Cowboy Baked Beans
Baked cowboy beans are a perennial favorite at barbecues and potlucks. My meaty recipe uses a variety of beans and has a perfect smoky taste. —Joe Sherwood, Tryon, Nebraska
Quick Shepherd’s Pie
Shepherd’s Pie is great with leftover homemade mashed potatoes, but it’s tasty with ready-made mashed potatoes from the grocery store,...
Deluxe Pizza Casserole
This is the family favorite dish for special occasions, and we always make it for my granddaughter's birthday. Mushrooms are...
French Onion Shepherd’s Pie
This hearty casserole has all of the rich flavor of the French onion soup my family loves. The combination of...
Makeover Beef & Sausage Lasagna
The Taste of Home Test Kitchen trimmed the cholesterol and saturated fat in my original meat-lover's lasagna recipe, and came...
Chili Cottage Pie
This filling cottage pie is super simple and loaded with flavor. The kids love to help layer it up. —Jacob...
Crowd-Pleasing Baked Ziti
This isn’t your mama’s baked pasta! My zippy ziti boasts all the comfort and heartiness of Mom’s but with little...
Stuffed Shells with Arrabbiata Sauce
This Italian classic takes on a distinctive Latin American flourish with the addition of chorizo. The sausage adds an extra...
Beefy Noodle Casserole
When life calls for a dish for a potluck or family event, we stir up a batch of beef and...
Southwest Enchilada Bake
The whole family will love this comforting, cheese-topped, stick-to-your-ribs casserole. It has just the right touch of heat. —Dixie Terry,...
Hearty Shepherd’s Pie
Fresh rosemary adds great flavor to the convenience products used in this comforting recipe. This is great on cold days...
Pizza Tater Tot Casserole
For a new spin on a classic casserole, try my easy version. For a fun twist, just add your family’s...
Tacoritos
This mild and meaty southwestern dish combines the delicious flavor of tacos with the heartiness of burritos. Your family is...
Classic Cottage Pie
Cottage pie is a combination of ground beef or lamb with mashed potatoes, topped with a bubbling layer of cheese...
Beef & Tater Bake
The entire family will enjoy this heartwarming, all-in-one dinner. Plus, it offers easy cleanup! —Mike Tchou, Pepper Pike, Ohio
Eight-Layer Casserole
My sister shared this original recipe with me, but I adapted it for my family's taste. I like that it's...
Macaroni Taco Bake
Comforting mac and cheese with a touch of taco flavoring and tortilla-chip crunch—no wonder everyone loves it! It's a fun...
Southwest Shepherd’s Pie
This a wonderfully portioned dish which can be served alone or with a side salad and cornbread. It has a...
Slow-Cooked Lasagna
This traditional favorite is made super easy in a slow cooker. The finished Crock-Pot lasagna cuts well to make nice...
Makeover Tater-Topped Casserole
I love Tater Tot casserole, but wanted a lighter version of the recipe. The Taste of Home Test Kitchen slashed...
Two-Potato Shepherd’s Pie
Shepherd's pie has another name, cottage pie, and mashed potatoes have another alternative - sweet potatoes. Whatever you call it,...
Speedy Shepherd’s Pie
Turn mashed potatoes and a few pantry staples into cozy comfort food. This recipe is really flexible, so if you...
Cowboy Casserole
This quick and creamy Tater Tot bake is great comfort food, especially on a cold night. —Donna Donhauser, Remsen, New...
Cheesy Hamburger Noodle Bake
Cream cheese and cottage cheese nicely balance the saucy ground beef and noodles in this hearty casserole. It’s been a...
Sweet Potato Shepherd’s Pie
As a child, shepherd's pie was one of my favorites. But now, having cut white potatoes out of our diet,...
Italian Cabbage Casserole
"If your gang likes stuffed cabbage, they'll love this filling, beefy recipe. And you'll love that it has all the...
Easy Mostaccioli
This rich and cheesy casserole freezes so well that no one would ever guess it had been on ice! It’ll...
Creole Beef Casserole
One night, when my husband and I were each cooking something different, we ended up combining them for this dish....
