American Casseroles

Baked ziti is a casserole-type dish consisting of tubular pasta called ziti that is baked with a variety of other ingredients, mostly chunky sauces, cheese, meat, and vegetables such as mushrooms, peppers, and onions. The dish is consider... READ MORE

Hotdish is a Midwestern food icon that is especially popular in the states of Minnesota and North Dakota. Any casserole served hot in a single dish can be called hotdish, and it usually consists of starches such as potatoes or pasta, meat (often g... READ MORE

Frito pie is a cheap, hearty, and highly caloric dish consisting of chili, crunchy corn chips (especially the Fritos brand variety), cheese, and onions. It is a popular meal in Southern and Midwestern parts of the United States, and can b... READ MORE

Tetrazzini is an American dish consisting of pasta tossed with diced poultry or seafood in a creamy parmesan cheese sauce. Some cooks like to add steamed peas, mushrooms, or carrots to the dish in order to enhance its flavors even further. The dis... READ MORE

Tuna casserole is an American dish consisting of pasta or noodles, canned tuna, various vegetables, and creamed, condensed soup. After the casserole has been baked, it is often topped with potato chips, crumbled crackers, or breadcrumbs in order t... READ MORE

American chop suey is a savory combination of baked pasta, ground beef, and tomato sauce. It's believed that this comfort food dish originates from New England, although many other states had similar recipes before the 1950s. It can be prepared st... READ MORE

Contrary to its name, funeral potatoes are the ultimate comfort food, a cheesy au gratin potato casserole that is synonymous with the state of Utah and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. It consists of cubed potatoes, cheese... READ MORE

Chicken divan is a rich casserole made with chicken pieces, almonds, broccoli, and Mornay or hollandaise sauce. In the 1950s, it was the signature dish of a New York restaurant called the Divan Parisienne, hence the name... READ MORE

Kentucky cheese pudding is a traditional casserole originating from Kentucky. It's usually made with a combination of soda crackers, cheddar cheese, hard-boiled eggs, hot peppers, flour, butter, half-and-half (equal parts whole milk and cream), sa... READ MORE

Delmonico potatoes is a traditional dish originating from New York City, where it was created around 1830 at Delmonico's Restaurant. The dish is made with a combination of potatoes, heavy cream, whole milk, nutmeg, salt, white pepper, and parmesan... READ MORE