The Big Book of Casseroles: 250 Recipes for Serious Comfort Food by Maryana Vollstedt

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  • bching on May 18, 2021

    Dull formulaic, recipes, many many rice "casseroles."

Notes about Recipes in this book

  • Tuna-noodle casserole

    • ccav on March 01, 2021

      Used German egg noodles, added scallions, sliced green onions (Manzanilla or garlic stuffed) to mixture before baking. Try panko or breadcrumb topping next time.

    • ccav on November 15, 2021

      Great with Panko crumbs, marinated mushrooms, sliced cheddar over top (sprinkle breadcrumbs over)

  • Chicken, ham, and rice casserole

    • anya_sf on July 14, 2021

      I used this recipe as more of a template to use up what I had: 8 oz mushrooms, a yellow onion (instead of green), red bell pepper, fresh herbs (dill, parsley, chives) instead of dried, only ham (no chicken), mix of gruyere and jack cheeses. It made a perfectly serviceable dinner. Surprisingly, the cheese wasn't that noticeable.

  • Chicken, black beans, and tortilla casserole

    • MollyB on April 19, 2023

      Good, solid recipe for a chicken and black bean casserole. My salsa was pretty mild - I'd recommend using a spicy salsa or adding some chipotle in adobo if you want the dish livelier. I added some spicy pickled onions as a garnish and they were great, adding both some heat and some acid.

  • Turkey or chicken Tetrazzine

    • wodtke on September 16, 2014

      This is a cute retro dish that turned out to be absolutely delicious. I made it pretty much per recipe, with rotisserie chicken, except for using panko on the top instead of more grated Parmesan. It is plenty cheesy without the cheese topping.

  • Parmesan cheese-mashed potato gratin

    • ash_2fquo3 on January 22, 2026

      I think calling it a gratin is just fully wrong. But it was easy and tasty.

  • Spaghetti squash with vegetables

    • wkhull on November 08, 2019

      Not very flavorful. But has potential if you're good at doctoring up bland recipes.

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  • ISBN 10 0811896803
  • ISBN 13 9780811896801
  • Published Oct 01 1999
  • Format Paperback
  • Page Count 352
  • Language English
  • Countries United States
  • Publisher Chronicle Books
  • Imprint Chronicle Books

Publishers Text

Bubbling cheese, golden bread crumbs, tender vegetables, and succulent meats - what's not to like about casseroles? Comfort food just doesn't get any cozier, or more convenient. Now, thanks to Maryana Vollstedt, busy cooks don't have to call up Mom in order to make delicious one-dish meals for family and friends. "The Big Book of Casseroles" boasts over 250 recipes (including low-fat and vegetarian dishes), plus handy planning, freezing, and storage tips. For hot-from-the-oven dinners equally at home in the dining room or on the kitchen table, cooks need look no further than "The Big Book of Casseroles," because serious comfort food never goes out of style.

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