Cuisine: Casserole

Mushroom & Leek Bread Pudding

This make-ahead Mushroom & Leek Bread Pudding from Ina Garten is a great side dish for any holiday meal or brunch. Bread pudding is typically a dessert, but this is a savory version. It sits overnight in the refrigerator and is baked the next day.

By Leslie Blythe

Cheesy White Bean & Leek Casserole

I found this recipe for Cheesy White Bean & Leek Casserole on a package of dried beans when we lived in London in the ‘90s. As the Brits would say, this is cheap and cheerful! It’s actually one of our favorites. I haven’t made it in years and now will keep it in rotation.

By Leslie Blythe

Cheesy Baked Asparagus

I love making asparagus and am always trying to find new ways to serve it. This Cheesy Baked Asparagus is seriously easy to make and is so good. It's the perfect no-fuss side dish.

By Leslie Blythe

Corned Beef Casserole

This Corned Beef Casserole has layers of potatoes, corned beef, thinly sliced shallots, brussels sprouts and I topped it off with some Irish cheddar cheese. I have to say this was so good that I'm not sure I will ever go back to making it the traditional way. It can be made ahead ready for the oven later in the day.

By Leslie Blythe

Potato, Ham & Leek Gratin

We love leeks and I always say, they are under-utilized in the US. This Potato, Ham & Leek Gratin is a classic combination. You can leave out the ham to make it vegetarian. It gets topped with Gruyère cheese. What's not to love? 

By Leslie Blythe

Ham Shepherd’s Pie

I made this Ham Shepherd’s Pie because I had some random ingredients in my fridge. If you don't have a leek, use an onion. The recipe can be adapted to what you have on hand. The best part is the cheesy mashed potato topping. What's not to love?

By Leslie Blythe

Potatoes au Gratin from Todd Coleman

The thing about Potatoes au Gratin is that it takes forever to make and you have to do it at the last minute. This recipe is totally make ahead-friendly. You can even prepare it the night before, which I will find very helpful for the upcoming holidays.

By Leslie Blythe

Caprese Pesto Pasta Bake

Caprese salad is a simple Italian salad, made of sliced fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, and basil. Like pizza Margherita, it features the colours of the Italian flag: green, white, and red. This Caprese Pesto Pasta Bake is taking all those ingredients with some pesto and mixing it with pasta. You can make it ahead and bake it later in the day.

By Leslie Blythe

Cheesy Chicken & Broccoli Rice Casserole

Over the years, I have had many personal chef clients. I cook many different meals and package them up for the freezer. This Cheesy Chicken & Broccoli Rice Casserole is something I made recently. This can also be made in one large casserole and it freezes really well.

By Leslie Blythe

Cheesy Ham & Potato Casserole

I have a terrible habit of putting food in my freezer and then not using it. They other day, we had "nothing" in the fridge to eat, so after rummaging through my freezer I found some ham and made this Cheesy Ham & Potato Casserole. You could make it your own by adding any vegetables you have on hand.

Note to self - I really need to have a running list of what's in my freezer with a use by date!

By Leslie Blythe