13 Delicious—And Pantry Friendly—Casserole Recipes

If the idea of the humble casserole brings to mind heavy, retro dishes and loads of canned mushroom soup, we're here to change your mind. Largely built on shelf-stable ingredients and made in a single pan, casseroles are a weeknight-friendly approach to cooking that cuts down on dishes and cooking time, and doesn't have to feel like a cop-out on dinner.

Here are eight of our favourite easy casserole recipes to get you started.

One-Pan Lasagna

Fire up the oven and break out the cheese: This one-pan lasagna is exactly what you need for the cold season. Get our one-pan lasagna recipe.

Recipe by Camilla Wynne, Produced by Stephanie Han Kim, Photo by Christie Vuong, Food Styling by Matthew Kimura, Prop Styling by Christine Hanlon.

Gnocchi Shepherd’s Pie

Produced by Stephanie Han Kim; Photography by Christie Vuong; Recipe by Chantal Braganza; Food Styling by Matthew Kimura; Prop Styling by Christine Hanlon

Toasted Orzo, Chickpea And Tomato "Stoup"

This dish is a riff off on sopa de fideos, a soup of noodles fried in chicken fat and topped with tomato broth—and a total comfort food. Get our toasted orzo, chickpea and tomato "stoup" recipe.

Produced by Sun Ngo; Food styling by Ashley Denton; Prop styling by Madeleine Johari

Veggie And Lentil Shepherd’s Pie

Add this hearty shepherd's pie to your next plant-based dinner plan, featuring a cozy blend of veggies, fresh thyme and soft mashed potatoes. Get our veggie and lentil shepherd's pie recipe.

Photo, Erik Putz.

Easy Scalloped Potatoes

The perfect scalloped potatoes are rich, creamy and most importantly, easy to whip up. Get our scalloped potatoes recipe.

Photo, Erik Putz.

One-Pan Mushroom Gratin With White Beans

On busy nights, this one-pan wonder featuring white beans, mushrooms and Swiss chard brings big flavours to the dinner table (with less mess!). Get our one-pan mushroom gratin with white beans recipe.

Photo, Erik Putz.

Best-Ever Stuffing Recipe

We asked readers whether stuffing is best with or without meat, and the overwhelming response was without. Just in case, we have also included a delicious sausage variation. Get our best-ever stuffing recipe.

(Produced by Chantal Bragranza, Radiyah Chowdhury and Sun Ngo; Photography, food and prop styling: Kirsten Buck; Illustrations: Lianne Marie Leda Charlie)

Three Sisters Casserole

Norma Condo is the chef behind Miqmak Catering Indigenous Kitchen, the first permanent Indigenous-owned restaurant in Montreal. Her casserole recipe uses squash, corn and beans—a trio known as the “Three Sisters” because they grow together as a unit, with the cornstalks holding up the beans while the squash protects the roots at the base. Get our Three Sisters casserole recipe.

Photo, Roberto Caruso.

One-Pan Pizza Pasta

It’s like pizza and pasta… combined! Pepperoni and a generous pinch of Italian seasoning are the keys to this one-pan pizza pasta’s delicious flavour. Get our one-pan pizza pasta recipe.

Photo, Roberto Caruso.

French Onion Macaroni And Cheese

Crowned with golden-crisp breadcrumbs, these creamy noodles (think gruyère and mascarpone), gives this star comfort food an elegant update. And the best part? It’s a one-pan meal—ready to dish up in just 30 minutes. Get our French onion macaroni and cheese recipe.

Photo, Erik Putz.

Carrot And Parsnip Casserole

Two shelf-stable vegetables get a subtle kick from Dijon and nutmeg cream. Get our carrot and parsnip casserole recipe.

Photo, Carmen Cheung.

Modern Tuna Casserole

Harissa spice adds a modern flavour to a crowd-favourite tuna casserole. Get our tuna casserole recipe.

Photo, Andreas Trauttmansdorff

Meatless Tortilla Casserole

This casserole twist on enchiladas makes good use of pantry-friendly canned beans, jarred red peppers and tinned chipotle. Get our tortilla casserole recipe.