Are you looking for a delicious and crowd-pleasing dish to make this summer? Look no further! We have 50 easy summer casserole recipes that will tantalize your taste buds. So bust out your trusty 9×13 and enjoy the fresh flavors of summer in one of these delicious bakes.
Summer nights can be a difficult time for putting together meals for the family. With the heat, it can be hard to find recipes that are both easy to make and satisfying, without making you feel too heavy and full.
Well guess what! This collection of summer casseroles is the perfect solution when you’re trying to find summer dinner ideas.
Plus, many of them include fresh in-season vegetables like sweet corn, fresh zucchinis, and summer squash.
So don’t let dinner time be stressful this summer! Choose one of these summer casserole recipes and enjoy a tasty, crowd-friendly meal with minimal fuss.
The Best Summer Casseroles
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Easy Summer Casseroles Your Family will Love
This list is full of quick and delicious summer flavors baked into easy casseroles. Whether you need a quick weeknight dinner idea, or a large dish to feed a crowd, these summer flavors are sure to please.
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Cheesy Zucchini Squash Casserole
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This Cheesy Zucchini Squash Casserole has all the classic ingredients of the old fashioned favorite. It’s the perfect summer time crave you’ll look forward to every year.
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Ground Beef Dorito Casserole Recipe
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Dress up your Taco Tuesday with this ground beef Dorito taco casserole! Perfect for family gatherings this is a dish even picky eaters will be on board with!
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Dump-and-Bake Summer Pasta
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Make a delicious and healthy summer pasta casserole without even boiling the pasta! Simply mix zucchini, corn, tomatoes, fresh basil, and chicken in one dish with cheese and bake. This easy dump-and-bake dinner is perfect for enjoying the season's best veggies and herbs.
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Cheesy BBQ Bacon Chicken Casserole
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The BBQ Bacon Chicken Casserole is made of pasta, chicken, bacon, cheese, and tomatoes, all in a creamy BBQ sauce. It's easy to prepare, kid-friendly, and can be made in advance - A delicious casserole that is perfect for summer!
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Tomato Basil Summer Veggie Casserole
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This delicious and nutritious casserole is a convenient way to utilize all those garden veggies. It's perfect for feeding a large group and tastes great! It's an excellent meatless option for a summer dinner.
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30 Minute Walking Taco Casserole
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The entire family loves this Walking Taco Casserole recipe! Made with seasoned taco meat, tomatoes, beans, cheese and crunchy chips it’s a family favorite and it’s perfect as an easy weeknight meal.
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Old Fashioned Yellow Squash Casserole
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This Yellow Squash Casserole recipe the perfect side dish for the summer. It consists of soft squash baked in a creamy sauce and sprinkled with buttery crackers. The preparation is simple, and it's a great way to use up any surplus summer squash.
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Baked Caprese Zucchini Roll Ups
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Make this Caprese zucchini rol ups for an easy and delicious Summer casserole with fresh flavors. Your family will love it!
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Cheesy Zucchini Casserole with Ground Beef
This Zucchini Casserole with Ground Beef is a hearty, delicious, and nutritious one-dish meal that blends the flavors of tender zucchini, ground beef, and creamy, melted cheese, making it a perfect family-friendly dinner for any night of the week.
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Mexican Street Corn Casserole
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This recipe for Mexican Street Corn Casserole puts a unique spin on classic elote. The dish features a delicious mixture of corn and Mexican-inspired flavors baked into a casserole.
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Chili Cheese Dog Casserole
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If you spend your summers at the ball park, then I know you’re going to love this Chili Cheese Dog Casserole. This casserole is perfect for a family BBQ or for watching a summer ball game.
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Turkey Enchilada Casserole
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Great for a busy summer weeknight, this ground beef enchilada casserole is best served with tortilla chips and guacamole to round out the meal! With a homemade enchilada sauce, lawyered tortillas and spiced ground beef, it’s easy to freeze and meal prep.
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Mexican Tater Tot Casserole
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This Mexican Tater tot casserole is vegan and made with tater tots, combined with Mexican-style spices and smoky flavors. It has a taste similar to a taco, but in an easy dump and bake casserole.
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Chicken Alfredo Zoodle Casserole
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This casserole recipe for Chicken Alfredo Zoodle Bake is both keto-friendly and low in carbs. It is easy to make and very creamy and delicious, making it a family favorite. You won't even miss the pasta!
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Cheesy Tomato Biscuit Casserole
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If you're a fan of tomatoes, you should definitely try the Cheesy Tomato Biscuit Casserole. It's a savory dish that's perfect for a filling lunch or a light meatless supper during the summer. Each bite is indulgent and full of flavor.
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Zucchini Pizza Casserole
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Craving pizza, but wanting something light and healthier? Try this zucchini pizza casserole full of fresh veggies, sauces and melty cheese.
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Zucchini Jalapeno Popper Casserole
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Summer and Jalapeno Poppers go together like bread and butter. The recipe for Jalapeño Popper Zucchini casserole consists of layers of sliced zucchini with a creamy filling of zucchini, cream cheese, and bacon. The dish is topped off with Ritz crackers and more bacon for a decadent summertime side dish or main course.
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Stuffed Pepper Casserole (gluten free)
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Learn how to make a quick, gluten-free Stuffed Pepper Casserole in the oven with this great recipe. This casserole is a simple version of classic stuffed peppers made with bell peppers, Italian sausage and cooked rice. It's easy to put together and is sure to be a crowd-pleaser for your family.
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The Best Tuna Melt Casserole
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This is a quick and easy recipe for a delicious meal that everyone, both kids and adults, will enjoy. It's a classic comfort food crowd pleaser that brings back fond memories of the tuna melt sandwiches I enjoyed as a child.
Chicken And Chorizo With Cherry Tomatoes
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This recipe for Spanish-style one-pan chicken and chorizo is incredibly simple and delicious. All you have to do is combine chicken, chorizo, garlic, cherry tomatoes, and basil in a baking dish and bake it. It's great for both entertaining and a quick family meal.
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Vegan Pad Thai Casserole
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The Vegan Pad Thai Casserole is an easy and delicious dish that can be made ahead of time and reheated as needed. You just need to layer the ingredients in a casserole dish and it can be easily transported. For the best taste and texture, it's recommended to add the sauce only when reheating. Additionally, it's also great to serve cold.
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Zucchini Lasagna Casserole
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This Zucchini, Sausage, and Cheese Casserole is a delicious, gluten-free summer dish. It's filled with fresh zucchini, sausage, onions, peppers and lots of gooey cheese. It's so easy to make and is sure to be a hit at any gathering. Plus it reheats beautifully!
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Mexican Chicken Casserole
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If you need a fast meal that's still delicious, try making Mexican Chicken Casserole. It's made from shredded chicken, beans, rice, salsa, diced tomatoes, and shredded cheese. You can bake it quickly in under 30 minutes, and it's also great for leftovers!
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Italian Summer Vegetable Casserole
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The Italian Summer Vegetable Casserole is a delightful dish that highlights the best of summer produce in a Mediterranean-style recipe. The vegetables are grilled for a smoky flavor and then layered with marinara sauce and cheese. The veggie-packed casserole is baked until it becomes bubbly and crispy on top - SO good!
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Cheesy Zucchini Cornbread Casserole
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The dish is similar in texture to a crustless quiche with a soft,creamy consistency. It also has a cornbread flavor without the usual dryness or crumbliness. Additionally, there is cheese both inside and on top. It's delicious!
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Sushi Bake
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This delicious Sushi Bake Casserole is a yummy and easy way to make sushi. Casserole is layered with sushi rice, imitation crab mixture, sriracha mayo, and then eaten wrapped in nori seaweed. So delicious!
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Greek Brown Rice and Vegetable Casserole
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This recipe for Greek Vegetable Casserole is a satisfying, vegetarian recipe that even meat-eaters will enjoy. It contains summer veggies like zucchini, yellow squash, bell peppers, herbs, and brown rice, all mixed with a creamy blend of ricotta and feta cheese. Fresh tomatoes are then added on top before baking, making it a great meal to prepare in advance! This light summer casserole recipe is sure to become one of your favorites.
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Quinoa Pesto Bake (Dump & Bake)
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This dump & bake casserole features fresh summer flavors from storebought pesto, tomatoes, and spinach. It's vegetarian as-is and requires just 10 minutes of active time to make!
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Southwestern Casserole
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This vegetarian Southwestern Casserole is layered with grilled zucchini, mushrooms, black beans, caramelized onions, and Latin flavors. It's the perfect way to use garden summer zucchini!
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The Best Squash Casserole
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The Best Squash Casserole is classic southern comfort food made with yellow squash, onions, sour cream, cheese, and a buttery cracker topping. This yellow squash recipe has everything you love without condensed soup...and the flavor is amazing!
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5 Ingredient Squash Casserole
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Use up some of the yellow squash while the weather is warmer with this easy squash casserole. It's made with summer squash and only requires 5 ingredients!
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Gluten-Free Corn Casserole with Chives
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Use fresh summer corn straight from the cob in this delicious gluten-free corn casserole recipe. Loaded with fresh herbs, it is summery and delicious.
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Ground Beef Taco Casserole
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Easy, cheesy magnificently delicious Ground Beef Taco Casserole with black beans, bell pepper, salsa, cheese, and a whole lot of taco flavor! If you’re a Mexican food fanatic and love all things cheesy, you’ll go wild over this fresh and tasty recipe!
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One Pan Creamy Lemon Chicken Pasta
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This one pan lemon chicken zucchini bake is the perfect warm weather dinner! Featuring fresh seasonal flavours like lemon and zucchini this is a recipe everyone will love!
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Crockpot Broccoli and Sausage Macaroni Casserole
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Broccoli, Sausage, and Pasta pair well for a delicious and hearty casserole dinner with melted cheese for creamy deliciousness. The best part is that you can make it in your crockpot, so you don't heat up your kitchen.
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Sweet Potato Casserole with Black Beans, Kale and Quinoa
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This comforting vegan sweet potato casserole with black beans, kale, quinoa and roasted garlic sauce is easy to assemble and perfect to make ahead. Creamy sauce, chewy kale, sweet potatoes and beans and crunchy breadcrumb topping create a perfect balance of textures and tastes that will surely leave you satisfied.
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Chicken Broccoli Casserole
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You won't be able to get enough of this cheesy chicken, rice, and broccoli casserole! It's stuffed with chicken and cheddar cheese and topped with buttery crackers!
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One-Pan Mexican Quinoa Casserole Recipe
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Looking for a quick and tasty dinner idea for those busy summer nights? Try this one-pan Mexican Quinoa Casserole Recipe! It's packed with delicious ground turkey, bell peppers, and pantry staples like canned black beans, corn, and tomatoes. Plus, it's topped with ooey-gooey cheese that the whole family will enjoy.
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Air Fryer Low-Carb Taco Casserole
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Air fryer low carb taco casserole is a flavorful and healthy recipe that is perfect for anyone looking for a low carb, gluten free, and keto friendly meal. This recipe is a great way to satisfy your taco cravings without the added carbs from traditional taco shells or tortillas.
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Chicken Poppy Seed Casserole
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Chicken Poppy Seed Casserole has just a handful ofingredients and is made in a crock pot. Tender chicken and broccoli (or green beans) are smothered in a creamy poppy sead sauce that everyone will love.
Whether you’re looking for a one dish family dinner idea or an impressive dish to serve at your next gathering, one of these recipes is sure to satisfy. So grab that 9×13 pan and get cooking – it’s time to try one of our favorite summer casseroles.
