12 Weeknight Casseroles Your Kids Will Love

Zoodle Lasagne
Photo: Buckwheat Queen

There's something incredibly satisfying about making a casserole for dinner — one big dish, and dinner is done. When you find one that your kids love too, it makes planning for dinner so much easier. We've selected 12 casserole recipes that are loved by kids, and make perfect weeknight dinners for all the family.

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Hamburger Potato Casserole

Hamburger Potato Casserole on a white dish
Dianne

Rave Review: "This was an easy and great tasting meal. No leftovers here. Even my finicky daughter ate this." -- Pamala. Watch to video to see how easy this is to make.

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Spinach Enchiladas

Spinach Enchiladas
Melissa Goff

Rave Review: "This was fabulous! Hubby and the kids gobbled it up! A definite keeper." -- C Koller

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Chicken Divan

Chicken Divan
Sugarplum

Rave Review: "My kiddos really loved it....very yummy! Thanks!" -- SLJ6

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Zippy Shepherd's Pie

Zippy Shepherd's Pie on a white plate
Rock_lobster

Rave Review: "I followed this recipe exactly. My whole family loved it. It is the best Shepherd's pie recipe out there IMO." -- firelinea

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Kid's Favorite Pizza Casserole

Kids Favorite Pizza Casserole
Photo by Cynthia Ross.

Rave Review: "My family went nuts over this dish! I have two very picky teenagers, so if they liked it, that is amazing in itself." — OperaFan

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Ham and Cheese Bowties

Ham and Cheese Bowties
Photo by Allrecipes Magazine.

Rave Review: "The whole family (3 kids) enjoyed it and wanted seconds … and THAT doesn't happen often!" — MOMTOKTL

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Baked Spaghetti Squash with Beef and Veggies

Baked Spaghetti Squash with Beef and Veggies
Allrecipes Magazine

Rave Review: "I am desperately trying to change my family's eating habits and eat more veggies, and this was a huge hit. No, really, I have an 8-year-old 'meat and potatoes' son and a 'no-veggies' husband, and they both loved it!!! I will certainly make it again!" -- Rachel Walkins

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Broccoli Cornbread with Cheese

Broccoli Cornbread with Cheese
Photo by Allrecipes Magazine.

Rave Review: "An easy and great tasting recipe. This met my 6-year-old's approval too. It's a good way to sneak in a vegetable for kids." -- christa157

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Beef Nacho Casserole

Beef Nacho Casserole
Beef Nacho Casserole | Photo by mis7up. Photo by mis7up

Rave Review: "My kids loved this! My daughter said she may even have me make this for her birthday dinner instead of going out to a restaurant to eat. Wow ... that's a real compliment :)" -- SaltyJenn

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Tuna Noodle Casserole from Scratch

Tuna Noodle Casserole from Scratch
Photo by Denise Sakaki. Denise Sakaki

Rave Review: "Yup!! I found another winner!! My family rolled their eyes when I told them we were having tuna casserole for dinner but after making this recipe I was surprised when I found the entire dish cleaned up!! I didn't get seconds and they did!" -- Leanna Brown Thorne

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Zoodle Lasagne

Zoodle Lasagne
Buckwheat Queen

Rave Review: "Skip the carbs and make this simply delicious recipe. This creamy goodness will go into our regular rotation." -- bd.weld

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Cowboy Skillet Casserole

Cowboy Skillet Casserole
Melissa Goff

Rave Review: "This was a really delicious dish that was easy to make! My 2-year-old and husband kept saying "Mmmmmmm" with each bite!!! " -- texasmama

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