Recipes to Make with Kids: Tuscan Chicken Casserole & Football Brownies

Hillary Ryan
Sep 28
2 min read

Updated: Oct 26

Cooking with kids isn’t just about putting dinner on the table—it’s about creating memories, teaching life skills, and working together in the kitchen. Whether you’re looking for an easy dinner that the whole family will love or a fun treat for game day, these two recipes from our Take & Bake Dinner & Dessert Class are sure to be a hit.

Cooking class ad with text "Take & Bake Dinner & Dessert Class." Photos show salad, Tuscan chicken, and football-shaped brownies. Kitchen tools decor. — **Our September 2025 Take & Bake Class Recipes**

Football Brownies

Let’s start with dessert first! These brownies are a fun way to celebrate football season or to bring to your next tailgate party. Soft, fudgy brownies cut into football shapes and decorated with icing “laces” are an edible craft project for kids. Here's our recipe for Football Brownies, along with some photos of kids making them in baking class.

Children decorate brownies on colorful plates at a wooden table, wearing aprons and focused on their baking activity. — **In class, kids used stencils to cut brownies into football shapes.**

Tuscan Chicken Casserole

Now, for the main event! This recipe for Tuscan Chicken Casserole is perfect for parents who want something flavorful and simple. With only one bowl to clean up, it’s stress-free for grown-ups and totally manageable for kids. The creamy, cheesy flavors bring a little Tuscan flair to your dinner table, and it’s hearty enough to satisfy the whole family.

young girl uses a garlic press over a bowl in a baking class with Itty Bitty Bakers — **During class, this student learned to use a garlic press!**

Kid-Friendly Kitchen Jobs

Here are some kid-friendly kitchen jobs for this recipe (get the tools on Amazon here):

Chopping, measuring, and pouring ingredients.
Sprinkling cheese on top.
Helping mix everything together before it bakes.

The Joy of Cooking Together

Cooking and baking with kids can feel messy, but it’s always worth it. These recipes bring together the comfort of a home-cooked meal and the fun of a creative dessert project. So grab your aprons, gather your little bakers, and make some memories in the kitchen today!

Looking for more baking fun? Check out Recipes to Make with Kids on our blog, and sign-up your child for an upcoming baking class near you!

Variations

Add sliced black olives for an extra layer of flavor.

Make it Ahead

Prepare the casserole and place it in the refrigerator up to a day ahead. Bake it just before serving.

Yield

This recipe is written for our baking classes where kids take home enough to feed a family a four, using an 8x8 pan. You can also double the recipe and put it in a 9x13 pan, as pictured.