25 Best Vegetable Casserole Recipes - Easy Veggie Casserole Ideas

2022-07-01 23:29:39 By : Ms. LEO LI

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There’s maybe nothing more comforting than a home-baked casserole. They’re guaranteed to warm you up, and are SO easy to make. Just assemble, bake, and sit back and enjoy the incredible aromas emanating from your oven. There’s just one tiny little hiccup. A ton of our favorites are FULL of noodles, heavy cream, lots of cheese… We’ll be the first to admit that they can be a little… heavy. Not to fear, you can still get all that ease and those comfort food vibes—just add some vegetables! Check out our 25 vegetable casseroles for ideas: Bonus, they leave extra room for dessert 😉.

One of the best things about casseroles is how perfect they are for dinner, all year-round, particularly when we’re filling them with lots of seasonal vegetables. In spring and summer, we’re reaching for veggies like springy asparagus, zucchini, sweet corn, and eggplant for our casseroles. We pull out our cheesy asparagus & bacon casserole and our breakfast strata for all our springtime brunches; our zucchini casserole with garlicky breadcrumbs or yellow squash casserole for easy lunches; and our zucchini lattice lasagna or our vegetarian eggplant moussaka for satisfying dinners. In fall and winter, when it starts to get colder, we lean on root and cruciferous veggies like sweet potatoes, Brussels sprouts, and cabbage in our casseroles. Try our cheesy Brussels sprouts bake, our unstuffed cabbage casserole, or our harvest chicken casserole for ideas—they’re delicious enough that even veggie-haters will enjoy them. We’re also not above enjoying holiday favorites outside their special day, and we make sweet potato casserole or green bean casserole as often as we can (helps keep our mood up during the long winter, try it!).

Want more easy meal ideas? Try our breakfast casseroles, our easy one pot dinners, and our baked pasta recipes too.

The classic combo of Italian sausage, broccoli rabe, and basil lends itself to a recipe that’s easy to whip up for an impressive breakfast or brunch (and not just if you're eating keto). If you’re new to adding nutmeg to savory recipes, trust us: it adds a subtle, mysterious note that will have your guests wondering why this recipe is so delicious.

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This summery vegetarian side may be quick and easy, but the colorful shingled veggies make for an impressive presentation. Even the most reluctant vegetable-eaters won't be able to resist that cheesy herbed breadcrumb topping. 😋

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Yes, classic lasagna is delicious, but when we're craving something a tad less carb-heavy, we turn to this summery zucchini version. Pro tip: Zucchini releases a good amount of water, so we like to dab it with a paper towel when the lasagna is done cooking, and then broil until the cheese is bubbly and crispy. 😍

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You can think of asparagus casserole as the springy version of green bean casserole. Spring asparagus gets topped with a bacon cream sauce, plenty of cheese, and the best part of all, Ritz crackers, which add the perfect crunch. This dish is insanely delicious (probably that bacon cream sauce 😉).

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This crazy casserole is somewhere between a loaded Tex-Mex taco and lasagna, and frankly, we can't get enough of it! And the leftovers are even better

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Wave goodbye to that can of cream of mushroom soup and meet your new favorite green bean casserole! It's got bacon, chives, and SO much cheese. If you've got vegetarian company, feel free to leave the bacon out—it's got plenty of cheese to make up for it. 😏

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Moussaka is an eggplant-based Greek dish traditionally made with ground beef. Here we swapped the meat with lentils and added a creamy bechamel sauce on top to make this an extra hearty vegetarian dish you'll love.

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For this recipe, we ditched the canned cream of mushroom soup, and went for fresh instead. By sautéing mushrooms with thinly sliced onion in butter, you're building a base with some serious depth of flavor. Cook the mushrooms enough that they get a little caramelized and you'll really be good to go.

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This meatless, dairy-free take on shepherd's pie is packed with veggies (mushrooms! celery! butternut squash!) and loaded with flavor. It's also incredibly hearty, thanks to lentils. It's hard not to love anything covered in a buttery, crispy mashed potato topping.

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We took everything you love about traditional stuffed cabbage and turned it into a crowd-friendly, no-fuss casserole. You don't even need to cook the rice beforehand—it cooks in the big and bubbly bake. Now that's weeknight dinner-friendly!

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Never fear, this lightened-up green bean casserole is here to help you save room for pumpkin pie. Forgoing canned cream of mushroom for a quick homemade mushroom gravy, we'd argue this version is healthier and more delicious than the classic. We dig the sautéed and Panko-ed onion topping, but if you can't part from French's fried onions, we won't judge ya.

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Don't be fooled by the veggies—this casserole is full of sour cream, mayonnaise, Parmesan, and cheddar cheese and topped with Ritz crackers, so it's RICH.

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This simple dish is perfect for summer nights when you're feeling uninspired for dinner—simply cook quinoa, layer it with some low-moisture, fresh mozzarella and juicy tomatoes, and bake!

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This classic Southern side is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. If you prefer, drained and rinsed canned corn can be used instead of frozen, and you could substitute more milk in for the heavy cream. The finished casserole won't be quite as decadent, but will still be delicious.

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This satisfying casserole has ALL of your fall favorites—Brussels sprouts, butternut squash, cranberries... Make it for a big crowd, or pack it up and eat the leftovers for lunch. It's a meal prep DREAM.

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This dish came about when we decided to turn one of our go-to sides, cheesy baked broccoli, into an ooey-gooey, rich and delectable casserole. It's creamy and cheesy, and the Ritz crackers add the perfect buttery crunch that the original desperately needs.

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This recipe is for everyone who hates marshmallows atop their sweet potato casserole—in their place is a buttery, brown sugar pecan topping that is still sweet, but not enough to make it taste like straight-up dessert.

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This is one side dish that will everyone freak out (and run for seconds). If you have vegetarian guests, feel free to skip the bacon! We're usually all about the smoky flavor, but for this dish, it's all about the CHEESE.

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This casserole is like if buffalo chicken wings and buffalo cauliflower came together—it's a little cheesy and a little spicy, and everyone will love it.

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We will never be able to match the genius of the person who invented the twice baked potatoes. We think we've gotten pretty darn close with this version, though. We've transform the foil-lined side into a creamy, cheesy casserole that will instantly become a weeknight dinner staple.

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Love Philly cheesesteaks, but need to serve a crowd? This casserole to the rescue! You could even make it a little more veggie-heavy by adding some tomatoes and spinach. (Just don't tell your friends from Philly 😜)

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This healthy dish will fuel you and your family up for breakfast or dinner. Your kids will be so into the sausage, eggs, and bread here, they won't even notice we snuck in some mushrooms and spinach too. Feel free to swap the fontina for Gruyère or white cheddar instead.

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Chicken Divan is an easy casserole that is full of rotisserie chicken and broccoli. It has the perfect crunchy top and wonderful on its own or served over rice or pasta. It's simple and fast with very little work. The perfect weeknight dinner!

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Eggplant parmesan is a classic that never gets old. Layers of crispy fried eggplant, smothered in rich marinara and topped with gooey mozzarella and parmesan cheese. It might take a little extra time and effort, but it’s SO worth it.

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This taco-inspired zucchini lasagna is SO flavorful, you won't even notice there's no noodles.

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