Made with seasonal vegetables like cauliflower, kale, and cabbage, these casseroles are the perfect dish for a cozy fall dinner. From the hearty stuffed chicken to the crispy layers of cheese and phyllo, these comforting veggie-filled meals are sure to be a hit. These dishes contain at least 15 grams of protein per serving from foods like lean beef, pasta, and beans, which help you feel full, recover from injuries, and boost immunity. Recipes like Cabbage Roll Casserole and Smoked Turkey, Kale, and Rice Bake are hearty, satisfying, and delicious deep-dish dinners you’ll want to make again and again.
Cheese minced meat and cauliflower casserole
Combine ground beef and cauliflower for a hearty weeknight casserole that kids and adults will love. Serve with tortilla chips and sour cream.
chicken taco casserole
This flavorful chicken taco casserole is packed with veggies, chicken, cheese, and crunchy tortilla chips, grilled to perfection, and topped with fresh tomatoes, crunchy iceberg lettuce, and creamy avocado. It’s a classic taco. Make it your own by swapping out the black beans for pinto beans or adding some pepper jack cheese for a kick. If you want to keep it mild, choose a mild taco seasoning and omit the jalapeños.
chicken & stuffing casserole
Stuffing isn’t just for Thanksgiving. This easy chicken and stuffing casserole is proof of that. It’s packed with vegetables, so it’s a healthy dish that can be eaten all year round.
cabbage roll casserole
This casserole has all the elements of cabbage rolls, including ground beef, onions, and rice cooked in tomato sauce, without the hassle of rolling. Instead, shred cabbage, layer with ginger filling, and top with cheese for a satisfying and easy casserole. You can also use other ground meat such as turkey instead of ground beef. This recipe is also a great vegetarian meat substitute.
Creamy spinach and chicken casserole
Creamed spinach and chicken combine in this popular comforting casserole. Crushed red pepper contains heat, so if you want a milder version, add less or omit it entirely. You can pre-cook long-grain brown rice or find microwave-safe packaged brown rice to use instead.
Spanakopita-style chicken and white bean casserole
This is a fun take on spanakopita, featuring a creamy feta and spinach filling and crispy filo topping. Chicken and white beans are packed with protein. White kidney beans such as cannellini, chickpeas, and white kidney beans are good choices here. To keep the phyllo dough from drying out when making the casserole, place unused sheets under a clean, damp towel.
philadelphia cheesesteak casserole
This easy casserole combines beef, cheese, and peppers for a classic Philadelphia cheesesteak flavor. It’s sure to become your family’s new favorite for a quick weeknight meal. We love the flavor of smoked provolone to match this dish, but if you want a more traditional flavor, aged provolone will work just as well.
Cheese minced meat and broccoli casserole
This cheesy ground beef and broccoli casserole is comforting food for the whole family. It only takes 30 minutes to assemble and bake in one skillet, making it the perfect weeknight meal.
smoked turkey, kale, rice bake
This hearty one-skillet dinner is packed with celery, kale, tomatoes, and quick-cooking brown rice. You can easily make the recipe vegetarian by substituting smoked tofu for the turkey.
layers of spinach and feta cheese
This breakfast casserole is a natural make-ahead option because it requires enough time to soak the egg mixture in the bread before baking. Plus, it’s equally delicious warm, room temperature, or chilled, so your guests can feed themselves when they wake up.
Cheese chicken and cabbage casserole
This cheesy chicken and cabbage casserole is creamy, salty, and packed with flavor thanks to sauerkraut and kielbasa. The Gruyère (or Swiss) cheese adds a nutty flavor to the dish, and the rye crumbs on top give it a caraway flavor and a nice crunch.
Sour cream & onion chicken casserole
If you’re looking for something cozy, this casserole is a delicious choice. Here, instead of using a can of cream of mushroom soup, we’ll make our own simplified version. This hearty casserole is finished with tangy sour cream and buttery crackers for the perfect crunch.
Broccoli, beef and tater tot hot dish
The hot dish may be a Minnesota tradition, but no matter where you are, you should add this cheesy casserole to your fall dinner rotation.
spaghetti squash casserole
Use tender pumpkin bundles in place of pasta for a more flavorful spaghetti pie casserole. Not to mention, spaghetti squash is a low-carb alternative to pasta that saves you over 150 calories per serving compared to traditional recipes. A sprinkle of nutty fontina cheese adds a melty topping.
Mom’s Creamy Chicken and Broccoli Casserole
This lightened and creamy chicken casserole is loaded with veggies. The sauce at the center of this family-friendly casserole uses fat-free milk combined with fat-free Greek yogurt and a little mayonnaise to give it richness.
