27 Easy Dinner Bakes That Always Hit the Spot

Sometimes, dinner feels like a chore, but it doesn’t have to be. Easy dinner bakes are here to simplify your evenings.

With just a few ingredients and minimal prep, you can create a comforting, crowd-pleasing meal without breaking a sweat. Let’s make dinner easy and delicious again.

Easy Cheesy Hamburger Casserole

Hamburger Casserole is the ideal weeknight dinner when you want a comforting, all-in-one meal that the whole family will love. With classic cheeseburger flavors and a creamy, cheesy finish, it’s a dish you can count on to satisfy any craving.

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Easy Chicken Parmesan

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Chicken Parmesan has been a restaurant favorite for years. Learn how easy it is to make Chicken Parmesan at home.

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Creamy Chicken Noodle Casserole

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Our Chicken and Noodle Casserole is an easy, family-friendly dish that brings comfort to the dinner table. With its creamy sauce, cheesy goodness, and crunchy cracker topping, it’s a dish that’s sure to become a regular in your meal rotation.

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Sloppy Joe Casserole

Sloppy Joe Cornbread Casserole combines savory beef and a sweet cornbread topping in one easy dish. Perfect for a comforting weeknight dinner

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TikTok Spaghetti

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Discover the viral sensation – the easiest TikTok Spaghetti, made with six simple ingredients for a hearty family meal.

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Pizza Casserole

Cheesy, meaty, and packed with flavor, our Pizza Casserole is a must-try and perfect for busy weeknights. This recipe is easy and delicious.

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Easy Cheesy Beef Enchilada Casserole

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Our cheesy Beef Enchilada Casserole is a hearty, flavorful dish that’s easy to make and perfect for feeding a crowd. With simple ingredients and a straightforward process, it’s a recipe that delivers big on comfort and taste.

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Lazy Lasagna

Our cheesy Lazy Lasagna is easy to make, perfect when you need a last-minute delicious comfort meal the entire family will love.

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Taco Tater Tot Casserole

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This Taco Tater Tot Casserole combines ground beef with classic Mexican flavors and is topped with yummy cheese. Perfect for Cinco de Mayo.

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Chicken and Stuffing Casserole

Chicken and Stuffing Casserole is the ultimate comfort food that feels like a hug on a plate. With its creamy texture, tender chicken, and crunchy stuffing topping, it’s a dish that brings everyone to the table with a smile. Plus, it’s quick enough for weeknights and versatile enough to swap in your favorite vegetables or seasonings.

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Ham and Potato Casserole

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Indulge in our hearty and filling ham and potato casserole, the perfect recipe for foodies craving a tasty weeknight meal.

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Ground Beef Taco Casserole

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Spice up taco night with this easy Taco Casserole recipe! Everybody will be asking for seconds of this spin on a Mexican favorite.

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Easy Cheesy Beef And Bean Casserole

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This easy cheesy beef and bean casserole is perfect for a quick, tasty, and satisfying dinner. Perfect for busy weeknights.

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Chicken Pot Pie Casserole

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Discover how to make an easy, delicious Chicken Pot Pie Casserole, a hearty meal sure to become a family favorite.

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Easy Big Mac Casserole with Tater Tots

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Making this Homemade Big Mac Sauce at home gives you all the flavor you love with the convenience of your own kitchen. It’s simple, flavorful, and incredibly versatile, perfect for burgers, fries, and more. It’s a great way to take a meal from basic to next-level!

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German Ham and Noodle Casserole

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We love this quick and easy Ham & Noodle Casserole. Tender pasta, topped with a simple egg and cream sauce and finished with Swiss cheese.

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Chicken And Rice Casserole

Chicken and Rice Casserole is a delicious and comforting one-dish meal with chicken, rice, and veggies in a creamy sauce.

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Chicken Fajita Casserole

This Chicken Fajita Casserole is baked in the oven and has tender chicken, melted cheese, and loads of veggies. It’s low carb and keto-friendly but easily made for carb lovers, by adding rice or serving it in a tortilla.

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Walking Taco Casserole

This Walking Taco Casserole is a nostalgic and easy dinner that brings all the fun of walking tacos into a simple, delicious bake. It’s perfect for busy weeknights and sure to be a family favorite.

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Salmon Casserole

This is creamy, cheesy Salmon Casserole is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight dinner. And ready in less than one hour.

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Cool Ranch Turkey Taco Casserole

Cool ranch turkey taco casserole combines ground turkey with Doritos, vegetables, Greek yogurt, taco seasoning, and more for ultimate flavor. This is a simple recipe to make and a sure way to spice up taco night.

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Baked Feta Pasta Casserole

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This Baked Feta Pasta Casserole went viral on TikTok. With 7 ingredients and easy prep, you’ll have a crowd-pleasing, delicious pasta dinner!

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Cowboy Meatloaf And Potato Casserole

This delicious cowboy meatloaf and potato casserole is well worth making. It’s simple to prepare and offers such rich and hearty flavors.

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Baked Gnocchi Bolognese

This simple baked gnocchi Bolognese recipe is easy to make and you can cook the whole thing in one ovenproof skillet. It’s so rich and tasty.

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Chicken and Potato Casserole

This easy Chicken and Potato casserole is made from scratch. The bacon provides a savory flavor that pairs well with the ranch seasoning.

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Baked Eggplant Parmesan

This Italian recipe for Baked Eggplant Parmesan uses roasted eggplant instead of fried making it a simple, cheesy vegetarian meal.

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Stove Top Stuffing Turkey Casserole

Stove Top Stuffing Turkey Casserole combines the flavors of turkey and stuffing creating a delicious and comforting dish that the whole family will love.

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