Open up any vintage cookbook and you’ll find one secret ingredient that pops up over and over again, from casserole to casserole: canned condensed soup. These tried-and-true recipes expertly utilize cream of chicken, cream of mushroom, cream of celery, and/or cream of tomato soup to elevate classic, crowd-pleasing casseroles.
Loaded Chicken and Hash Brown Casserole
“This loaded chicken and hash brown casserole is most definitely loaded with flavor. It is like a mix of funeral potatoes and a ranch-style loaded baked potato.” —Giovanna Vazquez
Million Dollar Potato Casserole
“This creamy, cheesy million dollar potato casserole is an excellent cold weather side dish.” —Giovanna Vazquez
Zucchini Chicken Casserole
“This zucchini chicken casserole is creamy and herbaceous, packed with fresh fork-tender vegetables and shredded chicken breast. The herbs make this dish feel light and fresh, while the cheese on top forms a golden-brown melty crust. This casserole is delicious for a weeknight dinner.” —Amanda Holstein
Ritz Cracker Chicken Casserole
“This Ritz cracker chicken casserole is a classic creamy chicken casserole, great for a weeknight dinner. Rotisserie chicken makes it easier, and the buttery cracker topping provides that familiar crunch.” —Craig Ruff
French Onion Chicken Casserole
“This French onion chicken casserole is creamy, rich, and aromatic. It has all the components of French onion soup—plus chicken—even a crisp crouton topping.” —Craig Ruff
4-Ingredient Hamburger Casserole
“This 4-ingredient hamburger casserole is so comforting and easy to make, and leaves plenty of room for you to doctor it up as you see fit.” —LaDonna Langwell
Easy Chicken and Stuffing Bake
“This easy chicken and stuffing bake is comfort in a casserole. The chicken is tender and juicy, the stuffing topping contrasts with the creamy sauce, and the added onion soup mix brings so much flavor.” —Nicole McLaughlin
Chicken Cobbler
“This is a great recipe and I make it at least once a month.” —Lori Gunn Huber
One-Pan Tuna Noodle Casserole
“This easy one-pan casserole comes together very quickly. Using fully cooked pasta and other prepared ingredients cuts down on prep time.” —Juliana Hale
Copycat Cracker Barrel Hash Brown Casserole
“Creamy, cheesy, easy, and the star of the breakfast, brunch, or dinner table. Comfort food at its finest!” —Pat Bernitt
Cheesy Chicken, Broccoli, and Rice Casserole
“I made this chicken and broccoli casserole for my wife and two young boys and they just loved it. It was very flavorful and creamy.” —BAIN77
Chicken Pot Pie with Crescent Rolls
“This chicken pot pie with crescent rolls and rotisserie chicken is easy and delicious. This version of chicken pot pie is quick, hearty, and open to many variations depending on your family’s tastes!” —sweetface1905
Mamaw’s Chicken and Rice Casserole
“I grew up with this chicken and rice casserole recipe. My Grandmother got it from a lady from church at a pot luck a long time ago! She passed it down to my mom and it’s always been a family favorite.” —katiefbenham
Broccoli Rice Casserole
“Creamy broccoli rice casserole baked in a delicious cheese sauce. This is the best broccoli rice casserole you will ever eat!” —GMW
Hamburger Potato Casserole
“This hamburger potato casserole is a recipe that my grandmother used to keep me and my finicky cousins well-fed! It is very kid-friendly, and adults like it too!” —GRAVYCLAN
Best Green Bean Casserole
“A green bean casserole makes the Thanksgiving holiday complete, and this version can be on the table in no time at all thanks to just four ingredients from your pantry or fridge: canned green beans, condensed mushroom soup, French-fried onions, and shredded Cheddar cheese.” —Jan
Poppy Seed Chicken Casserole
“This poppy seed chicken casserole recipe is very simple to make with shredded chicken and an easy creamy sauce.” —Callie Wilson Wolfe
Breakfast Casserole
“This delicious breakfast casserole with sausage and cream of mushroom soup is the perfect start to any morning.” —Heather Franks
Funeral Potatoes (Hash Brown Casserole)
“This side dish gets it’s name because it is a popular dish for luncheons after funerals. But don’t worry, you can eat this creamy, cheesy side dish anytime—not just following a funeral, thank goodness.” —Peggy Warren