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There's nothing quite like pulling a casserole out of the oven and seeing its top bubbly hot with a rich layer of cheese. If you can't get enough flavorful and gooey cheese in your everyday casserole dishes, opt for one of our 17 cheesiest casserole recipes. From Tater Tot and enchilada casseroles to pasta bakes and rice, each meal is sure to be decadently cheesy. And if these still aren't enough cheese for you, well, just add more.
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Jalapeno Popper Chicken Casserole
Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
"With this jalapeno popper chicken casserole you will have all the flavors of a jalapeno popper but in a complete dish. Think bacon, cheese, jalapenos in a creamy, cheesy casserole—what's not to love?" —Emily Nienhaus
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Awesome Broccoli-Cheese Casserole
Byron Benoit
Broccoli and Cheddar are a match made in heaven, and they are the duo behind this indulgent cheesy casserole. Cream of mushroom soup and mayonnaise make for an extra velvety texture. Let the cheesy top layer get beautifully bubbly before you pull it from the oven.
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Southern Grits Casserole
Melissa Goff
Cheese grits are a Southern staple, but can be a pain to make by the bowlful for each family member. Instead, whip up this ultra cheesy sausage breakfast casserole to easily serve a crowd.
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Million Dollar Potato Casserole
Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
"This creamy, cheesy million dollar potato casserole is an excellent cold weather side dish." —Giovanna Vazquez
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Four-Cheese Chicken Carbonara
fabeveryday
Get a quadruple dose of cheesy goodness with a Parmesan-Romano blend as well as Colby-Jack. Chicken and bacon make this pasta carbonara a rich and filling meal.
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Tater Tot Casserole
DotDash Meredith Food Studios
You only need half a dozen ingredients to make this stick-to-your-ribs cheesy casserole. Ground beef is mixed with mushroom soup before getting layered with crispy tots and melty Cheddar cheese.
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Cheesy Cauliflower Casserole
lutzflcat
Make eating your veggies all the easier with this cheese-laden casserole. Steamed cauliflower is tossed in a Parmesan and Cheddar sour cream sauce with diced red and green bell pepper before the dish is baked to golden brown perfection.
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Quick and Easy Green Chile Chicken Enchilada Casserole
DOTDASH MEREDITH FOOD STUDIOS
Upgrade your dinner rotation with a plate of creamy enchilada casserole. With a whole pound of shredded Monterey Jack cheese, this wow-worthy casserole has all of the flavors of enchiladas but without the fuss of filling and rolling each tortilla.
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Easy Cheesy Tuna Casserole
Miyako
Tuna casserole is already a classic comfort food; just add a little extra cheese on top, and you're sure to have a new family favorite. "My kids claim not to like tuna but they came back for second now didn't they! I think the cheese really makes this recipe special," says LISAHEATH.
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Cheesy Corn Casserole
Andrea Brittingham
Boxed cornbread mix gets an impressive upgrade when mixed with canned corn, Cheddar, and sour cream. The end result is a delightfully rich and cheesy corn casserole that acts as a delicious side or main.
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Grandma's Hash Brown Casserole
ALLRECIPES / DIANA CHISTRUGA
It's hard to beat hash brown casserole. Creamy potatoes are topped with shredded cheese and a crunchy topping, then baked until bubbly and golden. It's welcome beside scrambled eggs at breakfast, but equally loved alongside fried chicken and green beans.
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Three Cheese Ham Involtini
Chef John
Don't let the fancy name fool you: these cheesy ham roll-ups are easy to make. Chef John says they're "like cheese cannelloni, but with ham instead of pasta. It is a quick and easy dinner that is perfect for a weeknight meal. Serve over mashed potatoes, pasta, polenta, or rice."
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Million-Dollar Spaghetti
France C
A dreamy blend of cream cheese, Cheddar, and cottage cheese make up the decadent additions to a classic spaghetti-and-beef bake. Recipe creator Coqui30 suggests serving it up with a slice of garlic bread and a side salad to complete the meal.
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Tartiflette (French Potato, Bacon, and Cheese Casserole)
Dave T
This might not be exactly what you picture when you think of a potato and cheese casserole, but this tartiflette is a high-brow recipe for when dinner needs to impress. Thick slices of potato, crispy bacon, and Reblochon cheese all combine for a taste of France in a truly special cheesy casserole.
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Twice-Baked Potato Casserole
DOTDASH MEREDITH FOOD STUDIOS
Why bother with individual twice baked potatoes when you can make this handy casserole instead? Each serving is loaded up with buttery chive potatoes, Cheddar, and bacon bits.
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Baked Homemade Macaroni and Cheese
terri
You'll never give the boxed stuff a second glance once you bake up this homemade mac and cheese. "I absolutely LOVED this recipe," says reviewer Jasmine. "It seemed a bit soupy before the baking. However when I pulled it out of the oven I found that it was nice and firm."
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Broccoli, Rice, Cheese, and Chicken Casserole
Genna1118
Mostly made with pantry staples and canned goods, you can throw together this casserole with just a moment's notice for a quick dinner. An entire pound of cheese goes into the recipe, ensuring it's an extra decadent dish.
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