The 10 Best Thanksgiving Casserole Recipes

Simply Recipes readers *love* casseroles. But Thanksgiving casseroles? They induce unparalleled adoration. Here are the top 10 casseroles you can make for Thanksgiving, including some classics with green beans and sweet potatoes and new favorites like cabbage gratin. Your family and friends will be so grateful to be passing these around your Thanksgiving table.

1. Corn Soufflé

Contributor Stephanie Ganz says, "Corn is one of those vegetables that goes well with a variety of ingredients, which makes this a super versatile dish. I like adding fresh herbs, specifically chives, to my corn soufflé before baking. A chiffonade of basil is also a lovely addition."

2. Green Bean Casserole

Contributor Megan Keno says, "Frying your own onions gives them a crunchy texture that can’t be beaten by anything from a can. The onions are soaked in buttermilk and then coated with crispy panko crumbs, herbs, and flour before being fried to a golden crisp.

"This said, if you'd like to give yourself a shortcut on this most-busiest of holidays, French's Fried Onions make a fine substitute. Trader Joe's also makes a brand that we really like!"

3. Potatoes Au Gratin

Contributor Sally Vargas says, "I personally love the creamy texture of yellow waxy potatoes like Yukon golds in this gratin, but many people like floury russet (baking) potatoes because they soak up a lot of cream.

"If you opt for russet potatoes because that’s what you have on hand or you just prefer them, you may have to adjust the amount of cream and the baking time slightly. When the gratin bakes, peek under the cheese. If the potatoes seem dry, just pour a little cream into the dish in the oven."

4. Kimchi Stuffing

Contributor Cecilia Hae-Jin Lee says, "The riper the kimchi, the tastier the stuffing. Sure, you can use fresher kimchi to make stuffing if that’s all you happen to have in your fridge. But the more fermented your kimchi, the tangier it’ll be, adding an additional depth of flavor."

5. Cabbage Au Gratin

Stephanie says, "Start by salting the cabbage for five short minutes, then blotting it dry so it sears better in the pan. Don’t rush this step or overcrowd the pan, since the browned cabbage is what provides a lot of the delicious flavor."

6. Sweet Potato Casserole

Contributor Lisa Lin says, "Sweet potatoes are naturally sweet, and in a casserole, there are sweeteners added on top of that. If you want to cut down on the sweet taste of this dish, try these tips: Cut the maple syrup in half, or omit it completely. Or make half the topping. You'll give up a little crunchiness, but the casserole will have less sugar."

7. Cheesy Grits Soufflé Bake

Senior Editor Sara Bir says, "If making a soufflé intimidates you, this is the perfect place to start, because it’s not meant to be an impressively fluffy tower. It’s simply a homey casserole, given a little lift with egg whites to make it more interesting. The result gives you a symphony of textures: light, dense, gooey, lacy, crisp, cheesy,"

8. Creamy Baked Mac and Cheese

Contributor Summer Miller says, "For this version, I wanted something quick and simple. I also wanted it to look similar in color to the box of Kraft Mac and Cheese my children have grown to idolize. They are a little older now, so I’m ready to migrate to a more grownup version!"

9. Three Sisters Casserole

Contributor Megan Gordon says, "If you’ve never heard of the “three sisters,” they were the three predominant crops planted by Native Americans: corn, beans, and squash."

10. Brussels Sprouts Gratin

Simply Recipes Founder Elise Bauer says, "It's easy to make this a vegetarian dish! Just remove the pancetta and add an extra tablespoon of butter. You can also swap the pancetta out with mushrooms, thinly sliced zucchini or even some thinly sliced carrots (which will add a bit of sweetness to the gratin)."