10 Comforting Vegetable Casserole Recipes

Casseroles are synonymous with comfort and warmth. They work well for a number of occasions, whether you're welcoming a new neighbor, feeding a grieving relative, or just need to whip something up for dinner in a pinch. And when it comes to casseroles, sometimes the more veggies, the better. Below are some of our favorite vegetable casserole and casserole-like dishes, from a classic green bean option to both Italian and all-American eggplant parmesan recipes.

Vegan Green Bean Casserole

Kristin Donnelly

The classic green bean casserole gets veganized in this recipe, in which a silky cauliflower purée stands in for the creamy base of the typical mushroom soup.

Vegan Green Bean Casserole
Provençal Tian (Eggplant, Zucchini, Squash, and Tomato Casserole)

Daniel Gritzer

This cousin of ratatouille concentrates the flavors of late summer produce.

Provençal Tian (Eggplant, Zucchini, Squash, and Tomato Casserole)
Sweet and Savory Corn Casserole

Vicky Wasik

Corn casserole is simple, hearty, and comforting; the kind of unpretentious dish that can round out any meal.

Sweet and Savory Corn Casserole
Sweet Potato Casserole With Marshmallows

Vicky Wasik

Cut down on the "sweet" in sweet potato casserole by incorporating spicy grated ginger, nutty brown butter, and woodsy herbs.

Sweet Potato Casserole With Marshmallows

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The Ultimate Homemade Green Bean Casserole

Photograph: Vicky Wasik. Video: Natalie Holt

The classic green bean casserole, but upgraded, with fresh beans, freshly fried onions, and a homemade mushroom sauce.

The Ultimate Homemade Green Bean Casserole
Hasselback Potato Gratin

Diana Chistruga

All the creamy decadence of a classic potato gratin but with more crispy edges.

Hasselback Potato Gratin
French Onion Strata (Savory Bread Pudding)

Emily and Matt Clifton

The flavors of French onion soup get repackaged into a hearty, cheesy strata (a.k.a. savory bread pudding) in this filling breakfast, lunch, or dinner.

French Onion Strata (Savory Bread Pudding)
Vegan Lasagna alla Bolognese

The secret to imitating a beefy ragù and a creamy béchamel is all about layering flavors and textures.

Vegan Lasagna alla Bolognese

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Melanzane alla Parmigiana (Italian-Style Eggplant Parmesan)

Photographs: Vicky Wasik. Video: Natalie Holt

This dish features unfussy, richly-flavored layers of sweet fried eggplant, tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, and herbs—no bread crumbs at this party.

Melanzane alla Parmigiana (Italian-Style Eggplant Parmesan)
All-American Eggplant Parmesan

Serious Eats / Qi Ai

Here, perfectly fried eggplant is layered with tomato sauce, mozzarella, and parmesan.

All-American Eggplant Parmesan

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