8 Of Mom’s Best Casserole Recipes

Casseroles are the ultimate comfort food, and there’s something special about the ones your mom used to make. From cozy family dinners to potluck favorites, these recipes hold a special place in our hearts. Here are eight of Mom’s best casserole recipes that are sure to bring back memories and fill your home with delicious aromas.

1. Mom’s Classic Tuna Noodle Casserole

Ingredients:

• 8 oz. egg noodles
• 2 cans (5 oz. each) tuna, drained
• 1 can (10.5 oz.) condensed cream of mushroom soup
• 1 cup frozen peas
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Cook egg noodles according to package instructions.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked noodles, tuna, cream of mushroom soup, peas, and half of the shredded cheese. Mix well.
3. Transfer mixture into a greased baking dish. Top with remaining cheese.
4. In a small bowl, mix breadcrumbs with melted butter. Sprinkle over the casserole.
5. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until bubbly and golden brown on top. Serve hot and enjoy the nostalgia!

2. Mom’s Cheesy Chicken and Broccoli Casserole

Ingredients:

• 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
• 2 cups broccoli florets, blanched
• 1 can (10.5 oz.) condensed cheddar cheese soup
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 cup crushed crackers (like Ritz)

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a baking dish.
2. In a large bowl, mix together chicken, broccoli, cheddar cheese soup, mayonnaise, sour cream, shredded cheese, salt, and pepper.
3. Transfer mixture to the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle crushed crackers over the top.
4. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until bubbly and golden brown. Let it cool slightly before serving. Dig in and savor the memories!

3. Mom’s Beef and Potato Casserole

Ingredients:

• 1 lb. ground beef
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 cups diced potatoes
• 1 can (10.5 oz.) condensed beefy mushroom soup
• 1/2 cup beef broth
• 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a baking dish.
2. In a skillet, brown ground beef with diced onion and minced garlic. Drain excess fat.
3. In a large bowl, combine cooked beef mixture, diced potatoes, beefy mushroom soup, beef broth, mixed vegetables, salt, and pepper.
4. Transfer mixture to the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese over the top.
5. Cover with foil and bake for 40 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes or until potatoes are tender and cheese is melted and bubbly. Serve hot and enjoy the hearty flavors!

4. Mom’s Creamy Chicken and Rice Casserole

Ingredients:

• 2 cups cooked chicken, diced
• 1 cup uncooked rice
• 1 can (10.5 oz.) condensed cream of chicken soup
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a baking dish.
2. In a large bowl, mix together cooked chicken, uncooked rice, cream of chicken soup, chicken broth, mixed vegetables, sour cream, shredded cheese, salt, and pepper.
3. Transfer mixture to the prepared baking dish. Cover with foil.
4. Bake for 45 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes or until rice is cooked through and casserole is bubbly and golden brown on top. Serve hot and enjoy the creamy goodness!

5. Mom’s Sausage and Hash Brown Casserole

Ingredients:

• 1 lb. breakfast sausage
• 1 onion, diced
• 1 bell pepper, diced
• 1 can (10.5 oz.) condensed cream of mushroom soup
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 4 cups frozen hash browns, thawed
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a baking dish.
2. In a skillet, cook breakfast sausage with diced onion and bell pepper until browned and cooked through. Drain excess fat.
3. In a large bowl, mix together cooked sausage mixture, cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, shredded cheese, hash browns, salt, and pepper.
4. Transfer mixture to the prepared baking dish. Spread evenly.
5. Bake for 40-45 minutes or until bubbly and golden brown on top. Serve hot and enjoy the savory flavors!

6. Mom’s Mexican Tortilla Casserole

Ingredients:

• 1 lb. ground beef
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 can (10 oz.) enchilada sauce
• 1 can (15 oz.) black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup frozen corn
• 1 cup diced tomatoes
• 2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
• 6-8 corn tortillas, cut into quarters
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Optional toppings: chopped cilantro, sliced jalapeños, sour cream

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a baking dish.
2. In a skillet, brown ground beef with diced onion and minced garlic. Drain excess fat.
3. Stir in enchilada sauce, black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, salt, and pepper. Cook for 5 minutes.
4. Layer half of the corn tortilla quarters on the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Top with half of the meat mixture and half of the shredded cheese. Repeat layers.
5. Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly. Serve hot with optional toppings and enjoy the fiesta of flavors!

7. Mom’s Broccoli and Cheese Casserole

Ingredients:

• 4 cups broccoli florets, blanched
• 1 can (10.5 oz.) condensed cheddar cheese soup
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a baking dish.
2. In a large bowl, mix together blanched broccoli, cheddar cheese soup, mayonnaise, sour cream, shredded cheese, salt, and pepper.
3. Transfer mixture to the prepared baking dish. Spread evenly.
4. In a small bowl, mix breadcrumbs with melted butter. Sprinkle over the casserole.
5. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until bubbly and golden brown on top. Serve hot and enjoy the cheesy goodness!

8. Mom’s Breakfast Casserole

Ingredients:

• 6 slices bread, cubed
• 1 lb. breakfast sausage, cooked and crumbled
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 6 eggs
• 2 cups milk
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a baking dish.
2. Layer bread cubes, cooked sausage, and shredded cheese in the prepared baking dish.
3. In a mixing bowl, beat together eggs, milk, salt, and pepper. Pour over the bread mixture.
4. Cover with foil and refrigerate overnight.
5. Bake, uncovered, for 40-45 minutes or until set and golden brown on top. Serve hot and enjoy a hearty breakfast with Mom’s special touch!