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    Home » Recipe Roundups

    26 Vegetable Loaded Casseroles That Will Change Your Dinner Game

    By Emmeline Kemperyd on May 9, 2025, updated April 29, 2025 - Leave a Comment

    Vegetable-loaded casseroles are a fantastic way to enjoy a hearty meal packed with nutrition. These dishes combine a variety of fresh vegetables with grains, cheeses, and spices, making them both satisfying and flavorful. Whether you're looking for a quick weeknight dinner or a dish to impress guests, these 26 recipes will bring a fresh twist to your dinner routine.

    Kale + Sweet Potato Veggie Lasagna

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

    This is simple comfort food that everyone will enjoy. This veggie lasagna is gluten-free and filled with vegetables, cheese, and rich flavors, making it a great choice for a cozy fall dinner.

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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. It's hearty and flavorful, featuring a creamy cashew sauce and plenty of chickpeas.

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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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    Eggplant Polenta Casserole

    Eggplant Polenta Casserole.
    Photo Credit: Dizzy Busy & Hungry.

    This Eggplant Polenta Casserole is a hearty vegetarian dish that swaps out traditional lasagna noodles for polenta. Packed with eggplant and mushrooms, it’s a delicious way to enjoy a variety of vegetables.

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    Best Squash Casserole

    Best Squash Casserole.
    Photo Credit: Quiche My Grits.

    This squash casserole is a classic southern dish packed with 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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    Cabbage Casserole

    Cabbage Casserole.
    Photo Credit: Christina's Cucina.

    Cabbage casserole offers the delicious taste of your favorite stuffed cabbage rolls without the need to fill each leaf. It's a comforting dish similar to lasagna, perfect for anyone who enjoys baked casseroles.

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    No Boil Stuffed Pepper Casserole

    No Boil Stuffed Pepper Casserole on a baking dish.
    Photo Credit: Piper Cooks.

    This casserole is easy to make and doesn't require boiling anything. It combines bell peppers, navy beans, long-grain white rice, and a tasty tomato sauce with Italian spices.

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    Chicken Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta Bake

    sun-dried tomato pasta bake.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    This dish features cheesy chicken and pasta packed with sun-dried tomatoes and spinach, creating a hearty and satisfying meal. It's simple to prepare, making it perfect for a cozy dinner.

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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 at the table.

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    Vegan Pasta Bake

    Vegan Pasta Bake.
    Photo Credit: Occasionally Eggs.

    This vegan pasta bake is packed with vegetables and covered in tomato sauce, then topped with vegan cheese before baking. You can use any veggies you have on hand and either store-bought or homemade marinara.

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    Vegan Broccoli Rice Casserole

    Vegan Broccoli Rice Casserole.
    Photo Credit: The Urben Life.

    This vegan broccoli rice casserole is quick to make with just 7 simple ingredients and takes about 45 minutes. It's a comforting dish that everyone in the family will enjoy, making it a great choice for busy weeknights.

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    Mixed Vegetable Casserole

    Mixed Vegetable Casserole.
    Photo Credit: Culinary Shades.

    This vegetable casserole is a great side dish that everyone, including kids, will enjoy. It's perfect for gatherings and is simple to prepare using the Instant Pot.

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    Vegetarian Enchilada Casserole

    Vegetarian Enchilada Casserole.
    Photo credit: Delish Knowledge.

    This dish is a simpler take on enchiladas, packed with plenty of vegetables, beans, and cheese. It features a delicious homemade enchilada sauce that brings everything together.

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    Creamy Spinach Artichoke Chicken Casserole

    Creamy Spinach Artichoke Chicken Casserole.
    Photo Credit: Nibble and Dime.

    This creamy spinach artichoke chicken casserole combines rotisserie chicken with frozen vegetables for an easy meal. You can have this delicious dish ready in under an hour.

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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 is packed with veggies and quinoa, and it only takes 15 minutes to prepare before baking for 25 minutes. It's a flavorful dish that the whole family will enjoy, and you can even prep it ahead of time or freeze it for later.

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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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    Chicken Broccoli Pasta Bake

    Chicken pasta bake.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    This dish is packed with chicken and broccoli, making it a hearty meal that will fill you up. You'll likely have some leftovers to enjoy later.

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    Mediterranean Vegetable Casserole

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

    This Mediterranean vegetable casserole is full of healthy veggies and great flavor. It's a filling and satisfying vegan dish that the whole family will enjoy!

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    Italian Ratatouille

    Italian Ratatouille.
    Photo Credit: Sense & Edibility.

    This dish is a tasty Italian take on a classic French recipe. It features a mix of summer squashes and tomatoes sitting in a rich, creamy tomato sauce.

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    Italian Frittata with Zucchini and Tomato

    Italian Frittata with Zucchini and Tomato.
    Photo Credit: Dana's Table.

    This baked frittata is packed with zucchini, tomatoes, fresh basil, parmesan, and fluffy eggs. It's simple to make and perfect for serving a group at your next brunch.

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    Stuffed Pasta Shells with Spinach

    Stuffed Pasta Shells with Spinach.
    Photo Credit: Culinary Shades.

    This dish features large pasta shells filled with a creamy spinach and cheese mixture, offering a tasty vegetarian option. It's a great choice for holiday gatherings, game days, or any time you want to impress your guests.

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    Potato Cauliflower Bake

    Potato Cauliflower Bake
    Photo credit: Lavender and Macarons.

    Drenched in a silky white sauce, sprinkled with Gruyere, and baked until perfection, this Potato And Cauliflower Gratin is the best side dish for any occasion.

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    Vegan Squash Casserole

    Vegan Squash Casserole.
    Photo Credit: Plant Power Couple.

    This vegan squash and zucchini casserole is a simple, one-pan dish that everyone will enjoy. Packed with fresh veggies like zucchini, squash, carrots, and potatoes in a creamy, dairy-free sauce, it’s great for a quick dinner or as a make-ahead meal to freeze for later.

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    Baked Ratatouille

    Baked Ratatouille.
    Photo Credit: The Foodolic.

    Baked Ratatouille Provençale is a vibrant vegetarian dish filled with layers of zucchini, eggplant, tomatoes, and bell peppers in a tasty tomato sauce with goat cheese and thyme. It's topped off with a drizzle of olive oil and a sprinkle of olives for extra flavor.

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    Zucchini Casserole

    Zucchini casserole.
    Photo credit: Masala Herb.

    This Zucchini Casserole is a simple way to enjoy fresh vegetables as the season begins. It's a great dish to whip up when you want something healthy and satisfying.

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    Sweet Potato Casserole with Black Beans, Kale and Quinoa

    Sweet Potato Casserole with Black Beans, Kale and Quinoa
    Photo Credit: Happy Kitchen.

    This vegan sweet potato casserole is packed with black beans, kale, quinoa, and roasted garlic sauce. It's simple to put together and great for preparing in advance.

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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 more than 20 years of 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, Daily Kos, The Grio, The Asian Parent, and The Feed Feed, among others.

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