in advance with this easy sweet potato casserole recipe. Marshmallows and pecans are combined and sweetened with maple syrup for a classic make-ahead casserole that pairs well with your main holiday dish.
Quick Chicken Tortilla Bake
If you’re looking for an easy-to-prep Christmas casserole that is quick and healthy, here’s a great main dish recipe for you. All you need is five ingredients and 15 minutes of prep, to make this beloved chicken casserole. Layers of gooey cheese, diced tomatoes, and cooked chicken stacked between corn tortillas makes this one of our most-pinned recipes.
Best Four-Cheese Macaroni and Cheese
There’s nothing like making a rich and creamy macaroni and cheese from scratch to pair with the saltiness of a Christmas ham or turkey. This classic casserole version has a smooth, creamy sauce made from Gouda, sharp cheddar, Swiss, and Parmesan cheese. Customize the recipe with our four different flavor variations.
Make-Ahead Turkey Manicotti
Here’s just the recipe you need to use up the leftover turkey from your Christmas dinner. You’ll love how the tender manicotti shells stuffed with a turkey and cheese filling pairs beautifully with a garlic and wine-spike tomato sauce. Prep this recipe up to 24 hours in advance, and you’ll have a delicious meal ready to bake on the fly while you entertain your holiday houseguests.
Baked Cajun Seafood and Rice
If seafood is on your Christmas menu, try this shrimp and crabmeat casserole. Vegetables, rice, Cajun seasonings, bacon, and cheese combine with the seafood for a layered main dish that will feed a crowd. Add a side salad to complete this vegetable-rich seafood feast.
Bean-and-Beef Enchilada Casserole
Make this main dish Christmas casserole in advance so you can always have a delicious meal on hand in case you have drop-in visitors or need additional food to feed your holiday crowd. You can always count on this layered Mexican-style dish to win the hearts of adults and children with its traditional ingredients and fast prep time.
