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Butter makes everything better, particularly during the holidays. The evidence? These 20 casseroles, all of which start with at least one stick of butter. Whether you’re serving a turkey, prime rib, or vegetable gratin, they’re the perfect sides for any holiday spread.
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Awesome and Easy Creamy Corn Casserole
Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
“Love this recipe. I’ve made it several times for cookouts. It’s great cold too! I add jalapeños and red onion to mine. If you want it a little sweeter, get the jiffy honey mix. Delicious!” —alison
Stick of Butter French Onion Rice
Allrecipes / Kim Shupe
This easy five-ingredient recipe has everything you love about French onion soup, tucked in one 9×13 pan. All you need is onion, rice, beef broth, condensed French onion soup, and a stick of butter (plus a little olive oil for sautéing).
Old-Fashioned Scalloped Corn
Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
Five kitchen staples—canned cream corn, saltine crackers, butter, eggs, and paprika—are all you need to craft this crowd-pleasing side. It’s delicious with turkey, ham, and prime rib.
Stick of Butter Mac and Cheese
Allrecipes / Qi Ai
“This stick of butter mac and cheese is cozy comfort food, and cleanup is minimal. The macaroni bakes in the cheese sauce, without boiling first, and the dish is finished under the broiler for a crispy top.” —TheDailyGourmet
Funeral Potatoes (Hash Brown Casserole)
SoupLovingNicole
Funeral potatoes are a staple at Latter-day Saints potlucks and luncheons (including post-funeral gatherings). The potato casserole is often made with cream of chicken soup, sour cream, hash browns—and in this case, a stick of butter. It’s a must-have at my holiday table.
Stick of Butter Breakfast Potatoes
Allrecipes / Diana Chistruga
“These stick of butter breakfast potatoes are great for using up leftover bacon or sausage in the fridge, and so easy to put together. If you love butter and you love potatoes, then you will adore this dish.” —LaDonna Langwell
Cheesy Baked Cauliflower II
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Cauliflower gets a glow up with salt and pepper, and topped with sliced tomatoes, a stick of melted butter, and Swiss cheese for a tasty alternative to broccoli, spinach, or Brussels sprouts.
Sweet Potato Crunch
“My favorite sweet potato casserole recipe. Great and easy to make. Very. Tasty, not too sweet. I used cubed sweet potatoes and boiled them instead of baked potatoes. Can make at least one day ahead and heat day of serving.” —cyn
Cornbread Casserole
Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
“I’ve been making this cornbread for a while, and everyone loves this and asks for the recipe. I usually put some diced jalapeno peppers and and it gives the bread great flavor.” —Eunsil Lee
Rach’s Broccoli Casserole
“I have made this countless times — always delicious. This is one of very few things that every single person in the family and extended family loves. It’s a holiday request year after year. I don’t use onion since I have several that aren’t onion fans, but I imagine it’s even better with the onion.” —booksk1
Grandma Carol’s Southern Sweet Potato Casserole
Grandma Carol’s recipe is made with two sticks of butter—one for the sweet potato base and another for the crunchy topping, which is studded with pecans and flaked coconut. It’s a sweet side that could also easily pass as dessert.
Oklahoma Cheese Grits
“I make this every year at Xmas — a tradition in this Northern home ! I usually use the Microwave directions for the grits .. and use a large 8 cup pyrex dish. You can mix it all together in the pyrex dish before transferring to baking dish.” —lons65
Broccoli and Stuffing Casserole
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“This was delicious! I used one bag of frozen broccoli. I didn’t bother with layering and just mixed everything together and added the cheese on top toward the end of cooking. I added minced garlic and red pepper flakes, because I add that to everything. Also put in some paprika. This was the best dish on our Thanksgiving table!” —Karin
Hot Corn
Soup Loving Nicole
This decadent side starts with two packages of cream cheese, butter, and milk, the perfect base for a medley of corn, diced jalapeños, and shredded Cheddar cheese. You’ll want to make it to pair with all of your favorite proteins, from roast turkey to barbecued ribs.
Pineapple Casserole
Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
“This pineapple casserole is a Southern staple. I serve it at all my cookouts and it’s always a favorite. It’s my grandmother’s recipe that she used to make every Easter. She’s not happy when my extended family calls this ‘my’ recipe, but I always give her credit!” —bex
The Best Irish Potatoes
Yoly
“These Irish potatoes are easy to assemble as a casserole and can be prepared ahead of time. My sister gave me this recipe years ago and it has become a staple of our holiday dinner. It pairs well with beef, ham, or chicken. Leftovers, if there are any, reheat well. Yes, they’re rich but substituting margarine or frozen hash browns would be a travesty!” —Lillyfrom Philly
Spinach and Artichoke Casserole
This casserole, rich with cream cheese and butter and studded with water chestnuts and artichokes, also doubles as a dip. Serve it with crusty bread.
Cafeteria Carrot Soufflé
“This was so easy and tasty. I used a wavy hand masher but I will use my food processor to really mash the carrots next time. I used everything as directed in the instructions. My hubby and I loved it- thought it tasted like carrot cake.” —Heidi from the plains
Easy Corn Pudding
Grocery Addict
“The first time I made this recipe I added two eggs like other reviewers suggested and it was fabulous. The second time I made it (this time for a crowd) I forgot to add the second egg, but it was still delicious. When I make it again I will add the second egg though; it was better.” —Lisakaye C
Broccoli Cauliflower Casserole
“After reading all the reviews and appreciating all the changes that were mentioned to justify that this is really a very versatile recipe. I decided to make it exactly as written.The results were a very delicious side dish that was devoured. Everyone had seconds and said how good it was!!” —JEWELJETT
