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29 High-Protein Casseroles

Alex Loh
Alex Loh Reviewed by Dietitian Jessica Ball, M.S., RD August 03, 2020
Reviewed by Dietitian Jessica Ball, M.S., RD
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Make a high-protein casserole for any meal with these delicious recipes. Whether it's breakfast, lunch or dinner, these recipes have at least 15 grams of protein per serving so you'll be full throughout the day. Recipes like Spaghetti Squash Casserole and Creamy Turkey and Rice Bake are nutritious, tasty and make great leftovers to enjoy throughout the week.

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Cheesy Beef Enchilada Casserole

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This veggie-packed beef enchilada casserole is mild, so put out hot sauce and chopped jalapeños if you're feeding heat-seekers. The quick and easy dinner recipe makes extra cheese sauce--save it to make One-Pot Mac & Cheese with Cauliflower & Brussels Sprouts later in the week (see Associated Recipes) or serve it with steamed vegetables, such as broccoli, for an easy side dish. Source: EatingWell Magazine, September 2019

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Vegetarian Spring Egg Casserole

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This easy egg casserole is filled with spring green vegetables and rustic whole-grain bread. It's perfect for a healthy vegetarian dinner or a springtime brunch. You can assemble it the night before and bake it in the morning when you're ready.Ā Source: EatingWell.com, January 2020

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Creamy Mushroom, Chicken & Asparagus Bake

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This comforting weeknight casserole recipe features plenty of mushrooms and asparagus combined with chicken and brown rice and a creamy Parmesan cheese sauce. Whip this up anytime you have leftover chicken or cooked brown rice to spare.Ā Source: EatingWell.com, January 2020

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Spaghetti Squash Casserole

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Strands of tender squash replace pasta for a more flavorful version of spaghetti pie casserole. Not to mention, spaghetti squash is a low-carb alternative to pasta and saves more than 150 calories per serving compared to a traditional recipe. A sprinkling of nutty fontina cheese melts into a gooey topping.Ā Source: EatingWell Magazine, January/February 2020

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Skillet Green Chile-Chicken Enchilada Casserole

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This 45-minute enchilada recipe is bursting with chicken, tomatoes, tomatillos, chile peppers, and cheese, and because it's a one-skillet casserole, cleanup is a breeze.Ā Source: Diabetic Living Magazine

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Greek Tuna Casserole

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Tuna casserole is a timeless comfort-food recipe; this one incorporates eggplant, artichoke hearts, oregano, olives and feta cheese for a Greek flair.Ā Source: Diabetic Living Magazine

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Eggs Benedict Casserole

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An eggs benedict casserole is not only delicious, hearty and filling, but it also gives you the ingredients and taste you love from eggs Benedict in an easy, make-ahead form. We suggest making the sauce while your casserole cooks and serving the final product with some fresh fruit.Ā Source: EatingWell.com, October 2019

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Spinach & Mushroom Tortellini Bake

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This cheesy tortellini bake is a dish the whole family will love--it's filled with sweet-tasting marinara, mushrooms and spinach and topped with melted cheese. Complete the meal, plus get in another vegetable serving, by adding a side of broccoli or a small green salad.Ā Source: EatingWell.com, September 2019

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Creamy Turkey and Rice Bake

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This family-pleasing casserole features lean turkey tenderloin pieces, brown rice, zucchini, and mushrooms, all baked in a creamy sauce and topped with crunchy crumbs and cheese.Ā Source: Diabetic Living Magazine

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Chicken-Spaghetti Squash Bake

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In this version of a chicken-and-broccoli casserole, spaghetti squash takes on a creamy texture when baked with cream of mushroom soup.Ā Source: Diabetic Living Magazine, Spring 2019

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Sloppy Joe Casserole

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Like sloppy Joes? Then you'll love this sloppy Joe casserole recipe. This kid-friendly dinner has the classic sloppy Joe flavors kids love, while parents will like all the veggies that are packed in to make it a healthy meal.Ā Source: EatingWell.com, December 2019

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Ham and Broccoli Breakfast Casserole

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Prepare this easy ham and broccoli casserole the evening before, and in the morning just pop it in the oven for a delicious breakfast.Ā Source: Diabetic Living Magazine

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Chicken & Zucchini Casserole

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This baked chicken and zucchini casserole is creamy, hearty and low-carb! The whole family will love this easy casserole, plus it's a great way to get the kids to eat their veggies (concealed in a delicious cheese sauce!).Ā Source: EatingWell.com, May 2020

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Salmon and Couscous Casserole

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Salmon is tossed with couscous, spinach, and roasted red peppers, then topped with toasted almonds for a light and easy meal that's ready in less than 30 minutes.Ā Source: Diabetic Living Magazine

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Two-Bean Enchilada Casserole

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This classic and comforting Mexican dish is easy to make on a busy weeknight.Ā Source: Diabetic Living Magazine

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Sausage-Mushroom Breakfast Casserole

<p>Have a houseful of guests? Let them sleep in while you prepare this hearty breakfast strata. Cubes of a whole-grain baguette soak up the egg and milk mixture and are combined with smoked turkey sausage, sweet peppers, onions and mushrooms in this crowd-pleasing dish.Ā Source: Diabetic Living Magazine</p>
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Have a houseful of guests? Let them sleep in while you prepare this hearty breakfast strata. Cubes of a whole-grain baguette soak up the egg and milk mixture and are combined with smoked turkey sausage, sweet peppers, onions and mushrooms in this crowd-pleasing dish.Ā Source: Diabetic Living Magazine

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Shrimp and Cauliflower Bake

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This quick and easy seafood casserole gets bright flavor from fresh dill and feta cheese.Ā Source: Diabetic Living Magazine

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Quick King Ranch Chicken Casserole

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Usually made by layering creamy chicken and tortillas (lasagna-style), this classic Tex-Mex chicken casserole gets speedier for an easy weeknight dinner when we mix everything together in a skillet, then pop the whole pan under the broiler to make the cheese topping gooey.Ā Source: EatingWell Magazine, March 2019

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Popover Pizza Casserole

<p>This unique take on a pizza casserole combines mushrooms, summer squash, onion, sweet pepper and ground turkey. Not only is it easy to prepare, but it fits into a diabetic friendly diet.Ā Source: Diabetic Living Magazine</p>
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This unique take on a pizza casserole combines mushrooms, summer squash, onion, sweet pepper and ground turkey. Not only is it easy to prepare, but it fits into a diabetic friendly diet.Ā Source: Diabetic Living Magazine

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Zucchini, Corn & Egg Casserole

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This healthy casserole is essentially a crustless quiche, brimming with fresh summer vegetables. Bake it up for an elegant summer brunch or a casual backyard barbecue.Ā Source: EatingWell Magazine, July/August 2017

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Cheesy Mushroom Casserole

<p>A Southern breakfast favorite, hominy grits form the base of this hearty egg casserole. Team it with a fresh-fruit compote and bran muffins for a terrific brunch.Ā Source: Diabetic Living Magazine</p>
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A Southern breakfast favorite, hominy grits form the base of this hearty egg casserole. Team it with a fresh-fruit compote and bran muffins for a terrific brunch.Ā Source: Diabetic Living Magazine

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Easy Tuna Noodle Casserole

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Use reduced fat soup and fat-free milk to make this favorite casserole lower in fat and calories. Adding a variety of vegetables makes it more nutritious than the traditional recipe.Ā Source: Diabetic Living Magazine

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Sweet Potato, Sausage and Goat Cheese Egg Casserole

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This hearty breakfast casserole is the perfect dish to prepare for your next brunch gathering. Two recipes combine into one by adding Roasted Sweet Potatoes to this casserole.Ā Source: Diabetic Living Magazine

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Cheesy Meatball Bake

<p>Use leftover Italian meatball soup along with beans, reduced-fat cheese, tortillas and an easy tomato sauce to make a family-pleasing casserole that's great for weeknights.Ā Source: Diabetic Living Magazine</p>
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Use leftover Italian meatball soup along with beans, reduced-fat cheese, tortillas and an easy tomato sauce to make a family-pleasing casserole that's great for weeknights.Ā Source: Diabetic Living Magazine

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Chicken and Wild Rice Casserole

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Reduced-fat soup, semi-soft cheese and fat-free milk make this classic casserole recipe low in fat and calories.Ā Source: Diabetic Living Magazine

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Mexican Beef Bake with Cilantro-Lime Cream

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This hearty casserole features ground beef, beans, and pasta baked in a flavorful Mexican-inspired sauce and topped with cheese and sour cream. Kids will love it!Ā Source: Diabetic Living Magazine

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Spicy Shrimp Casserole

<p>Shrimp takes center stage in this spicy Mexican-inspired casserole. It's loaded with corn, green salsa, and Monterey Jack cheese and topped with crunchy homemade tortilla strips.Ā Source: Diabetic Living Magazine</p>
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Shrimp takes center stage in this spicy Mexican-inspired casserole. It's loaded with corn, green salsa, and Monterey Jack cheese and topped with crunchy homemade tortilla strips.Ā Source: Diabetic Living Magazine

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Bacon-Cheese Breakfast Casserole

<p>This Bacon-Cheese Breakfast Casserole also incorporates zucchini, onion and roasted red-sweet peppers to create a delicious casserole for breakfast or brunch.Ā Source: Diabetic Living Magazine</p>
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This Bacon-Cheese Breakfast Casserole also incorporates zucchini, onion and roasted red-sweet peppers to create a delicious casserole for breakfast or brunch.Ā Source: Diabetic Living Magazine

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Chicken, Peppers & Pasta Casserole

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You can assemble this healthy chicken casserole before you leave for a party and pop it in the oven at the host's house. Or bake it at home and bring it along--it's delicious at room temperature too.Ā Source: EatingWell Magazine, July/August 2017

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    5 of 29 Skillet Green Chile-Chicken Enchilada Casserole
    6 of 29 Greek Tuna Casserole
    7 of 29 Eggs Benedict Casserole
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    9 of 29 Creamy Turkey and Rice Bake
    10 of 29 Chicken-Spaghetti Squash Bake
    11 of 29 Sloppy Joe Casserole
    12 of 29 Ham and Broccoli Breakfast Casserole
    13 of 29 Chicken & Zucchini Casserole
    14 of 29 Salmon and Couscous Casserole
    15 of 29 Two-Bean Enchilada Casserole
    16 of 29 Sausage-Mushroom Breakfast Casserole
    17 of 29 Shrimp and Cauliflower Bake
    18 of 29 Quick King Ranch Chicken Casserole
    19 of 29 Popover Pizza Casserole
    20 of 29 Zucchini, Corn & Egg Casserole
    21 of 29 Cheesy Mushroom Casserole
    22 of 29 Easy Tuna Noodle Casserole
    23 of 29 Sweet Potato, Sausage and Goat Cheese Egg Casserole
    24 of 29 Cheesy Meatball Bake
    25 of 29 Chicken and Wild Rice Casserole
    26 of 29 Mexican Beef Bake with Cilantro-Lime Cream
    27 of 29 Spicy Shrimp Casserole
    28 of 29 Bacon-Cheese Breakfast Casserole
    29 of 29 Chicken, Peppers & Pasta Casserole

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