These recipes work for a number of occasions, whether you’re welcoming a new neighbor or just need to whip up something easy.
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At Serious Eats, we’re a team of self-proclaimed food nerds who are ever-curious about the “why” behind cooking. The staff has worked in restaurants, test kitchens, bakeries, and other notable publications, bringing extensive culinary and editorial expertise to the table.
Published January 02, 2026
Emily and Matt Clifton
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, somet…
These recipes work for a number of occasions, whether you’re welcoming a new neighbor or just need to whip up something easy.
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At Serious Eats, we’re a team of self-proclaimed food nerds who are ever-curious about the “why” behind cooking. The staff has worked in restaurants, test kitchens, bakeries, and other notable publications, bringing extensive culinary and editorial expertise to the table.
Published January 02, 2026
Emily and Matt Clifton
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.
April, 2023
Diana Chistruga
All the creamy decadence of a classic potato gratin but with more crispy edges.
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.
The secret to imitating a beefy ragù and a creamy béchamel is all about layering flavors and textures.
Daniel Gritzer
This cousin of ratatouille concentrates the flavors of late summer produce.
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Vicky Wasik
Corn casserole is simple, hearty, and comforting; the kind of unpretentious dish that can round out any meal.
Vicky Wasik
Cut down on the "sweet" in sweet potato casserole by incorporating spicy grated ginger, nutty brown butter, and woodsy herbs.
Photograph: Vicky Wasik. Video: Natalie Holt
The classic green bean casserole, but upgraded, with fresh beans, freshly fried onions, and a homemade mushroom sauce.
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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Serious Eats / Qi Ai
Here, perfectly fried eggplant is layered with tomato sauce, mozzarella, and parmesan.