Best 8 Overnight Macaroni Casserole Recipes

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Are you searching for an effortless and delicious recipe to treat your family or guests? Look no further than the overnight macaroni casserole, which combines the comforting flavors of pasta, cheese, and your favorite fillings. This dish is not only a culinary delight but also a time-saving wonder, as it can be conveniently prepared the night before. Say goodbye to rushed morning meals and hello to a delectable breakfast, brunch, or dinner option. Join us as we explore the best overnight macaroni casserole recipe that will surely become a staple in your kitchen.

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OVERNIGHT MACARONI AND CHEESE GRATIN



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A French recipe that uses Gruyere instead of Cheddar cheese. Great sophisticated side dish for steaks and roasts.

Provided by Nathalie Coleman

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta     Macaroni and Cheese Recipes     Baked Macaroni and Cheese Recipes

Time P1DT1h4m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cups elbow macaroni
2 cups heavy whipping cream
1 ¼ cups milk
1 cup shredded Gruyere cheese, divided
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until halfway cooked, about 4 minutes. Drain.
  • Combine heavy cream, milk, and Gruyere cheese in a large bowl. Add elbow macaroni and mix well; season with salt and pepper. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 24 hours.
  • Bring the macaroni mixture to room temperature, 30 minutes to 1 hour. Pour into a 2-quart baking dish. Sprinkle remaining Gruyere cheese on top.
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden and crispy, 15 to 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 507.2 calories, Carbohydrate 31.8 g, Cholesterol 132.6 mg, Fat 37 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 13.6 g, SaturatedFat 22.5 g, Sodium 139.2 mg, Sugar 3.8 g

OVERNIGHT CHICKEN AND MACARONI CASSEROLE



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This delicious make-ahead casserole is the perfect meal to have when expecting company. It is so easy to assemble and a great way to use up leftover chicken or turkey.

Categories     Mains

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 can (10 oz/284 mL) cream of chicken soup
1 can (10 oz/284 mL) cream of celery soup
1 can (8 oz/227 mL) sliced water chestnuts, drained
3 cups cubed cooked chicken
2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
2 cups milk (2%)
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup diced green bell pepper
1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
1/2 cup sliced green onions
1/2 tsp freshly ground pepper
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Combine everything except 1 cup cheddar cheese. Spoon mixture into a greased shallow 3 quart baking dish. Sprinkle with 1 cup cheese. Cover with foil and refrigerate for at least 8 hours or up to 24 hours.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Remove from refrigerator and let stand for 20 - 30 minutes.
  • Bake, covered, for 45 minutes. Uncover and continue baking until casserole is bubbly and heated through, about 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 511 calories, 19.9 g fat, 38.6 g protein, 44.1 g carbohydrate, 3.7 g fibre, 1181 mg sodium

OVERNIGHT MACARONI CASSEROLE



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I like to prepare meals a day ahead of time, so supper can be on the table quicker when I get home from work. Usually, pasta dishes are out because the noodles end up starchy and the sauce thickens if left overnight. With this recipe, I can prepare the dish ahead of time and cook just before serving for delicious creamy noodles.

Provided by Terri Newell

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups leftover diced cooked chicken
2 cups macaroni, raw
2 cups milk
1 (10 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup
1 (10 ounce) can cream of chicken soup
1 cup cheese, shredded
1/2 cup onion, diced

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients. Season to taste. With chicken, we like sage, rosemary, thyme and a little garlic.
  • Spread in 9x13 pan.
  • Cover and refrigerate overnight, or at least 4 hours.
  • Remove from fridge, put in cold oven. Bake at 350 about one hour, until hot and bubbly.
  • Note -- to make it "pizza" flavored, substitute diced pepperoni or cooked Italian sausage for the chicken, and one can tomato soup and one can cheese soup for the mushroom and chicken. Season with oregano or Italian seasoning, and garlic.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 615, Fat 25.1, SaturatedFat 10.7, Cholesterol 93.3, Sodium 1310.2, Carbohydrate 59.1, Fiber 2, Sugar 3.2, Protein 36.9

OVERNIGHT SCALLOPED CHICKEN CASSEROLE



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This has to be one of the greatest casseroles ever! It serves the family or company equally well but really draws raves every time I take it to a potluck.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h15m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cans (10-3/4 ounces each) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
2-1/2 cups milk
1/2 pound Velveeta, cubed
4 cups chopped cooked chicken or turkey
1 package (7 ounces) elbow macaroni
3 hard-boiled large eggs, chopped
1/2 cup butter, melted, divided
1-1/2 cups soft bread crumbs

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the soup, milk, and cheese. Add chicken, macaroni and eggs. Stir in 1/4 cup melted butter. , Transfer to a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight. , Toss bread crumbs with remaining butter; sprinkle over casserole. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 60-65 minutes or until bubbly and golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 363 calories, Fat 21g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 135mg cholesterol, Sodium 592mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 24g protein.

OVERNIGHT ROTINI BAKE



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Fix and forget this tasty make-ahead Italian casserole. A little work the night before and you've got yourself a no-fuss, no-muss cheesy beef-and-pasta dinner.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 9h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef
1 large onion, chopped (1 cup)
1 large bell pepper, chopped (1 cup)
2 large cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes, undrained
2 cups hot water
1 envelope (1 ounce) onion soup mix (from 2-ounce package)
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
3 cups uncooked rotini or fusilli (corkscrew) pasta (9 ounces)
1 1/2 cups shredded Italian cheese blend or mozzarella cheese (6 ounces)

Steps:

  • Spray rectangular baking dish, 13x9x2 inches, with cooking spray.
  • Cook beef, onion, bell pepper and garlic in 4-quart Dutch oven over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until beef is brown; drain. Stir in tomatoes, water, soup mix (dry), Italian seasoning and pasta. Spoon into baking dish.
  • Cover tightly with aluminum foil and refrigerate at least 8 hours but no longer than 24 hours.
  • Heat oven to 375°. Bake covered 45 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake uncovered about 10 minutes or until cheese is melted and casserole is bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 390, Carbohydrate 35 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Fiber 3 g, Protein 27 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 610 mg

CHEESEBURGER MACARONI CASSEROLE



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This taste better then hamburger helper and my kids love it!

Provided by cspeer1

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Casserole Recipes     Noodles

Time 1h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (8 ounce) package elbow macaroni
1 pound ground beef
2 (14.5 ounce) cans Italian-style diced tomatoes
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, 8 minutes. Drain.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes; drain and discard grease. Add ground beef back to skillet and mix in tomatoes; season with salt and pepper. Cook and stir mixture until tomatoes are heated through, about 5 minutes.
  • Transfer beef mixture to a casserole dish; top with cooked macaroni. Spread cream cheese over macaroni and sprinkle Cheddar cheese over cream cheese.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted and bubbling, about 45 minutes. Cool casserole for 15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 557.9 calories, Carbohydrate 26.8 g, Cholesterol 123.2 mg, Fat 38.4 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 24.5 g, SaturatedFat 22.3 g, Sodium 571.9 mg, Sugar 3.4 g

OVERNIGHT CHICKEN CASSEROLE



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I don't know where this casserole originated, but the recipe was given to me some 40 years ago. It's my family's all-time favorite. Not only is it a great "company" meal, it's also well-received at potluck dinners. -Johnie Mae Barber, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h35m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

8 slices day-old white bread
4 cups chopped cooked chicken
1 jar (4-1/2 ounces) sliced mushrooms, drained
1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained
4 large eggs, lightly beaten
2 cups whole milk
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 teaspoon salt
6 to 8 slices process American cheese
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of celery soup, undiluted
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
1 jar (2 ounces) chopped pimientos, drained
2 tablespoons butter, melted

Steps:

  • Remove the crusts from bread and set aside. Arrange bread slices in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Top with chicken; cover with the mushrooms and water chestnuts. , In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, mayonnaise and salt. Pour over chicken. Arrange cheese on top. Combine soups and pimientos; pour over cheese. Cover and refrigerate overnight., Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Crumble reserved crusts; toss with melted butter. Sprinkle over top. Bake, uncovered, at 325° for 1-1/4 hours or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Let stand for 10 minutes before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 438 calories, Fat 27g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 164mg cholesterol, Sodium 1093mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 26g protein.

OVERNIGHT CHICKEN CASSEROLE



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Very easy casserole. Prepare the night before and pop into the oven and let it bake. EDIT:I had someone email me asking if the macaroni is cooked or uncooked. I've fixed the recipe so it says, but it is uncooked macaroni.

Provided by Schnookie Wookums

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time P1DT1h

Yield 1 9x13x2 inch dish

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (7 ounce) package shell macaroni (uncooked)
1 (10 ounce) can condensed cream of celery soup
1 (10 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
2 cups chicken broth
1 cup milk
1 tablespoon chopped onion
1 (2 ounce) can mushrooms
2 cups diced cheddar cheese or 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
2 cups cooked chicken

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients in large bowl.
  • Cover in fridge overnight.
  • Remove from fridge 1 hour before baking.
  • Stir and put in greased/buttered 9x13x2 casserole dish.
  • Bake 350 F, for 1 hour (til bubbling in center).

Tips:

  • Use a large casserole dish to ensure that the macaroni casserole cooks evenly.
  • Cook the macaroni al dente, as it will continue to cook in the oven.
  • Use a combination of cheeses to create a rich and flavorful sauce.
  • Add some cooked vegetables, such as broccoli or cauliflower, to the casserole for a healthier option.
  • Top the casserole with breadcrumbs or crushed crackers for a crispy topping.
  • Bake the casserole until it is bubbly and golden brown.
  • Let the casserole stand for a few minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.

Conclusion:

Overnight macaroni casserole is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for busy weeknights. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a hearty and satisfying meal that the whole family will love. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy dinner idea, give overnight macaroni casserole a try.

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