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Over the past few months of summer, the Allrecipes community has saved some of our very best casserole recipes thousands of times. From Mexican-inspired flavors for summer potlucks and vacation meals to nourishing chicken dishes for weeknight dinners and leftovers, there’s no doubt that these dishes are summer-friendly—and proof that casseroles aren’t just for winter. Read on to get inspiration from our community and to see what summer casseroles they’re saving—and making again and again.
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Neiman Marcus Chicken Casserole
Peyton Beckwith
“This was a great casserole. I followed the directions and didn’t deviate. What should have been two meals was devoured in one! Will definitely make again.” – Todd Emerson
Easy Tamale Casserole
Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
“I absolutely love this recipe! I’ve already made it twice. The cornbread mix gives it the taste of a tamale. I will be making it many more times!” – Doreen Doyle
Chili Relleno Casserole
Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
“A chile relleno without having to roast, peel, then stuff the peppers is a treat in and of itself! The recipe is easy to follow and the results are delicious. In the past I have made this dish the “authentic” way, but this recipe delivers the great taste with easy clean up,too.” –TealHoney4353
Crab Rangoon Casserole
Peyton Beckwith
“Very delicious and easy to follow recipe. My family loved it, would be great for potlucks as well as a side dish.” —Aaron Webb
Italian Wedding Pasta Bake
Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
“This was an unexpected, flavorful, delicious meal! Even my picky 7 year old ate it. I was a little unsure how it would turn out since it seemed like ingredients for chicken noodle soup but once you add the flour and Parmesan it’s a game changer. Thank you!” —Michelle Slother
Loaded Cauliflower Casserole
fabeveryday
“All I can say is WOW! I wasn’t sure what to expect with this one, but saw that it was well reviewed, so I decided to give it a try. The creamy, cheesy sauce is SO good.” –fabeveryday
Stick of Butter Chicken and Rice
Peyton Beckwith
“For something so easy to cook, it was so very delicious. I love cooking with chicken thighs, and this has become one of my favorites.” –7th_Angel
Shredded Zucchini Casserole
Jake Sternquist / Food Styling: Holly Dreesman, Shannon Goforth / Prop Styling: Breanna Ghazali
“Made this for dinner guests to go along with grilled swordfish and some buttered noodles along with tossed salad. This was the show stopper rave reviews, shared the recipe. Thank You for another outstanding recipe.” —RedPot7012
Best Taco Casserole
Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
“I made this on my trip to my Aunt and cousin home. I always like to cook while visiting. I usually don’t cook new never tried recipes but this was a real winner.” —Carol Barela
Chicken Cobbler
Allrecipes/Ramona Cruz-Peters
“Made it for my card group lunch and everyone left with the recipe! Plenty of leftovers and hubby was so happy. Made again, split it into meals to freeze. We loved it! Don’t panic if it looks very “wet” before baking. It comes out perfect!” —CrispLime2869
Bang Bang Chicken Casserole
Hannah Hufham / Food Styling: Amanda Stanfield / Prop Styling: Keoshia McGhee
“This bang bang chicken casserole is an all-in-one chicken and rice dish topped with a bang bang sauce inspired by Bonefish Grill’s iconic Bang Bang Shrimp. Spiced and sauteed chicken baked over rice in a single skillet minimizes hands-on time, and results in a spicy, savory dish with a hint of sweetness.” —Allrecipes editorial director Diana Moutsopoulos
One-Pot Crispy Chicken and Rice
“I’ve tried many variations on chicken and rice, but this is the one I keep coming back to. It’s easy, yummy, and comforting.”– ronparr
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Photographer: Jake Sternquist / Food Styling: Holly Dreesman / Shannon Goforth / Prop Styling: Breanna Ghazali