14 Easy Casseroles for Game Day

When game night rolls around, don't be caught empty handed, scrambling for a crowd pleasing recipe that you're entire family and set of friends will love. In these 14 recipes, you'll find fun, flavorful casseroles and hot dips that are easy to pull together and will do the trick for dinner on any night of the week.

Which one will you make first? Let us know in the comments below and don't forget to take a good look at the tips and tricks from our editors, contributors and readers.

Philly Cheesesteak Casserole

"Substitute any type of bread for the hoagie roll croutons. You could use a hearty boule loaf or just plain white sandwich bread cut into 1-inch cubes." —Nick Evans, Simply Recipes Contributor

Walking Taco Casserole

"You can absolutely substitute the ground beef for a plant-based version; just note that you may need more oil to replace the fat." —Karishma Pradhan, Simply Recipes Contributor

Grandma’s Corn Pudding

"You can halve this recipe for a smaller serving size. Cut the ingredients by half and add to a greased 8x8-inch baking pan. Bake for about 30 minutes." —Sara Bir, Simply Recipes Senior Editor

Buffalo Chicken Dip

"Make sure your cream cheese has softened to room temperature before making this recipe; this makes it easier to mix with the other ingredients." —Megan Keno, Simply Recipes Contributor

Cowboy Casserole

"Some canned tomatoes with green chiles, like Rotel, come in different heat levels. Use mild, medium, or hot, depending on your desired spice level." —Julia Levy, Simply Recipes Recipe Developer

Chili Mac and Cheese

"The chili mixture is mild in terms of the spice level, so heat seekers might want to add in some crushed red pepper flakes or a diced jalapeño." —Aaron Hutcherson, Simply Recipes Contributor

Easy Taco Casserole

"This taco casserole comes together in no time, but you can break up the prep to make it even quicker. Make the ground beef mixture ahead, storing it in the fridge for up to three days. Don’t add the chips until you’re ready to bake so they don’t get soggy." —Jasmine Smith, Simply Recipes Recipe Developer

Hot Reuben Dip

"Make sure to use a lighter-colored loaf of rye bread for the breadcrumb topping, since it's easy to accidentally burn breadcrumbs made from darker bread." —Summer Miller, Simply Recipes Contributor

S'Mores Dip

"You can also drizzle Nutella or caramel on top, or sprinkle Oreo crumbles, crushed peppermint, coconut shavings, flaky salt, or any other fun garnishes you may have in your pantry." —Ali Ramee, Simply Recipes Recipe Developer

Cheeseburger Casserole

"Keeping the cooked pasta separate from the other prepped ingredients prevents the pasta from absorbing too much liquid in storage and getting mushy." —Eric Jones, Simply Recipes Contributor

Unstuffed Peppers

"There’s no need to microwave the rice before using; simply add the contents of the package to the skillet." —Laurel Randolph, Simply Recipes Senior Editor

Easy Chili Dip

"This dip is really good! I think if you use homemade chili, as I did (which is already very meaty), you don't need the extra pound of meat. The tomatoes and onions on top add freshness. Love it!" —Julie, Simply Recipes Reader

Tamale Pie

"Make it vegetarian: swap the ground beef for beans and/or brown lentils." —Elise Bauer, Simply Recipes Founder

Frito Pie Dip

"Buy one 9 1/2-ounce bag of Fritos Scoops, crush the ones that’ll go on the dip itself, and then use the rest for serving with the dip." —Catherine Jessee, Simply Recipes Test Kitchen Assistant