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30 Make-Ahead Vegetarian Casserole Recipes To Enjoy All Year

Make-Ahead Vegetarian Casserole Recipes
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Vegetarian casserole recipes are the one-dish answer to Meatless Mondays and healthy dinners when you don't have enough time to really cook. That's right – no more dissatisfied nights spent eating potato chips in bed. Vegetarian casseroles have your back, and they're even better when you can prep them the night before!

These vegetarian casseroles are hearty, melt-in-your-mouth good, and will earn you brownie points (or yummy broccoli points) from every vegetarian on the block. Here are *the* vegetarian casserole recipes you need to rock suppertime any day of the week.


Sweet Potato Gratin

Sweet Potato Gratin

This sweet potato gratin with sage and gruyère cheese is ultra indulgent. It's crispy and caramelized on the outside, but soft and luscious once you break the surface. Grab a fork and dig in! (via Brit + Co)

White Bean + Tomato Casserole

White Bean + Tomato Casserole

The addition of crusty bread really makes this vegetarian casserole recipe one of the best out there. You'll get a good dose of veggies in each bite, too! (via Brit + Co)

Butternut Squash + Spinach Casserole

Butternut Squash + Spinach Casserole

This casserole is super creamy! It's the perfect blend of comforting veggies and a vibrant cheese sauce that'll make everyone at the table say, "yum!" (via Brit + Co)

Roasted Garlic Ratatouille

Roasted Garlic Ratatouille

Don't tell France about this ratatouille. It gets a slight modification from possibly the most American ingredient ever: ranch dressing powder. You can call it sacrilege, but after one bite, you might hear a chorus of angels. (via The Food Charlatan)

Healthy Baked Pesto Rigatoni

Healthy Baked Pesto Rigatoni

The very green pesto in this pasta bake gets its color from a balanced mix of spinach, kale, and basil. (via Pinch of Yum)

Creamy Broccoli Cheddar Casserole with Garlic Butter Pretzels

Creamy Broccoli Cheddar Casserole with Garlic Butter Pretzels

Carbs and cheese are always a yes from us. Dip into this creamy vegetarian casserole recipe with homemade pretzel bites! (via Half Baked Harvest)

Gruyere White Cheddar and Kale Strata

Gruyere White Cheddar and Kale Strata

This cheesy kale casserole can be enjoyed any time of day, even though it's traditionally intended to be a breakfast casserole. (via The Endless Meal)

One-Pan Four Cheese Sun-Dried Tomato and Spinach Pasta Bake

One-Pan Four Cheese Sun-Dried Tomato and Spinach Pasta Bake

This pasta casserole is a cheese lover's dream. However, the addition of veggies like sun-dried tomatoes and spinach make it adulting at its finest. (via Half Baked Harvest)

Healthy Mushroom Cauliflower Alfredo Pasta Bake

Healthy Mushroom Cauliflower Alfredo Pasta Bake

This veggie casserole has an alfredo sauce that binds the ingredients together. It's sure to hit the spot without weighing you down! The secret is using cauliflower instead of cream -- you'll have no regrets. (via Pinch of Yum)

Sun-Dried Tomato and Feta Quinoa Casserole

Sun-Dried Tomato and Feta Quinoa Casserole

This casserole packs a fresh flavor inspired by the Mediterranean. (via The Endless Meal)

Creamy Mushroom Pasta Bake

Creamy Mushroom Pasta Bake

Savory mushrooms keep this pasta bake from tasting too dull. The sauce balances out the earthy fungi flavors for an unforgettable dish. (via Simply Delicious)

Black Bean Enchilada Casserole

Black Bean Enchilada Casserole

Black beans and roasted butternut squash get the enchilada treatment in this vegetarian casserole recipe. They're tossed with spices, cheese, enchilada sauce, and tortillas, then baked until gooey. (via She Likes Food)

Creamy Caprese Quinoa Bake

Creamy Caprese Quinoa Bake

Swap pasta for quinoa in this casserole for a healthy, protein-filled twist. It's loaded with fragrant basil and sweet grape tomatoes, making this one dish you won't be able to resist. (via Half Baked Harvest)

Chile Relleno Casserole

Chile Relleno Casserole

A flawless homage to cheesy stuffed fried chiles, this make-ahead vegetarian casserole is everything. Serve it with some tortilla chips if you're craving a crunch. (via Savory Tooth)

Vegan Broccoli and Cheese Casserole

Vegan Broccoli and Cheese Casserole

Get the homey flavors of broccoli and cheddar in a casserole that's made with a vegan cheese sauce and topped with crispy chickpeas. (via Fit Foodie Finds)

Easy Baked Ziti

Easy Baked Ziti

Cream cheese takes the place of ricotta to make this baked ziti extra indulgent. (via The Cookie Rookie)

Vegetarian Sausage Casserole

Vegetarian Sausage Casserole

Veg-heads who miss the taste of meat will fall head over heels for this casserole. Its savory punch comes from red wine, tomatoes, vegetarian Worcestershire sauce, and brown sugar, which create a thick sauce that coats each bite of the meatless sausage. (via The Cook Report)

Three Sisters Casserole with Cornbread

Three Sisters Casserole with Cornbread

This casserole features a blend of squash, beans, and corn that's topped with hearty cornbread dumplings that soak up every last bit of flavor from the filling below. (via Simply Recipes)

Low-Carb Cauliflower Casserole

Low Carb Cauliflower Casserole

As the name implies, this beauty is made with cauliflower instead of pasta. Think of this as an adult version of macaroni and cheese. (via Life Made Sweeter)

Dump-and-Bake Wagon Wheel Pasta Casserole

Dump-and-Bake Wagon Wheel Pasta Casserole

Sometimes a simple, Caprese-style pasta bake is all you need to please everyone at dinnertime. (via The Seasoned Mom)

Eggplant Pasta Casserole

Eggplant Pasta Casserole

This dish is so great to make ahead for busy winter days. Save tons of the leftovers and heat it up for an effortless lunch or dinner! (via Feel Good Foodie)

Healthy Mexican Casserole with Roasted Corn and Peppers

Healthy Mexican Casserole with Roasted Corn and Peppers

This nutritious veggie casserole is inspired by a frozen dinner you can find in any grocery store. No offense to that version, but this one's way better. (via Pinch of Yum)

Vegetable Casserole

Vegetable Casserole

Super simple, yet super flavorful. This make-ahead vegetarian casserole is made with frozen veggies and only a handful of kitchen staples! (via Culinary Hill)

Baked Miso Sweet Potato Slices

Baked Miso Sweet Potato Slices

The umami notes of miso balance out the sweetness of sweet potatoes in this delish casserole recipe! (via Takes Two Eggs)

Ultimate Green Bean Casserole

Ultimate Green Bean Casserole

Thanksgiving or not, this green bean casserole is the ultimate comfort meal and one of the best vegetarian casseroles out there. (via Salt & Lavender)

Sweet Potato Casserole with Apples & Crunchy Rosemary Walnuts

Sweet Potato Casserole with Apples & Crunchy Rosemary Walnuts

A little sweet, a little savory, this make-ahead vegetarian casserole is the most harmonious solution to a cozy fall meal. (via The First Mess)

Cheesy Zucchini + Squash Casserole

Cheesy Zucchini + Sqaush Casserole

This make-ahead casserole is as easy as throwing everything you need into to pan, and cooking it to perfection. (via Kathryn's Kitchen)

Potatoes Au Gratin

Potatoes Au Gratin

Warm up on those cozy winter nights by preparing this cheesy potato casserole. Perfect for a main course or side dish! (via Cozy Cravings)

Lightened Up Broccoli Casserole

Lightened Up Broccoli Casserole

This casserole is a dependable weeknight option because it only takes 1 hour to take. (via Live Eat Learn)

Vegan Sweet Potato Casserole

Vegan Sweet Potato Casserole

We can never get enough sweet potato. This casserole is super sweet and delicious, you'll be craving it even after Thanksgiving's over. (via Two Spoons)

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Amanda Lahey
Amanda Lahey
19 Jul, 2020
Review:

My fave is #6 the One-Pan Four Cheese Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta Bake. So good and really weasy to make. I used marscapone cheese also in the sauce and was the perfect addition, so sweet!

Vatsala Bahal
Vatsala Bahal
22 Oct, 2020
Review:

These are the best recipes I have seen for vegetarians. Excited to try!

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