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25 Bake-and-Take Casseroles to Bring to a Gathering

Danielle DeAngelis
Danielle DeAngelis July 20, 2022
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Jalapeño Popper Casserole
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Whether it's a neighborhood block party or a backyard BBQ, casseroles are a party-pleasing dish. Not only are they delicious, but casseroles are easy to make and transport well to any event. Plus, you can cook and serve from the same dish to save on cleanup. Recipes like our Spaghetti Squash Casserole and Low-Carb Broccoli & Cheddar Casserole will be crowd favorites.

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Spinach, Mushroom & Egg Casserole

Spinach, Mushroom & Egg Casserole
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This delightful spinach, mushroom and egg casserole is layered with earthy cooked mushrooms and baby spinach, fluffy eggs and nutty cave-aged Gruyère that deepens the flavor. Serve this easy casserole for breakfast, brunch or even dinner with a green salad on the side.

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Asparagus Casserole

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Blanching the asparagus before assembling this casserole helps to maintain its vibrant green color. Feel free to skip that step if you're crunched for time, but the vegetables will be more army green.

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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.

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Low-Carb Broccoli & Cheddar Casserole

Low-Carb Broccoli & Cheddar Casserole
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This simple cheesy casserole is comforting while keeping the carbs in check. Serve it alongside roasted chicken or pork.

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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.

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Ham & Potato Casserole

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This easy casserole is a kid-friendly recipe that the whole family will love. The simple flavor profile will complement just about anything and thanks to convenience products like preshredded potatoes, you won't spend hours in the kitchen mixing it up.

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Cheesy Eggplant Casserole

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This cheesy eggplant casserole has a light custard with deliciously tender and flavorful summer vegetables and fresh herbs. The cheese makes this easy dish creamy and decadent. Enjoy it for brunch or dinner with a green salad on the side.

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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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Chicken & Zucchini Casserole

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!).

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Cheesy Spinach & Mushroom Casserole

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Both homey and healthful, this cheesy dream of a casserole is loaded with nutrients from spinach, and super savory and lip-smack-y from all the sautéed mushrooms. Any 'shroom will do, so pick your fave.

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Chilaquiles Casserole

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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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Tomato Casserole

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Cook and activist Mable Clarke serves this craveable side dish at the monthly fish fry she started to save the Soapstone Baptist Church in South Carolina. While the cheese crackers may draw you in, it's the baked tomatoes that keep you coming back for more. When she's cooking for hundreds of guests at the fish fry, Clarke uses canned tomatoes and green chiles for this dish. Since you're likely not cooking for 400, we adapted the recipe to use fresh tomatoes.

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Chicken Tamale Casserole

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In this Tex-Mex casserole inspired by chicken tamales, a saucy chicken filling with a soft polenta or grits topping is baked in a casserole dish. While it can't take the place of true tamales, it certainly makes for an easy and scrumptious weeknight dinner.

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Honeynut Squash Casserole with Sage Marshmallow Topping

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This honeynut squash recipe is bound to satisfy anyone at your Thanksgiving table. Once only available to chefs, honeynut squash (think: super-sweet butternuts) are now sold at farmers' markets and some grocery stores in the fall.

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Cheesy Green Bean Casserole

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If green bean casserole is a must-have in your family at Thanksgiving but you're, well, ready for a change, give this cheesy version a whirl.

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Mashed Potato & Roots Casserole

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Rutabaga and/or celeriac give this casserole a more nuanced flavor, but you could also use turnips or kohlrabi—or make it with all potatoes instead.

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Butternut Squash Casserole

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This simple butternut squash casserole recipe combines sweet butternut squash with a touch of brown sugar and cinnamon and is finished with a buttery, crunchy topping. It's sure to be a welcome addition to any Thanksgiving menu.

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Jalapeño Popper Casserole

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In this jalapeño popper casserole, tender, juicy bites of chicken are slathered in a creamy, slightly spicy sauce with a crunchy topping of panko breadcrumbs and crispy bacon. Enjoy this casserole over rice for dinner or serve it with chips as a game-day appetizer.

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French Onion Dip Chicken & Rice Casserole

French Onion Dip Chicken & Rice Casserole
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This creamy French onion dip chicken and rice casserole topped with crispy potato chips is perfect for game day or whenever you want a comforting meal the whole family will love.

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Tuna Casserole with Peas

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Maya Feller, M.S., RD, CDN, of Brooklyn-based Maya Feller Nutrition, has worked with many low-income families and is well-versed in the realities of putting food on the table that is healthy, tastes good, isn't time-prohibitive and is affordable. "A traditional tuna casserole provides both protein and carbohydrates to keep you full, and is kid-friendly and easy to make," she says about this tuna casserole recipe. (This recipe was part of a feature story, "The Real Cost of Healthy Food," in EatingWell magazine and has not been tested by our Test Kitchen.)

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Bourbon Sweet Potato Casserole

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This version of the holiday staple uses a little bourbon to boost the flavor of the sweet potatoes, but you can also use orange juice. Baking the potatoes in their skins allows their natural sugars to caramelize for enhanced sweetness.

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Chicken & Cauliflower-Rice Casserole

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Get your veggies and your protein fix in this easy, gluten-free chicken and cauliflower-rice casserole. Riced cauliflower stands in for traditional rice, making this creamy casserole low in carbs but—with the simple combination of Cheddar cheese and chicken—suitable for even the pickiest of eaters.

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Creamy Corn Casserole with Lime, Chiles & Cilantro

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If you like corn pudding, you'll love this creamy corn casserole! Sweet corn and tangy lime brighten up this easy casserole, while serrano chiles and cotija cheese add spice and a salty note to keep everything balanced.

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Sweet Potato, Sausage & Apple Casserole

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This sweet potato, sausage and apple casserole is perfect for brunch or dinner. The crunchy top of the toasted bread combines winningly with a custardy filling studded with apples, sweet potatoes and savory sausage.

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Acorn Squash Casserole

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This acorn squash casserole is smooth and creamy. The Parmesan cheese gives it the perfect amount of savoriness, while the breadcrumbs add an herby crunch. This easy casserole would be great with any fall meal, and is sure to become a new Thanksgiving favorite.

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    1 of 25 Spinach, Mushroom & Egg Casserole
    2 of 25 Asparagus Casserole
    3 of 25 Spaghetti Squash Casserole
    4 of 25 Low-Carb Broccoli & Cheddar Casserole
    5 of 25 Vegetarian Spring Egg Casserole
    6 of 25 Ham & Potato Casserole
    7 of 25 Cheesy Eggplant Casserole
    8 of 25 Spinach, Feta & Rice Casserole
    9 of 25 Chicken & Zucchini Casserole
    10 of 25 Cheesy Spinach & Mushroom Casserole
    11 of 25 Chilaquiles Casserole
    12 of 25 Tomato Casserole
    13 of 25 Chicken Tamale Casserole
    14 of 25 Honeynut Squash Casserole with Sage Marshmallow Topping
    15 of 25 Cheesy Green Bean Casserole
    16 of 25 Mashed Potato & Roots Casserole
    17 of 25 Butternut Squash Casserole
    18 of 25 Jalapeño Popper Casserole
    19 of 25 French Onion Dip Chicken & Rice Casserole
    20 of 25 Tuna Casserole with Peas
    21 of 25 Bourbon Sweet Potato Casserole
    22 of 25 Chicken & Cauliflower-Rice Casserole
    23 of 25 Creamy Corn Casserole with Lime, Chiles & Cilantro
    24 of 25 Sweet Potato, Sausage & Apple Casserole
    25 of 25 Acorn Squash Casserole

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