From Better Homes and Gardens

Your family will love this layered pasta and zucchini main-dish recipe that can be prepared from start to finish in 30 minutes or less.

Ravioli-Vegetable Stacks

From Smithfield

This easy casserole is the perfect "after work" dinner when you've got a hungry family to feed fast!

Sausage-Rice Casserole

From Betty Crocker

When you need a stick-to-the-ribs dish for hearty appetites, this flavorful dish will fill the bill!

Barbecue Beef and Potato Bake

From Better Homes and Gardens

Green chiles and brown rice add flavor kick to traditional pork and beans. If you prefer a less spicy dish, reduce the green chiles to one can.

Pork and Bean Casserole

From Family Circle

To save a dish, be sure to use an ovenproof skillet when making this 30-minute recipe. Add the pasta, sauce, and cheese to the sauteed sausage, peppers, and onions and bake in the skillet until hot and bubbly.

Skillet Four-Cheese "Baked" Pasta

From Better Homes and Gardens

Purchased pesto and refrigerated alfredo sauce are the shortcut ingredients that make this tuna casserole quick to make.

Tuna Alfredo Casserole

From Breakstone's

Creamy Chicken Enchiladas

From EatingWell

Everyone gets an individual portion with this vegetarian, Tex-Mex mini casserole. A normal-size casserole like this would take close to an hour to bake--these are ready in half the time. Heatproof ramekins are a cook's best friend--we use them all the time to hold ingredients while cooking. You can buy them at most grocery stores.

Mini Chile Relleno Casseroles

From Fitness

Using reduced-fat milk helps keep the fat content down in this favorite pasta dinner.

Macaroni and Cheese

From EatingWell

Known as Tuna-Pea Wiggle to some, this family-friendly tuna noodle casserole tends to be made with canned soup and whole milk, which means high fat and sodium. We remedy this by making our own creamy mushroom sauce with nonfat milk thickened with a bit of flour. Look for whole-wheat egg noodles--they have more fiber than regular egg noodles (but this dish will work well and taste great with either).

Skillet Tuna Noodle Casserole

From Old El Paso

Combine taco fixings in a slow-cooker casserole that's a no-fuss favorite of families.

Taco Casserole

From Old El Paso

Have a flavor fiesta with taco fixin's baked into a casserole.

Fiesta Taco Casserole

From Old El Paso

Mexico meets Italy, with south-of-the-border favorites like refried beans, taco sauce, and cilantro appearing in a cross-cultural chicken lasagna.

Taco Fiesta Chicken Lasagna

From Better Homes and Gardens

Bake this easy casserole recipe the same day. Or make it ahead and freeze it up to one month. To bake the frozen version, thaw it overnight (or 8 hours) in the fridge, then bake it following the Make-Ahead Tip.

Parmesan Chicken and Broccoli

From Better Homes and Gardens

Combining the hot cooked orzo with the cheese mixture helps it melt in this chicken and vegetable casserole recipe.

Herbed Chicken and Orzo

From Kellogg's

Creamy Macaroni and Cheese with Parmesan Crunch Topping

From Smithfield

A simple dinner for a busy weeknight.

Easy Ham and Broccoli Macaroni and Cheese

From Parents

For this 30 minute dinner, the polenta, meat sauce and cheese are layered into individual casserole dishes so each person gets their own mini lasagna.

Polenta Lasagna

From Better Homes and Gardens

This chicken and leek combination accented with a delicate cream-and-wine sauce is an elegant but easy dish that's perfect for parties or special family meals.

Chicken-Leek Casserole

From EatingWell

This healthful and comforting vegetarian casserole is perfect on a cool night or any time of year when you want to remember clear, brisk October evenings. Make It a Meal: Enjoy with a glass of Zinfandel and for dessert, biscotti dipped in a fresh-brewed cup of coffee.

Polenta & Vegetable Bake