An office potluck calls for a dish that travels well and is easy to share. This fall casserole lineup spans corn pudding and broccoli rice sides, beef and chicken bakes, shrimp and grits, and hearty breakfast casseroles. Choose one for lunch or supper, and you may have a coworker asking where you found the recipe.
Classic Corn Pudding Casserole
Cool-weather potlucks call for a side that travels well and slices neatly, and Classic Corn Pudding Casserole brings both. Whole kernel corn, creamed corn, eggs, half-and-half, and shredded Fontina or Swiss bake into a rich, lightly sweet dish. It takes about an hour and serves eight, so it can cover a holiday table or a shared office meal without taking over the menu.
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Sausage Hash Brown Breakfast Casserole
Brunch plans get easier when the main dish can be assembled the night before. Sausage Hash Brown Breakfast Casserole layers breakfast sausage, diced hash browns, red bell pepper, eggs, milk, and sharp Cheddar, then bakes for 30 minutes. The full hour includes prep, and the pan serves eight. Bring it to an early fall potluck or save it for a weekend breakfast with a crowd.
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Southern Ground Beef & Baked Bean Casserole
When the office potluck needs a filling main, Southern Ground Beef & Baked Bean Casserole brings a hearty mix of ground beef, Boston-style baked beans, chopped tomatoes, brown sugar, and bacon. It serves six and takes about 70 minutes from start to finish. The smoky bacon topping and sweet-savory bean filling make it a good fit for a fall meal where one casserole needs to carry its share.
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Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole
Crisp breadcrumbs over a creamy pasta bake make Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole stand out on a table of fall dishes. Rotini, cooked chicken, ham, peas, Dijon mustard, and Swiss-style cheese come together under a golden Parmesan topping. It takes about 65 minutes and serves six. Pair it with a green salad or steamed vegetables when a coworker asks you to bring something substantial.
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Beefy John Wayne Casserole
Layered dinners make a memorable entrance at a shared meal, and Beefy John Wayne Casserole builds its base with Bisquick before adding seasoned ground beef, tomatoes, green chiles, corn, and a creamy cheese layer. It bakes in about 50 minutes and serves eight. Cut it into squares and add a crisp salad or roasted vegetables for a filling fall lunch or supper.
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Shrimp and Grits Casserole
Southern brunch gets a fall-ready centerpiece in Shrimp and Grits Casserole, where cheddar and pepper Jack grits bake under shrimp, bacon, corn, and a garlicky cream sauce. The recipe takes about 70 minutes and serves six. Serve it out with collard greens or a fresh salad for a hearty potluck main that gives coworkers something beyond the usual pasta bake.
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Cabbage Roll Casserole
Traditional cabbage rolls take careful wrapping, but Cabbage Roll Casserole layers cabbage with ground beef, tomato, rice, dill, sour cream, and mozzarella instead. The oven does most of the finishing work, and the full recipe takes about 70 minutes to serve eight. Bring it to a fall dinner when you want those familiar stuffed-cabbage flavors in a dish that is easy to portion.
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Sloppy Joe Casserole
Pasta night takes a potluck turn with Sloppy Joe Casserole, which combines penne, ground beef, onion, tomato sauce, and cheese with the tangy flavors of a Sloppy Joe filling. It serves six and is ready in about 45 minutes. The saucy baked pasta travels well and pairs easily with a green salad or garlic bread for a casual fall lunch.
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Cowboy Breakfast Casserole Loaded With Sausage, Potatoes, and Cheese
A late breakfast or brunch spread can use something hearty, and Cowboy Breakfast Casserole Loaded With Sausage, Potatoes, and Cheese has Italian sausage, eggs, diced potatoes, black beans, peppers, Cheddar, and pepper Jack. It serves eight and takes about 70 minutes. Bake it for a fall weekend family gathering, or portion leftovers for a filling breakfast during the week ahead.
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Corned Beef Hash Casserole
Breakfast-for-dinner works especially well on a cool evening, and Corned Beef Hash Casserole pairs canned corned beef with shredded potatoes, green bell pepper, Jarlsberg, and a buttery rye breadcrumb topping. It serves eight and takes about 50 minutes. Set it out for brunch with fruit, or bring it to a shared meal when you want a savory bake that can cover more than one occasion.
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Cheesy Mexican Chicken Casserole
Busy fall evenings call for a one-dish dinner that can also feed a group. Cheesy Mexican Chicken Casserole combines cooked chicken, black beans, corn, Rotel tomatoes, sour cream, spices, cheese, and tortilla chips. It takes about 55 minutes and serves eight. Rotisserie chicken works here, making this a practical choice for a coworker potluck or a weeknight meal with leftovers.
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Baked Spanish Rice
Rice becomes the center of the casserole dish in Baked Spanish Rice, with tomatoes, bacon, onion, green pepper, garlic, and shredded Cheddar cooked together before baking. It takes about 45 minutes and serves six. Put it alongside roasted chicken or bring it as a hearty side to an autumn potluck; the baked rice also works on its own for a simple lunch.
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Broccoli Rice Casserole with Fresh Broccoli
Fresh broccoli keeps its place in the spotlight in Broccoli Rice Casserole with Fresh Broccoli, folded with cooked rice and a from-scratch sauce made with milk, sharp Cheddar, and cream cheese. It takes about 55 minutes and serves eight. Bring it as a fall side for a shared dinner, or serve larger portions as a meat-free main with a crisp salad.
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Tini’s Mac & Cheese with a Twist
Cavatappi holds onto the cheese sauce in Tini’s Mac & Cheese with a Twist, which uses mozzarella, Colby Jack, cheddar, evaporated milk, heavy cream, and smoked paprika. The casserole takes about 50 minutes and serves twelve, making it a practical pick for a large office gathering. Serve it beside a green salad or roasted vegetables to balance the rich pasta bake.
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Chili Tater Tot Casserole With Tater Coins
Game-day snacks and fall potlucks both have room for Chili Tater Tot Casserole With Tater Coins, with prepared chili under a crisp layer of tater tots and potato coins. Cheddar or Colby Jack, tomatoes, and green onions finish the top. It takes about an hour and serves six. Bring it hot for a casual group meal, with the crunchy potato topping adding texture to every portion.
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