17 Easy Casseroles Featuring Our Favorite Fall Vegetables
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Fall just got better with these easy casserole recipes! Featuring vegetables like cauliflower, spinach and broccoli, these dishes come together in three steps or less and require just 30 minutes or less of active cooking time. Try our High-Protein Egg Breakfast Casserole with Sweet Potato & Black Beans and our Rotisserie Chicken, Mushroom & Rice Casserole for meals you can enjoy throughout the season.
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High-Protein Egg Breakfast Casserole with Sweet Potato & Black Beans Is the Perfect Dish to Feed a Crowd
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This high-protein breakfast casserole is a staple you'll be glad to have in your freezer. Bake it once, then freeze individual portions and reheat them whenever you need a satisfying breakfast. A sprinkle of fresh scallions after reheating adds a pop of color and fresh flavor.
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Rotisserie Chicken, Mushroom & Rice Casserole
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This casserole is a hearty dish perfect for a cozy weekend at home. Tender shredded rotisserie chicken is combined with earthy mushrooms, fluffy rice and a creamy sauce that brings everything together. A layer of melted cheese on top adds a golden, bubbly finish.
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Loaded Broccoli Casserole
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We take the traditional loaded baked potato toppings—bacon, Cheddar cheese and sour cream—and toss them with roasted broccoli instead. The result is a cheesy side dish that will have everyone rushing to eat their vegetables.
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Creamy Cabbage & Sun-Dried Tomato Casserole
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This creamy cabbage with sun-dried tomatoes is pure comfort in a casserole dish. Tender, sautéed cabbage melds beautifully with the rich, cheesy sauce, and sun-dried tomatoes add a touch of tangy sweetness that brightens every bite. Serve this warming side with roasted chicken or pork, or over brown rice or another whole grain.
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Creamy Chicken, Cabbage & Mushroom Casserole
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This creamy chicken-and-mushroom casserole is a comforting and protein-packed dinner perfect for busy evenings. With the combination of shredded cabbage, mushrooms and the aromatic kick of green curry paste, this dish is packed with flavor. Using rotisserie chicken helps streamline prep, but this dish is also a great way to use up leftover chicken if you have any on hand.
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Cheesy Ground Beef & Cauliflower Casserole
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Ground beef and cauliflower combine to create a hearty weeknight casserole that both kids and adults will love. Serve with tortilla chips and sour cream.
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Honey-Mustard Chicken & Broccoli Casserole
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This comforting casserole combines tender chicken, whole-wheat pasta and broccoli in a creamy honey-mustard sauce. A sprinkle of toasted panko on top adds a crisp finish, making it a satisfying meal that's perfect for busy weeknights.
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Skillet Spinach, Mushroom & Wild Rice Casserole
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This wild rice and mushroom casserole is the ultimate comfort food, combining hearty, wholesome ingredients with rich, savory flavors all in one skillet. The earthiness of the wild rice pairs beautifully with the meaty mushrooms, while fresh spinach adds a burst of color and nutrients. It's the perfect balance of texture and taste—a cozy, one-pan meal that's easy to make, which makes it even more comforting on those busy days!
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Easy White Bean Skillet
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This easy white bean skillet brings together pantry staples and fresh greens for a comforting plant-based meal. Sweet onion, tomatoes and garlic form a rich, savory base for creamy white beans. A handful of spinach adds freshness and color, and a sprinkle of Parmesan ties everything together with salty richness. Served alongside toasted whole-wheat baguette slices for dipping, it's a fast, satisfying dinner that's perfect for busy weeknights or a simple weekend supper.
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Spinach, Feta & Rice Casserole
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This one-pan recipe is the casserole version of spanakopita! It's hearty enough to enjoy as a vegetarian lunch or dinner, yet versatile enough to serve alongside just about any protein. To make it extra creamy, top each serving with a dollop of sour cream.
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Cheesy Sweet Potato & Black Bean Casserole
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A cozy, cheesy casserole is classic comfort food. We amped up the nutrition by including plenty of nourishing veggies. Black beans provide powerful plant-based protein while the sweet potatoes offer up a healthy dose of vitamin A, an antioxidant important for vision and immunity.
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Chicken, Broccoli & Quinoa Casserole
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This cozy Chicken, Broccoli & Quinoa Casserole delivers everything you love about a classic cheesy chicken-and-broccoli dish, with a modern, fiber-filled twist. Nutty quinoa stands in for rice or pasta, soaking up a creamy sauce. Tender bites of broccoli add color, while Colby-Jack cheese melts into a perfectly gooey topping that turns golden under the broiler.
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Cheesy Chicken, Tomato & Broccoli Casserole
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This cheesy chicken casserole is a cozy, veggie-packed dinner that comes together with the help of a few convenient ingredients. Precooked quinoa and brown rice keep prep minimal, while broccoli, tomatoes and melty mozzarella make it hearty and satisfying for an easy weeknight meal.
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Sweet Potato Breakfast Casserole
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This hearty breakfast casserole starts with a creamy mashed sweet potato base that's topped with a savory mixture of eggs, Italian sausage, zucchini and Cheddar cheese. Sweet potatoes add natural sweetness and color, while the sausage and cheese bring rich flavor, making this a satisfying dish for weekend brunches.
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Mini Loaded Cauliflower Casseroles
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You'll love this low-carb mini casserole version of loaded baked potatoes! Tangy sour cream coats chopped cauliflower and bakes with Cheddar cheese, bacon and onion in ramekins for you to enjoy your own personal comfort-food casserole.
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Creamy Broccoli-Cauliflower Chicken Casserole
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This creamy, veggie-packed casserole makes a delicious dinner any night of the week. Use leftover shredded chicken you have on hand, or swap in store-bought rotisserie chicken to save time.
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Ham & Broccoli Breakfast Casserole
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Prepare this easy ham-and-broccoli casserole the evening before. In the morning, just pop it in the oven for a delicious breakfast.
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