That which we call a dish, by any other name would be as comforting.
A casserole is defined as a stew that is cooked slow in the oven. It also refers to the cooking pan that can be used both in the oven and as a serving piece. No casserole does the job better than ceramic cookware. With bright colors on the outside and an easy clean interior, they are my go to casseroles. I recently got a few from Emile Henry, large lasagna size pieces and smaller round pie pans pans. I have found them both perfect for making large layered casseroles, sweet and savory pies and even simple stuffed mushrooms cooked in wine.
The added bonus of ceramic is that you can get them to match your color scheme, not just of your kitchen but to separate your meat and dairy cookware. I feel colored cookware was a real win for the kosher cook and I was grateful to receive blue and red dishes from Emile Henry, perfect for my kitchen.
You can of course use these casseroles to make kugels, but I think the defining difference between the two is that kugels are side dishes while casseroles are mains or even complete meals.
So that’s what I love about a casserole, it’s a one pan meal that can be made ahead and reheated when ready. Here are some favorite casserole recipes.
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Check out this new casserole I created using polenta and vegetables. I made it dairy at first with beans and mushrooms and my family loved it, but we all felt it didn’t really need the cheese, so it would be a great vegetarian entree/side dish to serve at a meat meal.
Casseroles are the ultimate make ahead foods. They may seem like a lot of work, but really they are an easy anytime dinner option. Once all the components are ready it comes together fast and some can be a one pot meal or an incredible side.
The best part about casseroles is that they are so freezer friendly, the ultimate make ahead dinners. They are hearty and filling too, even without meat. Check out 20 meat free casseroles.
20 VEGETARIAN DINNER CASSEROLES
apple pie and potato kugel. Nice enough to bring to the Shabbas table, nicer that they don’t fight over who serves!
Eggplant pasta bake.
This is my all time favorite!!!
we are, or at least 50% of us are, vegetarians….and since I’m the chief cook, hardly any meat is ever served. I often use pyrex ware, the crockpot or disposable foil pans for all my big casserole dishes, these are beautiful!!
Tuna casserole is our family favorite.
Tuna noodle casserole, baked ziti, baked mac and cheese
my favorite casserole is Mac n cheese
Monday tends to be casserole night – tuna, mac & cheese, etc. My favorite is a baked ziti using soy patty sausages. New casserole dishes would make the perfect casserole meal!
Broccoli cheeses casarol love it
My all time favorite is tuna noodle casserole
I make a casserole at least once a week. sometimes of the tuna variety or just a mac n’ cheese! I also make a quiche that my kids love! This cookware would definitely come in as useful. Far better than the disposable pans!
I love a one dish chicken and rice casserole!
Lasagne
I like tuna casserole but can’t ever have since I got married because my husband’s family doesn’t mix cheese and fish in one dish 🙁 Oh well.
I would do eggplant parm in a dish like this. Yum!
We love a veggies with cheese casserole
Mac and cheese!
My favorite casserole is mac’n’cheese.
i don’t have it often — really only once or twice a year — but sweet potato casserole! specifically a copycat recipe for Ruth’s Chris’ sweet potato casserole that has brown sugar & pecan topping instead of marshmallow. it’s outta this world!
I love spinach and cheese casserole.
I love a creamy chicken and noodle with veggies casserole.
Crustless are my favorites.
I don’t have a favorite
I love eggplant lasagna.
No question, Mac and Cheese is the best casserole. Spaghetti pie is a close second.
My favorite is a Sausage and cottage cheese stuffed shells casserole. So yummy.
Yum looks and sounds delicious!! Looks like the perfect treat for a any day especially a party!
I like a good old fashioned lasagna…. or a tampered-with lasagna–butternut squash makes a great adjustment!
These are pretty enough to go from oven to table. One less thing to wash!!!
My all time favorite casserole is turkey divan made with fresh broccoli!
My favorite casserole is a taco casserole with crunchy nacho topping.
I love lasagna.
My favourite casserole is a chicken casserole with crushed up matzah and celery
I love mac and cheese — can’t stand tuna noodle.
I like making Shepard pie casserole
Your dishes look perfect! I’m handicapped, so casseroles are an easy dish for me. Our favorite is macaroni using different cheeses with a good cheese crust on top!
Chicken and rice for sure!
Favorite dish is a baked ziti heavy on the cheese with the pan lined, top included with crustless Italian bread sprinkled with cheese.
I love to make a noodle-spinach souffle with cheddar cheese.
Wow, my fav huh…….there are so many I like to make. Probably a chicken enchilada casserole if I have to pick just one.
I like King Ranch Chicken casserole.
Anything with cheese or noodles!
The pans look gorgeous and practical. We all love tuna/noodle casserole that I like to load up with vegetables.
My favorite casserole is a tuna noodle casserole
I’ve actually never made casserole as this was not something I remember ever having in my own home. I would be interested in trying out new recipes though, preferably a cheesy dish :).
I like to make my own recipe, I’ll use shredded chicken and make a tamale casserole that my family loves
I like veggie kugeld and removing the mayo and replacing with egg and egg white tomake it healthier. I am not as found of casseroles which to me seem like a big moosh sometimes
I really love lots of casseroles but I agree with others that Tuna is probably up there as a favorite. Especially with a crunchy onion topping.
I love anything with pasta: tuna noodle, baked ziti…
tuna casserole an old family recipe from my husbands grandmother
The pans look beautiful. My favorite casserole is a crustless spinach and cheese casserole that my whole family loves.