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Though you better believe we've got those classics too.
When you think of casseroles for Thanksgiving, we bet you imagine the two famous ones: green bean casserole and sweet potato casserole. We’re here to tell you, there are SO many more casserole options to fill your table with this holiday season. It’s true, for a lot of people, it wouldn’t be Thanksgiving without the OGs, so we’d never suggest you ditch them for alternatives. However, if you’re having a BIG meal, or just want to change up your leftovers game, we definitely recommend diversifying a bit. These casseroles are comforting, relatively easy to throw together, and most can even be made ahead of time (gotta love that!). Check out our 26 Thanksgiving casseroles for ideas.
Let’s start with the classics. We’ve got 5(!) recipes for green bean casserole here—everything from a vegan version to one that’s loaded with bacon and cheese (what can we say, we’ve got layers). We’ve also got 4(!) sweet potato casserole options—something for everyone, whether you like marshmallows, pecans, or prefer something savory.
Looking to change it up? We’ve got a variety of other casseroles that would be just as at home on your Thanksgiving table. Check out our harvest chicken casserole, our butternut squash casserole, or our classic corn casserole. We’ve also included a few casseroles great for using up Thanksgiving leftovers, like our chicken stuffing casserole or our turkey casserole. They’re a great way to give your leftovers new life.
When you’re focused on the big dinner, it can be easy to forget to eat the other two meals of the day. To avoid midday hanger pains (decidedly not a good idea when family’s around 😂), we’ve included a few easy breakfast casseroles too. Check out our breakfast strata, our keto breakfast casserole, and our egg and hash brown casserole too. Prep them the night before, and pop them in the oven first thing. Hot tip: Make them in a foil dish so you can save all your nice casserole dishes for the main event.
Want more Thanksgiving inspiration? Check out our favorite appetizers, sides, and pies too.
This is one side dish that will everyone freak out (and run for seconds). If you have vegetarian guests, feel free to skip the bacon! We're usually all about the smoky flavor, but for this Brussels sprout dish, it's all about the CHEESE.
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It's time for butternut squash to claim its rightful place on autumnal dinner tables. This savory casserole is packed with bacon and two types of cheese (mozzarella and cheddar, thank you very much) and just enough kale to lend the dish a healthy-ish twist. Equally versatile as a side dish or a main, this butternut squash casserole is a hearty, easy, and delicious way to eat your veggies.
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This satisfying casserole has ALL of your fall favorites—Brussels sprouts, sweet potatoes, cranberries. Make it for a big crowd, or pack it up and eat the leftovers for lunch. It's a meal prep DREAM.
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Most sweet potato casseroles have only marshmallows or pecans. Don't even think about making this mistake. Topping with a pecan streusel and then marshmallows helps this casserole stand out above ALL the rest.
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For this recipe, we ditched the canned cream of mushroom soup and went for fresh instead. By sautéing mushrooms with thinly sliced onion in butter, you're building a base with some serious depth of flavor. Cook the mushrooms enough that they get a little caramelized, and you'll really be good to go.
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This recipe is for everyone who hates marshmallows atop their sweet potato casserole—in their place is a buttery, brown sugar pecan topping that is still perfectly sweet, making this side dish or dessert-worthy this Thanksgiving.
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This classic Southern side is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. If you prefer, drained and rinsed canned corn can be used instead of frozen, and you could substitute more milk in for the heavy cream. The finished casserole won't be quite as decadent, but will still be delicious.
Get the Classic Corn Casserole recipe.
Listen, we love a big breakfast featuring all the usual suspects—fluffy scrambled eggs, crispy hash browns, a plate of breakfast sausage, and a pile of sautéed spinach for good measure. Enter this casserole, which delivers all those classic breakfast foods in ONE single dish (means a lot less work and dishes before you get to cooking the big meal!).
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Plant-based eaters don't have to miss out on classic green bean casserole, thanks to this simple recipe. We're super into the onion topping on this casserole—it's SO much better than the fried ones that come in a can. Because this casserole is less heavy, you can also enjoy it all season long (and not just on Thanksgiving!).
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Using refrigerated crescent dough makes these apple dumplings a cinch to make and adds an extra buttery, flaky texture. The dumplings are essentially poached in a lemon-lime soda, which may seem a little odd, but trust us on this one: They come out slightly doughy and gooey and the soda turns the whole thing into a sweet sauce that you should drizzle over your dumplings.
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This healthy dish will fuel you and your family up for whatever your Thanksgiving day ahead holds. Your family will be so into the sausage, eggs, and bread here, they won't even notice we snuck in some mushrooms and spinach too. Feel free to swap the fontina for Gruyère or white cheddar instead.
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Looking for a super flavorful, low-carb side for Thanksgiving? Look no further than this French onion soup-inspired casserole. It's got everything you love about the comfort soup, without the bread.
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This loaded mashed potato bake will take your average mashed potatoes over the top. It's basically a loaded baked potato in casserole form, which can help free up your stovetop for other Thanksgiving menu items too. 😍
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The classic combo of Italian sausage, broccoli rabe, and basil lends itself to a recipe that’s easy to whip up for an impressive pre- or post-Thanksgiving brunch. If you’re new to adding nutmeg to savory recipes, trust us: It adds a subtle, mysterious note that will have your guests (keto or not!) wondering why this recipe is so delicious.
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Never fear, this lightened-up green bean casserole is here to help you save room for pumpkin pie. Forgoing canned cream of mushroom for a quick homemade mushroom gravy, we'd argue this version is healthier and more delicious than the classic. We dig the sautéed and Panko-ed onion topping, but if you can't part from French's fried onions, we won't judge ya.
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We'll take ANY chance we can get to free up oven space. Like Crock-Pot stuffing and Crock-Pot mashed potatoes, this Crock-Pot sweet potato casserole is every bit as delicious as the one you make in the oven.
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Though we kind of hate to admit it, we LOVE Jiffy cornbread mix. It's easy to make, and it's damn good in dishes like this chili and cornbread casserole. If you want to go the homemade route, try halving our delicious homemade cornbread for this recipe. It might turn out even better.
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After Thanksgiving is all said and done, we usually end up with more leftover turkey than any one Thanksgiving sandwich can handle. This casserole is a great way to use it up (as well as any lingering veggies. The buttery crumb topping is everything.
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This meatless, dairy-free take on shepherd's pie is packed with veggies (mushrooms! celery! butternut squash! parsnips!) and loaded with flavor. It's also incredibly hearty, thanks to lentils.
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These layers of cheesy, potato-y, bacon-y goodness will show your layers of love to your family or guests, and keep them full 'til you've got the big meal on the table.
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This dish came about when we decided to turn one of our go-to sides, cheesy baked broccoli, into an ooey-gooey, rich and delectable casserole. It's creamy and cheesy, and the Ritz crackers add the perfect buttery crunch that the original desperately needs.
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This is the perfect way to use up any leftover stuffing you have lying around. And honestly, it doesn't even have to be for Thanksgiving. Of course, if you're looking for some stuffing to serve from scratch, our classic stuffing is dang near perfect. But we love this recipe because it is essentially a savory version of a dump cake, which means it's crazy fast and easy to make, without sacrificing on flavor.
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We took the crowd-pleasing favorite green bean casserole and turned it into a main dish. By adding chicken, cheese, and pasta, this one-skillet dish is now even more of a hearty comfort food, perfect for all of your upcoming holiday entertaining.
Get the Cheesy Green Bean Chicken Casserole recipe.
Love sweet potatoes, but not so into the whole sticky sweet, marshmallow business? Serve this easy, cheesy savory casserole instead!
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This noodle bake is made with noodles, seasoned Brussels sprouts, crispy shallots, our BFF bacon, and of course, it's all held together with cheese (what else?).
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Wave goodbye to that can of cream of mushroom soup and meet your new favorite green bean casserole! It's got bacon, chives, and SO much cheese. If you've got vegetarian company, feel free to leave the bacon out—it's got plenty of cheese to make up for it. 😏
Get the Loaded Green Bean Casserole recipe.