15 Casserole Recipes For Your Next Church Luncheon

Jenna Sims

Published on March 11, 2023

BLT Pain Perdu Casserole

Instead of serving sandwiches, serve this elevated version of a classic BLT. It's pretty and delicious.

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Pineapple Casserole

Wow any lunch crowd by serving this warm casserole that's made with pineapple instead of just a bowl of cut fruit.

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Hot Chicken Salad

Swap it up from a traditional cold chicken salad and warm things up with this creamy casserole version that will have everyone asking for the recipe.

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Mini Cheese Grits Casseroles

If you don't have miniature ramekins, you can also bake this grits casserole in a 2-quart baking dish.

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Shrimp and Grits Casserole

This casserole version of the classic recipe is a bit easier to serve to a group since the shrimp sits on top of the grits all in one dish.

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Cakey Strawberry Cobbler

If you're in charge of dessert for the church luncheon, this strawberry cobbler recipe will be a welcome addition to the menu.

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Stuffed Ham-and-Cheese Croissant Casserole

We prepared this croissant casserole with smoked ham and Swiss cheese, but you can use the meat and cheese of you choice.

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Eggs Benedict Casserole

Since it skips the step of poaching eggs, this casserole version of Eggs Benedict was made for entertaining.

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Baked Ziti with Summer Vegetables

Plenty of fresh, seasonal veggies make this baked ziti a lighter lunch option while still being both filling and delicious.

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Ham and Noodle Casserole

This creamy ham casserole fills two 8-inch square baking dishes. If you only need one, you can freeze the other for later.

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Chocolate Cobbler

As tempting as it may be, make sure you don't stir the contents of your casserole dish before baking. Adding the contents without stirring allows pockets of pudding to form as the cobbler bakes.

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Kentucky Hot Brown Casserole

Another sandwich reimagined into a casserole, this recipe boasts fresh tomatoes, plenty of bread, and slow-cooked turkey.

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Scrambled Egg and Crêpe Casserole

Scrambled Egg and CrÃªpe Casserole — Iain Bagwell

You'll know this casserole is ready to come out of the oven when the cheese sauce starts bubbling.

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Chicken-and-Wild Rice Casserole

Not only will this casserole please church luncheon guests, but it can also be made ahead and stored in the freezer so busy hosts can prepare it in advance.

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