Best Comfort Casserole Recipes

DOWN HOME COMFORT CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a 9x13-inch baking pan with non-stick cooking spray.
• Cut biscuits into quarters; arrange them to cover bottom of prepared baking pan. Bake in preheated oven until biscuits have started to cook but are not done, about 5 minutes. Sprinkle with 1/3 cup shredded Cheddar cheese.
• Whisk eggs, milk, salt, and black pepper together in a mixing bowl.
• Place a non-stick skillet over medium to medium-high heat. Spoon in the corned beef hash. Cook and stir until hot and beginning to crisp up, 5 to 8 minutes. Remove from heat. Pour in egg mixture and continue to stir until eggs have started to cook but are not set, about 30 seconds.
• Spread egg and hash mixture evenly over biscuits. Sprinkle with remaining Cheddar cheese. Spread prepared country gravy over the top and bake until cooked through, about 45 minutes.

OKLAHOMA COMFORT FOOD: BRATS, CABBAGE AND GREEN BEAN CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add onions; cook and stir until tender. Place the green beans into a large pot with about 1 inch of water. Bring to a boil, and cook for 5 minutes.
• Add the cabbage to the pot, and top with the cooked onion. Season with sweetener and salt, then top with bratwurst. Dot with remaining butter. Cook uncovered over low heat for 30 minutes. Stir, and serve.

COMFORT PIEROGI CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Cook noodles as directed on package to al dente.
• Saute onions in 1 stick of butter (may use more if desired).
• Butter 13x9 inch pan with remaining 1/2 stick butter.
• Mix sauteed onions with mashed potatoes.
• Layer noodles, then potatoes, then cheese, and repeat, ending with cheese.
• Cover with foil and bake in a 350° oven for 25-30 minutes or until cheese is melted.

SUNDAY BRUNCH HAM AND EGGS: COMFORT FOOD CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.Spray baking dish with non-stick spray.
• Layer hash brown potatoes and ham in baking dish.
• In a bowl, combine eggs, milk, onion, and cheese. Gently pour over potatoes and ham.
• Bake for 60-75 minutes, or until knife inserted in center comes out clean.
• Remove from oven and let sit for 5 minutes before serving.

REDNECK CASSEROLE (AKA COMFORT CASSEROLE)

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, cook pasta according to package directions.
• In a medium sized skillet over medium heat add oil when oil is hot, add Spam, carrots and onion. Stir until Spam is brown and onion and carrots are softened, about 10 to 15 minutes.
• Remove from heat, in same skillet add pasta and peas mix well. In a lightly sprayed 8 by 11 inch dish, add pasta and Spam mixture. In a medium saucepan over medium heat add milk, Velveeta and flour. With wire whisk, whisk until smooth and slightly thickened. Pour over the pasta and Spam mixture, salt and pepper to taste then mix well. Evenly sprinkle shredded cheese over the top bake at 350­° until top is golden brown, about 25 to 30 minutes.

COMFORT CABBAGE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Chop cabbage and place in bottom of large buttered casserole dish, put aside.
• Saute onion, pepper, celery & garlic in a little olive oil for a couple of minutes or so add ground beef and continue to cook until beef is browned. Remove from heat and pour off all oil. Fold in tomatoes, cooked rice and 1/2 can tomato sauce.
• Spoon 1/2 rice mixture over cabbage. Sprinkle 1/2 of cheese on top. Layer remaining 1/2 of rice mixture. Pour remaining tomato sauce over mixture and top with remaining grated cheese. Bake at 350F for 45 minutes to one hour.

VEGETARIAN COMFORT FOOD: TATER TOT CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees.
• Saute Boca Crumbles in olive oil over medium heat, stirring frequently, in large saute pan for approximately 8-10 minutes or until evenly browned.
• Add green beans and chopped onion saute for an additional 2 mins., stirring frequently.
• Add minced garlic and saute for one additional minute, stirring frequently.
• Add cream of mushroom soup, mixing thoroughly on reduced heat for approximately 1-2 minutes.
• Place mixture in 9" x 13" rectangular cake pan.
• Cover mixture with frozen tater tots in neat rows.
• Bake in 350 degree oven for approximately 18-20 mins., or until tater tots are golden brown.

COLD WEATHER COMFORT FOOD: CHICKEN/RICE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• 1. PREP/PREPARE
• 2. Gather your ingredients.
• 3. Salt and pepper the chicken on both sides.
• 4. Place 2 tablespoons of grapeseed oil in a heavy-bottomed pot, over medium heat.
• 5. When the oil begins to shimmer, place the chicken, skin side down in the pot.
• 6. Chef's Note: Allow the chicken to cook in the pot without moving for 3 to 5 minutes, or until the skin begins to crisp.
• 7. Turn over and allow the chicken to cook without moving for an additional 3 to 5 minutes.
• 8. Chef's Tip: When you place the chicken into the hot pan, it will have a tendency to stick to the surface, after several minutes of cooking without moving the chicken will easily release from the pot.
• 9. Remove the chicken from the pot, and reserve.
• 10. Add the onions and a pinch of salt, and cook until softened, about 7 to 10 minutes.
• 11. Add the garlic and stir until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
• 12. Add the rice, and the white wine.
• 13. Stir until the wine has mostly evaporated, about 3 to 5 minutes.
• 14. Add the tomatoes (including juice), and the chicken stock to the pot.
• 15. Stir the sauce, and add the cayenne pepper, and ground cumin.
• 16. As the liquid returns to a simmer, season with additional salt and pepper, if needed.
• 17. Stir in the mushrooms, add the reserved chicken, and push them into the sauce.
• 18. Bring this dish up to a simmer, and then cover the pot.
• 19. Reduce the heat to medium low, and allow the ingredients to cook, and the rice to soften, about an hour.
• 20. Remove from heat, and allow the chicken to rest for an additional 5 minutes.
• 21. PLATE/PRESENT
• 22. Serve the chicken with some of the rice and veggies, along with a nice Chardonnay. Enjoy.
• 23. Keep the faith, and keep cooking.

HAMBURGER "COMFORT FOOD" CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Fry hamburger with onion,and garlic,drain well.
• Add chopped potatoes to hamburger mix and put in lightly greased 9x13 baking dish.
• Combine next 7 ingredients and stir well.
• Cover dish with foil and place in 375 oven for about 1 hour.
• Doesn't hurt to remove foil and stir the casserole once during the cooking process.
• Take out of oven and top with shredded cheese and place back in oven till bubbly.
• All Done!

COMFORT FOOD RICE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Mix all together and place in greased casserole dish.
• You can sprinkle additional cheese on top if desired.
• Bake in 375 degree oven for 30-35 minute.

CARROT CASSEROLE FOR TWO (COMFORT FOOD VEGGIES)

Steps:

• place 1 inch of water in a small saucepan. Add carrots, bring to a boil then simmer until crisp tender. drain and set aside.
• In a small skillet, saute green peppers and onions in tbs of butter til tender. stir in flour, salt and pepper until smooth. Gradually add milk whisking to stop lumps. Bring to a boil, cook and stir 2 minutes until thickened.
• Stir in jalapeno, parsley, savory and carrots. Transfer to a 2 cup baking dish coated with non stick spray.
• In small pan, melt remaining butter add breadcrumbs. Cook and stir until toasted. Sprinkle over casserole. Bake uncovered at 350 for 15-20 minutes until bubbling.

POTATO CHEESE COMFORT CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350. Slice 1/3 off the top of the garlic heads, brush with olive oil and wrap each head individually in foil. Butter and bread-crumb 2 qt. casserole dish with high sides (6 inches or higher).
• Pierce the potatoes with a fork or knife tip and place on a baking sheet along with the garlic and onion. Bake for one hour, or until potatoes are soft. Mash potatoes in a large bowl or use a standing mixer.
• Add squeezed-out garlic and onion and mix till fairly smooth. Add cream, eggs, salt, pepper and nutmeg. Grate Parmesan, shred other cheeses.
• Spoon about 2/3 of the potatoes into the prepared casserole dish, pressing potato mixture up sides. Layer salami, soft cheeses, half the Parmesan and half the breadcrumbs on top of the potatoes.
• Season with salt and pepper. Top with remaining potato mix, sprinkle with rest of breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese. Bake on cookie sheet one and a half hours. Let cool a bit before spooning out.

COMFORT SPINACH CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Heat olive oil in skillet, then add onion and saute about 5 minutes, till soft. Press thawed and drained spinach in a clean towel or paper towels, eliminating almost all moisture. In a large bowl, combine ricotta cheese, spinach, fontina cheese, eggs, butter, flour and pepper. Add sauteed onion and transfer to a greased 1.5 quart casserole. Bake, uncovered in a 350 oven for 45 minutes. Check center for doneness. It should spring back; a food thermometer (or meat thermometer) inserted in the center should read 165 degrees. Cook for an additional 5-10 minutes if necessary. Sprinkle parmesan cheese over the top and serve warm.

COMFORT CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Brown sausage. Add a pinch of the savory seasonings. Drain. Set aside. Peel potatoes. Cut into quarters and boil till soft. Drain. Mash with milk, butter, and salt and pepper to taste. In an 8"x 8" pan, spread the drained sauerkraut on the bottom. Spread sausage evenly over the sauerkraut. Top with mashed potatoes, making sure to seal the mash to the sides of the pan. Grate Parmesan on top. Bake at 325 for 45 minutes.

COMFORT SPINACH & ARTICHOKE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Arrange the artichokes in a greased 1-quart casserole dish, and set aside.
• Cook the spinach according to package directions; drain well.
• Combine the spinach and the next five ingredients, stirring until the cream cheese and butter melt. Spoon the spinach mixture evenly over the artichokes; sprinkle with the Parmesan cheese.
• Combine the breadcrumbs and 1 tbsp butter; sprinkle evenly over the casserole.
• Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until lightly browned.

SPANISH COMFORT FOOD (EGG & SAUSAGE CASSEROLE)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°F
• Saute the onion & garlic in the vegetable oil until the Onion is translucent and the garlic is aromatic apprx 5 minutes
• Add peppers & celery, cook a further 2 minutes
• Add tomato sauce, sausage, potatoes & lemon juice
• Sprinkle in the Paprika
• Add drained peas & carrots & wine
• Bring to a simmer
• Transfer to a casserole dish with a lid
• You may now continue to finish the dish or refrigerate it until 1 hour before serving bringing it to room temperature before placing it in the oven, If you have made this as a "do-ahead" allow 30 minutes at 375F to heat it to simmering
• If you are continuing with the recipe without "doing ahead" place the casserole in the 375F oven and bring the contents to a bubbling simmer 5-10 minutes
• Make a depression for each egg, crack in the eggs, cover and place back in the oven
• Cook for apprx 10-15 minutes or until the eggs are done to your liking
• Have one or two eggs on top of the sausage/vegetable mixture on each plate or bring the whole caaserole to the table

LISA'S COMFORT HEARTY GRAIN CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375. Grease an 8 inch square baking pan. In a large bowel combine all of the ingredients, holding back 1/4 cup provolone. Place in pan, cover with foil and bake until hot (30-35 min) Uncover and sprinkle the remaining cheese on top. Baike until cheese is melted and caserole is bubbly, 3-5 min.