When the craziness of the holiday rush hits, having a few last-minute holiday casseroles in your recipe box can be a lifesaver. These easy, crowd-pleasing side dishes come together quickly with pantry staples and simple ingredients you probably have in your kitchen. From creamy potato bakes and cheesy vegetable casseroles to pasta bakes, each recipe requires minimal prep, travels well, feeds a crowd, and is perfect when you need a side dish fast.
Down East Corn Pudding
“This corn pudding recipe is made in the Down East Carteret County (coastal), NC style. A little sweet with a hint of nutmeg. One of my favorites!” – Tara
Almond-Bacon Bread Stuffing
“This stuffing is my absolute favorite thing about the holidays!” – Amy
Holiday Spinach Casserole
“This casserole is so cheesy and creamy and sort of sets like a souffle. It’s pretty easy to make, and I often make it for holidays.” – Kim
Fresh Green Bean Casserole
“This is something that I put together myself from bits of other recipes. It is all fresh, no cans. Delicious!” – Tiffany
Cauliflower Broccoli Casserole
“Everyone always likes this a lot and wants the recipe.” – Leona
Streusel Yam Casserole
“This creamy yam casserole has been handed down for generations. I have taken the honor of serving this family favorite at Thanksgiving and Christmas. With one mixing bowl, ingredients are mixed altogether, poured into a casserole dish, and topped with brown sugar, flour, and butter to make a crunchy caramelized top. This recipe can be made a day in advance and kept in the refrigerator either before or after baking time.” – V
Cauliflower Casserole
“I love cauliflower and found this in my mom’s recipes. I modified it to use Velveeta instead of Cheese Whiz.” – Amanda
Creamy Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes
“These are the best scalloped potatoes ever. Very moist and cheesy. The addition of ham is optional. The perfect comfort food!” – Marilana
Root Vegetable Gratin
“This is such a great side dish. I didn’t think I would like it at first but I made it anyway. Now it is one of the family’s favorites.” – Joyce
Elegant Potatoes
“This is one of my favorite potato side dishes.” – Nita
Italian Green Bean Casserole
“Every time I bring this to a covered-dish gathering, everyone raves about it. My grandmother, Sarah, created this.” – Joan
Corn Casserole
“This is a very basic recipe, but everyone loves it. It’s so quick and easy to prepare, and it is delicious. Children love this recipe.” – Annie
Potatoes Romanoff
“A family favorite for 30 years. Fast, easy, and tastes like a baked potato!” – Tamara
Potato and Cabbage Casserole
“This is a delicious side to ham and turkey.” – Susan
Green Bean & Scalloped Potato Casserole
“This is a good way to doctor up a box of scalloped potatoes. Add the green beans and you have a complete side dish that is yummy for your tummy!” – Lois
Old-Fashioned Macaroni and Cheese
“This old-fashioned macaroni and cheese is made from scratch just like my grandma used to make it. This is the perfect side for any occasion.” – Debbie