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    Home » Recipe Roundups

    20 Delicious Summer Casseroles You Can Make Ahead

    By Emmeline Kemperyd on May 31, 2025, updated April 29, 2025 - Leave a Comment

    Summer is the perfect time to enjoy hearty casseroles that can be prepared ahead of time, allowing you to spend more time outdoors. These 20 recipes are not only easy to make but also packed with fresh ingredients that highlight the flavors of the season. From classic favorites to new twists, these casseroles will keep your meals simple and satisfying all summer long.

    Vegetarian Taco Casserole with Quinoa

    Vegetarian Taco Casserole with Quinoa.
    Photo Credit: It's a Veg World After All.

    This vegetarian taco casserole with quinoa is simple to make and packed with flavor. It uses common ingredients and is perfect for feeding the whole family, with options for prepping ahead and freezing.

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    Mediterranean Vegetable Casserole

    Mediterranean Vegetable Casserole.
    Photo Credit: Neil's Healthy Meals.

    This Mediterranean vegetable casserole is loaded with healthy veggies and bursting with flavor. It's a filling and satisfying vegan dish that the whole family will enjoy.

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    Cowboy Cornbread Casserole

    Cowboy Cornbread Casserole
    Photo Credit: The Cookin' Chicks.

    This Cowboy Cornbread Casserole is a filling dish that everyone will enjoy. It's great for busy weeknights and features seasoned ground beef, corn, beans, and a light cornbread topping.

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    Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole

    Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole.
    Photo Credit: Courtney's Sweets.

    This Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole is quick to prepare and is a great way to use up leftover chicken and rice. It's a simple dish that combines chicken, broccoli, and cheese for a satisfying meal.

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    Chicken Fajita Casserole

    A chicken fajita casserole.
    Photo credit: Sustainable Cooks.

    This chicken fajita casserole is an easy one-pan meal that's perfect for a cozy dinner. It's also great to have as leftovers the next day!

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    Eggplant Moussaka

    Eggplant Moussaka with Lamb.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    Eggplant Moussaka is a hearty dinner packed with vegetables, ground beef or lamb, and plenty of cheese on top. This version skips the potatoes and Bechamel sauce, using more eggplant instead for a tasty Mediterranean meal that's both healthy and easy to prepare.

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    Just Egg Quiche

    Just Egg Quiche.
    Photo Credit: The Urben Life.

    This egg quiche is filled with fresh vegetables and a flavorful egg substitute, all wrapped in a buttery crust. It's easy to make and is perfect for breakfast or brunch.

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    Vegan Pasta Bake

    Vegan Pasta Bake.
    Photo Credit: Occasionally Eggs.

    This vegan pasta bake is simple to make and packed with vegetables and tomato sauce, all topped with vegan cheese. You can use any veggies you have on hand and either store-bought or homemade marinara.

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    Chicken Broccoli Stuffing Casserole

    Chicken Broccoli Stuffing Casserole.
    Photo Credit: I Heart Eating.

    This chicken broccoli stuffing casserole combines chicken breast, frozen broccoli, and stuffing mix for a simple dinner. It's a quick and satisfying comfort food option.

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    Creamy Chicken and Kale Casserole

    Creamy Chicken and Kale Casserole.
    Photo Credit: Amy Casey Cooks.

    Creamy Chicken and Kale Casserole is a comforting dish that everyone will enjoy. With tender chicken, sautéed mushrooms, and kale in a rich cheese sauce, topped with crunchy croutons, this is an easy meal for busy weeknights.

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    Zucchini Tomato Mozzarella Bake

    Zucchini Tomato Mozzarella Bake.
    Photo Credit: Aline Made.

    The Zucchini Tomato Mozzarella Bake is a great side dish for summer. Loaded with fresh veggies and a cheesy topping, it’s sure to please everyone.

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    Chicken Broccoli Rice Bake

    Chicken broccoli bake on a white dish.
    Photo Credit: From Valerie's Kitchen.

    This chicken, broccoli, and rice casserole is easy to prepare and everything cooks in one dish. It's a great option for a busy day.

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    Green Rice Casserole

    Green Rice Casserole.
    Photo Credit: Urban Farmie.

    This green rice casserole is a tasty one-pot meal that everyone in the family will enjoy. It's quick to prepare and a healthy option that helps you use up leftover rice.

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    Loaded Chicken & Potato Casserole

    Loaded chicken potato casserole.
    Photo credit: Food Folks and Fun.

    This dish features tender chicken mixed with golden potato cubes, all topped with crispy bacon and melted cheese. A sprinkle of green onion adds a fresh touch to this comforting meal.

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    Cowboy Casserole

    Cowboy casserole.
    Photo credit: Kitchen Fun With My 3 Sons.

    Cowboy Casserole is a simple and satisfying dish that's perfect for dinner. With its creamy and cheesy layers topped with crispy tater tots, it's sure to become a family favorite.

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    Baked Ricotta Pesto Pasta

    Baked Ricotta Pesto Pasta.
    Photo Credit: The Real Recipes.

    Baked Ricotta Pesto Pasta combines fresh basil pesto with creamy ricotta and gooey mozzarella cheese, all baked until bubbly. Loaded with cherry tomatoes and baby spinach, this dish is full of flavor and perfect for summer.

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    Zucchini Casserole

    Zucchini casserole.
    Photo credit: Masala Herb.

    Make an easy garden-fresh Zucchini Casserole recipe to celebrate the start of the veggie season.

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    Vegetarian Lasagna

    Vegetarian Lasagna.
    Photo Credit: Chef Savvy.

    This Vegetarian Lasagna is packed with 7 different vegetables and features a rich, creamy cheese mixture with spinach and ricotta. Layered with a hearty vegetable tomato sauce and plenty of cheese, it's a great dish for the whole family.

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    Cheesy Broccoli Cauliflower Casserole

    Cheesy Broccoli Cauliflower Casserole.
    Photo Credit: The Fresh Cooky.

    This Cheesy Broccoli Cauliflower Casserole is a simple dish that can brighten up any meal or gathering. It only takes 15 minutes to prepare and can be easily modified to fit low-carb, dairy-free, or gluten-free diets.

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    Kale + Sweet Potato Veggie Lasagna

    Kale + Sweet Potato Veggie Lasagna.
    Photo Credit: G-Free Foodie.

    This veggie lasagna is a simple and satisfying dish. Packed with vegetables and cheese, it’s a great choice for a cozy fall dinner.

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    About Emmeline Kemperyd

    Emmeline Kemperyd is a writer, food blogger, recipe creator and food photographer and the founder of alwaysusebutter.com. She has 20+ years experience creating and simplifying recipes so they taste good, and are quick, easy, and approachable. She is a regular contributor to MSN and her work has been featured by The Guardian, Well+Good, Vulture, SheKnows, Good Men Project, and The Feed Feed, among others.

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