As fall comes around, cozy casseroles and bakes are the comfort food recipes I most look forward to. Once I pop them in the oven and their aroma fills the kitchen, there’s nothing better, especially with one-dish dinners like these that don’t need any sides or salads.

When you’re craving comfort food like I am, let this collection of the best pot pies, shepherd’s pies, cozy rice bakes, and more deliver what you’re craving. And remember, you can always save favorites to your MyRecipes account so they’re handy anytime. Just click through to the recipes and tap the heart icon located near the recipe title.

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Get Recipe: Easy Shepherd’s Pie

“To make it cheesy, sprinkle grated cheddar cheese over the top of the mashed potatoes before baking.”—Elise Bauer, Founder

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Get Recipe: The Easy Chicken Pot Pie I Make on Weeknights

“Spices are important here, but substitute a different combination of flavors if you prefer. Rosemary, sage, tarragon, or even a teaspoon of curry powder will liven things up even further.”—Lou Perseghin, Recipe Developer

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Get Recipe: The Cozy Hungarian Potato Casserole I’m Making From Now On

“Rakott krumpli is a traditional Hungarian casserole dish made from layers of sliced potatoes, hard-cooked eggs, and smoked sausage. These hearty ingredients are married together in a tangy sour cream sauce, making every bite rich and satisfying. After baking the casserole to tender perfection, it’s so creamy and soft that it’s like eating a cloud.”—Craig Ruff, Test Kitchen Assistant Fellow

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Get Recipe: Marry Me Chicken Casserole

“For an even cheesier casserole, add 1 to 2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese or mozzarella cheese.”—Nick Evans, Recipe Developer

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Get Recipe: This 5-Ingredient Shepherd’s Pie Is So Easy (and So Good)

“This recipe uses refrigerated mashed potatoes, but you can also use leftover mashed potatoes here if you’ve got them on hand—you’ll need about 4 1/2 cups total. Mashed potatoes prepared from potato flakes can work, though they often lack the heft of homemade or refrigerated mashed potatoes.”—Afton Cyrus, Senior Editor

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Get Recipe: Tamale Pie

“Eliminate the raisins if you’re not a fan of them or don’t want the sweetness.”—Elise

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Get Recipe: This Super Easy Chicken Cobbler Requires Almost No Prep

“Rather than cooking chicken from scratch, you can use whatever leftover cooked chicken you have on hand (white or dark meat or a mix is all fine!), or grab a rotisserie chicken and shred it up.”—Afton Cyrus, Senior Editor

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Get Recipe: Classic Tater Tot Hotdish

“To switch it up, swap frozen Tater Tots for another frozen potato product, like french fries, potato smileys, or hashbrowns.”—Devan Grimsrud, Recipe Developer

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Get Recipe: My Mom’s Baked Chicken and Rice Has Been a Favorite for Years

“Add veggies like peas, carrots, or chopped bell peppers in the last 15 minutes for color and nutrition.”—Yumna Jawad, Recipe Developer

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Get Recipe: Healthy Shepherd’s Pie

“Feel free to swap in frozen mixed vegetables for the carrots, celery, and peas. Use two and a half cups and add them to the dish when it instructs you to add the peas.”—Katie Morford, Recipe Developer

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Get Recipe: Chicken Pot Pie

“This pot pie recipe is a weekend affair—meaning, you should put on some music and set aside some time to make this! Your time will be well rewarded. There is nothing like the taste of homemade, from-scratch chicken pot pie.”—Elise

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Get Recipe: Vegetable Pot Pie

“Make sure to properly defrost the dough before using. It should be cool to the touch, yet pliable enough to handle. The layers are delicate. If the fat in the dough gets too warm, the layers will meld together and not puff up as much once baked.”—Jessica Gavin, Recipe Developer

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Get Recipe: Cajun Turkey Pot Pie

“If you can’t find Cajun seasoning in your local market, you can make your own with 3/4 teaspoon each of salt, pepper, dried oregano, and dried thyme, and 1 1/2 teaspoons each of paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder.”—Elise

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Get Recipe: Vegetarian Shepherd’s Pie

“When shopping for this recipe, choose the largest potatoes you can find. I’m not a fan of peeling potatoes, but the larger they are, the fewer there are to peel! And the less time I need to spend doing it. If you don’t mind the skins, you could skip the peeling altogether, but that’s an aesthetic choice.”—Sally Vargas, Recipe Developer

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Get Recipe: Cattle Drive Casserole

“Spice up your casserole even more by using chopped jalapenos in your seasoned beef mix.”—Sheela Prakash, Recipe Developer

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