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These small-scale casseroles are just what you need for an intimate family dinner.
As far as we're concerned, a warm casserole fits every calling. From church potlucks to holiday feasts, there's always room for a classic side or hearty main-dish casserole on the table; yet we don't always want, need, or—let's be honest—have an inch of room for leftovers in the refrigerator. This week, win every weeknight with these delicious 8x8 casserole dinner, side dish, and dessert ideas for your family of four.
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Poppy Seed Chicken
This recipe transforms a handful of simple ingredients into a comforting dinner that your family will request again and again. It's comforting as can be and a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.
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Old-School Squash Casserole
You can't beat the crunchy, buttery cracker topping and creamy, cheesy squash blend in this traditional Southern recipe. It's a scraped-clean kind of casserole after everyone scoops a hearty portion.
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Pineapple Casserole
Whip up this holiday classic on a weeknight. With just six ingredients, one dish, and around 30 minutes, you're ready with a special side dish for any occasion.
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Hashbrown Casserole
It's a classic for a reason. This cornflake-topped casserole is an easy crowd-pleaser that comes together with just a few staple ingredients.
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King Ranch Chicken Mac And Cheese
With this recipe, there's no need to choose between King Ranch Chicken Casserole and macaroni and cheese for dinner tonight. This hybrid dish is full of shortcuts and convenient ingredients, but the end result is packed with big, bold flavors.
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Twice Baked Potato Casserole
Whether you serve it as a side or main dish, this potato casserole can be pulled together a day in advance and chilled until you're ready to cook. Just let it come to room temperature before baking.
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Easy Cauliflower Casserole
If you're not careful (or perhaps if you are), your kids might just mistake this veggie-filled side for mac and cheese. You'll love creamy vegetables that are ready in just 45 minutes.
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Asparagus Gratin
Forget what you know about a gratin. This take is easy as can be. Cheesy, creamy sauce upgrades asparagus to new heights in an 8-inch square dish.
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Lasagna Roll Ups
We think that Lasagna Roll Ups are much more fun to serve than their layered and sliced counterpart. This recipe uses canned artichokes in the filling, but you can substitute sautéed mushrooms or spinach to suit your family's tastes.
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Shrimp And Grits Casserole
All of the classic, comforting flavors of good old shrimp and grits come together in easy, casserole form. Serve the shrimp gravy on the side so everyone can get a hearty pour—trust us.
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Macaroni Corn Casserole
This mash-up is not a dish to be messed with. We combined mac and cheese with a corn casserole to the best, ooey-gooey effect.
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Buttermilk Spoon Bread
A cross between cornbread, dressing, and a soufflé, this comforting dish makes a great side for an intimate family holiday. Customize it with ham, veggies, or cheese.
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Shoepeg Corn Casserole
Sour cream and Cheddar cheese give cans of corn a delicious upgrade. The crushed cornflake topping may not be traditional, but it shouldn't be optional.
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Potato-And-Rutabaga Gratin
Rutabaga makes this ultra-rich dish a little less indulgent. Instead of cream, the recipe calls for simmering milk with herbs and garlic.
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Easy Taco Casserole
We think pretty much any dish can be served in casserole form, even tacos. This spin on a family-favorite dinner has all the best parts of classic tacos with a few game-changing surprises mixed in.
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