Holidays & Occasions Christmas Christmas Recipes Christmas Side Dishes Grandpa's Favorite Christmas Casseroles By Krissy Tiglias Krissy Tiglias Krissy Tiglias is the General Manager of Southern Living. She joined the team in 2015 as Executive Editor, and has been working on both both print and digital content ever since. Southern Living's editorial guidelines Updated on August 13, 2024 Close Photo: Jennifer Causey; Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall; Prop Stylist: Missie Neville Crawford 'Tis the season for making memories with family and friends. When it comes to the holidays, we love sharing new dishes, but love revisiting all-time favorites, which means taking everyone's requests into account. Grandma has her favorite Christmas casseroles—but Grandpa does too. So as you plan your menu for all the celebrations, consider some of our best dishes that include comforting creamy casseroles and ooey, gooey breakfast dishes. The trick to plotting for the ultimate menu is to prepare something for everyone: the old, the new, the sweet, and the savory. Not only will Grandpa be pleased, the whole family will be filled with joy. 15 Of Grandpa's Favorite Slow-Cooker Recipes 01 of 20 Sausage And Egg Casserole Caitlin Bensel; Food Styling: Torie Cox Rise and shine on Christmas morning with a casserole that's filled with all of our breakfast favorites. GET THE RECIPE 02 of 20 French Onion Soup Casserole Photo: Jennifer Causey; Prop Styling: Christine Keely; Food Styling: Torie Cox Skip the soup course and delight guests with a casserole that brings the comfort of French onion soup in a rich and savory casserole. GET THE RECIPE 03 of 20 Old-School Squash Casserole Fred Hardy II; Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall; Prop Stylist: Christina Brockman Whatever the occasion, this is the casserole everyone in the family expects to see. GET THE RECIPE 04 of 20 Cabbage Casserole Will Dickey Cabbage? Yes, trust Grandpa on this one. This is the dish no one realized they would be requesting every single holiday. A scoop of this old-fashioned favorite will make every family member extra grateful. GET THE RECIPE 05 of 20 Pancake Casserole Caitlin Bensel Think ahead to the joys of Christmas morning, and how having a breakfast ready to go will be a welcome idea for everyone in the family. Rather than flipping pancakes, serve a company-worthy casserole that'll do the trick. GET THE RECIPE 06 of 20 Oven-Baked Buttermilk French Toast Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Heather Chadduck Hillegas; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall After gift opening, bring the family around the table to dig into this tasty casserole that features French toast soaked in buttermilk. There's no better way to start the holiday. GET THE RECIPE 07 of 20 Biscuits-And-Gravy Casserole Alison Miksch, Prop Styling: Sarah Elizabeth Cleveland, Food Styling: Melissa Gray Give Grandpa an extra comforting treat for lunch with a recipe made with biscuits and gravy, two of his very favorite things. GET THE RECIPE 08 of 20 Old-Fashioned Chicken Pot Pie Stacy K. Allen, Food Stylist: Torie Cox, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster Yes, chicken can make a holiday appearance – especially when it's the star of this warm and comforting pot pie casserole. GET THE RECIPE 09 of 20 Tennessee Onions Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox Destined to be the star of the holidays, Tennessee Onions is easy, cheesy, and a crowd-pleaser. This onion casserole is made with a handful of simple ingredients and will be the perfect addition to the menu. GET THE RECIPE 10 of 20 Pineapple Casserole Photographer: Jen Causey, Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle,Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn Ever wonder why there's never any leftover Pineapple casserole? The simple recipe, that starts with a can of pineapple chunks, will be one of the most memorable holiday dishes. GET THE RECIPE 11 of 20 Old-Fashioned Apple And Cheese Casserole Caitlin Bensel; Food Styling: Torie Cox Warm apple and cheese casserole is exactly what the holiday season calls for. You won't be able to resist its crunchy cracker topping and layer of gooey Cheddar atop glazed apples. GET THE RECIPE 12 of 20 Tee's Corn Pudding EMILY LAURAE/SOUTHERN LIVING Time to bring back a classic. Enter Tee's Pudding. The best part (besides its rich and creamy flavor) is how a busy cook can bring this eight ingredient dish together in no time. GET THE RECIPE 13 of 20 Old-School Green Bean Casserole VICTOR PROTASIO; PROP STYLING: GINNY BRANCH STELLING; FOOD STYLING: EMILY NABORS HALL Old-school casseroles always have a place on tables – especially when it involves green beans. There have been so many variations of this casserole over the years, but the truth is there is no beating the classic. GET THE RECIPE 14 of 20 Slow-Cooker Cinnamon Roll Casserole Caitlin Bensel The entire family with rise and shine even more grateful from the glorious scent of this ooey, gooey cinnamon casserole simmering in the slow cooker. GET THE RECIPE 15 of 20 Cheesy Sausage-And-Croissant Casserole ALISON MIKSCH Santa may stay for breakfast if this casserole is coming out of the oven. Rich, delicious, and satisfying. Hot ground sausage, flaky croissants, and Parmesan and Gruyère cheeses will put smiles on everyone in the family. GET THE RECIPE 16 of 20 Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole Photographer: Jen Causey, Prop Stylist: Christine Keely, Food Stylist: Ana Kelly We have three words to win everyone over: Tater tot casserole. Kids and adults will devour this comforting breakfast that includes crispy potatoes, eggs, cheese, and bacon. GET THE RECIPE 17 of 20 Stuffed Ham-And-Cheese Croissant Casserole Jennifer Causey; Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall; Prop Stylist: Missie Neville Crawford For anyone who loves the classic ham and cheese, please set your sights on this warm and delicious recipe that turns the sandwich into a crowd-pleasing casserole. GET THE RECIPE 18 of 20 Extra Easy Lasagna Caitlin Bensel; Food Styling: Torie Cox Let's include lasagna on every menu. Ground beef, canned tomatoes, and no-boil noodles make this recipe easier – without sacrificing flavor. GET THE RECIPE 19 of 20 Cinnamon Roll Casserole Antonis Achilleos With just 15 minutes of prep time, this sweet breakfast combines all that we love in the delightful morning treat in a warm and satisfying casserole. GET THE RECIPE 20 of 20 Million Dollar Spaghetti Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox This combines a spaghetti dinner and classic lasagna into one casserole that will please everyone at the table. A layer of ricotta cheese adds creaminess to this cheesy bake. get the recipe Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit