{"id":195632,"date":"2025-09-27T12:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-09-27T12:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2025\/09\/27\/this-oddly-named-casserole-might-just-be-your-new-favorite-dinner-the-recipe-critic\/"},"modified":"2025-09-27T12:00:00","modified_gmt":"2025-09-27T12:00:00","slug":"this-oddly-named-casserole-might-just-be-your-new-favorite-dinner-the-recipe-critic","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2025\/09\/27\/this-oddly-named-casserole-might-just-be-your-new-favorite-dinner-the-recipe-critic\/","title":{"rendered":"This oddly named casserole might just be your new favorite dinner. &#8211; The Recipe Critic"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aff-disc\">\n<p>This website may contain affiliate links and advertising so that we can provide recipes to you. Read my <a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/privacy-policy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">disclosure policy<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"shared-counts-hidden-image-container\" style=\"display:none;\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1799\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/shipwreck-casserole-2.jpg\" class=\"shared-counts-hidden-image\" data-pin-description=\"Why is it called Shipwreck Casserole? Try this easy recipe and find out\u2014it\u2019s the ultimate family-friendly dinner.\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/shipwreck-casserole-2.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/noscript><\/div>\n<p><input class=\"jpibfi\" type=\"hidden\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Shipwreck casserole is the ultimate \u201c<strong>use what you\u2019ve got<\/strong>\u201d comfort food!\u00a0Layer it with rice, potatoes, or pasta, toss in any veggies on hand, and make it as cheesy as you like. It\u2019s <strong>hearty, budget-friendly<\/strong>, and nearly impossible to mess up!<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1799\" alt=\"Overhead shot of baked and ready to eat shipwreck casserole in a baking dish. \" class=\"wp-image-313386\" title=\"Shipwreck casserole is the ultimate \u201cuse what you\u2019ve got\u201d comfort food!\u00a0Layer it with rice, potatoes, or pasta, toss in any veggies on hand, and make it as cheesy as you like. It\u2019s hearty, budget-friendly, and nearly impossible to mess up!\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/shipwreck-casserole\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Shipwreck Casserole\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/shipwreck-casserole-1200x1799.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/shipwreck-casserole.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/shipwreck-casserole-333x500.jpg 333w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/shipwreck-casserole-1025x1536.jpg 1025w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/shipwreck-casserole-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/shipwreck-casserole-150x225.jpg 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/shipwreck-casserole-1200x1799.jpg\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1799\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/shipwreck-casserole-1200x1799.jpg\" alt=\"Overhead shot of baked and ready to eat shipwreck casserole in a baking dish. \" class=\"wp-image-313386\" title=\"Shipwreck casserole is the ultimate \u201cuse what you\u2019ve got\u201d comfort food!\u00a0Layer it with rice, potatoes, or pasta, toss in any veggies on hand, and make it as cheesy as you like. It\u2019s hearty, budget-friendly, and nearly impossible to mess up!\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/shipwreck-casserole\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Shipwreck Casserole\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/shipwreck-casserole-1200x1799.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/shipwreck-casserole.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/shipwreck-casserole-333x500.jpg 333w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/shipwreck-casserole-1025x1536.jpg 1025w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/shipwreck-casserole-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/shipwreck-casserole-150x225.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<div class=\"block-tip cwp-inner cwp-large\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading block-tip__title\">Why This Nostalgic Recipe Never Gets Old<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Built for Flexibility:<\/strong>\u00a0Whether you\u2019ve got rice, potatoes, or pasta on hand, this recipe adapts to whatever\u2019s in your pantry.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Inexpensive to Make:<\/strong>\u00a0Born in the Depression era, it proves that simple ingredients can still make a hearty, satisfying meal.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Family-Pleaser:<\/strong>\u00a0Picky eaters? No problem. You can just add the veggies and cheese everyone likes and skip what they don\u2019t.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"block-quick-tips cwp-large\"><!-- .block-quick-tips__icon --><\/p>\n<div class=\"block-quick-tips__inner\">\n<div class=\"block-quick-tips__content cwp-inner\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-shipwreck-casserole-ingredients\">Shipwreck Casserole Ingredients<\/h3>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" alt=\"Overhead shot of labeled shipwreck casserole ingredients. \" class=\"wp-image-313358\" title=\"Shipwreck casserole is the ultimate \u201cuse what you\u2019ve got\u201d comfort food!\u00a0Layer it with rice, potatoes, or pasta, toss in any veggies on hand, and make it as cheesy as you like. It\u2019s hearty, budget-friendly, and nearly impossible to mess up!\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/shipwreck-casserole\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Shipwreck Casserole\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IngredientsWithLabelsShipwreckCasserole-1200x800.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IngredientsWithLabelsShipwreckCasserole.png 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IngredientsWithLabelsShipwreckCasserole-500x334.png 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IngredientsWithLabelsShipwreckCasserole-400x267.png 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IngredientsWithLabelsShipwreckCasserole-150x100.png 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IngredientsWithLabelsShipwreckCasserole-1200x800.png\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IngredientsWithLabelsShipwreckCasserole-1200x800.png\" alt=\"Overhead shot of labeled shipwreck casserole ingredients. \" class=\"wp-image-313358\" title=\"Shipwreck casserole is the ultimate \u201cuse what you\u2019ve got\u201d comfort food!\u00a0Layer it with rice, potatoes, or pasta, toss in any veggies on hand, and make it as cheesy as you like. It\u2019s hearty, budget-friendly, and nearly impossible to mess up!\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/shipwreck-casserole\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Shipwreck Casserole\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IngredientsWithLabelsShipwreckCasserole-1200x800.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IngredientsWithLabelsShipwreckCasserole.png 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IngredientsWithLabelsShipwreckCasserole-500x334.png 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IngredientsWithLabelsShipwreckCasserole-400x267.png 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IngredientsWithLabelsShipwreckCasserole-150x100.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-fancy\">\n<li><strong>Protein:<\/strong>\u00a0Use ground beef, sausage, turkey, or chicken, whatever you like best. For extra flavor, toss in some crumbled bacon! Always pre-cook and drain the meat (unless it\u2019s very lean) to avoid excess grease.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Veggies:<\/strong>\u00a0Stick with about 3\u20134 cups. Fresh, frozen, or canned all work. Peas, carrots, and corn are classics.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tex-Mex Twist:<\/strong>\u00a0Add bell peppers, jalape\u00f1os, beans, and a few teaspoons of <a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/the-best-homemade-taco-seasoning\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">taco seasoning<\/a> for a fun flavor boost.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- .block-quick-tips__inner --><\/div>\n<p> <!-- .block-quick-tips --><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-make-shipwreck-casserole\">How to Make Shipwreck Casserole<\/h2>\n<p>I\u2019m a huge fan of this Shipwreck Casserole! On busy nights when I don\u2019t know what to make. If you love hearty, comforting meals, you should also try my <a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/hobo-casserole\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">Hobo Casserole<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/homemade-shepherds-pie\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">Shepherd\u2019s Pie<\/a>.<\/p>\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list is-style-fancy\">\n<li><strong>Cook Beef:<\/strong> Preheat the oven to 400\u00baF, and spray a 9 x 13-inch baking dish with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.target.com\/p\/chosen-foods-100-pure-avocado-oil-spray-4-7oz\/-\/A-53381590#lnk=sametab\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\">nonstick cooking spray<\/a>. Add\u00a0ground beef to a large skillet and cook over medium heat until fully browned, about 5 to 7 minutes, breaking up the beef as it cooks. Add\u00a0diced onion and\u00a0minced garlic\u00a0to the skillet and cook for an additional minute.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li><strong>Add Pasta, Milk, and Tomatoes: <\/strong>Add\u00a0macaroni and cheese\u00a0along with the cheese packet,\u00a0diced tomatoes,\u00a0milk, and\u00a0butter\u00a0to the skillet, then stir to combine.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Combine with Veggies:<\/strong> Add\u00a0peas\u00a0and corn\u00a0and bring the mixture to a simmer. Season with\u00a0salt\u00a0and\u00a0pepper\u00a0to taste.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Bake:<\/strong> Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and top with cheddar cheese. Cover with foil and bake for 30-35 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbling. Let the shipwreck casserole sit for 5 minutes before serving.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-2 is-cropped is-style-numbered wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"313363\" alt=\"Ground beef and onions cooking in a skillet.\" class=\"wp-image-313363\" title=\"Shipwreck casserole is the ultimate \u201cuse what you\u2019ve got\u201d comfort food!\u00a0Layer it with rice, potatoes, or pasta, toss in any veggies on hand, and make it as cheesy as you like. It\u2019s hearty, budget-friendly, and nearly impossible to mess up!\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/shipwreck-casserole\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Shipwreck Casserole\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ShipwreckCasserole-1200x800.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ShipwreckCasserole.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ShipwreckCasserole-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ShipwreckCasserole-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ShipwreckCasserole-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ShipwreckCasserole-1200x800.jpg\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"313363\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ShipwreckCasserole-1200x800.jpg\" alt=\"Ground beef and onions cooking in a skillet.\" class=\"wp-image-313363\" title=\"Shipwreck casserole is the ultimate \u201cuse what you\u2019ve got\u201d comfort food!\u00a0Layer it with rice, potatoes, or pasta, toss in any veggies on hand, and make it as cheesy as you like. It\u2019s hearty, budget-friendly, and nearly impossible to mess up!\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/shipwreck-casserole\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Shipwreck Casserole\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ShipwreckCasserole-1200x800.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ShipwreckCasserole.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ShipwreckCasserole-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ShipwreckCasserole-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ShipwreckCasserole-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"313362\" alt=\"Tomatoes, butter, macaroni, powdered cheese, and milk added to the ground beef mixture. \" class=\"wp-image-313362\" title=\"Shipwreck casserole is the ultimate \u201cuse what you\u2019ve got\u201d comfort food!\u00a0Layer it with rice, potatoes, or pasta, toss in any veggies on hand, and make it as cheesy as you like. It\u2019s hearty, budget-friendly, and nearly impossible to mess up!\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/shipwreck-casserole\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Shipwreck Casserole\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ShipwreckCasserole-1-1200x800.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ShipwreckCasserole-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ShipwreckCasserole-1-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ShipwreckCasserole-1-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ShipwreckCasserole-1-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ShipwreckCasserole-1-1200x800.jpg\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"313362\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ShipwreckCasserole-1-1200x800.jpg\" alt=\"Tomatoes, butter, macaroni, powdered cheese, and milk added to the ground beef mixture. \" class=\"wp-image-313362\" title=\"Shipwreck casserole is the ultimate \u201cuse what you\u2019ve got\u201d comfort food!\u00a0Layer it with rice, potatoes, or pasta, toss in any veggies on hand, and make it as cheesy as you like. It\u2019s hearty, budget-friendly, and nearly impossible to mess up!\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/shipwreck-casserole\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Shipwreck Casserole\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ShipwreckCasserole-1-1200x800.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ShipwreckCasserole-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ShipwreckCasserole-1-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ShipwreckCasserole-1-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ShipwreckCasserole-1-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"793\" data-id=\"313361\" alt=\"Veggies added to the skillet. \" class=\"wp-image-313361\" title=\"Shipwreck casserole is the ultimate \u201cuse what you\u2019ve got\u201d comfort food!\u00a0Layer it with rice, potatoes, or pasta, toss in any veggies on hand, and make it as cheesy as you like. It\u2019s hearty, budget-friendly, and nearly impossible to mess up!\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/shipwreck-casserole\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Shipwreck Casserole\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ShipwreckCasserole-2-1200x793.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ShipwreckCasserole-2.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ShipwreckCasserole-2-500x331.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ShipwreckCasserole-2-400x264.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ShipwreckCasserole-2-150x99.jpg 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ShipwreckCasserole-2-1200x793.jpg\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"793\" data-id=\"313361\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ShipwreckCasserole-2-1200x793.jpg\" alt=\"Veggies added to the skillet. \" class=\"wp-image-313361\" title=\"Shipwreck casserole is the ultimate \u201cuse what you\u2019ve got\u201d comfort food!\u00a0Layer it with rice, potatoes, or pasta, toss in any veggies on hand, and make it as cheesy as you like. It\u2019s hearty, budget-friendly, and nearly impossible to mess up!\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/shipwreck-casserole\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Shipwreck Casserole\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ShipwreckCasserole-2-1200x793.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ShipwreckCasserole-2.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ShipwreckCasserole-2-500x331.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ShipwreckCasserole-2-400x264.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ShipwreckCasserole-2-150x99.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"313364\" alt=\"All of the ingredients added to the baking topped with cheese and ready to go in the oven.\" class=\"wp-image-313364\" title=\"Shipwreck casserole is the ultimate \u201cuse what you\u2019ve got\u201d comfort food!\u00a0Layer it with rice, potatoes, or pasta, toss in any veggies on hand, and make it as cheesy as you like. It\u2019s hearty, budget-friendly, and nearly impossible to mess up!\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/shipwreck-casserole\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Shipwreck Casserole\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ShipwreckCasserole-3-1200x800.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ShipwreckCasserole-3.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ShipwreckCasserole-3-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ShipwreckCasserole-3-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ShipwreckCasserole-3-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ShipwreckCasserole-3-1200x800.jpg\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"313364\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ShipwreckCasserole-3-1200x800.jpg\" alt=\"All of the ingredients added to the baking topped with cheese and ready to go in the oven.\" class=\"wp-image-313364\" title=\"Shipwreck casserole is the ultimate \u201cuse what you\u2019ve got\u201d comfort food!\u00a0Layer it with rice, potatoes, or pasta, toss in any veggies on hand, and make it as cheesy as you like. It\u2019s hearty, budget-friendly, and nearly impossible to mess up!\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/shipwreck-casserole\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Shipwreck Casserole\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ShipwreckCasserole-3-1200x800.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ShipwreckCasserole-3.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ShipwreckCasserole-3-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ShipwreckCasserole-3-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ShipwreckCasserole-3-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<div class=\"block-quick-tips cwp-large\"><!-- .block-quick-tips__icon --><\/p>\n<div class=\"block-quick-tips__inner\">\n<div class=\"block-quick-tips__content cwp-inner\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-easy-swaps-to-make-it-your-own\">Easy Swaps to Make It Your Own <\/h3>\n<p>One of the best things about this casserole is how flexible it is! You can change it up based on what you\u2019ve got in the pantry or what your family loves most. Here are a few simple ways to switch it up:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Mac &amp; Cheese:<\/strong>\u00a0If using the kind with cheese sauce (not powder), cut the milk to 1 cup and skip the butter.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Potato Version:<\/strong>\u00a0Skip the mac and cheese, milk, and butter. Spread 4\u20135 cups of frozen hash browns on the bottom, top with the meat and veggies, then bake 50\u201360 minutes until the potatoes are tender and the cheese is bubbling.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Rice Version:<\/strong>\u00a0Leave out the mac and cheese, milk, and butter. Spread \u00bd cup uncooked long-grain rice in the bottom, mix \u2154 cup water into the meat and veggie mixture, then pour it over the rice. Bake for about 1 hour, adding 5 minutes at a time until the rice is fully cooked.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- .block-quick-tips__inner --><\/div>\n<p> <!-- .block-quick-tips --><\/p>\n<div class=\"block-area block-area-before-recipe\">\n<div class=\"block-pinterest-cta cwp-large\">\n<p class=\"block-pinterest-cta__title\">Pin this now to find it later<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button\/?url=https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/shipwreck-casserole\/&amp;media=https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/shipwreck-casserole-2.jpg&amp;description=Shipwreck Casserole\" title=\"Share on Pinterest\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" class=\"wp-element-button\" data-postid=\"312752\" data-pin-do=\"none\" data-social-network=\"Pinterest\" data-social-action=\"Pin\" data-social-target=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/shipwreck-casserole\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Pin It<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"wprm-recipe-container-312753\" class=\"wprm-recipe-container\" data-recipe-id=\"312753\" data-servings=\"6\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe wprm-recipe-template-cwp-food---cook-mode\">\n<div class=\"cwp-food-content\">\n<p><label id=\"wprm-toggle-switch-390446523\" class=\"wprm-toggle-switch wprm-toggle-switch-rounded wprm-toggle-switch-outside\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-prevent-sleep-checkbox-390446523\" class=\"wprm-prevent-sleep-checkbox\"\/><span class=\"wprm-toggle-switch-slider\" style=\"--switch-height: 20px;\"\/><span class=\"wprm-toggle-switch-label wprm-prevent-sleep-label wprm-block-text-bold\">Cook Mode<\/span><\/label><span class=\"wprm-prevent-sleep-description wprm-block-text-normal\">Prevent your screen from going dark<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"recipe-312753-instructions\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions-container wprm-recipe-312753-instructions-container wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"312753\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\">\n<ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\">\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-312753-step-0-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit, and spray a 9 x 13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-312753-step-0-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Add <span class=\"wprm-inline-ingredient wprm-inline-ingredient-312753-0 wprm-block-text-bold\">1 pound lean ground beef<\/span> to a large skillet and cook over medium heat until fully browned, about 5 to 7 minutes, breaking up the beef as it cooks. Add <span class=\"wprm-inline-ingredient wprm-inline-ingredient-312753-1 wprm-block-text-bold\">1 cup diced onion<\/span> and <span class=\"wprm-inline-ingredient wprm-inline-ingredient-312753-2 wprm-block-text-bold\">1 tablespoon minced garlic<\/span> to the skillet and cook for an additional minute. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-312753-step-0-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Add <span class=\"wprm-inline-ingredient wprm-inline-ingredient-312753-3 wprm-block-text-bold\">1 (7.25-ounce) box macaroni and cheese<\/span>, along with the cheese packet, <span class=\"wprm-inline-ingredient wprm-inline-ingredient-312753-4 wprm-block-text-bold\">1 (10-ounce) can diced tomatoes<\/span>, <span class=\"wprm-inline-ingredient wprm-inline-ingredient-312753-5 wprm-block-text-bold\">1 \u00bc cup milk<\/span>, and <span class=\"wprm-inline-ingredient wprm-inline-ingredient-312753-6 wprm-block-text-bold\">3 tablespoons salted butter<\/span> to the skillet and stir to combine. Add <span class=\"wprm-inline-ingredient wprm-inline-ingredient-312753-7 wprm-block-text-bold\">1 cup frozen peas<\/span> and <span class=\"wprm-inline-ingredient wprm-inline-ingredient-312753-8 wprm-block-text-bold\">1 cup frozen corn<\/span> and bring the mixture to a simmer. Season with <span class=\"wprm-inline-ingredient wprm-inline-ingredient-312753-9 wprm-block-text-bold\">salt<\/span> and <span class=\"wprm-inline-ingredient wprm-inline-ingredient-312753-10 wprm-block-text-bold\">pepper<\/span> to taste.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-312753-step-0-3\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and top with <span class=\"wprm-inline-ingredient wprm-inline-ingredient-312753-11 wprm-block-text-bold\">2 cups shredded cheddar cheese<\/span>. Cover with foil and bake for 30-35 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbling. Let the casserole sit for 5 minutes before serving. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"recipe-312753-notes\" class=\"wprm-recipe-notes-container wprm-block-text-normal\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-notes\">\n<h6 data-start=\"148\" data-end=\"173\">Storage Instructions<\/h6>\n<p><span data-start=\"148\" data-end=\"173\" style=\"display: block;\"><strong data-start=\"148\" data-end=\"171\">In the Refrigerator<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"176\" data-end=\"219\">Store leftovers in an airtight container.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"174\" data-end=\"219\">\n<span data-start=\"176\" data-end=\"219\" style=\"display: block;\">Keeps fresh for up to <strong data-start=\"244\" data-end=\"254\">5 days<\/strong>.<\/span>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"258\" data-end=\"335\">\n<span data-start=\"260\" data-end=\"335\" style=\"display: block;\">Reheat in the microwave in <strong data-start=\"287\" data-end=\"311\">30-second increments<\/strong> until heated through.<\/span>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-start=\"337\" data-end=\"357\" style=\"display: block;\"><strong data-start=\"337\" data-end=\"355\">In the Freezer<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"358\" data-end=\"539\">\n<li data-start=\"358\" data-end=\"419\">\n<span data-start=\"360\" data-end=\"419\" style=\"display: block;\">Freeze the fully cooked casserole for up to <strong data-start=\"404\" data-end=\"416\">3 months<\/strong>.<\/span>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"420\" data-end=\"459\">\n<span data-start=\"422\" data-end=\"459\" style=\"display: block;\">Thaw overnight in the refrigerator.<\/span>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"460\" data-end=\"539\">\n<span data-start=\"462\" data-end=\"539\" style=\"display: block;\">Bake at <strong data-start=\"470\" data-end=\"497\">375\u00baF for 30\u201340 minutes<\/strong>, or until the center reaches <strong data-start=\"527\" data-end=\"536\">165\u00baF<\/strong>.<\/span>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"cwp-food-nutrition\">\n<div id=\"recipe-312753-nutrition\" class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-shortcode-container\">\n<p><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-calories\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Calories: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">520<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">kcal<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-carbohydrates\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Carbohydrates: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">34<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-protein\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Protein: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">34<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-fat\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">28<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-saturated_fat\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Saturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">14<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-polyunsaturated_fat\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Polyunsaturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">1<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-monounsaturated_fat\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Monounsaturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">6<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-trans_fat\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Trans Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">0.5<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-cholesterol\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Cholesterol: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">106<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-sodium\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Sodium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">694<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-potassium\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Potassium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">709<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-fiber\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Fiber: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">3<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-sugar\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Sugar: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">6<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-vitamin_a\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Vitamin A: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">877<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">IU<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-vitamin_c\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Vitamin C: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">18<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-calcium\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Calcium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">417<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-iron\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Iron: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">4<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-empty\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px\"\/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"cwp-food-nutrition__disclaimer has-min-font-size\">Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<section class=\"block-post-listing cwp-large layout-4up-grid\">\n<header>\n<p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-more-family-friendly-casserole-recipes\">More Family-Friendly Casserole Recipes<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<\/header>\n<\/section>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1799\" alt=\"Side shot of someone lifting a scoop of shipwreck casserole from the baking dish.\" class=\"wp-image-313387\" title=\"Shipwreck casserole is the ultimate \u201cuse what you\u2019ve got\u201d comfort food!\u00a0Layer it with rice, potatoes, or pasta, toss in any veggies on hand, and make it as cheesy as you like. It\u2019s hearty, budget-friendly, and nearly impossible to mess up!\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/shipwreck-casserole\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Shipwreck Casserole\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/shipwreck-casserole-1-1200x1799.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/shipwreck-casserole-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/shipwreck-casserole-1-333x500.jpg 333w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/shipwreck-casserole-1-1025x1536.jpg 1025w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/shipwreck-casserole-1-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/shipwreck-casserole-1-150x225.jpg 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/shipwreck-casserole-1-1200x1799.jpg\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1799\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/shipwreck-casserole-1-1200x1799.jpg\" alt=\"Side shot of someone lifting a scoop of shipwreck casserole from the baking dish.\" class=\"wp-image-313387\" title=\"Shipwreck casserole is the ultimate \u201cuse what you\u2019ve got\u201d comfort food!\u00a0Layer it with rice, potatoes, or pasta, toss in any veggies on hand, and make it as cheesy as you like. 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