20 Healthy Casserole Recipe Makeovers and Cooking Tips

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Sweet Potato Casserole

This scrumptious sweet potato casserole gets fabulous flavor from honey and freshly grated orange zest rather than the traditional stick of butter. To complete the healthy makeover we sprinkle a crunchy pecan streusel spiked with orange juice concentrate over the top. You can save the marshmallows for s'mores.

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Baked Cod Casserole

Dry white wine and Gruyère cheese give this fish casserole a rich flavor that hides its virtue. Before baking, we top the dish with seasoned whole-wheat breadcrumbs, which add a wholesome, nutty flavor and dietary fiber. For variety, you can substitute almost any mild white fish.

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Chilaquiles Casserole

Our version of this enchilada-style chilaquiles casserole is packed with nutritious beans and vegetables. Canned prepared enchilada sauce has great flavor and keeps the prep time quick. It can vary in heat level so find one that suits your taste. If you want to eliminate the heat altogether, try a green enchilada sauce (which is often milder than red) or substitute two 8-ounce cans of plain tomato sauce.

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Shrimp Chili Cornbread Casserole

Here we make a low-fat shrimp and vegetable chili (which is quite tasty on its own) and top it with a layer of golden cornbread for a delicious casserole that can be made ahead. The dish serves 12, so it's just right for serving to a crowd gathered to watch a Sunday afternoon game on TV.

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Chicken Cassoulet

A classic cassoulet takes two days to make and is larded with fat. This version keeps it simple with one skillet and a light touch. Serve with some crusty whole-grain rolls.

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Skillet Tuna Noodle Casserole

Known as Tuna-Pea Wiggle to some, this family-friendly tuna noodle casserole tends to be made with canned soup and whole milk, which means high fat and sodium. We remedy this by making our own creamy mushroom sauce with nonfat milk thickened with a bit of flour. Look for whole-wheat egg noodles—they have more fiber than regular egg noodles (but this dish will work well and taste great with either).

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Green Bean Casserole

This healthy revision of green bean casserole skips the canned soup and all the fat and sodium that come with it. Our white sauce with sliced fresh mushrooms, sweet onions and low-fat milk makes a creamy, rich casserole.

» Green Bean Casserole


Warm, satisfying casseroles are the epitome of comfort food

A casserole is simply any food that is cooked and served in the same dish, and it’s usually covered with gobs of fattening cheese.

Casseroles can be healthy, though—we’ve layered our healthy casserole recipes with fresh vegetables, beans and lean cuts of meat. So next time a craving for something warm and comforting hits, try one of these healthy, tasty and satisfying casseroles.

Main-Dish Casseroles

Chicken sausage comes in a variety of flavors these days. The flavor you pick will...
Dry white wine and Gruyère cheese give this fish casserole a rich flavor that hides...
Classic cassoulet recipes can take days to make and of course contain rashers of...
A classic cassoulet takes two days to make and is larded with fat. This version...
Originally made in restaurants with a rich Mornay sauce, chicken divan often...
Forget the deep-fried, oily eggplant Parmesan that you usually get with take-out....
Cinnamon and a hint of cloves bring out the flavor of the lamb. Serve with crusty...
Very finely chopping onion, mushrooms and carrots in the food processor is not only...
The EatingWell Test Kitchen takes lean ground beef and combines it with whole-grain...
Usually made with creamy canned soups and several cups of cheese, the fat and sodium...
This healthful and comforting vegetarian casserole is perfect on a cool night or any...
Requiring 45 minutes from start to finish, this casserole classic is one of the...
Here we make a low-fat shrimp and vegetable chili (which is quite tasty on its own)...
In EatingWell's take on Shepherd's Pie, we replace the potato topping with...
The "strata" in this classic casserole are layers of bread, cheese and...
Known as Tuna-Pea Wiggle to some, this family-friendly tuna noodle casserole tends...
Our version of this enchilada-style chilaquiles casserole is packed with nutritious...

Side-Dish Casseroles

This is not the no-mess, super-easy recipe of yore, but it is low in fat and high in...
This scrumptious sweet potato casserole gets fabulous flavor from honey and freshly...
Chiles and cheese turn mild summer squash into a zesty, satisfying casserole. The...

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