10 Comforting Vegetable Casserole Recipes Made for Sharing

These recipes work for a number of occasions, whether you're welcoming a new neighbor or just need to whip up something easy.

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
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.

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Provençal Tian (Eggplant, Zucchini, Squash, and Tomato Casserole)

Daniel Gritzer
Daniel Gritzer

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

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Sweet and Savory Corn Casserole

Vicky Wasik
Vicky Wasik

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

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Sweet Potato Casserole With Marshmallows

Vicky Wasik
Vicky Wasik

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

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The Ultimate Homemade Green Bean Casserole

Photograph: Vicky Wasik. Video: Natalie Holt
Photograph: Vicky Wasik. Video: Natalie Holt

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

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Hasselback Potato Gratin

Diana Chistruga
Diana Chistruga

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

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French Onion Strata (Savory Bread Pudding)

Emily and Matt Clifton
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.

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Vegan Lasagna alla Bolognese

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

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Melanzane alla Parmigiana (Italian-Style Eggplant Parmesan)

Photographs: Vicky Wasik. Video: Natalie Holt
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.

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All-American Eggplant Parmesan

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Serious Eats / Qi Ai

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

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