20 Easy Vintage Casserole Recipes To Make on Repeat

If you're looking for a hearty taste of the past, you'll get it in one of these 20 retro casserole recipes. Grab your trusty 9x13 baking dish because it's time to find a new favorite. You'll find something you love, from custardy French toast casserole and tater to hot dish to Tennessee onions and walking tacos. Don't forget to read the helpful tips and tricks from our editors and contributors along the way!

Walking Taco Casserole

"Walking taco casserole has all the components of a walking taco from the bag served in a casserole dish for convenience. It's easily adaptable so you can enjoy it with your favorite toppings." —Karishma Pradhan, Simply Recipes Contributor

Monte Cristo Croissant Casserole

"For this recipe, it's best to buy your croissants in advance, as stale ones will soak up the egg mixture better." —Jasmine Smith, Simply Recipes Recipe Developer

Johnny Marzetti Casserole

"I contend that macaroni is the pasta for Johnny Marzetti. Egg noodles are also traditional, but macaroni creates a superior framework to hold the sauce and beef together." —Sara Bir, Simply Recipes Senior Editor

Chicken Cobbler With Cheddar Bay Biscuit Top

"Don’t overmix the biscuit dough or you’ll make it tough. Just mix until no big streaks of flour remain." —Julia Levy, Simply Recipes Recipe Developer

Chile Relleno Casserole

"You can easily omit the meat from this recipe to make a vegetarian chile relleno casserole. Add black beans, vegetarian/vegan chorizo, spicy potatoes, and/or sautéed vegetables in place of the meat, if you'd like." —Elise Bauer, Simply Recipes Founder

Cheesy Potato Casserole

"While I like making my own sauce for this casserole, I prefer using frozen hash browns over fresh. They are a consistent product and easy to use. Plus, frozen hash browns are par-cooked so there is little risk that you will end up with uncooked potato in the center of your casserole." —Nick Evans, Simply Recipes Contributor

Baked Ziti

"Ziti is a pretty common pasta shape in most areas, but you can substitute penne pasta if you can't find it. You want a substantial short pasta shape with places to hold the sauce and meat." —Elise

Tamale Pie

"Eliminate the raisins if you're not a fan of them or don’t want the sweetness." —Elise

Tater Tot Hotdish

"Exchange cream of mushroom soup for cream of chicken, celery, or even tomato soup." —Devan Grimsrud, Simply Recipes Contributor

Eggplant Parmesan

"In this recipe, to tackle the first challenge we lightly salt the raw eggplant slices and let them sit out for a while. The salt helps draw moisture out of the eggplant." —Elise

Potato Kugel

"I like to soak my grated potatoes in ice-cold water to remove any excess starches, then wring or squeeze out the liquid. This prevents a gummy kugel." —Micah Siva, Simply Recipes Contributor

Chicken Taco Casserole

"You could use a pound of ground beef or even crumbled tofu for the filling. You could also double the vegetable filling and do two layers of that for a vegetarian version." —Nick

Easy Shepherd's Pie

"If you want to switch the recipe up, sprinkle grated cheddar cheese over the top of the mashed potatoes before baking." —Elise

Apple Bread Pudding

"This recipe is great for prepping ahead of time. You can assemble the bread pudding completely, cover the casserole dish with plastic wrap, and place it in the refrigerator overnight. Make the sauce and store it separately in the refrigerator." —Hannah Zimmerman, Simply Recipes Contributor

Denver Omelette Hashbrown Casserole

"This is a great way to use up some leftover ham, so bust it out for a special breakfast the day after a big holiday meal–or make it on a weeknight since it’s easy and so, so satisfying." —Jasmine

Turkey Noodle Casserole

"Replace the vermouth with more broth instead." —Elise

Twice Baked Potato Casserole

"To get more veggies in, add blanched spinach, sautéed peppers, mushrooms, roasted garlic, or broccoli florets to the mix." —Brianne Ross, Simply Recipes Contributor

Sausage Breakfast Casserole

"Insert a skewer or toothpick in the center of the casserole. When it’s completely cooked, the skewer will come out dry, not wet. If it's still not set in the center, tent the dish loosely with foil as it finishes baking so the top doesn't dry out." —Elise

Baked Blueberry French Toast Casserole

"We recommend a hearty, rustic loaf for this casserole. But you can use some other types of bread as well. Just be sure to let the bread dry out a bit (a day or two in advance) before using." —Cindy Rahe, Simply Recipes Contributor

Tennessee Onions

"Swap the cheeses out with others like Muenster, fontina, and Monterey Jack cheese." —Marianne Williams, Simply Recipes Recipe Tester