Holidays & Events

It’s time to celebrate! Get inspired to go above-and-beyond with our special recipes for holidays and events that take you from appetizers to dessert.

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Artichoke & Spinach Chicken Casserole

8 reviews

Try this homey and comforting casserole for an alternate main dish at Thanksgiving. The spinach adds nice color, and the red pepper flakes add a pleasant, mild heat. —Janice Christofferson, Eagle River, Wisconsin

Creamy Cavatappi & Cheese

17 reviews

Dive fork-first into oodles of noodles baked to bubbly perfection and coated with a to-die-for sharp cheddar cheese sauce in...


Mushroom Turkey Tetrazzini

13 reviews

This creamy, comforting casserole makes a fantastic way to use up that leftover Thanksgiving turkey. And it’s a real family-pleaser!...


Cajun Chicken Pasta Bake

13 reviews

My family loves pasta, so I decided to get in the kitchen and come up with my own chicken pasta...


Three-Cheese Chicken Bake

12 reviews

This is a hearty, comforting casserole that's always a crowd-pleaser. The combination of flavors and interesting colors ensures I come...

Cajun Chicken Fettuccine

48 reviews

For this quick-mix casserole, I combine two pasta sauces and add Cajun seasoning for kick. You could even try adding...


Cheddar Turkey Casserole

14 reviews

This recipe comes with lots of mass appeal, thanks to its cheesy sauce. Pasta, veggies and leftover turkey combine to...

Tortellini Broccoli Bake

4 reviews

I usually make this dish for birthdays or holiday dinners. It's a great main dish or side dish. Everyone—even my...


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Golden Tuna Casserole

Mushrooms, green peppers and onion are added to boxed macaroni and cheese in this comforting take on the classic tuna...


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Home-Style Mac ‘N’ Cheese

We took advantage of the leftover Cheddar Cheese Sauce to prepare this comforting casserole from reader Phyllis Schmalz. The Kansas...


Mushroom-Swiss Mac & Cheese

13 reviews

Portobello mushrooms and three kinds of cheese give an upscale spin to a classic casserole. To make this more of...

Cheddar Bacon Penne

7 reviews

Sandra Bienz from Calgary, Alberta gave this satisfying classic extra flair by mixing in bacon crumbles and minced garlic.


Stuffed Manicotti

1 review

This recipe is so special I serve it to company. It is so easy to make too.—Cookie Curci-Wright, San Jose,...


Hearty Tomato-Olive Penne

1 review

Who needs meat when you have a pasta dish loaded with tomatoes, olives and Havarti cheese? I often assemble it...


Creamy Seafood-Stuffed Shells

34 reviews

Inspired by my love of lasagna, pasta shells and seafood, I created this recipe that's easy to make but special...


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Crab Macaroni & Cheese

Crab and mushrooms put a deliciously different spin on classic macaroni and cheese. It's an upscale casserole for special occasions...but...


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Macaroni ‘n’ Cheese Italiano

"I've always liked macaroni and cheese, but my husband prefers macaroni with tomato sauce. So I added spaghetti sauce and...


Cheesy Mac ‘N’ Dogs

2 reviews

"I've made this casserole for 25 years and my family never gets tired of it," writes Sue Gonzales from her...


Chicken Parmesan Stuffed Shells

9 reviews

When chicken Parmesan meets stuffed shells, it's love at first bite. The texture of the chicken holds up in the...


Buffalo Chicken Pasta Bake

19 reviews

Sure, 10-cent wing night at your local pub is a blast, but a night at home with a clever casserole...


Potluck Ham and Pasta

6 reviews

This easy meal-in-one dish is a real crowd-pleaser on chilly nights. Because it bakes in two pans, you could freeze...


Four-Cheese Turkey Pasta Bake

6 reviews

Leftover turkey combines with penne and cheeses to make a classic comfort food. The pasta bake works with chicken, shrimp...


Ham-Stuffed Manicotti

7 reviews

Here's a fun an different use for ham. It's unexpected combined with the manicotti, yet delicious. The creamy cheese sauce...


Philly-Style Mac and Cheese

4 reviews

My son loves macaroni and cheese, and I’m always looking for ways to sneak in some veggies. This version is...

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Tuna-Filled Shells

7 reviews

Hot tuna's a hit when you mix it with sizable pasta shells and a cheesy sauce. Dill also complements the...


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Veggie Macaroni & Cheese

19 reviews

This creamy mac and cheese definitely doesn't come from a box! Fresh veggies add crunch and color and will leave...


Sunday Shrimp Pasta Bake

7 reviews

Pasta is popular in our home, so my favorite meal would almost have to have it in the main course....


Double Jack Mac

1 review

This spicy mac and cheese recipe came about when I asked my two sisters what they would like to add...


Almond Chicken Pasta Bake

2 reviews

This is a full-flavored, all-in-one chicken casserole. It is one of my go-to recipes when serving a large group, since...


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Chicken & Cheese Noodle Bake

52 reviews

This is the recipe my daughters and I often make for new parents when they come home from the hospital....