Best 20 Meat Casserole Recipes

MEAT-AND-POTATO CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Toss potatoes with butter and salt; arrange on the bottom and up the sides of a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 25-30 minutes or until potatoes are almost tender. , Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Sprinkle beef and corn over potatoes. Combine the soup, milk, garlic powder, pepper, onion and 1/2 cup cheese; pour over beef mixture. , Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 20 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake 2-3 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Sprinkle with parsley if desired.

CRAB MEAT CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Mix first 8 ingrdients in a bowl.
• Spray a 9x13 baking dish with non stick cooking spray.
• Pour Crab mixture into baking dish.
• Combine eggs and milk and pour over mixture in dish.
• Sprinkle cheese over top.
• Bake at 350 degrees for approximately 1 hour.

NO-MEAT TATER TOT CASSEROLE (VEGETARIAN)

Steps:

• Saute onion and celery in oil until tender.
• Set aside to cool slightly.
• Scrape into mixing bowl.
• Add soup, garlic powder, pepper, and half and half.
• Mix well.
• Add frozen tater tots (reserve a handful first) and toss well.
• Spray a casserole dish (I use my 13X9 square Pyrex baking dish) with Pam.
• Pour mixture into dish.
• Arrange reserved tots over top.
• Cover with cheese.
• Bake at 350 for 45 to 50 minutes until cheese is melted and just barely starting to brown.
• Cool slightly before serving.

LEFTOVER MEAT & POTATO CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Fry the onions in a hot dry skillet, sprinkle with the sugar or sweetener and cook until the onions start to brown. Add margarine and cook until they are tender, stir occasionally.
• Remove from heat.
• Spray a shallow baking dish with veggie oil and spread half the mashed potatoes on the bottom, then the meat, onions, peas and gravy. Cover with the remaining mashed potatoes, sprinkle with the Parmesan. Bake in a 375 F oven for 35 minutes. Sprinkle with paprika and serve.

BLACK BEAN AND CORN ENCHILADA CASSEROLE (NO MEAT)

Steps:

• 1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
• 2. Put the EVOO in a sauté pan. Add the onion and bell pepper and sauté for about 7 minutes. Add the garlic and sauté another 2 minutes.
• 3. Add the spices, and sauté with the veggies for 1 minute before adding the black beans, corn, and the 2 cans of Rotel. Do not drain the Rotel, since you need the liquid.
• 4. Cook the filling together for about 15 minutes. Taste the filling for seasoning, and adjust if you like.
• 5. ASSEMBLY: spray your baking dish with non stick spray. Spoon a thin layer of the enchilada sauce to coat the bottom of the dish. I use El Pato red sauce, but use your favorite kind.
• 6. Add one layer of corn tortillas (use 4). Cut them to fit if needed.
• 7. Add another thin layer of enchilada sauce to the tortillas. Then add about half of the bean filling.
• 8. Sprinkle one cup of cheese on top of the filling. Top with another layer of tortillas (4 tortillas).
• 9. Top with enchilada sauce, another layer of beans, and another cup of cheese.
• 10. Top with final 4 tortillas. Pour over the remaining sauce over the bake.
• 11. Spray a piece of foil so it won't stick to the pan, and cover the dish. Bake for 30 minutes.
• 12. Remove from the oven and take off the foil. Sprinkle on the remaining cheese and bake for another 15 minutes.
• 13. Let it sit out of the oven for about 5 minutes before serving.
• Toppings: sour cream, guacamole, shredded lettuce, or Pico de Gallo (or be naughty and top with all).

CRAB MEAT CASSEROLE

Steps:

• 1. Put oil in a large pan cook veggies till tender, add crab meat, cream cheese and parm cheese mix well. Then transfer to large baking dish and cover with more cheese.
• 2. Preheat oven 350 bake till cheese is brown and bubbly.

MEAT LOVERS PIZZA CASSEROLE

Steps:

• In a large skillet cook the beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; Drain.
• Stir in remaining ingredients.
• Transfer to a greased 2 quart baking dish.
• Bake uncovered at 350 for 40-45 minutes or until heated through.

LEEK CASSEROLE WITH MEAT AND POTATOES

Steps:

• Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook potatoes until softened, about 10 minutes.
• Bring a second pot of water to a boil and cook leeks until softened, about 8 minutes.
• Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat and cook and stir beef, pork, curry, thyme, salt, and pepper until browned and crumbly, 10 to 15 minutes.
• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Grease a casserole dish with butter.
• Spread ground meat mixture in the casserole dish. Layer potatoes slices on top. Distribute tomatoes over potatoes and season with salt and pepper. Layer leeks on top and sprinkle with Cheddar cheese.
• Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted and lightly browned, about 30 minutes.

BAECKEOFFE (MEAT AND POTATOES CASSEROLE)

Steps:

• Place the meats in a large bowl with the onions, carrots and garlic. Add the thyme, bay leaves, parsley, cloves, peppercorns and salt. Pour the wine over and stir. Place in the refrigerator and allow to marinate 12 hours, stirring occasionally.
• Preheat oven to 375°F.
• Peel and wash the potatoes and cut into 1/4 inch slices. Drain the meat, reserving the vegetables and the marinade. Arrange a layer of the potatoes in a 2 qt flameproof, earthenware pot with tight fitting lid. Scatter some vegetables from the marinade over the potato layer, then add a layer of meat. Continue alternating layers, finishing with a layer of potatoes. Pour the marinade over the potatoes.
• Lutage - This is the method of sealing the lid so that no evaporation can take place. In a small bowl, mix enough water with the flour to produce a smooth, thick paste. Roll it into a long sausage shape and place it around the edge of the pot. Place the lid firmly on the pot, pressing down to ensure a perfect seal.
• Bake for 3 hours. Remove the pot from the oven and break the circle of pastry. Carefully remove the lid. Serve the baeckeoffe directly from the pot with a loaf of crusty bread.

LAYERED MEAT AND COTTAGE CHEESE MACARONI CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Grease a 13 x 9-inch baking dish.
• For the sauce; cook the ground beef or sausage meat with onion and garlic, chili powder, basil, oregano and cayenne; cook until browned; drain fat.
• Add in tomato paste and stir over medium-low heat for 2 minutes.
• Add in crushed tomatoes, bring to simmer and cook uncovered over medium-low heat stirring occasionally for 1-1/2 to 2 hours (the longer this sauce cooks the thicker and richer it will be, if you find that the sauce is too thick add in some water and continue cooking).
• Season with salt and pepper; set aside.
• Meanwhile cook the macaroni pasta until just al dente (do not overcook the pasta) drain then place into a bowl.
• Add in 3 cups cottage cheese, 1 cup grated mozzeralla cheese, 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; mix to combine with a wooden spoon.
• Spread about 1-1/2 cups cup meat sauce into the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
• Top meat sauce (just dollup the meat sauce then spread with a spoon, you do not have to cover completely with the meat sauce) then with 1/3 of the cottage cheese/macaroni mixture, then sprinkle about 1 cup shredded mozzeralla or cheddar cheese.
• Repeat the layers 2 more times (make certain to save some meat sauce for the top of the casserole).
• Top with remaining meat sauce.
• In a small bowl combine the topping ingredients together until blended, then sprinkle over the top of the casserole.
• At this point you can cover the casserole and refrigerate until ready to bake.
• Bake at 350 degrees for 40-50 minutes or until hot and bubbly.
• Let stand for 15 minutes before serving.
• Delicious!

MEAT CABBAGE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• In medium skillet, saute onion in butter until soft, but not brown.
• Add ground beef. Cook, breaking up the meat until done.
• In a 2-quart buttered casserole with cover, layer the carrots and half the cabbage. Sprinkle with salt & pepper.
• Add meat mixture, press down slightly.
• Add remaining cabbage.
• Combine spaghetti sauce, Worchestershire sauce & chives.
• Pour sauce over top casserole.
• Cover & bake at 350° F for about 1 hour or until cabbage is soft.
• Add cheese on top, bake uncovered for another 5-8 minutes until cheese is melted.

FINNISH LIHAKAALILAATIKKO - MEAT AND CABBAGE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• In a large pot, simmer the cabbage in boiling water to cover until tender-crisp, about 5 to 7 minutes; drain.
• Remove from heat and add the onion, butter, syrup, salt, white pepper, marjoram, allspice, and nutmeg and stir well to combine.
• In another bowl, mix together the ground beef, bread crumbs, milk, and eggs.
• Butter a 2-quart casserole dish.
• Place a layer of the cabbage mixture into the dish, then a layer or meat mixture; repeat until mixtures are used up, ending with the cabbage.
• Sprinkle with the Parmesan then bake at 350 degrees F for 1 hour.
• Let sit for 5 minutes before serving, then serve alongside lingonberries, cranberry sauce, or currant jelly.
• Note: this is also good with 3/4 lb ground beef and 1/4 lb ground pork; you can also mix in about 1/2 cup of tomato-based pasta sauce into the cabbage mixture, if you're wanting tomato.

BULGARIAN GUVECH- VEGETABLE CASSEROLE WITH MEAT IN A CLAY POT -

Steps:

• Mix the first 10 ingredients in a large clay bowl.with lid.
• Chop the other 4 ingredients into 1/4 inch cubes.
• Mix all together in the clay bowl, cover and cook in a non preheated oven at 550 F for 1 hour.
• Turn down the temperature to 350 and continue cooking for another hour.
• This dish would serve 10 large portions. Serve sprinkled with parsley if you desire.

IMITATION CRAB MEAT CASSEROLE

Steps:

• 1. Place fish in 8 inch square pan. Melt butter, add sour cream and stir well. Add seasonings and stir again. **add the measured amount you like for seasonings. Add mushrooms - if using fresh mushrooms, you can sautee in a little butter for only a minute or two just until they are soft. Add to sour cream mixture.
• 2. Pour over fish. Roll the crackers to make fine crumbs and place over fish and the sour cream and mushroom mixture.
• 3. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes.

ALEA'S MEAT LOVER'S HASHBROWN CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F Grease a 13x9-inch pan.
• In a medium bowl, beat eggs.
• Add cottage cheese and spices to eggs and stir to combine.
• In a large bowl, combine hash browns, 1 cup cheddar cheese, 1 cup mozzarella cheese, ham or sausage (or a combination of both), and onions.
• Pour egg mixture over the hash brown mixture and stir to combine.
• Spoon hash brown mixture into the greased casserole.
• Sprinkle remaining cheese, bacon, and parsley over the top.
• Bake at 350°F for 1 hour or until an inserted knife comes out clean.
• Let sit for 5-10 minutes to set before serving.
• I usually make my hash brown casserole for Sunday brunch. I serve it with fresh fruit. If my son gets his way, I will also serve it with a side of bacon.

MEAT LOVER'S PIZZA CASSEROLE

Steps:

• In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in remaining ingredients. , Transfer to a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until heated through.

LEFTOVER MEAT CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Arrange meat, vegetables and noodles in layers in a casserole dish, with noodles on top.
• Blend soups and gravy.
• Pour over top.
• Combine grated cheese with breadcrumbs and sprinkle on top.
• Bake at 350*F for 45 minutes.

THREE MEAT PIZZA CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Cook pasta in boiling water until al dent é.
• Cook sausage, garlic powder and oregano with onions until the juices run clear.
• In a lightly greased 9x13x3 inch pan, pour a small amount of sauce to lightly coat bottom.
• Layer ingredients in the order listed below.
• 1st layer-1/3 of the pasta, 1/3 remaining sauce, 1 bag of mozzarella cheese, 2 Tablespoons parmesan cheese, sausage and onions.
• 2nd layer-1/2 of the remaining pasta, 1/2 remaining sauce, 1 bag of mozzarella cheese, 2 Tablespoons parmesan cheese, ham.
• 3rd layer-all remaining pasta, all remaining sauce, 1 bag of mozzarella cheese, 2 Tablespoons parmesan cheese, all the pepperoni(completely covering the entire top with pepperoni).
• Bake at 375°F for 40 minutes.
• Let sit for 5 minutes before serving.

MEAT AND POTATO CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• In a large skillet over medium high heat, saute the cubed meat until well browned on all sides. Place meat in a 10x15 inch baking dish. Next, place the potatoes, onion, green bell pepper and mushrooms over the meat. Top with the salad dressing and cover with foil.
• Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 1 hour, or until potatoes are tender.

MEAT CABBAGE CASSEROLE (MICROWAVE VERSION)

Steps:

• 1. Break up meat into a microsafe baking dish. Microwave for about 3 minutes at HIGH power until meat loses its pink color. Stir and turn meat once.
• 2. Add onion. Microwave another 3 minutes until onion is soft.
• 3. Add butter. Stir until melted.
• 4. Add carrot. Stir well to blend.
• 5. Microwave for 1 minute at HIGH power until carrots are soft. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
• 6. Layer cabbage on top of meat mixture.
• 7. Mix spaghetti sauce, Worcestershire sauce and chives. Pour over top. Cover.
• 8. Microwave at HIGH power for 10 minutes. Stir once or twice and press down slightly.
• 9. Microwave another 3 to 4 minutes.
• 10. Add cheese on top. Microwave, uncovered until cheese is melted.
• 11. Serve with a green salad or boiled potatoes for a more substantial meal.