20+ Summer Casserole Recipes to Make Forever

20+ Summer Casserole Recipes to Make Forever

Introduction

Summer is here, and it’s the perfect time to cook up a storm in the kitchen with a delicious casserole. These comforting dishes are perfect for potlucks, family gatherings, or even just a weeknight dinner. In this article, we’ll explore 20+ summer casserole recipes that are sure to become family favorites.

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Summer Casserole Recipes

1. Cheesy Black Bean & Quinoa Skillet Casserole

This Southwestern-inspired one-skillet casserole is stuffed with quinoa and plenty of fresh vegetables. Sharp Cheddar cheese flavors the filling and adds a layer of ooey-gooey melted cheese on top.

2. Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato & Roasted Red Pepper Casserole

This healthy vegetarian casserole is a standout on any table. Crushed red pepper provides a little kick to this creamy main dish.

3. Creamy Corn Casserole with Lime, Chiles & Cilantro

If you like the Mexican corn dish known as esquites, 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.

4. Creamy Squash Casserole

This squash casserole recipe features sharp Cheddar cheese, yellow squash, and a buttery, crispy cracker topping.

5. Caprese Casserole

This healthy casserole comes together easily, making it the perfect choice for any weeknight dinner. Be sure not to overcook the pasta or it will turn mushy.

6. Summer Vegetable Tian

This layered casserole is inspired by classic cheese enchiladas, minus the fuss of rolling and stuffing individual tortillas. You’d never guess that within this comforting casserole hides a layer of thinly sliced eggplant.

7. Zucchini, Corn & Egg Casserole

This healthy zucchini noodle casserole (aka zoodles) is filled with melted cheese, flavorful sauce, and crunchy breadcrumbs.

8. Tamari-Ginger Meatball & Eggplant Casserole

Summer’s harvest—eggplant, corn, and zucchini—stars in this healthy casserole that’s perfect for serving a crowd or for a dinner with leftovers for the next day.

9. Hasselback Eggplant Parmesan

The coolest way to make classic eggplant parm—easier and with fewer calories! Use the hasselback technique to make partial cuts into the whole eggplant every 1/4 inch or so to fill up with melty cheese, flavorful sauce, and crunchy breadcrumbs.

10. Slow-Cooker Quinoa-Summer Squash Casserole

As this layered slow-cooker squash casserole recipe cooks, the liquid from the tangy tomatillo salsa and summer squash is absorbed by the quinoa, adding tons of flavor to the final dish.

11. Zucchini Gratin

This delicious zucchini gratin recipe has a delectable crispy Parmesan and breadcrumb topping and is made without any butter or cream, allowing the fresh zucchini flavor to shine.

12. Chilaquiles Casserole

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.

13. Quinoa Lasagna

This healthy quinoa lasagna recipe has a layer of quinoa (rather than noodles) along with vegetables, cheese, and herbs.

14. 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.

15. Vegetarian Enchilada Casserole

Think of this vegetarian enchilada casserole as a veggie-packed Mexican-inspired lasagna with corn tortillas standing in for the noodles!

16. Zucchini-Rice Casserole

We pack extra vegetables into this cheesy baked rice casserole. Plus, we substitute brown rice for white, reduce the cheese by half, and swap turkey sausage for pork sausage.

17. Eggplant Parmesan

Eggplant Parmesan doesn’t have to include layers of deep-fried eggplant and mountains of cheese. This healthy eggplant Parmesan is satisfying without piling on the calories and fat.

18. Summer Vegetable Casserole

This healthy summer vegetable casserole is a standout on any table. Crushed red pepper provides a little kick to this creamy main dish.

19. Roasted Red Pepper Casserole

This creamy roasted red pepper casserole is a perfect side dish for summer barbecues or potlucks.

20. Caprese Casserole with Tomato Cream Sauce

This healthy caprese casserole comes together easily, making it the perfect choice for any weeknight dinner. Be sure not to overcook the pasta or it will turn mushy.

Conclusion

These 20+ summer casserole recipes are sure to become family favorites. Whether you’re hosting a backyard barbecue or just need a quick weeknight dinner, these comforting dishes are sure to please. So go ahead, get creative, and start cooking!

FAQs

Q: Can I use frozen vegetables in these summer casserole recipes?
A: Yes, you can use frozen vegetables in most of these recipes, just thaw them first before adding to the casserole.

Q: Can I make these casseroles ahead of time?
A: Most of these casseroles can be prepared ahead of time, but it’s best to assemble and bake just before serving for the best flavor.

Q: Can I substitute different types of cheese in these recipes?
A: Yes, you can substitute different types of cheese in most of these recipes, just keep in mind the flavor and melting properties of the cheese.