Can you freeze cookies? Absolutely. These chewy, crispy, chunky, chocolaty recipes can all be made ahead and stored in the freezer—so you’re always only minutes away from homemade cookie bliss.
n my opinion, September marks the true beginning of casserole season. Growing up on the East Coast, this is the month when the crew necks come out, the air turns crisp, and appetites start leaning toward warm, comforting meals.
Allrecipes contributor CLARISSA2 delivers the perfect recipe for this seasonal shift with a Chili Relleno Casserole—a cozy, cheese-filled bake that’s just right for cooler nights or whenever you’re craving something satisfying.
Chiles rellenos, a classic Mexican dish, is traditionally made by stuffing fresh or dried poblano peppers with cheeses like ueso panela, Queso ranchero, or Chihuahua, dipping them in a light batter, and frying until golden. Clarissa’s version captures all the cheesy, slightly spicy essence of the original, but skips the frying in favor of an easy oven-baked casserole.
With hundreds of five-star reviews, it’s become a cold-weather favorite in the Allrecipes community—and one we think you’ll come back to again and again, too.
You only need eight ingredients—canned whole poblano peppers, Monterey Jack and Cheddar cheeses, eggs, evaporated milk, all-purpose flour, milk, and enchilada or tomato sauce—to make the recipe. Simply layer everything in a baking dish, slide it into the oven, and let it bake until it transforms into a gooey, warm casserole.
Scroll through the comments on this Chili Relleno Casserole recipe, and you’ll find plenty of creative ways to upgrade and enjoy it. Here are some options:
Sweater weather calls for cozy comfort food dinners that’ll warm you up from the inside out. That’s why we’ve rounded up 20 of our most delicious fall casseroles that come together easily in your trusty 9×13-inch pan. From classic chicken and rice suppers to hearty pasta bakes, you’ll want to make these crowd-pleasing recipes all season long.
Delight in the comforting flavors of our potato sausage casserole—a dish that effortlessly blends homey tastes with simple preparation. Perfect for cozy family dinners or casual gatherings, this recipe promises to satisfy with its hearty flavor.
In just over an hour, you’ll be savoring the harmonious layers of tender potatoes, savory sausage and melty cheese. This brunch-friendly dish delivers a taste of home-cooked goodness with every bite.
Go grab your apron! These 1950s cake recipes are as delicious today as they were decades ago. Find ideas for coconut cake, angel food, pineapple upside-down cake and more.
Poor man’s casserole got its name because it’s made with inexpensive ingredients—specifically refrigerator and pantry staples that you likely already have on hand. And yet, this dish is one of the tastiest ground beef recipes my family has tried. Seriously, we kept going back for more!
I’d describe this casserole as casual lasagna. It’s made with similar ingredients like noodles, tomato sauce and ground beef. But instead of making neat, intentional layers like you would in a regular lasagna recipe, you toss egg noodles with cream cheese and sour cream and then layer them roughly with seasoned tomato meat sauce and plenty of cheese. The casserole comes out of the oven just as bubbling and melty, but without all the work!
Add poor man’s casserole to your collection of tried-and-true 13×9 casseroles—and make an extra one as a potential freezer casserole for meals down the road.
These vintage cookie recipes will bring up all the nostalgia—and all the compliments!
Although I grew up in the Midwest, I didn’t hear the phrase “hot dish” until I moved to Northern Wisconsin. This Upper Midwest staple is commonly served at potlucks and church gatherings, where the usual instructions are “bring a hot dish to share.” This church supper hot dish recipe is a classic combination of ground beef, starchy potatoes, chopped vegetables and canned cream of mushroom soup. Crispy chow mein noodles ensure each bite has a toothsome crunch.
Midwesterners love a hot dish, but what’s not to love? It’s a classic budget-friendly potluck recipe that combines meat, potatoes, vegetables and canned soup. The casserole has endless variations: Some contain beef or chicken, the vegetables can be anything (green beans and peas are popular), and the topping is often Tater Tots.
Hot dishes have been around for generations—the first published recipe was in a 1930s-era cookbook—and today these recipes are still a great way to use up leftovers, inexpensive cuts of meat, frozen vegetables and pantry staples like condensed soup. Regardless of what’s on the inside or on top, hearty and filling hot dish recipes are always a popular sight at potluck gatherings.
Meet our MVP dinners. These are the recipes our readers can’t stop making — the ones that have stood the test of time and earned a permanent place in weeknight dinner rotations. They’re the dishes people come back to again and again, whether for a busy Tuesday night or a special-occasion meal with friends. Each recipe has something that keeps it memorable: comfort, flavor, and a touch of everyday magic.
You’ll find the classics everyone loves, like hearty beef chili, creamy chicken Alfredo pasta, and what many call the most delicious lasagna of all time. We also have newer favorites that have quickly risen to the top: one-pan Tuscan chicken with its creamy sun-dried tomato sauce; cheesy French onion meatballs that turn a favorite soup into a cozy dinner; and a 4-ingredient kielbasa and sauerkraut skillet that’s pure deliciousness in a pan.
Chewy, soft and sweet, these oatmeal cranberry cookies take the cookie box staple out for a more grown-up spin. Although we promise, this will be popular with all members of the family.
The combination of tart cranberry, zesty orange and sweet white chocolate makes this oatmeal cranberry cookie recipe a good choice for the holidays or whenever you’re craving something sweet. Not to mention, with the combination of red berries and white chocolate chips, cranberry oatmeal cookies look lovely on a dessert tray.
If you have any leftover oatmeal, try them in these no-bake fudgy cookies.
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