Easy Casserole Recipes for Beginners That'll Impress Everyone
When it comes to cooking Casserole, it is important to keep in mind that everyone started somewhere. I do not know of a single person who was born with a wooden cooking spoon and ready to go. There is a lot of learning that must be done in order to become a prolific cook and then there is always room for improvement. Not only do you need to begin with the basics when it comes to cooking but you almost need to begin again when learning to cook a new cuisine.
Another great bit of advice when it comes to cooking basics is to try simpler recipes for a while and then expand your horizons to the more complex recipes that abound. Most recipes will have a little note about their degree of difficulty and you can read through the recipe to see whether or not it is something you are interested in preparing or confident that you can prepare.
Let's start with the best 20 easy Casserole recipes that anyone can make.
By Thomasina Miers Preparation and cooking time Prep: 15 mins Cook: 15 mins Easy Serves 4 For a healthy, warming supper that takes little effort or time, you can’t beat this simple one-pan dish Nutrition: per serving Nutrient Unit kcal 487 fat 33g saturates 9g carbs 27g sugars 6g fibre 8g protein 23g salt 3.36g Ingredients 3-4 … Go to Recipe
By Good Food team Preparation and cooking time Prep: 10 mins Cook: 1 hr and 40 mins Easy Serves 4 A classic one-pot is the easy answer to mid-week cooking- hearty, filling, warming and packed full of veggies Nutrition: per serving Highlight Nutrient Unit kcal 397 fat 20g saturates 8g carbs 19g sugars 8g fibre 6g protein 38… Go to Recipe
By Good Food team Preparation and cooking time Prep: 5 mins Cook: 25 mins Easy Serves 4 A low-fat seafood stew that tastes anything but, and all ready in 30 minutes too Nutrition: per serving Highlight Nutrient Unit kcal 270 low in fat 9g saturates 3g carbs 11g sugars 6g fibre 1g protein 31g salt 2.22g Ingredients 1 tbsp olive … Go to Recipe
By Good Food team Preparation and cooking time Prep: 40 mins Cook: 1 hr and 30 mins Easy Serves 6 The pearl barley makes this stew really hearty - perfect for a cold winter evening Nutrition: per serving Highlight Nutrient Unit kcal 752 fat 35g saturates 15g carbs 48g sugars 3g fibre 3g protein 64g low in salt 1.16g Ingredient… Go to Recipe
By Good Food team Preparation and cooking time Prep: 20 mins Cook: 40 mins Easy Serves 4 A warming seasonal dish with a fusion of flavours, perfect for winter evenings Nutrition: per serving Highlight Nutrient Unit kcal 310 fat 6g saturates 1g carbs 32g sugars 0g fibre 4g protein 34g low in salt 1.4g Ingredients 175g new potato… Go to Recipe
By Good Food team Preparation and cooking time Prep: 20 mins Cook: 50 mins Easy Serves 4 When on a budget, try whipping up this hearty and cheap midweek stew Nutrition: per serving Nutrient Unit kcal 616 fat 29g saturates 8g carbs 67g sugars 12g fibre 9g protein 27g salt 3.91g Ingredients 8 good-quality pork sausages 2 tbsp ol… Go to Recipe
By Jane Hornby Preparation and cooking time Prep: 20 mins Cook: 3 hrs Easy Serves 6 The ultimate make-ahead comfort food dish - if you're spending a weekend in the country this dish will defrost as you travel Nutrition: Highlight Nutrient Unit kcal 584 fat 23g saturates 8g carbs 55g sugars 16g fibre 8g protein 38g low i… Go to Recipe
By Mary Cadogan Preparation and cooking time Prep: 30 mins Cook: 1 hr and 15 mins More effort Serves 4 Simple, delicious and very classically French, this creamy casserole makes an impressive dinner party dish Nutrition: per serving Highlight Nutrient Unit kcal 828 fat 62g saturates 22g carbs 9g sugars 4g fibre 1g protein … Go to Recipe
By Jenny White Preparation and cooking time Total time 1 hr and 30 mins Made in 1½ hours Easy Serves 4 This rich, tomatoey chicken dish is full of flavour - and it improves with freezing Nutrition: Nutrient Unit kcal 896 fat 59g saturates 17g carbs 9g sugars 0g fibre 3g protein 71g salt 2.39g Ingredients 2 tbsp olive oil 8 ch… Go to Recipe
By Barney Desmazery Preparation and cooking time Prep: 10 mins Cook: 40 mins Easy Serves 4 Use any sustainable white fish or salmon in this easy, flavour-packed stew - perfect with crusty bread Nutrition: per serving Highlight Nutrient Unit kcal 382 low in fat 11g saturates 2g carbs 33g sugars 5g fibre 5g protein 39g salt 1.9… Go to Recipe
By Mary Cadogan Preparation and cooking time Prep: 20 mins Cook: 45 mins Easy Serves 4 Casseroles aren't just for winter – this light, vibrant one-pot is packed with spring veg and herby pesto Nutrition: per serving Highlight Nutrient Unit kcal 339 fat 10g saturates 3g carbs 27g sugars 12g fibre 8g protein 36g low in sal… Go to Recipe
By Good Food team Preparation and cooking time Prep: 15 mins Cook: 1 hr and 20 mins Easy Serves 6 This hearty, satisfying one-pot is low fat and easy on the washing up Nutrition: per serving Highlight Nutrient Unit kcal 366 low in fat 11g saturates 5g carbs 30g sugars 12g fibre 9g protein 38g salt 2.45g Ingredients 1¼ kg chicke… Go to Recipe
By Good Food team Preparation and cooking time Prep: 5 mins Cook: 40 mins Easy Serves 4 Warm up after work with this ultimate comfort food dish, just add a buttery dollop of mash Nutrition: per serving Nutrient Unit kcal 474 fat 23g saturates 8g carbs 39g sugars 10g fibre 9g protein 29g salt 3.55g Ingredients 8 large sausages… Go to Recipe
By Good Food team Preparation and cooking time Prep: 25 mins Cook: 1 hr and 30 mins Easy Serves 10 Goulash makes a great freezer standby - just the job when you're pushed for time, but want the comfort of a stew Nutrition: per serving Highlight Nutrient Unit kcal 476 fat 25g saturates 10g carbs 27g sugars 5g fibre 2g … Go to Recipe
By Good Food team Preparation and cooking time Prep: 10 mins Cook: 30 mins Easy Serves 4 Cannellini beans, chicken thighs and spicy chorizo make for a satisfying and simple one-pot supper Nutrition: per serving Nutrient Unit kcal 433 fat 19g saturates 6g carbs 25g sugars 5g fibre 5g protein 43g salt 3.05g Ingredients 1 tbsp o… Go to Recipe
By Raymond Blanc Preparation and cooking time Prep: 40 mins Cook: 3 hrs and 30 mins Plus cooling and 24hrs marinating More effort Serves 6 A hearty classic that tastes even better when made a day or two in advance Nutrition: Nutrient Unit kcal 894 fat 51g saturates 24g carbs 12g sugars 6g fibre 3g protein 78g salt 1.88g Ingre… Go to Recipe
By Good Food team Preparation and cooking time Prep: 10 mins Cook: 40 mins Easy Serves 4 One-pot suppers aren't just for the colder months. This light, fresh stew just needs crusty bread to mop up the juices Nutrition: per serving Highlight Nutrient Unit kcal 711 fat 45g saturates 12g carbs 28g sugars 8g fibre 2g prot… Go to Recipe
By John Torode Preparation and cooking time Prep: 15 mins Cook: 35 mins Easy Serves 5 Packed full of iron, this stew makes a great side dish or a super healthy supper when partnered with a jacket potato Nutrition: per serving Highlight Nutrient Unit kcal 155 fat 8g saturates 1g carbs 18g sugars 11g fibre 6g protein 5g low i… Go to Recipe
By Good Food team Preparation and cooking time Prep: 35 mins Cook: 3 hrs and 30 mins Easy Makes 8 portions Use this winter stew as a 'master recipe' – eat half, then use the rest in a pie or with pasta Nutrition: per serving Highlight Nutrient Unit kcal 443 fat 21g saturates 6g carbs 16g sugars 11g fibre 3g protei… Go to Recipe
By Barney Desmazery loading... Preparation and cooking time Prep: 30 mins Cook: 2 hrs Easy Serves 6 The trick with this classic one-pot is to use a cheaper cut of meat, which means you’ll skimp on price but not quality Nutrition: per serving Nutrient Unit kcal 627 fat 30g saturates 14g carbs 44g sugars 11g fibre 0g protei… Go to Recipe