A full collection of healthy casseroles that are easy to prepare and perfect for families or big groups. Many are freezer-friendly and can be made ahead of time!
I’m all about quick and easy meals lately. More often than not I’ve been leaning on slow cooker meals and/or casseroles! Even though we have a small family, I love making large batch meals like casseroles so that we have plenty of leftovers for the week.
What Makes a Casserole Healthy?
Casseroles tend to get a bad rap because they’re commonly loaded with things like canned soup, cheese and/or cream. But casseroles can totally be elevated using better ingredients and still taste delicious.
My philosophy when it comes to building healthy casseroles is the same as every other meal. I like to have a balance of protein, healthy fats, fiber and carbs. This is usually pretty easy because most casseroles involve some sort of grain, protein and veggies. Of course, if you are missing one of these macronutrients in the casserole, you can always serve with a side dish to balance out the meal!
I’m all about taking casseroles I grew up loving and making them healthier. To do this, I usually try to swap any refined grains for whole grains, use fresh or frozen items instead of canned foods, sneak in more veggies (even if it’s just a handful of spinach) and lighten up the amount of cheese needed. These are easy adjustments and trust me, everyone will still love these healthier versions.
How to Meal Prep Casseroles
There are two different ways you can meal prep casseroles:
- Assemble but don’t bake. Prep all of the ingredients and follow the directions up until you are supposed to bake. Cover and refrigerate or freeze until you’re ready to bake. If you freeze it, make sure you thaw it in the refrigerator first.
- The other option is to follow the recipe all the way through baking! Let the casserole cool completely before covering and storing in the refrigerator or freezer.
Healthy Breakfast Casseroles
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This healthy breakfast casserole is flavorful, cheesy and packed with veggies. It's the perfect make ahead dish for brunch and great for serving a crowd!
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This veggie-packed sausage egg casserole is the perfect healthy dish to serve a crowd. It’s dairy-free and gluten-free, but still packs tons of flavor!
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This easy overnight French toast bake is dairy-free, made to feed a crowd, and perfect for holidays or brunch. Prep it the night before and bake fresh in the morning.
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This baked oatmeal recipe is a yummy breakfast dish that can easily be customized with your favorite mix-ins. It comes together in 1 bowl and is perfect for meal prep.
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Healthy Dinner Casseroles
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Layered with tortillas, sweet potatoes, black beans, cheese and a homemade enchilada sauce. Vegetarian, gluten-free and absolutely delicious!
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This spaghetti squash taco bake combines low-carb spaghetti squash with ground turkey, taco seasoning, salsa and cheese for a delicious, healthy and easy dinner.
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Transform chicken, kale and corn into a delicious chicken casserole that comes together quickly if you prep a few key ingredients ahead of time!
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Comfort food made healthy, this cheesy eggplant casserole layers eggplant with protein-rich turkey and mozzarella. The best part? It bakes up in 30 minutes!
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Cheesy broccoli quinoa casserole made healthy! This version has protein-packed quinoa, fresh broccoli florets and a homemade sauce instead of canned soup.
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This stuffed pepper casserole has all the delicious flavors of traditional stuffed peppers but is made in one pot for an easy weeknight meal. Loaded with ground turkey, brown rice, veggies, spices and topped with cheese. It's hearty, delicious and packed with flavor.
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Make a healthy baked eggplant parmesan with crispy almond flour-coated eggplant slices that are baked – no frying or bread crumbs needed!
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A healthy spin on a comfort food classic, these spaghetti squash tuna noodle casserole boats are filled with loads of creamy goodness and ample protein. Gluten-free, dairy-free, low-carb and paleo!
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A vegetarian Mexican quinoa casserole made entirely in the slow cooker. Packed with sweet potatoes, black beans and taco seasoning, this is sure to be a family favorite! Vegetarian and gluten-free.
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This vegetarian tofu lasagna with zucchini noodles is a low-carb, high-protein twist on classic lasagna, layered with marinara, cottage cheese, mozzarella, and a hearty tofu filling.
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This turkey cauliflower baked ziti uses cooked cauliflower instead of pasta noodles so it's low-carb and gluten-free while still being cheesy and delicious.
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A homemade version of Kashi’s Mayan Harvest Bake. This vegan casserole has layers of polenta and quinoa with roasted sweet potatoes, plantains, kale and black beans all in a rich chili-tomato sauce.
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This classic sweet potato casserole is topped with mini marshmallows and made with only 6 ingredients. It's creamy, delicious and the perfect side dish for Thanksgiving.
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This healthy sweet potato casserole is vegan, gluten-free, lower in sugar and made with a crunchy oatmeal pecan topping. It's the perfect side dish for your holiday meal.
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Healthy green bean casserole made with a creamy mushroom cashew sauce and homemade crispy baked onions.
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Quinoa stuffing loaded with butternut squash, mushrooms, toasted pecans, and fresh sage. It has all the herby, savory flavor of traditional Thanksgiving stuffing with no bread and no gluten, and most of it can be made two days ahead.
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A healthier version of the comfort food classic, this tuna noodle casserole combines protein-packed chickpea rotini, albacore tuna, veggies and a creamy sauce. It comes together quickly and makes for a great comforting fall/winter dinner.
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Can you say leftovers? I love casseroles and the ease of packing lunch the next day. I’m looking forward to trying some of these out.
Yes!! Can’t wait to hear what you think!!