Healthy casserole recipes

Try healthier recipes for your favorite hearty casseroles for a more healthy meal.

Casserole with hot chili filling under a corn crust

This dish packs a punch with vibrant flavors thanks to the carefully chosen ingredients: spices, tomato paste, chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, and pickled jalapeños.

Recipe: Casserole with hot chili filling under a corn crust

Spinach and minced meat casserole for breakfast

Healthy eating doesn't always mean using low-fat ingredients. The combination of full-fat cheddar and Parmesan is very filling, so a small amount is enough for this simple casserole.

Recipe: Spinach and minced meat casserole for breakfast

Casserole with rice, chicken and broccoli

Store-bought rotisserie chicken and frozen brown rice make this hearty casserole easy to prepare. The generous amount of broccoli makes it a balanced meal.

Recipe: Casserole with rice, chicken and broccoli

Greek moussaka with minced beef

Spices, tomato paste, wine and vinegar give this low-calorie moussaka a rich flavor.

Recipe: Greek moussaka with minced beef

Hearty casserole with zucchini and kale

This low-calorie, vegetable-rich casserole features Swiss cheese and regular-fat Parmesan cheese. A little extra cheese lightens the dish without sacrificing flavor. Serve with a green salad.

Recipe: Hearty casserole with zucchini and kale

Vegetarian Green Mexican Tomato and Tortilla Casserole

This gluten-free and budget-friendly dish comes together in less than an hour using store-bought corn tortillas and frozen chopped spinach.

Recipe: Vegetarian Green Mexican Tomato and Tortilla Casserole

Potato casserole with mushrooms

Introducing a healthy version of a favorite breakfast casserole: Greek yogurt, low-fat milk, and a touch of flavorful cheddar make this dish light yet filling. To save time, use store-bought shredded potatoes.

Recipe: Potato casserole with mushrooms

Chilaquiles - a casserole with crispy chips, cheese and egg

This breakfast is inspired by the Mexican dish chilaquiles. Baked tortilla chips, a mixture of eggs and egg whites, a touch of sharp cheddar and Pepper Jack cheese—this casserole packs a whole bunch of flavor without the extra fat.

Recipe: Chilaquiles - a casserole with crispy chips, cheese and egg

Chicken and rice casserole

In this casserole, chicken paprikash is cooked alongside a side dish. Bell pepper is an unconventional addition, but it's rich in vitamin C and adds a natural sweetness to the dish.

Recipe: Chicken and rice casserole

Casserole with ham, cheese and eggs

Reduce the fat content of the casserole by using a mixture of eggs and egg whites, and skim milk instead of a mixture of milk and cream.

Recipe: Casserole with ham, cheese and eggs

Vegetarian lasagna with pumpkin

Fresh, sweet butternut squash adds richness, while part-skim mozzarella provides a cheesy, chewy texture. Fresh young spinach infuses this vegetarian dish with vitamins and minerals.

Recipe: Vegetarian lasagna with pumpkin

Baked capellini with mushrooms

Macaroni casserole is quite a filling dish, but thanks to some substitutions, this version contains less than 400 calories per serving. Instead of regular sausage, use chicken sausage and just a touch of cheese.

Recipe: Baked capellini with mushrooms

Eggplant casserole in the oven

This hearty, gratin-like dish is easy to make using frozen gnocchi and store-bought sauce.

Recipe: Eggplant casserole in the oven

Oatmeal casserole with berries

This breakfast is low in calories and fat, yet looks absolutely delicious. The berries and almond-oat topping make it reminiscent of a sweet and tart fruit cobbler—it's great served with Greek yogurt or milk on top.

Recipe: Oatmeal casserole with berries

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