These 25 Vegetarian Casseroles Are the Ultimate in Comfort Food

Turns out those Midwestern grannies were onto something

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The word ‘casserole’ might conjure up ideas of Midwestern grannies toting their Pyrex to the local potluck – but it really doesn’t have to be like that. In fact, the best vegetarian casseroles are dishes that fit seamlessly into modern life. They’re typically quick to assemble, largely hands-off to cook, and the results can feed a crowd or last for multiple leftover reheat sessions, all of which means you’re saving time in your busy life. Oh, and delicious, cozy, comfort food to the max. Big wins all around. By the way, if your granny held onto all that vintage Pyrex, it’s probably going for a boatload on Ebay.


Our Best Vegetarian Casseroles

Butternut Squash and Duxelles Casserole

Mock Tuna-Noodle Casserole

Smoked Tofu Farfalle Casserole

German Cabbage and Potato Casserole with Caraway

Chayote Upgrades This Corn Pudding to Main-Dish Status

Turn on the Oven, it’s Celery Root, Pear, Potato Gratin Time

Cabbage Casserole with Leeks, Ricotta, and Pine Nuts

Cauliflower Gratin

Stuffed Grape Leaves Casserole

Alsatian Tempeh Casserole

Eggplant-Tomato Casserole

Mini Mango and Black Bean Casseroles

Savory Bread Pudding Casserole

Egg-Free Breakfast Casserole

Gluten-Free Lentil Quinoa Taco Pie Is Low-Effort, High-Reward

Baked Leek and Sweet Potato Gratin

Broccoli-Potato Stratas

Creamy Swiss Chard Gratins

Gratin Dauphinois

Three Sisters Casserole

Spinach Souffle Casserole

Cheddar–Butternut Squash Gratin

Creamy Corn Casserole

Endive Gratin

Orzo Casserole


Now that you’ve mastered vegetarian casseroles, try these 10 Vegetarian Pasta Recipes for Every Occasion


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