Make cooking Thanksgiving a little easier with these make-ahead casserole recipes.

Serve for the holidays or as a hearty side dish with roast chicken.

This makes a satisfying side dish if you’re cooking for dairy-free or vegan diets.

Cornbread & Oyster-Mushroom Stuffing

Brie Passano

Our healthier version saves about 160 calories and 12 grams of saturated fat compared to a traditional recipe.

Cauliflower-Broccoli Gratin

This creamy broccoli-and-cauliflower casserole is a hassle-free side dish that just about everyone loves.

The sweet potatoes and lightened saucemade with flour and low-fat milkkeep it healthier than butter- and cream-laden versions.

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Brie Passano

Don’t cut your sweet potatoes too thinthey’ll turn mushy under the sauce.

Creamed Spinach Casserole

This creamy spinach casserole recipe is a more sophisticated cousin to creamed spinach.

It’s perfect for weekend entertaining or as a holiday side dish.

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We top it with an airy, slightly sweet meringue.

Brussels Sprout Gratin

A creamy Brussels sprouts casserole is a delightful accompaniment to any holiday meal.

We omitted the traditional butter in the duxelle and added chard for a nutritional boost.

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Turkey-Vegetable Bake

Need to use up leftover turkey from the holidays?

Make this low fat casserole.

It’s made with brown rice and lots of vegetables.

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Kale-Butternut Squash Gratin

This colorful gratin dish livens up any holiday plate.

The result is a cheesy side dish that will have everyone rushing to eat their vegetables.

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Meringue-Topped Sweet Potato Casserole

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Hasselback Sweet Potatoes with Marshmallows

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Cabbage Roll Casserole

Brie Passano

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Loaded Broccoli Casserole

Jason Donnelly

Loaded Sweet Potato Casserole

Photography / Brie Passano, Styling / Sammy Mila / Holly Raibikis