‘Cozy Comfort Hit’—Just 4 ingredients. I put this together every season and it never disappoints.

To tweak this casserole to your taste or what you have on hand, there are a few easy swaps and upgrades you can try. For extra texture and sweetness, replace one can of whole kernel corn with a can of cream-style corn (just know this will make it a bit looser and creamier). If you prefer a different flavor base, use cream of mushroom or cream of celery soup instead of cream of chicken. You can also play with the cheese: swap in pepper jack for a little kick, or use a cheddar–Monterey Jack blend for extra meltiness. For more protein, stir in 1–1 1/2 cups of cooked, crumbled bacon or diced ham before baking. If you like a little crunch on top, add a layer of crushed buttery crackers or seasoned panko over the cheese in the last 10 minutes of baking. To make it slightly lighter, you can use a reduced-fat condensed soup and part-skim cheese; just keep in mind it may not be quite as rich. This casserole also reheats well in the microwave or covered in the oven at 325°F, so it’s a great make-ahead side for busy nights—prep it the night before, cover, refrigerate, and bake when you get home, adding 5–10 extra minutes to the bake time if it goes into the oven cold.