Food & Cooking Recipes Main Dish Recipes Casserole Recipes 30 Vegetable Casserole Recipes That Are Guaranteed Crowd-Pleasers By Victoria Spencer Victoria Spencer Victoria Spencer is an experienced food editor, writer, and recipe developer. She manages the Martha Stewart recipe archive and is always curious about new ingredients and the best techniques. She has been working in food media for over 20 years. Editorial Guidelines Updated on January 12, 2023 Close Photo: Nico Schinco These cozy casseroles feature a colorful mix of vegetables. They're comfort food, for sure, but they're also a great way to get your family to eat—and enjoy—a variety of produce, from broccoli and winter squash to asparagus and more. Some can be dinner, but all make stellar sides; some lean healthy, while others are rich with plenty of cheese and cream. Best of all, many of these vegetable casserole recipes can be prepped ahead and baked when you need them—a boon for the time-pressed cook. 01 of 30 Cheesy Spinach-Potato Egg Casserole Con Poulos Here's a one-dish meal that's vegetarian and gluten-free and also always a winner. It's special enough for company, but also easy enough for a weeknight. Prep it the night before and bake it when you get home from work. View Recipe 02 of 30 Eggplant Meatball Casserole Mike Krautter It's hearty, vegetarian, and light on dairy (for a comforting casserole, that is)—and the "meatballs" are made with eggplant (they're just divine). View Recipe 03 of 30 Honeynut Squash, Leek, and Brie Gratin Johnny Fogg Layers of sliced honeynut squash, leeks, and lasagna noodles melt into a luscious vegetarian gratin. Make it dinner with a crisp green salad and your favorite vinaigrette. (This recipe serves two but can easily be doubled for when you're not dining à deux.) View Recipe 04 of 30 Tian Provencal with Polenta Bryan Gardner This meal-in-one casserole uses polenta as its base and is topped with layers of thinly sliced tomato, eggplant, zucchini, and nutty Gruyere cheese. View Recipe 05 of 30 Mushroom and Celery-Root Bread Pudding Chris Court Bread pudding goes savory with ultra-delicious results thanks to the winning combination of celery root, wild mushrooms, fresh thyme, and blue cheese. View Recipe 06 of 30 Tomato Cobbler Gruyère biscuits sit atop juicy cherry tomatoes amped up with red-pepper flakes, onions, and garlic in this savory side dish. View Recipe 07 of 30 Green Bean Casserole with Bacon Martyna Szczesna Try this recipe for a fresh take on green bean casserole. It uses fresh green beans and cremini mushrooms, not frozen beans and canned soup. We also add in bacon and cook crispy shallots for the topping. View Recipe 08 of 30 Butternut-Squash and Kale Gratin Chris Court Kale and butternut squash are a surprisingly delectable pairing, especially when combined with Parmesan cheese, fresh sage, and panko breadcrumbs. View Recipe 09 of 30 Asparagus Casserole Mike Krautter Sometimes more is more, and that's definitely the case with this decadent casserole. Béchamel sauce, blanched asparagus, bacon, and hard-boiled eggs are arranged into layers then topped with buttery cracker crumbs and Gruyere cheese. View Recipe 10 of 30 Creamed-Spinach Gratin Ngoc Minh Ngo Our take on a favorite steakhouse side features Gruyère cheese and a touch of Dijon mustard, which gives the decadent dish a spicy bite. View Recipe 11 of 30 Twice-Cooked Potato-and-Leek Casserole Chris Court Never choose between mashed potatoes and sweet potatoes again! Just make this irresistible side dish, which boasts layer of both, plus a crispy fried leek topping. View Recipe 12 of 30 Easy Cauliflower Gratin You can't go wrong with tender cauliflower, a rich cheese sauce, and golden-brown bread crumbs. This comforting casserole goes well with roasted meats. View Recipe 13 of 30 Eggplant Involtini with Fresh Tomato Sauce Marcus Nilsson This vegetable casserole is also a one-pan dinner. Tender slices of eggplant are rolled around a filling of mozzarella, ricotta, feta, pine nuts, and currants, then baked in a fresh tomato sauce. View Recipe 14 of 30 Autumn Tian Chris Court Time to show off those knife skills! Even slices of beets, potatoes, and tomatoes are the key to this colorful side dish. View Recipe 15 of 30 Mushroom and Black Bean Tortilla Casserole A half hour is all you need to put together this deconstructed version of cheesy enchiladas. View Recipe 16 of 30 Turnip and Sweet Potato Gratin Nutritional powerhouses turnips and sweet potatoes take center stage in this satisfying side. View Recipe 17 of 30 Tomato-Onion Casserole Con Poulos This simple, yet spectacular side dish that alternates red onion and tomato slices for impact. Roasting vegetables at a high temperature, which this recipe calls for, brings their natural sweetness to the forefront and allows them to caramelize. View Recipe 18 of 30 Stuffed Poblanos Protein-packed black beans are the filling for this Tex-Mex-inspired vegetarian bake. View Recipe 19 of 30 Three-Pepper Corn Casserole Mike Krautter Much of the corn gets blended in this recipe, yielding a creamy side that closely resembles a spoonbread. View Recipe 20 of 30 Baked Tomato Casserole Sweet tomatoes and fragrant basil transform leftover mac and cheese into a craveable dish. View Recipe 21 of 30 Leek, Potato, and Morel Gratin Rich and indulgent, this creamy side dish is the ideal showcase for earthy morel mushrooms. View Recipe 22 of 30 Hatch Chile Corn Pudding Marcus Nilsson Rich, but light, this sunshine-yellow casserole is made with puréed frozen corn and canned hatch chiles, eggs, and cream. Monteray Jack cheese is the finishing touch. View Recipe 23 of 30 Green Bean and Artichoke Casserole Canned artichoke hearts add flavor and fiber to this quick and easy update on the Thanksgiving favorite. View Recipe 24 of 30 Eggplant Parmigiana with Homemade Marinara Sauce The trick to this Italian-American classic? Frying the breaded eggplant quickly over high heat and making the marinara sauce from scratch. View Recipe 25 of 30 Butternut Squash and Sage Lasagna Consider this wintertime lasagna a whiteout of the standard red-sauced version. Seasonal butternut squash replaces tomato as the anchor in this casserole. View Recipe 26 of 30 Zucchini and Yellow Squash Gratin Summer squash are transformed into comfort food in this quick-cooking casserole. View Recipe 27 of 30 Broccoli Casserole Martyna Szczesna Classic broccoli casserole gets a flavor kick from tangy sour cream and Gouda cheese. Cremini mushrooms and Worcestershire sauce up the umami factor. View Recipe 28 of 30 Broccoli and Pasta Casseroles This pasta bake is a more healthful twist on mac and cheese, complete with a lightened-up béchamel sauce, whole-wheat pasta, and a generous serving of vegetables. View Recipe 29 of 30 Rutabaga Gratin This vegan casserole lets an underrated root vegetable shine. The cashew cream sauce is so delicious that no one will miss the traditional dairy version. View Recipe 30 of 30 Winter-Vegetable-and-Gouda Gratin Nico Schinco This cheesy winter casserole is packed with colorful seasonal produce. Sweet potatoes, cauliflower, and greens are parboiled, then layered in a baking dish, along with grated Gouda, and baked in a shallot-scented broth. View Recipe Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit