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Make-ahead meals are a great way to get a healthy meal on the table during the busy holiday season. Whether you’re looking for heat-and-eat breakfast casseroles or need to feed 10 people for dinner, fill up your fridge today for delicious food the next! Simply assemble your casserole the day before and bake it whenever you’re ready to eat.
01of 30Chicken & Broccoli CasseroleView RecipeThis one-pan chicken-and-broccoli recipe comes out of the oven all browned, cheesy and bubbling like a casserole, but is really prepared more like a skillet meal on the stovetop. Serve with a crunchy green salad.
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Chicken & Broccoli Casserole
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This one-pan chicken-and-broccoli recipe comes out of the oven all browned, cheesy and bubbling like a casserole, but is really prepared more like a skillet meal on the stovetop. Serve with a crunchy green salad.
02of 30Cheesy Beef Enchilada CasseroleView RecipeThis 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, or serve it with steamed vegetables, such as broccoli, for an easy side dish.
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Cheesy Beef Enchilada Casserole
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, or serve it with steamed vegetables, such as broccoli, for an easy side dish.
03of 30Chicken, Quinoa & Sweet Potato CasseroleView RecipeThis 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.
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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.
04of 30Chicken Cordon Bleu CasseroleView RecipeAll the delicious flavors of your favorite chicken Cordon Bleu–salty ham, melty cheese, tangy mustard–with no tricky assembly required. This healthy comfort food recipe would be perfect for a potluck.
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Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole
All the delicious flavors of your favorite chicken Cordon Bleu–salty ham, melty cheese, tangy mustard–with no tricky assembly required. This healthy comfort food recipe would be perfect for a potluck.
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Eggplant Tortilla Casserole
06of 30Chicken-Noodle CasseroleView RecipeFlavorful Chicken-Noodle Casserole comes to life with this diabetic-friendly recipe. Select light sour cream to lower fat and calorie content.
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Chicken-Noodle Casserole
Flavorful Chicken-Noodle Casserole comes to life with this diabetic-friendly recipe. Select light sour cream to lower fat and calorie content.
07of 30Slow-Cooker Vegetarian Tex-Mex CasseroleView RecipeYou won’t believe this enchilada-like casserole isn’t made with meat! The smoky chili powder and cumin give it a satisfying meat-like flavor. Look for meatless crumbles in the produce section of the supermarket near the other vegetarian and vegan products. For a twist, swap the meatless crumbles for black beans or ground beef.
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Slow-Cooker Vegetarian Tex-Mex Casserole
You won’t believe this enchilada-like casserole isn’t made with meat! The smoky chili powder and cumin give it a satisfying meat-like flavor. Look for meatless crumbles in the produce section of the supermarket near the other vegetarian and vegan products. For a twist, swap the meatless crumbles for black beans or ground beef.
08of 30Reuben CasseroleView RecipeThis Reuben casserole recipe has all the delicious elements of a Reuben sandwich with much less sodium and calories. Thinly sliced angel hair cabbage cooked with a splash of vinegar stands in for the sauerkraut, and lower-sodium deli turkey adds a rich, meaty flavor in place of the traditional corned beef.
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Reuben Casserole
This Reuben casserole recipe has all the delicious elements of a Reuben sandwich with much less sodium and calories. Thinly sliced angel hair cabbage cooked with a splash of vinegar stands in for the sauerkraut, and lower-sodium deli turkey adds a rich, meaty flavor in place of the traditional corned beef.
09of 30Cheesy Meatball BakeView RecipeUse 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.
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Cheesy Meatball Bake
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.
10of 30Broccoli CasseroleView RecipeThe lightened-up luscious sauce elevates this easy casserole recipe over standard broccoli and cheese side dishes
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Broccoli Casserole
The lightened-up luscious sauce elevates this easy casserole recipe over standard broccoli and cheese side dishes
11of 30Chicken & Mushroom Shepherd’s PieView RecipeThe creamy chicken filling is spiked with sherry and the potatoes are mashed with olive oil in this healthy shepherd’s pie recipe. To make individual pies, use six 10-ounce ramekins. Serve with a green salad with balsamic vinaigrette and crusty bread.
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Chicken & Mushroom Shepherd’s Pie
The creamy chicken filling is spiked with sherry and the potatoes are mashed with olive oil in this healthy shepherd’s pie recipe. To make individual pies, use six 10-ounce ramekins. Serve with a green salad with balsamic vinaigrette and crusty bread.
12of 30Baked Cavatelli CasseroleView RecipeThis easy to make, comforting dish will keep you warm on a cold day
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Baked Cavatelli Casserole
This easy to make, comforting dish will keep you warm on a cold day
13of 30Tamari-Ginger Meatball & Eggplant CasseroleView RecipeEggplant soaks up the flavors of ginger, garlic and tamari in this Asian-inspired casserole recipe. A hot pepper in the topping adds a bit of heat, but opt for sweet if you prefer.
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Tamari-Ginger Meatball & Eggplant Casserole
Eggplant soaks up the flavors of ginger, garlic and tamari in this Asian-inspired casserole recipe. A hot pepper in the topping adds a bit of heat, but opt for sweet if you prefer.
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Buffalo Chicken Casserole
15of 30Apple-Cheddar Ham and Egg CasseroleView RecipeThis casserole featuring eggs, cheese, ham and fennel would also make a perfect breakfast for a special day.
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Apple-Cheddar Ham and Egg Casserole
This casserole featuring eggs, cheese, ham and fennel would also make a perfect breakfast for a special day.
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Quick King Ranch Chicken Casserole
17of 30Greek Tuna CasseroleView RecipeTuna casserole is a timeless comfort-food recipe; this one incorporates eggplant, artichoke hearts, oregano, olives and feta cheese for a Greek flair.
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Greek Tuna Casserole
Tuna casserole is a timeless comfort-food recipe; this one incorporates eggplant, artichoke hearts, oregano, olives and feta cheese for a Greek flair.
18of 30Garlic Cashew Chicken CasseroleView RecipeCombine brown rice, cashews, chow-mein noodles and vegetables galore with chicken in this delicious casserole.
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Garlic Cashew Chicken Casserole
Combine brown rice, cashews, chow-mein noodles and vegetables galore with chicken in this delicious casserole.
19of 30Creamed Spinach CasseroleView RecipeThis creamy spinach casserole recipe is a more sophisticated cousin to creamed spinach. It’s perfect for weekend entertaining or as a holiday side dish.
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Creamed Spinach Casserole
This creamy spinach casserole recipe is a more sophisticated cousin to creamed spinach. It’s perfect for weekend entertaining or as a holiday side dish.
20of 30Apple, Bacon and Sweet Potato Mini CasserolesView RecipeThese sweet and savory mini casseroles are ready in just an hour. Refrigerate or freeze the leftovers to enjoy later.
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Apple, Bacon and Sweet Potato Mini Casseroles
These sweet and savory mini casseroles are ready in just an hour. Refrigerate or freeze the leftovers to enjoy later.
21of 30Chicken-Spaghetti Squash BakeView RecipeIn this version of a chicken-and-broccoli casserole, spaghetti squash takes on a creamy texture when baked with cream of mushroom soup.
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Chicken-Spaghetti Squash Bake
In this version of a chicken-and-broccoli casserole, spaghetti squash takes on a creamy texture when baked with cream of mushroom soup.
22of 30Cauliflower Casserole with Mixed-Seed CrustView RecipeThe cheesy-seedy crust that tops this healthy cauliflower casserole recipe evokes everything bagels. Serve for the holidays or as a hearty side dish with roast chicken.
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Cauliflower Casserole with Mixed-Seed Crust
The cheesy-seedy crust that tops this healthy cauliflower casserole recipe evokes everything bagels. Serve for the holidays or as a hearty side dish with roast chicken.
23of 30Chicken and Wild Rice CasseroleView RecipeReduced-fat soup, semi-soft cheese and fat-free milk make this classic casserole recipe low in fat and calories.
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Chicken and Wild Rice Casserole
Reduced-fat soup, semi-soft cheese and fat-free milk make this classic casserole recipe low in fat and calories.
24of 30Quinoa Chicken Enchilada CasseroleView RecipeProtein-rich quinoa makes a satisfying layer in this easy Mexican casserole recipe. If you want to make this dish vegetarian, beans are a nice swap for the chicken. Serve with a green salad tossed with an oregano vinaigrette
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Quinoa Chicken Enchilada Casserole
Protein-rich quinoa makes a satisfying layer in this easy Mexican casserole recipe. If you want to make this dish vegetarian, beans are a nice swap for the chicken. Serve with a green salad tossed with an oregano vinaigrette
25of 30Easy Tuna Noodle CasseroleView RecipeUse 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
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Easy Tuna Noodle Casserole
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
26of 30Sauerkraut & Sausage CasseroleView RecipeOne bite of this hearty sausage casserole recipe—full of sauerkraut, apples and kielbasa–and you’ll be transported to a tiny pub in the Alsace region of northern France. Serve with extra mustard if you like.
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Sauerkraut & Sausage Casserole
One bite of this hearty sausage casserole recipe—full of sauerkraut, apples and kielbasa–and you’ll be transported to a tiny pub in the Alsace region of northern France. Serve with extra mustard if you like.
27of 30Chicken, Peppers & Pasta CasseroleView RecipeYou can assemble this healthy chicken casserole before you leave for a party and pop it in the oven at the host’s house. Or make everything the night before, bake it at home and bring it along–it’s delicious at room temperature too.
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Chicken, Peppers & Pasta Casserole
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 make everything the night before, bake it at home and bring it along–it’s delicious at room temperature too.
28of 30Sloppy Joe CasseroleView RecipePhotograher: Greg Dupree Prop Stylist: Audrey Davis Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer.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.
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Sloppy Joe Casserole
Photograher: Greg Dupree Prop Stylist: Audrey Davis Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer.
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.
29of 30Chicken Enchilada CasseroleView RecipeWe lightened up this enchilada recipe with a creamy filling that includes just a small amount of light sour cream, rather than loads of regular sour cream.
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Chicken Enchilada Casserole
We lightened up this enchilada recipe with a creamy filling that includes just a small amount of light sour cream, rather than loads of regular sour cream.
30of 30Baked Mac & CheeseView RecipeMac & cheese can be a true comfort on a gloomy day, and our healthy update takes advantage of extra-sharp Cheddar balanced with creamy low-fat cottage cheese and tucks a layer of spinach into the middle, which may help picky eaters down their vegetables. Whole-wheat pasta adds robust flavor and extra fiber.
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Baked Mac & Cheese
Mac & cheese can be a true comfort on a gloomy day, and our healthy update takes advantage of extra-sharp Cheddar balanced with creamy low-fat cottage cheese and tucks a layer of spinach into the middle, which may help picky eaters down their vegetables. Whole-wheat pasta adds robust flavor and extra fiber.
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