22 Easy Casseroles Packed with Veggies

With various easy vegetable casserole recipes to choose from, it’s understandable that you’re unable to decide on your favorite. This post serves as an excellent reference to know more about your delicious casserole recipes the next time you decide to cook one.

Even vegetable picky eaters will have to change their minds after going through these veggie casserole dishes. Remember, this post is not about a fully vegan menu, so it’s absolutely fine to feature meat in some of the recipes.

Intriguing Vegetable Casserole Recipes To Experiment In Your Kitchen

How many times have you gotten stuck with picking ingredients for your casserole? Don’t worry because, with the abundance of vegetables, you will never seem to run out of possible combinations.

Whether you’re looking for an all-veggie casserole recipe or just want to incorporate vegetables into your meal, you won’t be disappointed. So let’s start discovering!

1. Sweet Potato Casserole With Pecan Oat

Total time: 1 hour 10 minutes.

Let’s test out an easy vegan casserole dish with sweet potato and crumbled pecan oat on top for an extra nutty flavor. The casserole is easy to make, especially if you’re running low on ideas for your next side dish for the holiday dinner table.

This casserole recipe is perfect for people in search of a gluten-free meal as well. There are many ways that you can approach sweet potatoes, either by boiling or baking. Better yet, you can just leave them in your instant pot while you tackle other tasks.

Remember, it’s always easier to peel the sweet potatoes after they’re already cooked. Then, you want to mush the sweet potato with milk until it has a smooth texture. If you need a little bit more sweetness and nutty flavor, then adding maple syrup with cinnamon is not a bad idea.

As for the pecan oat, you want to combine chopped pecan nuts with oat, coconut sugar, and nutmeg. Ideally, people will lay the oat mixture over a bed of sweet potatoes before popping the casserole into the oven. The result you get is a hearty casserole that boasts a rich flavor.

2. Gratin (Butternut Squash And Acorn Squash Casserole)

Total time: 1 hour 10 minutes (not including 1 hour of roasting garlic)

What do you get from combining acorn squash with butternut squash? I’ll answer that for you: an out-of-this-world casserole that no one can resist. Thanks to the rich and decadent flavor, the Gratin is a perfect choice to complement any main dish.

The key to success in this recipe is to roast garlic to create your base aroma and taste. On average, the garlic needs around an hour inside of the oven to build up a nice charred taste. While you’re at it, peel both of your squash.

I love combining the mildly buttery taste of acorn squash with the nutty and earthy flavor of the butternut squash. Make sure you cook the squashes until the slices become tenderized. Commonly, people mix in potatoes for an additional creaminess with the cheese on top.

Don’t forget you can always bring out more flavors from the squash by pouring some milk into the mushed-up squash mixture. Preferably, your squash casserole should have a beautiful golden cheese layer on top after leaving the oven.

The creamy flavor of butternut squash is splendid for making a casserole.

3. Garlic Butter Scalloped Sweet Potatoes

Total time: 1 hour.

It’s hard to describe the exciting sensation when biting into a spoon full of sliced sweet potatoes filled with shredded cheese. Although the casserole’s name may sound fancy, the ingredients are simple to find anywhere around you.

To make the garlic butter, you first want to combine cornstarch along with cream in a saucepan. Make sure you stir it well before adding the butter and garlic. Ideally, the garlic should come in last after the butter has already melted. For extra seasoning, you can throw in thyme leaves.

For the sweet potatoes, cut them into thin slices for a beautiful arrangement in the baking dish. Next, pour your homemade garlic butter over the sweet potatoes evenly and pop the casserole in the oven for around 30 – 45 minutes.  

4. Sweet Potato And Sage Butter Casserole

Total time: 1 hour 10 minutes.

Since sweet potato is versatile in making a casserole, I will give you an extra choice by combining it with sage butter instead of using normal garlic butter like the recipe above. If you’re unfamiliar with sage, it’s a herbal leaf that has a strong aroma with a slightly minty flavor.

So let’s start with whipping up the sage butter first. My suggestion is to melt the butter first, then add the sage leaves later in the process. Commonly, you want your butter to emit a strong scent of Sage before killing the heat.

Aside from the sweet potatoes, I prefer to combine potatoes in the mixture to diversify the overall flavor. Of course, you need to boil both potato varieties before mashing them up with sage butter. Normally, many people will use breadcrumbs as topping for the casserole.

5. Green Bean Casserole

Total time: 30 minutes.

Green bean casserole has to go down as one of the easiest recipes to make from scratch. Plus, the dish always reminds me of the comforting dishes for autumn. Better yet, you don’t have to use any processed food to make the casserole.

The main focus of the dish is most definitely the green beans, which people usually boil first with a pinch of salt in the water. Afterward, the green bean is mixed with simple seasonings and sage leaves for a fresh minty flavor.

Next, I want you to prepare some crunchy French fried onion to accompany the green bean. My go-to pick is a creamy mushroom sauce made by combining cremini mushroom with half and half. However, the store-bought mushroom sauce is also a good choice.

Since there’s no meat or cheese to the recipe, it tends to cook up relatively fast. That’s why you should be mindful of the temperature and be on the lookout for any signs of burn.

6. Cauliflower Casserole

Total time: 45 minutes.

Are you looking for a keto-friendly casserole to make for your next meal? Then look no further because the cauliflower is suitable for cutting down the carbs content of your diet. Get ready to spice up your bland cauliflower by turning it into a casserole.

People normally tend to boil cauliflower, but I want you to steam it instead. The method helps retain as many nutrients in the cauliflower as possible. After steaming, you may also want to use a colander to remove any excess liquid.

For a mesmerizing cheesy topping, I suggest a combination of cheddar cheese with cream cheese, sour cream, and Monterey Jack. Mix your cheesy concoction well before gently adding the cauliflower. Don’t use too much force on the cauliflower since it’s brittle at this stage.

Transfer your mixture into a casserole dish and sprinkle in flavorful bacon bits for an extra smokiness to your recipe. To determine the right time for getting the casserole out of the oven, you want to check if all the cheese has melted or not.

Never leave your cauliflower to waste by making a delicious casserole out of it.

7. Cabbage Casserole

Total time: 45 minutes.

Cabbage casserole is a favorite recipe in southern America. It’s the pinnacle of comfort food with a cheesy and creamy flavor. Since cabbage is always available year-round, it’s easy to test out cabbage casserole whenever you want.

Most often, people chop the cabbage head into small bits, but not too finely, so it’s easier to combine with other ingredients. Then, the cabbage is cooked with butter and onion before being transferred to a baking dish as the base of the casserole.

To make the casserole creamy, it’s common to either use store-bought canned chicken cream or mushroom soup cream. Don’t forget you also need to top the casserole with butter, cheddar cheese, and crushed crackers.

8. Spinach Artichoke Chicken Casserole

Total time: 1 hour 10 minutes.

With the addition of chicken to the spinach casserole recipe, the dish is packed full of valuable protein and nutrients. You may think chicken is the main source of protein in the casserole, but the truth is that artichoke also provides the same protein amount.

To prepare the chicken, I like using chicken breast to mix well with cottage cheese, shredded cheese, and sour cream. Thanks to the lemon zest, your chicken has a slight hint of citrus taste. The key point for this step is to stir thoroughly to distribute the ingredients evenly.

Commonly, the artichoke and spinach will come in last to avoid bruising the vegetables. Give the mixture a couple of gentle folds before cooking it in an oven. When cooked, artichoke often gives a herbaceous, sweet, and bitter taste to other ingredients.

9. Broccoli – Cauliflower Casserole

Total time: 35 minutes.

If you’re struggling to implement broccoli into your daily meal, then it’s time for you to incorporate it into a casserole recipe. The cheesy, creamy sauce is sure to make your experience with broccoli a hundred times better.

Commonly, I like pairing the soft texture of broccoli with crumbly cauliflower to make the eating experience more interesting. After cooking the broccoli and cauliflower, you need to drain the vegetables well to avoid a runny casserole.

As for the sauce, people usually make it with butter, onion, and garlic for the base flavor. To thicken up the concoction, you want to whisk in flour. Then, a combination of chicken stock and milk is added and simmered until the mixture gets a smooth consistency.

Finally, you can pour the sauce over the broccoli and cauliflower. Top the rest of the casserole with shredded cheese. For the topping, I like spreading a combination of breadcrumbs, melted butter, and garlic powder before serving.

10. Carrot Casserole

Total time: 35 minutes.

Carrot may not be the first ingredient that people think about when it comes to making a casserole. However, carrot casserole is a thing of beauty to celebrate Easter. The recipe comes together quickly, which helps to save a lot of time on your hands.

Grab yourself some decent-sized carrots to cook in boiling water. Typically, you want to peel the carrot before cooking to avoid burning yourself later when you remove the carrot skin. Then, combine the chopped carrot with butter and onion.

For the filling, I recommend using store-bought stuffing to save you from going through extra steps of cooking. Assemble all your ingredients in a baking bowl and sprinkle shredded cheese over the carrot. On average, it takes me around 20 minutes to fully cook all the ingredients.

Discover the simple steps to make carrot casserole your new favorite choice.

11. Spaghetti Squash Casserole

Total time: 1 hour 5 minutes.

It’s time to get creative with your cooking by trying spaghetti squash in your casserole. The recipe is perfect for people in need of cutting down their gluten consumption. However, the best thing about this recipe is that it can go on your vegan casserole recipe list

Although the long list of ingredients may be terrifying to look at first, it’s rather simple to follow. Let me break it down for you.

First, you need to know that there’s no spaghetti in the recipe. Instead, people usually shred the meat of yellow squash to mimic the spaghetti. This ingredient is called spaghetti squash and contains many nutrients. However, you’ll need to know the right method to store spaghetti squash in order to keep it fresh.

If you want to have an Italian twist to your casserole, I highly advise using spaghetti sauce with some Italian seasonings. Typically, the savory sauce is a fine addition to accompany the spaghetti squash.

Remember, you want to roast the spaghetti squash first before shredding the tendered squash meat using a fork. While you leave the oven to handle your squash, you may want to prepare the veggie mixture by chopping up tomatoes, mushrooms, and spinach.

Next, throw the chopped veggie into a saucepan to saute for a couple of minutes. This helps your casserole gain a smoky aroma. In a baking dish, I always put the shredded spaghetti squash at the bottom, followed by the sauteed veggies and shredded cheese on top.

12. Broccoli Cheese Casserole

Total time: 1 hour.

No matter how unenjoyable it may seem to eat broccoli, I promise it’s not a problem anymore when combined with a chicken casserole. This dish is a hearty meal to make when your entire family enjoys it at the dinner table.

Aside from the broccoli and chicken breast, the recipe also relies on a pasta-based casserole to improve the overall texture. Commonly, people like to cook broccoli in boiled pasta water, but you need to drain it afterward to avoid a watery casserole.

As for the mushroom sauce, I always sauteeing the onion first to build up a beautiful fragrant aroma before introducing the mushrooms. Remember to stir the mushrooms occasionally to avoid burning. After sprinkling flour to thicken up the sauce, you want to add milk and mustard.

In addition, you may also need to include chicken stock with simple seasoning for the sauce mixture. Combine all the ingredients in one baking dish to prepare it for baking. Typically, I only throw in the shredded cheese for the final 10 minutes of the baking process.

13. Cream Corn Casserole

Total time: 1 hour 5 minutes.

Many casseroles have different variations by switching up one simple ingredient. In this case, I just can’t get over the flavor of a creamy corn casserole. The recipe is also a favorite of many Southern Americans on holiday occasions.

For this recipe, I want you to pulverize the corn kernel first so it’s much easier to combine it with a variety of ingredients. Most often, people mix cream cheese with heavy cream in a saucepan full of sauteed onion for the base mixture.

Continue to stir the concoction well to avoid burning while also adding eggs, sugar, and corn. When the ingredients are well mixed, move the contents to a dish for baking. Make sure you cook the casserole with aluminum foil for around 30 minutes.

The cheese should only come in for the last 15 minutes of baking when you have already removed the aluminum foil. The result is a bomb of corn flavor that is ready to impress anyone you serve.

14. Brussel Sprout Casserole

Total time: 45 minutes.

In my eyes, Brussel sprouts are like the miniaturized version of cabbages. That’s why I often switch up my regular cabbage casserole by using Brussel sprout as the main focus. In addition, I also make some tweaks to the ingredients to make the dish perfectly keto-friendly.

Let’s go over the cheese sauce first; people like to prepare it with heavy whipping cream and some shredded cheese. It won’t take long before the cheese is completely melted. Commonly, you should only add the sauce before baking the casserole.

The most important thing when cooking Brussel sprouts is to ensure you bake them with a dash of olive oil to bring out a smoky flavor. While cooking the Brussel sprout, you can also handle the bacon by frying it for an additional crunchy texture.

When everything is ready, assemble them into a large baking tray and let the baking begin. On average, it takes around 10 – 15 minutes to bake the casserole, but I have a better way to tell when it’s ready.

Grab yourself a fork and poke at the Brussel sprouts. If your fork easily goes through the Brussel, then your casserole is good to go. In return, you will need a couple more minutes if the Brussel remains hard.

Brussel sprout is an interesting twist on your conventional casserole.

15. Chicken And Asparagus Casserole

Total time: 50 minutes.

Asparagus provides an interesting crunchy texture to your conventional recipes for chicken casserole. In addition, it’s a solid choice for anyone who hasn’t made up their mind about dinner. Furthermore, the dish provides a significantly low amount of carbs.

The secret to making an amazing casserole lies in the sauce. To create a top-of-the-line sauce to accompany the asparagus and chicken, you need to include a chicken stock base with cream, mustard, and lemon juice.

For the fillings, you need to combine cooked chicken along with mushrooms and steamed asparagus. Most often, you’re going to place the chicken mixture at the bottom of the casserole tray before drizzling it in the sauce.

A generous amount of shredded cheese is always recommended to top off the casserole. When the cheese begins to bubble in the oven, it’s a sign for you to start serving up your asparagus and chicken casserole.

16. Mushroom And Black Bean Tortilla Casserole

Total time: 30 minutes.

Creamy black bean and smokey sauteed mushroom with Tortilla, what more can you ask for a flavor explosion in a casserole dish? Even better, the casserole utilizes Salsa (Mexico tomato sauce) to significantly improve the savory taste.

For people who don’t know, Tortilla is an iconic Mexican flatbread that is traditionally made with cornflour. However, people are also gradually adopting the wheat flour version of the tortilla around the world.

Back to the dish, you want to begin layering the corn Tortillas over a large baking tray to form your base. Next, prepare the mushroom and black beans by cooking them in a large skillet. Don’t forget to spice it up by adding a pinch of cayenne pepper.

After moving the bean and mushroom blend to your Tortilla base, be sure to sprinkle in cheese and cover it up with extra Tortillas. Repeat the process until you reach the limit of your baking tray. Typically, it takes around 15 minutes to completely melt the cheese between the layers.

17. Veggie Enchilada Casserole

Total time: 35 minutes (without 1 hour 20 minutes of prior preparation).

Since I already mentioned a tasty Mexican-related casserole recipe above, let’s go with the flow by making a meatless Enchilada casserole. Although the ingredients may be full of green veggies, the amount of protein is equal to many conventional meat dishes.

You’re still wondering what’s an Enchilada? Don’t worry, I got you covered. In Mexico, Enchilada is a popular street food that has an outer tortilla shell and a variety of flavorful fillings on the inside.

To stick with the all-veggie theme, you may resolve to vegan taco meat which is essentially shredded tofu with numerous Mexican seasonings. To help you cut down the cooking time, I suggest buying Enchilada sauce from your closest stores.

Interestingly, the casserole also calls for the use of cauliflower rice. Despite the name, there’s no rice; instead, it’s purely crushed up cauliflower that bears a resemblance to rice. With all the variety of ingredients, you need to layer them for the best texture.

18. Hash Brown Casserole

Total time: 55 minutes.

Hash brown casserole is gradually becoming a favorite option for many families in the US to celebrate the holidays. So what are you waiting for? It’s time to jump into your kitchen and start whipping out a cheesy potato casserole.

Commonly, people often refer to cooked potatoes that have been diced or chopped as a hash brown, so you’re essentially making a flavorful potato-based casserole recipe for your meal. To take you on a shortcut, I suggest grabbing a bag of hash browns from your supermarket.

As for the sauce content, it consists of cheddar cheese soup and chicken cream soup for the base flavor. However, you also need to combine a mixture of sour cream, milk, and melted butter to complete it.

After whisking the sauce thoroughly, you can finally add the hash browns into the concoction. For baking, find a good-sized pan to distribute your hash brown mix evenly. The topping is usually a combination of crushed cornflakes and melted butter for a slightly crumpled texture.

Bake the entire pan in your oven for around 45 minutes before serving the hashbrown casserole for your meal.

Stun everyone with your culinary cuisine by making a hash brown casserole.

19. Cornbread Pudding

Total time: 50 minutes.

Cornbread pudding may not sound like an appetizing meal at first, but I promise when you adapt it for a casserole. The cornbread has an amazing sweet taste when served as a side dish. In some cases, people even use this casserole to celebrate Thanksgiving with their family.

To make the cornbread, people use store-bought cornbread flour mix to combine with corn kernels, creamed corn, and eggs. In addition, the cornbread requires melted butter for the ingredients to bind better.

The cornbread alone is not enough to provide you with a sweet and hearty meal. Therefore, you want to include sour cream and cheese in the batter concoction. After you’re done preparing the batter, transfer the content to a baking dish to cook in the oven.

Your cornbread pudding casserole usually has a strikingly golden color after baking. Plus, the bread is soft and melts immediately right in your mouth. The little corn kernels are super fun to bite as they pop and release sweet corn juices.

20. Rutabaga Puff Casserole

Total time: 55 minutes.

Before jumping into making a casserole, you must be wondering about the rutabaga, right? It’s a type of root vegetable in the mustard family. Commonly, rutabaga has a sweet and buttery taste with a slight touch of bitterness.

To turn the rutabaga into a casserole, you need to boil the root first before mashing it to a smooth consistency. Next, add melted butter so that it’s easier to combine the dill with pepper and paprika powder. Preferably, I like to crack in some eggs to bind the ingredients.

The addition of dill enhances the buttery with a nice herby flavor to the rutabaga concoction. Most often, it takes around 30 – 40 minutes to fully cook the rutabaga casserole. Make sure you bake it until the surface gets a beautiful golden color.

21. Okra And Rice Casserole

Total time: 1 hour 10 minutes.

When it comes to okra or lady’s fingers, many people often only think about deep-frying it. But I have to tell you that the green pod okra is very versatile, especially when combined with various ingredients to make a casserole.

Many may be deterred by the slimy nature of okra but it’s only a minor setback that you can fix by cutting the pods into big chunks. As for other veggies, I prefer sauteing a combination of celery, garlic, and bell pepper for the initial fragrant taste.

Typically, the okra with tomatoes, corn, and vegetable stock will be mixed with the prior veggie ingredients. At first, the whole concoction is relatively watery, so you need to stir constantly until it thickens up.

Although it sounds weird, you have to undercook the rice a little bit before putting it in a baking dish. It’s because the rice will get a second cooking time in the oven. Ideally, the rice should go at the bottom of the tray with the veggie contents on top.

To tell when your casserole is ready, you should pay attention to the rice color. Right when the rice grains begin to turn golden brown, kill off the heat from the oven.

22. Cheesy Zucchini Casserole

Total time: 55 minutes.

Summer is the right time to start utilizing zucchini in many of your dishes. In this case, I love smothering the zucchini in a generous amount of cheese for the ultimate comfort food. The zucchini casserole also requires simple ingredients that you can find anywhere.

For the zucchini, people often cut it into manageable slices before boiling them half cooked. Aside from the cheddar cheese, I always advise squeezing in extra mayonnaise to make the casserole creamier.

Similar to other casserole recipes, people use eggs as a natural glue to combine the ingredients. Finally, top off your casserole by sprinkling a load of breadcrumbs.

Although the zucchini is already half cooked, it still takes at least 30 minutes in the oven to achieve a tenderized texture on the vegetable.

Casserole Is Perfect For Any Type Of Vegetable

There are endless variations of casserole that you can make right in the comfort of your kitchen. No matter the types of vegetables you have at your disposal, I’m sure your mealtime is going to be much more flavorsome.

Now it’s your time to test out these recipes by yourself. Is there any vegetable casserole that I didn’t include in the compilation? Let me know by commenting on it. Also, it’s the perfect occasion to spread this post to people in need of it.