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Cabbage Roll Casserole

Casseroles are a great dinner choice for so many reasons. They’re easy to cook, result in fewer dishes and are super flavorful. That’s why we’ve compiled this list of the casserole recipes that have gotten the most attention fromEatingWellreaders since we started publishing on the internet. Try all-time favorites like our Loaded Cauliflower Casserole and our Cabbage Roll Casserole for a side or main dish that we know you’ll want to make year in and year out.

01of 20Loaded Cauliflower CasseroleYou’ll never want to eat roasted cauliflower any other way once you try this tasty recipe. Bacon, sour cream and sharp Cheddar cheese coat good-for-you cauliflower in deliciousness for an easy side that will make everyone actually want to eat their vegetables.View Recipe

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Loaded Cauliflower Casserole

Loaded Cauliflower Casserole

You’ll never want to eat roasted cauliflower any other way once you try this tasty recipe. Bacon, sour cream and sharp Cheddar cheese coat good-for-you cauliflower in deliciousness for an easy side that will make everyone actually want to eat their vegetables.

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02of 20Chicken & Zucchini CasserolePhotographer /Antonis Achilleos, Prop Stylist / Kay Clarke, Food Stylist / Emily Nabors HallThis 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.View Recipe

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Chicken & Zucchini Casserole

Photographer /Antonis Achilleos, Prop Stylist / Kay Clarke, Food Stylist / Emily Nabors Hall

Chicken & Zucchini Casserole

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.

03of 20Broccoli CasseroleThis lightened-up broccoli casserole is sure to be a hit. Learn how to make this classic side dish healthier.View Recipe

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Broccoli Casserole

Broccoli Casserole

This lightened-up broccoli casserole is sure to be a hit. Learn how to make this classic side dish healthier.

04of 20Chicken & Broccoli CasseroleJennifer CauseyThis one-pan chicken and broccoli casserole is prepared in a skillet on the stovetop, then finished in the oven until it’s browned, cheesy and bubbling. Serve with a crunchy green salad.View Recipe

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Chicken & Broccoli Casserole

Jennifer Causey

A casserole of with chicken and broccoli in a white dish on a dark surface

This one-pan chicken and broccoli casserole is prepared in a skillet on the stovetop, then finished in the oven until it’s browned, cheesy and bubbling. Serve with a crunchy green salad.

05of 20Cheesy Ground Beef & Cauliflower CasseroleJason DonnellyGround beef and cauliflower combine to create a hearty weeknight casserole that both kids and adults will love. Serve with tortilla chips and sour cream.View Recipe

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Cheesy Ground Beef & Cauliflower Casserole

Jason Donnelly

Cheesy Ground Beef & Cauliflower Casserole

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.

06of 20Cabbage Roll CasseroleBrie PassanoThis casserole has all the elements of cabbage rolls—ground beef, onion and rice cooked in tomato sauce—and skips the fuss of rolling. The cabbage is chopped instead and layered with the saucy filling, then topped with cheese for a satisfying and easy casserole.View Recipe

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Cabbage Roll Casserole

Brie Passano

This casserole has all the elements of cabbage rolls—ground beef, onion and rice cooked in tomato sauce—and skips the fuss of rolling. The cabbage is chopped instead and layered with the saucy filling, then topped with cheese for a satisfying and easy casserole.

07of 20Easy Chicken Enchilada CasseroleKatie WebsterCasseroles make perfect meal-prep dinners, and this enchilada version is no exception. The whole casserole can be built and left to hang out in the refrigerator for up to three days—just bake it off on a busy night and you have a healthy, easy dinner on the table in no time. The quick homemade enchilada sauce in this recipe is great when you don’t have any of the canned sauce on hand; just season crushed tomatoes with spices and salt for an instant enchilada sauce.View Recipe

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Easy Chicken Enchilada Casserole

Katie Webster

Easy Chicken Enchilada Casserole

Casseroles make perfect meal-prep dinners, and this enchilada version is no exception. The whole casserole can be built and left to hang out in the refrigerator for up to three days—just bake it off on a busy night and you have a healthy, easy dinner on the table in no time. The quick homemade enchilada sauce in this recipe is great when you don’t have any of the canned sauce on hand; just season crushed tomatoes with spices and salt for an instant enchilada sauce.

08of 20Chicken, Quinoa & Sweet Potato CasseroleThis protein-loaded chicken and sweet potato casserole dish is made with multicolored quinoa, a blend of white, red and black varieties, but any color will work.View Recipe

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Chicken, Quinoa & Sweet Potato Casserole

Chicken Quinoa Sweet Potato Casserole

This protein-loaded chicken and sweet potato casserole dish is made with multicolored quinoa, a blend of white, red and black varieties, but any color will work.

09of 20Stuffed Pepper CasseroleYou won’t be stuffing any peppers for this stuffed pepper casserole, but you will be enjoying the sweet and smoky combination of flavors coming from bell peppers, fire-roasted tomatoes, smoked paprika and ground beef. You can use precooked rice from the package or leftover brown rice if you have it. If using leftover rice, you will need about 1 1/2 cups.View Recipe

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Stuffed Pepper Casserole

a recipe photo of the Stuffed Pepper Casserole

You won’t be stuffing any peppers for this stuffed pepper casserole, but you will be enjoying the sweet and smoky combination of flavors coming from bell peppers, fire-roasted tomatoes, smoked paprika and ground beef. You can use precooked rice from the package or leftover brown rice if you have it. If using leftover rice, you will need about 1 1/2 cups.

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Quick King Ranch Chicken Casserole

Christine Ma

Quick King Ranch Chicken Casserole

11of 20Spinach & Artichoke Casserole with Chicken and Cauliflower RicePhotographer: Jen Causey, Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless, Food Stylist: Chelsea ZimmerThis high-protein chicken casserole clocks in right around 400 calories to help you end your day feeling satisfied—not starved or overly full.View Recipe

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Spinach & Artichoke Casserole with Chicken and Cauliflower Rice

Photographer: Jen Causey, Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer

Spinach & Artichoke Casserole with Chicken and Cauliflower

This high-protein chicken casserole clocks in right around 400 calories to help you end your day feeling satisfied—not starved or overly full.

12of 20Chicken Enchilada Skillet CasseroleThis simplified take on cheesy chicken enchiladas only requires one pan for cooking and eliminates the need to stuff and roll corn tortillas. Charring the veggies in a cast-iron skillet adds depth of flavor. Don’t worry if you don’t have one, because you can use any oven-safe skillet instead.View Recipe

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Chicken Enchilada Skillet Casserole

a Chicken Enchilada Skillet Casserole

This simplified take on cheesy chicken enchiladas only requires one pan for cooking and eliminates the need to stuff and roll corn tortillas. Charring the veggies in a cast-iron skillet adds depth of flavor. Don’t worry if you don’t have one, because you can use any oven-safe skillet instead.

13of 20Chicken Parmesan CasseroleWe took the best parts of chicken Parmesan—ooey-gooey cheese, crispy breadcrumbs and plenty of tomato sauce—and spun them into an easy family-friendly casserole.View Recipe

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Chicken Parmesan Casserole

Chicken Parmesan Casserole in a dish

We took the best parts of chicken Parmesan—ooey-gooey cheese, crispy breadcrumbs and plenty of tomato sauce—and spun them into an easy family-friendly casserole.

14of 20Spinach, Feta & Rice CasseroleThis 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.View Recipe

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Spinach, Feta & Rice Casserole

Spinach, Feta, Rice Casserole

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.

15of 20Broccoli & Quinoa CasserolePhotography / Antonis Achilleos, Styling / Christine Keely, Ali RameeThis broccoli-quinoa casserole makes a hearty vegetarian main dish. As the quinoa absorbs water and cooks, it creates the perfect amount of steam for cooking the broccoli. The broccoli is crisp-tender and adds texture to contrast with the creamy, cheesy quinoa. Swap in tricolor quinoa, if you prefer.View Recipe

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Broccoli & Quinoa Casserole

Photography / Antonis Achilleos, Styling / Christine Keely, Ali Ramee

Broccoli & Quinoa Casserole

This broccoli-quinoa casserole makes a hearty vegetarian main dish. As the quinoa absorbs water and cooks, it creates the perfect amount of steam for cooking the broccoli. The broccoli is crisp-tender and adds texture to contrast with the creamy, cheesy quinoa. Swap in tricolor quinoa, if you prefer.

16of 20Broccoli & Cauliflower CasseroleAntonis AchilleosThis cheesy, creamy broccoli and cauliflower casserole carries the perfect amount of sauce to enhance the flavors of the veggies without covering them up.View Recipe

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Broccoli & Cauliflower Casserole

Antonis Achilleos

Broccoli and Cauliflower Casserole

This cheesy, creamy broccoli and cauliflower casserole carries the perfect amount of sauce to enhance the flavors of the veggies without covering them up.

17of 20Parmesan Mushroom CasserolePhotography / Brie Passano, Styling / Sammy Mila / Holly RaibikisMushrooms are sprinkled with a crunchy, cheesy panko topping to create a delicious mushroom casserole that all will love.View Recipe

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Parmesan Mushroom Casserole

Photography / Brie Passano, Styling / Sammy Mila / Holly Raibikis

Parmesan Mushroom Casserole

Mushrooms are sprinkled with a crunchy, cheesy panko topping to create a delicious mushroom casserole that all will love.

18of 20Vegetarian Enchilada CasseroleThink of this vegetarian enchilada casserole as a veggie-packed Mexican-inspired lasagna with corn tortillas standing in for the noodles! If your peppers are mild and you like heat, opt for spicy pico de gallo. This easy vegetarian dinner recipe is sure to become a new family favorite.View Recipe

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Vegetarian Enchilada Casserole

vegetarian enchilada casserole

Think of this vegetarian enchilada casserole as a veggie-packed Mexican-inspired lasagna with corn tortillas standing in for the noodles! If your peppers are mild and you like heat, opt for spicy pico de gallo. This easy vegetarian dinner recipe is sure to become a new family favorite.

19of 20Cheesy Meatball CasseroleJen CauseyThis cheesy meatball casserole is a family favorite, with basil adding flavor to the meatballs and grated onion adding moisture. Melted mozzarella cheese tames the spice, but feel free to cut back or eliminate the crushed red pepper if you prefer a milder dish.View Recipe

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Cheesy Meatball Casserole

Jen Causey

cheesy meatball casserole

This cheesy meatball casserole is a family favorite, with basil adding flavor to the meatballs and grated onion adding moisture. Melted mozzarella cheese tames the spice, but feel free to cut back or eliminate the crushed red pepper if you prefer a milder dish.

20of 20Spiralized Zucchini & Summer Squash CasseroleIf you don’t have a spiralizer to make this healthy zucchini noodle casserole (aka zoodles), use a vegetable peeler to make long thin strips of the squash and zucchini, stopping when you reach the seedy center. Just a few minutes under the broiler gives these ricotta-and-basil-filled nests a light golden top.View Recipe

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Spiralized Zucchini & Summer Squash Casserole

Spiralized Zucchini & Summer Squash Casserole

If you don’t have a spiralizer to make this healthy zucchini noodle casserole (aka zoodles), use a vegetable peeler to make long thin strips of the squash and zucchini, stopping when you reach the seedy center. Just a few minutes under the broiler gives these ricotta-and-basil-filled nests a light golden top.

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