Casserole

A casserole is a type of food that is typically made by layering ingredients in a baking dish and then baking them until they are cooked through. Casseroles have been around for centuries, with early versions being mentioned in cookbooks from the Middle Ages.

One of the earliest casserole recipes comes from a 13th century French cookbook, which includes a dish called “Timbales of Lobster”. This dish was made by layering cooked lobster, bread crumbs, and cheese in a pastry shell.

Casseroles became more popular in the 18th century, when they were often made with cream and eggs. These early casseroles were more like custards or soufflés, and were often served as a dessert.

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Recipes

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Breakfast Casserole

  • sour cream
  • bell pepper
  • bell pepper
  • egg
  • milk
  • cheddar cheese
  • pork sausage
  • green onion
  • salt
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Creamy Burrito Casserole

  • hot sauce
  • ground beef
  • mushroom soup
  • taco seasoning
  • refried bean
  • onion
  • taco cheese
  • sour cream
  • flour tortilla
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Best Ever Green Bean Casserole

  • nonstick spray
  • chicken broth
  • half
  • green bean
  • salt
  • black pepper
  • mushroom
  • nutmeg
  • all purpose flour
  • salt
  • panko bread crumb
  • butter
  • garlic
  • onion
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Sweet Potato Casserole

  • pecan
  • vanilla extract
  • brown sugar
  • milk
  • brown sugar
  • all purpose flour
  • butter
  • egg
  • sweet potato
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Tater Tot Casserole

  • parsley
  • ketchup
  • salt
  • cheddar cheese
  • onion
  • tater tot
  • butter
  • ground beef
  • chicken
  • carrot
  • celery
  • milk
  • all purpose flour
  • corn
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Green Bean Casserole

  • salt
  • crème fraîche
  • bread crumb
  • mushroom
  • heavy cream
  • green bean
  • butter
  • marjoram
  • shallot
  • gruyère cheese
  • bacon
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Homemade Green Bean Casserole

  • CRISP ONIONS
  • heat oil
  • salt
  • all purpose flour
  • bread crumb
  • onion
  • CASSEROLE
  • thyme
  • salt
  • red wine vinegar
  • soy sauce
  • chicken stock
  • milk
  • green bean
  • mushroom
  • red pepper flake
  • black pepper
  • nutmeg
  • garlic
  • all purpose flour
  • butter
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Summer-Vegetable Casserole

  • olive oil
  • salt
  • thyme
  • garlic
  • onion
  • yellow bell pepper
  • plum tomato
  • yukon gold potato
  • zucchini
  • parmesan cheese
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Chicken Tortilla Casserole

  • chicken gravy
  • cooking spray
  • salt
  • twentyfour corn tortilla
  • green chile
  • chicken stock
  • milk
  • sour cream
  • garlic
  • onion
  • cumin
  • salt
  • pepper
  • cheddar cheese
  • chicken breast
  • all purpose flour
  • butter
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Green Bean Casserole

  • salt
  • nonstick spray
  • panko bread crumb
  • woods mushrooms hen
  • cajun seasoning
  • heavy cream
  • chicken base concentrate
  • garlic powder
  • onion powder
  • parmesan cheese
  • nutmeg
  • fried shallot
  • all purpose flour
  • olive oil
  • butter
  • shallot
  • haricots vert
  • garlic
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Corn Casserole

  • salt
  • sour cream
  • rosemary
  • cheddar cheese
  • all purpose flour
  • yellow cornmeal
  • corn
  • baking powder
  • egg
  • green onion
  • butter
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Kittencal's Chicken Crescent Roll Casserole

  • chicken soup cream
  • cheddar cheese
  • cream
  • black pepper
  • seasoning salt
  • garlic powder
  • cheddar cheese
  • onion
  • pillsbury crescent dinner roll
  • chicken breast
  • mayonnaise
  • cheddar cheese
  • cream cheese
  • butter
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One-Pan Tuna-White Bean Casserole

  • salt
  • lemon juice
  • lemon zest
  • butter
  • leek
  • rosemary
  • potato chip
  • white wine
  • milk
  • salt
  • red pepper flake
  • herbs parsley
  • olive oil
  • navy bean
  • tuna
  • anchovy
  • cheese
  • garlic
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Easy Chicken Pot Pie Casserole

  • chicken soup condensed cream
  • chicken broth
  • cheddar cheese
  • milk
  • sage
  • thyme
  • chicken breast
  • red pepper
  • onion
  • black pepper
  • onion powder
  • biscuit
  • vegetable
  • butter
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Sweet Potato Casserole

  • TOPPING
  • pecan
  • cornflake
  • all purpose flour
  • light
  • butter
  • marshmallow
  • FILLING
  • salt
  • vanilla extract
  • sweetened condensed milk
  • butter
  • sugar
  • egg
  • sweet potato
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Eggplant, Lamb and Yogurt Casserole

  • EGGPLANT AND LAMB MIXTURE
  • salt
  • cinnamon
  • plum tomato
  • onion
  • lamb
  • oregano
  • red pepper flake
  • parsley
  • olive oil
  • tomato paste
  • allspice
  • eggplant
  • chicken stock
  • garlic
  • TOPPING
  • pine nut
  • feta
  • all purpose flour
  • red pepper flake
  • greek yogurt
  • garlic
  • parmesan cheese
  • parsley
  • egg yolk
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Chicken and Rice Casserole

  • salt
  • dill havarti cheese
  • grain white rice
  • plum tomato
  • parmesan cheese
  • sour cream
  • broccoli
  • chicken broth
  • rotisserie chicken
  • butter
  • garlic
  • green onion
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Homemade Chicken Noodle Casserole

  • kettle brand potato chip
  • milk
  • all purpose flour
  • olive oil
  • chicken
  • cayenne pepper
  • onion
  • parsley
  • egg noodle
  • thyme
  • garlic
  • egg
  • bread
  • carrot
  • chicken broth
  • butter
  • salt
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Broccoli Casserole

  • ramen flavor
  • chicken ramen noodle
  • black pepper
  • cheddar cheese
  • mayonnaise
  • yogurt
  • salt
  • mushroom
  • blue cheese dressing
  • egg
  • broccoli
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BA's Best Green Bean Casserole

  • black pepper
  • salt
  • heavy cream
  • mushroom
  • milk
  • parmesan cheese
  • green bean
  • all purpose flour
  • olive oil
  • french fried onion
  • garlic
  • thyme
  • butter
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Tuna Casserole

  • cheddar cheese
  • black pepper
  • celery soup cream
  • tuna
  • celery
  • mayonnaise
  • onion
  • evaporated milk
  • mushroom
  • egg noodle
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Three-Cheese Cauliflower Casserole

  • salt
  • black pepper
  • salt
  • heavy cream
  • thyme
  • olive oil
  • cauliflower
  • fontina cheese
  • bread crumb
  • all purpose flour
  • pecorino romano cheese
  • butter
  • gruyère cheese
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Tuna Noodle Casserole

  • salt
  • pea
  • half
  • mushroom
  • egg noodle
  • yellow
  • celery
  • all purpose flour
  • dry white wine
  • parsley
  • chicken
  • potato chip
  • caper
  • tuna
  • garlic
  • butter
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Beef and Cheddar Casserole

  • salt
  • olive oil
  • tomato paste
  • italian seasoning
  • green onion
  • bell pepper
  • sour cream
  • parmesan cheese
  • ground beef
  • petite tomato
  • cheddar cheese
  • egg noodle
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Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole

  • salt
  • chicken broth
  • monterey jack cheese
  • swiss cheese
  • panko breadcrumb
  • cayenne pepper
  • all purpose flour
  • milk
  • ham
  • dijon mustard
  • chicken breast
  • butter
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Sweet Potato Casserole

  • light brown sugar
  • pecan
  • vanilla extract
  • evaporated milk
  • sugar
  • salt
  • all purpose flour
  • butter
  • butter
  • egg
  • sweet potato
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Broccoli Casserole

  • cheese cracker
  • cheddar cheese
  • mayonnaise
  • mushroom soup
  • onion
  • egg
  • broccoli
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Vegan Green Bean Casserole

  • black pepper
  • olive oil
  • white button
  • salt
  • fried onion
  • green bean
  • almond milk
  • all purpose flour
  • vegan butter
  • garlic
  • shallot
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Fantastic Taco Casserole

  • salsa
  • ground beef
  • taco seasoning
  • refried bean
  • black olife
  • tomato
  • corn chip
  • monterey jack cheese
  • green onion
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Cheesy Broccoli Casserole

  • salt
  • red pepper flake
  • black pepper
  • ritz cracker
  • green onion
  • grain white rice
  • all purpose flour
  • butter
  • broccoli
  • milk
  • cheddar cheese
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Cheesy Hash Brown Casserole

  • salt
  • poblano pepper
  • monterey jack cheese
  • cheddar cheese
  • butter
  • jalapeño
  • green chile
  • onion
  • hash brown potato
  • bacon
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Tuna Noodle Casserole

  • parmesan cheese
  • milk
  • butter
  • garlic
  • rib celery
  • chicken broth
  • ritz cracker
  • onion
  • black pepper
  • salt
  • dill weed
  • parsley
  • lemon juice
  • pea
  • all purpose flour
  • butter
  • albacore white tuna
  • shell pasta

Ingredient Breakdown

 
salt
butter
onion
cheddar cheese
black pepper
milk
garlic
all purpose flour
olive oil
egg
chicken broth
mushroom
parmesan cheese
parsley
thyme
heavy cream
sour cream
green onion
chicken breast
gruyère cheese
tomato
ground beef
bread crumb
sugar
garlic powder
broccoli
bell pepper
cayenne pepper
basil
chicken
corn
egg noodle
tuna
chicken stock
red pepper flake
mayonnaise
rice
cumin
green bean
spinach
shallot
bacon
pepper
chicken soup cream
grain white rice
half
vanilla extract
sweet potato
celery
cinnamon
tomato paste
dijon mustard
monterey jack cheese
onion powder
cheese
pea
paprika
vegetable oil
nutmeg
mozzarella cheese
pecan
brown sugar
carrot
eggplant
mushroom soup condensed cream
ritz cracker
plum tomato
yukon gold potato
rosemary
white wine
oregano
hash brown potato
water
ham
italian seasoning
black olife
sage
pork sausage
poblano pepper
coriander
mint
cilantro
ginger
jalapeño
hot sauce
mushroom soup
taco seasoning
refried bean
nonstick spray
panko bread crumb
chickpea
navy bean
sharp
cooking spray
cauliflower
cream cheese
chicken soup condensed cream
zucchini
egg yolk
black bean
green chile
lemon juice
lemon zest
potato chip
allspice
hash brown
celery soup cream
evaporated milk
fontina cheese
kale
potato
kernel corn
croissant
italian sausage
garam masala
fingerling potato
taco cheese
flour tortilla
polenta
cured meat
ketchup
tater tot
lemon zest juice
panko
fennel bulb
sweet breakfast sausage
english muffin
crème fraîche
marjoram
green pea
vegetable oil spray
mustard
white loaf bread loaf
heat oil
red wine vinegar
soy sauce
yellow bell pepper
day
french
lime zest
mexican crema
cured chorizo
corn tortilla
pumpkin seed
pasilla chile
chicken gravy
twentyfour corn tortilla
woods mushrooms hen
cajun seasoning
chicken base concentrate
fried shallot
haricots vert
yellow cornmeal
baking powder
cream
seasoning salt
pillsbury crescent dinner roll
leek
herbs parsley
anchovy
red pepper
biscuit
vegetable
shiitake
cheddar monterey
cornflake
sweetened condensed milk
light
marshmallow
pine nut
feta
lamb
greek yogurt
margarine
dill havarti cheese
rotisserie chicken
celery soup condensed cream
herb stuffing
kettle brand potato chip
bread
honeycrisp apple
ramen flavor
chicken ramen noodle
yogurt
blue cheese dressing
french fried onion
aleppo pepper
grape tomato
hot sausage
cornstarch
winter squash
worcestershire sauce
batch onion soup
chicken stove top stuffing
pecorino romano cheese
orzo pasta
basil pesto
yellow summer squash
chili flake
yellow
dry white wine
caper
petite tomato
potato gnocchi
deli ham
cabbage
apple cider vinegar
swiss cheese
panko breadcrumb
light brown sugar
bulgur
plump garlic clove
cheese cracker
green
white button
fried onion
almond milk
vegan butter
breakfast sausage
arrowroot powder
cashew
spray coconut oil
salsa
corn chip
cheez whiz
short pasta
raisin
hard-boiled egg
celery condensed cream
swiss chard
pacific halibut
dill
walnut
maple syrup
mushroom cream
beef
ricotta cheese
rolled oat
condensed
rib celery
dill weed
albacore white tuna
shell pasta
creamed corn
jiffy cornbread
pimiento
broad egg noodle
brown rice
lentil
green onions shallot
capsicum bell pepper

Insights

Correlated with Lower Ratings

  • kale
  • cornmeal

Correlated with Higher Ratings

  • poultry seasoning
  • almond
  • taco seasoning
  • cream
  • quinoa
  • chive

Staple Ingredients

  • salt 34%
  • butter 25%
  • onion 24%
  • black pepper 18%
  • milk 18%
  • cheddar cheese 17%
  • garlic 14%
  • egg 14%
  • all purpose flour 14%
  • olive oil 9%
  • sour cream 9%
  • parmesan cheese 7%
  • bell pepper 7%

Common Ingredients

  • parsley 6%
  • tomato 6%
  • thyme 5%
  • ground beef 5%
  • garlic powder 5%
  • chicken broth 5%
  • green onion 5%
  • mushroom 5%
  • pepper 5%
  • heavy cream 4%
  • 4%
  • chicken 4%
  • bread crumb 4%
  • cumin 4%
  • sugar 4% See More
  • celery 4%
  • bacon 3%
  • chicken breast 3%
  • broccoli 3%
  • mozzarella cheese 3%
  • vegetable oil 3%
  • cinnamon 3%
  • cayenne pepper 3%
  • pea 3%
  • water 3%
  • nutmeg 3%
  • cilantro 3%
  • rice 3%
  • oregano 2%
  • paprika 2%
  • brown sugar 2%
  • monterey jack cheese 2%
  • sweet potato 2%
  • corn 2%
  • half 2%

Usual Ingredients

  • carrot 2%
  • cream cheese 2%
  • worcestershire sauce 2%
  • chili powder 2%
  • green bean 2%
  • mustard 2%
  • onion powder 2%
  • vanilla extract 2%
  • basil 2%
  • chicken stock 2%
  • pecan 2%
  • egg noodle 2%
  • potato 2%
  • chicken soup cream 2%
  • corn tortilla 2% See More
  • cheese 2%
  • green chile 2%
  • mushroom soup 2%
  • gruyère cheese 2%
  • tomato sauce 2%
  • baking powder 2%
  • black bean 2%
  • cooking spray 2%
  • italian seasoning 2%
  • sage 2%
  • salsa 2%
  • ham 1%
  • jalapeño 1%
  • maple syrup 1%
  • shallot 1%
  • spinach 1%
  • tuna 1%
  • chicken soup condensed cream 1%
  • mayonnaise 1%
  • mushroom soup condensed cream 1%
  • hash brown potato 1%
  • tater tot 1%
  • tomato paste 1%
  • white wine 1%
  • dijon mustard 1%
  • kernel corn 1%
  • lemon juice 1%
  • panko breadcrumb 1%
  • pepper jack cheese 1%
  • breakfast sausage 1%
  • pasta sauce 1%
  • zucchini 1%
  • cauliflower 1%
  • hot sauce 1%
  • chive 1%
  • cottage cheese 1%
  • hash brown 1%
  • panko bread crumb 1%
  • red pepper flake 1%
  • rosemary 1%
  • ginger 1%
  • almond 1%
  • bay leaf 1%
  • elbow macaroni 1%
  • evaporated milk 1%
  • kale 1%
  • poblano pepper 1%
  • red pepper 1%
  • swiss cheese 1%
  • taco seasoning 1%
  • black olife 1%
  • chicken thigh 1%
  • colby jack cheese 1%
  • cream 1%
  • french fried onion 1%
  • grain white rice 1%
  • lemon 1%
  • penne pasta 1%
  • powdered sugar 1%
  • rotisserie chicken 1%
  • smoked paprika 1%
  • spaghetti 1%
  • celery soup cream 1%
  • eggplant 1%
  • egg yolk 1%
  • marshmallow 1%
  • mexican cheese 1%
  • oil 1%
  • pimiento 1%
  • pinto bean 1%
  • quinoa 1%
  • russet potato 1%
  • sausage 1%
  • white bread 1%
  • avocado 1%
  • beef broth 1%
  • biscuit 1%
  • buttermilk 1%
  • cabbage 1%
  • creamed corn 1%
  • dill 1%
  • grain rice 1%
  • italian sausage 1%
  • light brown sugar 1%
  • nonstick spray 1%
  • pork sausage 1%
  • tortilla chip 1%
  • butternut squash 0%
  • coriander 0%
  • cornmeal 0%
  • cornstarch 0%
  • crème fraîche 0%
  • greek yogurt 0%
  • green chily 0%
  • ketchup 0%
  • lemon zest 0%
  • pasta 0%
  • potato chip 0%
  • poultry seasoning 0%
  • provolone cheese 0%
  • seasoning salt 0%
  • soy sauce 0%
  • turkey 0%
  • vanilla 0%
  • white pepper 0%
  • allspice 0%
  • almond milk 0%
  • butter cracker 0%
  • celery soup condensed cream 0%
  • creole seasoning 0%
  • guacamole 0%
  • lime juice 0%
  • olife 0%
  • panko 0%
  • pepperoni 0%
  • refried bean 0%
  • ritz cracker 0%
  • rolled oat 0%
  • sharp 0%
  • vegetable 0%
  • vegetable broth 0%
  • white 0%
  • apple 0%
  • asparagus 0%
  • banana 0%
  • bean 0%
  • bread 0%
  • canola oil 0%
  • chorizo 0%
  • condensed 0%
  • condensed tomato soup 0%
  • corn muffin 0%
  • enchilada sauce 0%
  • flour tortilla 0%
  • french green bean 0%
  • fried onion 0%
  • hashbrown 0%
  • leek 0%
  • light cream 0%
  • macaroni 0%
  • marjoram 0%
  • mustard powder 0%
  • noodle 0%
  • orange juice 0%
  • red wine 0%
  • sweet paprika 0%
  • vegetable stock 0%
  • white rice 0%