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Casseroles are perfect for fall days. Fragrant and warm from the oven, they make for cozy evening meals. Casseroles that are quick to fix or easy to prepare ahead are a boon to area cooks. With some area eating establishments closing for the winter and others shutting down permanently, I have been getting requests for ideas of what to fix when you can’t fill in with take out.

Cheeseburger Rice, a recipe I found on the Minute Rice box nearly 30 years ago, is one of my go to main dishes. This stovetop casserole takes about 18 minutes to prepare if everything is ready to go, or about 30 minutes i...