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    Home » Recipe Roundups

    20 Easy Vegetarian Casseroles Your Whole Family Will Love

    By Emmeline Kemperyd on June 7, 2025, updated May 5, 2025 - Leave a Comment

    Vegetarian casseroles are a fantastic way to bring the family together around a warm, hearty meal. These dishes are not only easy to prepare but also packed with flavors and nutrients that everyone will enjoy. From cheesy pasta bakes to veggie-packed rice casseroles, there’s something for every palate in this collection. Some of these recipes contain cheeses that might not be vegetarian. To make sure it's entirely vegetarian, make sure to use a cheese that does not contain animal rennet.

    Broccoli Rice Casserole

    Broccoli Rice Casserole.
    Photo Credit: Mommy Evolution.

    This broccoli rice casserole combines rice, cheddar cheese, cream of mushroom soup, and fresh broccoli for a tasty dish. It only takes 5 minutes to prepare, making it a simple option for dinner.

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    Make Ahead Creamy Vegetable Casserole

    Make Ahead Creamy Vegetable Casserole
    Photo Credit: Lord Byron's Kitchen.

    This casserole is packed with vegetables and a creamy sauce, perfect as a side dish or a main meal. It's easy to prepare ahead of time and can be reheated while still keeping its delicious texture and flavor.

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    Creamy Pesto Pasta Bake

    A creamy pesto pasta bake.
    Photo credit: Rich and Delish.

    This creamy pesto pasta bake is rich and cheesy, all made in one pan for easy cleanup. It comes together in under an hour and has a flavor that rivals your favorite restaurant dish.

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    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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    Dump-and-Bake Mac & Cheese

    Mac and cheese.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    Baked Mac and Cheese is simple to prepare, taking just 10 minutes to get ready and 45 minutes in the oven. With a mix of Cheddar and Gruyere, this dish is loaded with cheesy goodness and flavor.

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    One Pan Falafel Bake

    Falafel bake on a baking dish.
    Photo Credit: Happy Veggie Kitchen.

    This easy one-pan dinner is both simple and delicious. With premade falafel, beans, tomatoes, kale, and a cheesy topping, this vegetarian casserole is a comforting dish you'll want to make often.

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    Goat Cheese Mac and Cheese

    Goat Cheese Mac and Cheese.
    Photo credit: The Littlest Crumb.

    Creamy goat cheese mac and cheese offers a tasty twist on the classic comfort dish. The macaroni is enveloped in a rich goat cheese sauce with herbs and finished with a crunchy layer of bread crumbs and parmesan.

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    One Pan Butternut Squash and Chickpea

    One Pan Butternut Squash and Chickpea.
    Photo Credit: Avocado Skillet.

    This One Pan Butternut Squash and Chickpea Casserole is a great main dish for Thanksgiving. The creamy cashew sauce and hearty chickpeas make it both tasty and filling.

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    Mashed Potato Casserole

    Mashed potato casserole.
    Photo Credit: always use butter.

    This mashed potato casserole is creamy and cheesy, perfect for a comforting meal. You can prepare it in advance, making it easy to serve on busy nights.

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    Squash Casserole

    Best Squash Casserole.
    Photo Credit: Quiche My Grits.

    This squash casserole is a classic southern dish featuring yellow squash, onions, sour cream, cheese, and a crunchy cracker topping. It's a delicious way to enjoy squash without using any condensed soup.

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    Mediterranean Veggie Casserole

    Veggie casserole.
    Photo credit: The Fiery Vegetarian.

    This casserole is quick to prepare and goes straight into the oven. You'll end up with soft vegetables in a flavorful garlic sauce.

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    Leftover Boiled Potato Casserole

    Leftover boiled potato casserole.
    Photo credit: alwaysusebutter.com.

    Leftover boiled potatoes can be transformed into a delicious casserole. This dish is creamy, cheesy, and perfect for a quick meal.

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    Crock Pot Stuffed Peppers Casserole

    Crock Pot Stuffed Peppers Casserole.
    Photo Credit: It's a Veg World After All.

    This vegetarian Crock Pot stuffed peppers casserole is a simple and healthy one-pot meal. Packed with rice, beans, tomatoes, and cheese, it offers all the flavors of stuffed peppers without much work.

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    No-Boil Ravioli Casserole

    This cheesy ravioli casserole is one of the simplest dishes you can make. With just four simple ingredients and store-bought shortcuts, you can prep this dish in 5 minutes, and eat in under 40!
    Photo credit: Emmeline Kemperyd.

    This dish is super easy to prepare. With just four ingredients and some ready-made items, you can have it ready in 5 minutes and on the table in under 40.

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    Gorgonzola Tortellini Casserole

    Gorgonzola tortellini casserole.
    Photo credit: Emmeline Kemperyd.

    This tortellini casserole is perfect for cheese and pasta fans. With a mix of two cheeses, a bit of tang from Gorgonzola, and a nice crunch from walnuts, it comes together in under 40 minutes.

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    Vegetarian White Lasagna

    Vegetarian White Lasagna.
    Photo Credit: Cook Eat Live Love.

    This vegetarian white lasagna skips the ricotta and uses fresh, healthy ingredients for a comforting meal that everyone will enjoy. With layers of spinach béchamel, lasagna noodles, and butternut squash, it's a delicious option for dinner.

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    Vegan Pasta Bake

    Vegan Pasta Bake.
    Photo credit: Nourished by Nic.

    This dish is warm, cheesy, and entirely plant-based. It's perfect for a comforting meal that everyone can enjoy.

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    Spaghetti Squash Casserole

    Spaghetti Squash Casserole.
    Photo Credit: Urban Farmie.

    This spaghetti squash casserole is a quick and healthy dinner option that everyone loves. Packed with tender spaghetti squash, creamy ricotta and mozzarella, along with savory mushrooms and spinach, it’s simple to prepare and bakes up nicely.

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    Baked Gnocchi with Frozen Veggies

    Baked gnocchi with vegetables on a Dutch oven.
    Photo Credit: Happy Veggie Kitchen.

    This is an easy one-pan gnocchi bake that requires no chopping. Loaded with frozen mixed veggies and a creamy cheese sauce, it’s a comforting meal that comes together quickly.

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    Potato Egg Casserole

    Potato Egg Casserole.
    Photo Credit: Masala Herb.

    This seasoned potato casserole with eggs is quick and easy to prepare. It works well as a side dish or can be enjoyed for dinner or breakfast.

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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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