Craving some comfort food for dinner? Make these hearty Vegan Casserole Recipes! They are guaranteed to satisfy and put a smile on your face.
Fore more hearty vegan comfort food, see our vegan soul food, vegan soups, vegan Winter recipes roundups. Also, try vegan slow cooker recipes and vegan pasta recipes.
Vegan Casserole Recipes
1. Vegan Potato & Sausage Casserole
Get yourself some vegan sausages, friend! This potato and sausage casserole will hit all your comfort food spots. Super easy to make and definitely a crowd-pleaser.
2. Vegan Eggplant Parmesan Casserole
On a cozy little table, a candle flickers while Italian music plays softly in the background — that’s what it feels like to dive into this Eggplant Parmesan Bake. Homemade marinara with vegan cheese over roasted eggplant? Delizioso!
3. Vegan Jalapeño Popper Mac and Cheese
I adore a recipe that’s a combo of two things I’d want to order in a restaurant. Vegan cream cheese brings the lusciousness and the jalapeños bring a spice that, let’s face it, macaroni and cheese always needed.
4. Vegan Mexican Tater Tot Casserole
Just the thought of making a meal using tater tots makes me happy. This Mexican-inspired dish has a bottom layer of corn and black beans topped with golden tater tots. Sprinkle on some vegan cheese and ¡vamonos!
5. Vegan Creamy Lentil Winter Bake
There are three stages of delicious in this casserole. Creamy lentils on the bottom, roasted carrots and cauliflower in the middle and a top layer of cashew cream. This is a complete dinner.
6. Cauliflower Kimchi Mac ‘n’ Cheese
Fact: Cauliflower can be pureed into a luscious sauce. Another fact: Kimchi makes everything better. Yet another fact: Choose any type of pasta. Conclusion: A mac ‘n’ cheese that is so good.
6. Easy Vegan Vegetable Casserole
I’ve always said that the more colors in your casserole, the healthier it will be. This one has orange for the squash, green for the broccoli and red for the bell pepper. The result is a rainbow of flavor.
7. Cajun Stuffed Shells
Sure, you’ve had stuffed shells but you’ve probably never had Cajun stuffed shells. We’re talking tofu ricotta with Cajun-spiced spinach and sun-dried tomatoes stuffed into shells with a lovely cauliflower sauce.
8. Vegan Lentil Moussaka
Moussaka, a casserole with eggplant, potato, ground meat and béchamel sauce, is given the vegan treatment in this fantastic recipe. Lentils stewed with aromatics replace the ground beef and OMG. So good!
9. Vegan Tex-Mex Chickpea Tater Tot Casserole
I’ll take a make-ahead dish any day of the week. Open the fridge, heat it up and dinner’s ready! Try this Tex-Mex casserole — it has a layer of spicy chickpeas on the bottom and is topped with crispy tater tots.
10. Vegan Cheesy Potato and Broccoli Casserole
Picture some regular scalloped potatoes. Now add a layer of broccoli florets. Mmm. Then top the whole thing with a cheesy vegan béchamel sauce and some seasoned breadcrumbs. Now you’re really talking about dinner.
11. Vegan Cauliflower Casserole
Cheesy vegan cauliflower casserole is a totally versatile dish. It can be the star of the table or a fabulous supporting side. How can it be vegan and cheesy? Nutritional yeast flakes, Baby.
12. Vegan Mexican Casserole
If you need a casserole recipe equally appealing for vegans and non-vegans, this Mexican Casserole is the one for you. Beans, corn, peppers, spices, corn tortillas — all familiar and delicious ingredients, suitable for anyone.
13. Spinach Artichoke Quinoa Casserole
Spinach and artichokes have always been besties but when they invite chickpeas, onions and quinoa into their party, something really special happens — an easy to make casserole. It’s vegan and gluten-free too!
14. “Beef” Casserole with Dumplings
If you’re a vegan who misses rich, wine-based beef stews, listen up! This recipe has all of the beefiness while being totally vegan. Add in some pillowy soft dumplings and you’ll be in heaven.
15. Creamy Eggplant Casserole
Cheesy Eggplant Casserole works in two ways. It makes an excellent side dish that everyone at the table will love or, if you add some vegan sausage, it can become a full meal.
16. Mexican Street Corn Potato Casserole
What happens when a garden variety potato casserole meets a beloved Mexican street food? You get Mexican Street Corn Potato Casserole! A vegan cheese sauce ties both concepts together and creates fusion food happiness.
17. Kale Pasta Casserole
Go home basil — kale pesto is giving you the night off. This pasta casserole is the perfect vehicle for your healthy kale pesto. The sun-dried tomatoes and olives add an extra couple of kicks to each bite.
18. Green Bean Casserole
Ah, it’s Green Bean Casserole, that familiar friend from the Thanksgiving table. When he shows up at any other time of the year, he’ll be greeted by everyone like an old friend.
19. “Cheezy” Chickpea, Broccoli, and Cauliflower Casserole
Rice casseroles are like a blank slate. This one is unique because of its broccoli, cauliflower and chickpeas. A vegan cheese sauce ties everything together in one delicious package.
20. Squash and Asparagus Casserole
Eat your veggies! This is a dish that makes following through with that directive a whole lot easier. It’s a straightforward casserole with asparagus, squash and red onion that has vegan mayo and a bunch of spices. Yum!
21. Cheesy Mexican Tortilla Bake
Who doesn’t love a kid-friendly vegan casserole? This Cheesy Mexican Tortilla Bake only requires 8 ingredients and has a 10-minute cheese sauce that is creamy, decadent and delicious. Even non-vegans will be asking for seconds.
22. Taco Cornbread Casserole
For this cornbread casserole, all you need to do is sauté the veggies, mix in the beans, whip up some vegan-friendly cornbread batter and spread it over the veggies. Bake it and dinner will be ready in 30 minutes.
23. Zucchini Ricotta Casserole
What would happen if you layered thinly sliced zucchini, a generous supply of vegan ricotta and red pepper hummus called muhammara? You’d have a zucchini casserole that will be the talk of the dinner table.
24. Broccoli Quinoa Casserole
Need a healthy, yet accessible casserole to bring to a gathering or potluck? This broccoli quinoa casserole will appeal to vegans, vegetarians and non-vegans alike because of its familiar flavors.
25. Baked Ziti
Did anyone actually make it out of childhood without enjoying baked ziti? Capture those fond memories all over again with this incredibly tasty vegan version of one of everyone’s favorite Italian classics.
26. Polenta Lasagne with Mushroom and Kale
A lasagna without noodles? Just try me. This recipe uses planks of polenta in between a kale and mushroom mixture. You’ll take a bite and wonder why this hasn’t been a thing before. It’s genius in action, folks.
27. Zucchini Tomato Casserole
Summertime is all about zucchini and tomatoes. Making a casserole with both seems like a no brainer, especially when you up the ante with garlic, lemon and chopped green onions. It’s like summer on a plate.
28. Chorizo Pasta Bake
This is one of those simple pasta dishes that’s perfect for a busy weeknight. Soy chorizo and vegan mozzarella are the heroes of this dish and together they pack a serious punch of piquancy.
29. Hash Brown Casserole
When hosting overnight guests, you need a simple breakfast solution. How about a hash brown breakfast casserole? Make it ahead of time and then bake it when everyone starts to wake up. Perfect!
30. Greek Pasta Casserole
If you’ve never had pastitsio, the Greek answer to lasagna, then you’re missing out. In this vegan version, a veggie and lentil mixture replaces the lamb and the béchamel is made with tofu. Simple and delicious.
31. Spinach Enchiladas with Chickpeas
I’m willing to bet that these enchiladas made with chickpeas and spinach will become a new family favorite. The wholesome ingredients smothered in a spicy cilantro cream sauce tastes like an instant classic.
32. Macaroni Gratin
Bump up your tired old macaroni and cheese into something really special. Based on a western-inspired Japanese dish, it has cremini mushrooms, cauliflower and onions and is made creamy with coconut milk.
33. White Bean and Tomato Polenta
Layers of tomatoes and beans over discs of polenta create a fantastic casserole. Pro tip — after you bake it, let it sit for a while so it keeps its shape when you cut it.
34. Enchiladas Verde
35. Broccoli and Rice Casserole
Comfort food lovers, this casserole is for you! Think broccoli, potatoes and brown rice in a delectable cheesy cashew cream sauce. Make it as side dish or for a satisfying meal.
36. Mexican Breakfast Casserole
In case you don’t know, Mexican flavors are ideal for breakfast. This casserole has beans, veggies, hash browns, corn tortillas and enchilada sauce. Everything your family needs to start their day!
What are your favorite vegan casserole recipes?
Let me know in the comments!
36 Easy Vegan Casserole Recipes for a Crowd (healthy, plant based)
Ingredients
- mushroom
- pasta
- potatoes
- black beans
- broccoli
- eggplant
Instructions
- Choose your favorite meal on the list.
- Click on the link to get to the recipe.
- Get to cooking!
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FAQ
You can thicken a vegan casserole with a sauce or gravy, or by adding thickening ingredients like potatoes or tofu. If you’re making a casserole with gravy, such as shepherd’s pie, you can add flour or cornstarch to the gravy to thicken the sauce.
It depends on the type of casserole and the desired texture. Covered casseroles will retain moisture and cook thoroughly whereas uncovered casseroles will get a crispy texture. Many recipes call for the best of both worlds by cooking covered first, then uncovered for a short time to get a nice, caramelized texture.
It depends on the recipe and type of vegetable. Many recipes call for cooking onions and garlic prior to baking them to bring out the flavor and caramelize the onions, but ingredients like squash and potatoes are typically added raw.
Yes, vegan casseroles usually freeze well, but it depends on the particular recipe and ingredients. Freezing casseroles that contain tofu may alter the texture, so be sure to test it out before freezing an entire casserole. You can portion out casseroles and freeze, which is great for meal planning.
suddenly, I’m soo hungry ~~ yumm
My hubby told me to make him all of these then get him some bigger pants!! Yum!! 🙂 Lots of deliciousness on this list.
I loved this. I used sunflower seeds instead of cashews because that is what I had on hand. I had read from “Unmeat Athlete” that you can sub more affordable sunflower seeds for cashews.
I am having trouble sharing it. I copied link and can’t post in an email. I don’t know why. I am not blaming you, it might be my email program. It is possible to provide another way to share like an email icon on the left or a another link that would work?
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Need a recipe for “Beef” Casserole with Dumplings!!!