20 Christmas Casserole Recipes

Nothing beats putting together an easy Christmas casserole in the morning and popping it into the oven, especially during the holidays.

When you're busy baking cookies and planning your dinner menu, who has time to prepare a made-to-order Christmas brunch? That's why Christmas casseroles are the best ever.

These Christmas casserole recipes are the key to a stress-free, hearty holiday meal!

Casseroles are a great choice for Christmas. They're delicious, simple to prepare, and can feed a crowd.

Cheesy Broccoli Cauliflower Casserole

This low-carb Cheesy Broccoli Cauliflower Casserole with Bacon is warm, creamy, and packed with nutritious broccoli and cauliflower. Keto-friendly!

Bacon, Spinach and Feta Breakfast Casserole

This overnight bacon, spinach, and feta breakfast casserole recipe with french fries is a tasty egg dish that your family will enjoy.

Baked Corn Cheese Casserole

Baked corn cheese casserole, also known as cheesy creamed corn, is one of the best, easiest, and most delicious holiday side dishes you'll make.

Polenta Casserole

Delicious baked layered Polenta Casserole recipe with Mediterranean flavors. Prepare this for dinner tonight! Add leftover rotisserie chicken, ham, or tuna. Polenta resembles grits, but it is a deep yellow color. Prior to the introduction of polenta to Europe, alternative ingredients such as chestnut flour or millet were used.

Baked Ravioli Casserole

This simple baked ravioli casserole recipe is one of the best semi-homemade dishes to prepare when you need quick and easy comfort food. Only a few simple ingredients are required to make this ravioli in a homemade meat sauce. A quick and easy meal is an excellent way to transform simple ravioli into a delicious baked dish.

Leftover turkey Casserole

Best Thanksgiving or Christmas leftover casserole. Makes the turkey moist again and layers ingredients like leftover stuffing and mashed potatoes for the perfect meal. The clever recipe includes a secret ingredient that adds extra moisture and flavor. I am not kidding. This one ingredient is everything.

Biscuit and Gravy Casserole

Biscuit and Gravy Casserole is a southern country breakfast that combines biscuits and gravy, sausage, scrambled eggs, and hash browns all in one pan.

Pulled Pork Casserole

What do you do with the leftover pulled pork? Make a cheesy, hatch chile-infused leftover pulled pork casserole with pasta. It's the ultimate!

Southern Broccoli Rice Casserole

The classic Broccoli Rice and Cheese Casserole with fresh broccoli, mushrooms, cheddar, and Parmesan cheeses is extra-cheesy delicious! What could be wrong with fresh broccoli, mushrooms, onion, homemade cream soup, and both cheddar and Parmesan cheeses? Talk about a savory flavor explosion! Furthermore, the vegetables are high in health-promoting nutrients.

Brussel Sprout Casserole

Oven-baked Brussels sprout casserole is savory and comforting, making it an ideal side dish for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and every day in between.

Savory Butternut Squash Casserole

Savory butternut squash casserole with pecans is a new twist on heavy casseroles. In this flavorful side dish, a bit of bacon adds some fun! Butternut squash is one of my favorite vegetables. However, deciding what to make with it can be difficult. I already enjoy roasted squash in the oven and creamy butternut squash bisque.

Cabbage Roll Casserole

This Cabbage Roll Casserole has tender cabbage baked in a beefy tomato sauce and topped with melted mozzarella cheese. It's healthy, filling, and guilt-free comfort food! This hearty and comforting cabbage roll casserole combines the flavors of classic cabbage rolls into a simple, beefy, cheesy casserole. This delicious and satisfying casserole, made with tender cabbage, seasoned ground beef, a savory homemade tomato sauce, and earthy spices, is a healthy meal in one.

Ground Beef Cauliflower Casserole

Comforting ground beef cauliflower casserole with cheese is a simple (and low-carb) recipe for cold winter days.

Cheesy Baked Spaghetti Casserole

For a hearty dinner, make Baked Spaghetti Casserole with ground beef, spaghetti, a creamy cottage cheese filling, and a layer of melted cheese!

Cheesy Beef Zucchini Casserole

Cheesy beef zucchini casserole is a hearty dinner that includes rice, beef, zucchini, and a flavorful cheese sauce. Made from scratch and serves eight! Casseroles are an excellent way to feed a large family or eat leftovers for several days. You'll enjoy this cheesy beef zucchini casserole because it's made with inexpensive pantry staples. Also, it's creamy, flavorful, and filling! This recipe is an excellent way to use up leftover cooked rice. Otherwise, simply prepare a batch of your favorite rice before starting. It's also simple to customize with your favorite cheeses and ground meat (such as ground turkey or pork).

Cheesy Broccoli Casserole

Cheesy broccoli casserole consists of tender cooked broccoli and homemade cheese sauce, which is topped with a buttery panko crust. Broccoli and cheese are a perfect combination. If you agree, you'll love this cheesy broccoli casserole, which is the ideal addition to your next holiday meal!

Creamy Corn Casserole

This creamy corn casserole contains naturally sweet corn, cheese, and jalapenos, all baked in a silky custard. Made from scratch, with no cornbread mix.

Cowboy Casserole

Cowboy Casserole is a hearty and satisfying "meat and potatoes" dinner enjoyed by both children and adults. Perfect for a busy weeknight! This hearty and satisfying "meat and potatoes" dinner is popular among both children and adults! It's quick and simple to prepare, with no fussy ingredients required.

Meatball Casserole with artichokes

This delicious Meatball Casserole with Artichokes was inspired by a random thought, and it turned out to be a hit. Who knew artichokes could be so delish?

Easy Sweet Potato Casserole

We Dish It Up's Easy Sweet Potato Casserole recipe calls for canned sweet potatoes, brown sugar, mini marshmallows, cinnamon, and pecans.

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20 Best Places to See Father Christmas In Bromley and Kent

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Updated for 2024! We will keep updating this as we find more details.

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Christmas is already just around the corner and I think this will be one of my children’s last visit to Santa! Sob, sob! It’s a very magical time for kiddies and finding the best place to see Father Christmas seems to get harder and busier each year!

With that in mind here are some enchanting places for your children to meet Father Christmas or Santa Claus In Bromley and wider Kent.

So where should you go to visit the Big Man and what type of events are on offer? I’ve been researching and found the best places to see Santa in Bromley and Kent in 2024! Read on…

20 Best Places to See Father Christmas In Bromley and Kent

Santa in Bromley and Kent

This is my local area so if you are on the outskirts of London like us but don’t want to head into town, here is where you can find Santa this Christmas.

1. Ruxley Manor Garden Centre

One of our regular places to visit, visitors get to meet the Head Elf in the Grotto stables. Join Mother Christmas in her kitchen to make your very own reindeer food.

Meet Father Christmas privately with your family, in his Grotto and receive an extra special gift to take home and treasure. Not forgetting the all-important photo with Father Christmas!

Tickets are on sale now.

2. Father Christmas Afternoon Tea - Chiddingstone Castle

Arrive at the castle and step into the magical White Rose Room for a special storytime with Father Christmas.

Once the excitement settles, it's time to move into The Great Hall for a scrumptious breakfast or afternoon tea. During your dining experience Father Christmas will greet each table individually to say hello to all the children, find out what's on their Christmas list and gift them a goody bag.

After you have eaten we have a special mission for the children. The Chiddingstone Castle team need their help. Denys' letter to Father Christmas has been damaged (possibly nibbled by reindeer). Luckily Denys left clues around the museum so follow the festive trail to find them and help complete his Christmas list. Then before you head home take a stop in our Christmas craft marquee and get creative!

Click here for details.

3. Dobbies Garden Centre, Ashford

Embrace the festive season with a must-have visit to a Dobbie’s Santa’s grotto this Christmas. This experience includes meeting with Santa and, of course, a special gift for your little ones.

Click here for details.

4. The Fenn Bell Conservation Project

This our choice in 2024, head down to Fenn Bell and climb aboard the Santa Safari! They will whisk you away through the zoo and down to the magical winter wonderland where you can meet the main man himself, Father Christmas.

This gets booked up very quickly so get your ticket HERE.

5. Bewl Water

Step into Christmas at Bewl Water, where this year, a magical journey through enchanted wonderlands and mystical woodlands awaits the whole family as the experience is set to be bigger, bolder, and brighter than last year’s spectacular event…

Book tickets here.

6. The Elf Express at Quex Park

Board the Elf Express this Christmas and immerse yourself in the Magic of the Elf Kingdom and Magical Elf Woods. Our elves need your help to prepare for the big day and can’t wait to welcome you to their world full of festive fun and magic.

​With thousands of Christmas lights, sweet treats and memorable encounters with Santa’s top elves, the Elf Express is a unique and unrivalled interactive theatrical treat this Christmas. Now in it’s 10th year, The Elf Express at Quex Park is the Christmas treat not to be missed.

Grab a ticket here.

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7. Kent Life Farm

Always a great day out. This year you get to meet Father Christmas in his magical grotto. Little ones will be thrilled to choose a special gift from the wonderfully stocked toy shop.

You can immerse yourself in the holiday spirit by exploring the delightful sweet shop, and even building your very own Be My Bear teddy bear for a small additional charge. Be sure to catch an enchanting live show and make a stop at The Snow Inn for delectable festive treats and drinks. And don’t forget to hop on The Jingle Express for a merry ride!

Tickets can be booked HERE.

8. Kent & East Sussex Railway

We love Christmas at the Kent and East Sussex Railway, the Santa train is such a different way to celebrate. You get the the pleasure of a steam train ride knowing your child will meet Santa and receive a gift. It gets booked up quickly though so book early!

Check availability HERE.

9. THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride at Spa Valley Railway

Your adventure starts exactly like the film, with THE POLAR EXPRESS™ collecting your whole family from Spa Valley Railway to start your magical journey. You’ll meet your favourite icons from the beloved movie, including the Conductor, dancing chefs, a mysterious ghost, and of course the magical Santa Claus himself.

Find out more here.

10. Hever Castle

Nothing says ‘Christmas’ quite like a visit to Father Christmas at Hever Castle. This is one of our favourite places to visit. Travel through the land of Christmas, meet cheerful elves and wander along the paths until you get to Father Christmas’ toy workshop to meet the big man himself!

Find out more information here. 

11. Christmas Lights and Narnia at Leeds Castle!

Leeds Castle are offering their usual amazing lights show this year, get your tickets here. However we are most excited about the Nutcracker event where the toys come to life!

In this captivating journey, wander through perfectly festive rooms with sparkling decorations. As you glide from room to room, pay close attention as shadows of toys reveal the enchanting Nutcracker story. Get ready to uncover hidden surprises as you head deeper into fantastical realms.

You can also head for a Nutcracker Afternoon Tea! See the details here.

12. Scotney Castle

Escape reality with a visit to Scotney this Christmas and step into a glittering world of performance, entertainment and nostalgia ...

Explore the rooms in Scotney's mansion house, transformed into a cinematic storybook of Christmas fun and sparkle. Taking seasonal family favourites like pantomime, ballet and film, adding a little stardust, and weaving in sparkle and magic to create themed decorated rooms in the mansion house that will fill you with the spirit and joy of Christmas. Via popcorn-garlanded Christmas trees in the main hall and the 'tutu' tree in the ballet-themed room, you'll journey from the sophistication of a night at the opera to the creative chaos of the Mad Hatter's Christmas Dinner. Perfect for friends and families of all ages.

Grab your ticket HERE.

13. Bluewater

Bluewater Shopping Centre is hosting the world-first The Elf on the Shelf® Christmas Adventure this November. In partnership with The Lumistella Company, the home of The Elf on the Shelf® Santaverse™, this never-seen-before theatrical experience promises to delight families and bring the magic of Christmas to life.

Step into a 25-minute immersive adventure, complete with festive games, interactive challenges, and Christmas magic for children and adults alike.

Tickets are on sale HERE.

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14. Godstone Farm

Immerse yourself in festive activities during your jolly journey to meet Father Christmas and don’t forget to pay a visit to the Wish Room, where you’ll be transported to a magical place where special wishes are made and treasured!

The adventure doesn’t end there! You’ll also have the opportunity to enjoy Jingle and Jangle’s Christmas Adventure – an interactive and captivating show – perfect for adding that extra bit of sparkle to an already magical day!

Tickets are now on sale HERE.

15. Penshurst Place

This venue is holding a Christmas Panto event instead called ‘The Ice That Nearly Cancelled Christmas!’

The North Pole Elves and their gift making & wrapping skills are out in full force as we mark off the days before 25th December. With Mother Christmas overseeing proceedings helped by her Head Elf, this year will be no different when it comes to packing, wrapping and stacking gift efficiency, after all, only some sort of dark Christmas magic could interrupt this flow and there's none of that around, right?

Not if the Ice Queen has anything to say about it! Will you be able to help Father Christmas rescue his wife and faithful Elves, and stop Christmas being cancelled?

This year's Panto-style story is ideal for children aged 0 - 12, or anyone who simply loves Christmas!

Book your ticket and find out!

16. Salomons Estate

Santa’s Grotto at Salomons Estate promises to be filled with delightful activities and crafts in anticipation of the most important meeting of the year! Enjoy a range of festive activities with Santa’s elves before the magical moment arrives to knock on Santa’s door. Afterwards, set off on our secret Christmas trail through the winter gardens, where a warming cup of hot chocolate awaits.

Ticket information HERE.

17. The Reindeer Centre

Come along and meet Father Christmas and his magical reindeers. A fantastic Christmas experience for everyone. Walk through his 150ft magical grotto, head into the big Christmas barn and meet all the other wonderful farm animals, feed his reindeer and have fun in the popular snow pit plus much more. 

Grab a ticket HERE

18. Mission Christmas Elf Academy

Step into the secret sub-station at The Historic Dockyard Chatham. It’s ‘All Elves on Deck” for a brand new festive adventure.

Discover the secret that elves and sub-station workers have been guarding for generations. Join the fun at the magical ‘Elf Academy,’ where you’ll learn all the tricks of the trade, from making toys to wrapping presents, and even helping with the all-important deliveries. When you graduate, you’ll be a real Elf Apprentice, ready to make Christmas extra special for children all around the world.

As a reward for graduating from ‘Elf Academy’ each family will have the chance to experience a personal visit with Father Christmas himself.

Click here for details

19. Royal Engineers Museum Gillingham

The Wartime Christmas weekend at the RE Museum will be as busy as ever this year.

With sellers of vintage and retro clothing, treats, and crafts, as well as locally produced comestibles and drinks. You’ll also have a chance to meet Sapper Santa, and hear from living history groups and historical experts.

Held on the 23rd and 24th of November (from 10am-5pm, with final museum entry at 4pm) at the Royal Engineers Museum in Gillingham. It’s an event you won’t want to miss; whether you’re a history buff looking to indulge in some time travel, or you’re looking for some last-minute crafty gifts, you’re sure to find something for you.

Tickets are the regular museum rate and are valid for a year (that means if you’ve been within the last year, your museum ticket will still give you access to this event for free!!).

Find out more here.

20. Reuthes

Reuthe's is a magical place all year round but Christmas time is our favourite. 

They have several events this year from a Santa’s Grotto to a Candy Cane Christmas Trail.

To find out more and book, click HERE.

I hope you have found plenty of inspiration for some of the best places to see Father Christmas in Bromley and wider Kent. 

For more Christmas content check out my posts below on Christmas Gifts for the whole family.

The Best Christmas Gift Ideas For Adults

Christmas Gift Guide For Primary School Children