Make-ahead meals are a great way to get a healthy meal on the table during the busy holiday season.
Simply assemble your casserole the day before and bake it whenever you’re ready to eat.
Serve with a crunchy green salad.
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This healthy comfort food recipe would be perfect for a potluck.
You’d never guess that within this comforting Tex-Mex casserole hides a layer of thinly sliced eggplant.
The thin slices become tender when roasted and add a subtle savory note.
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Chicken-Noodle Casserole
Flavorful Chicken-Noodle Casserole comes to life with this diabetic-friendly recipe.
Select light sour cream to lower fat and calorie content.
Slow-Cooker Vegetarian Tex-Mex Casserole
You won’t believe this enchilada-like casserole isn’t made with meat!
The smoky chili powder and cumin give it a satisfying meat-like flavor.
Look for meatless crumbles in the produce section of the supermarket near the other vegetarian and vegan products.
For a twist, swap the meatless crumbles for black beans or ground beef.
To make individual pies, use six 10-ounce ramekins.
Serve with a green salad with balsamic vinaigrette and crusty bread.
A hot pepper in the topping adds a bit of heat, but opt for sweet if you prefer.
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.
Refrigerate or freeze the leftovers to enjoy later.
Serve for the holidays or as a hearty side dish with roast chicken.
Serve with extra mustard if you like.
Sloppy Joe Casserole
Like sloppy Joes?
Then you’ll love this sloppy Joe casserole recipe.
Whole-wheat pasta adds robust flavor and extra fiber.
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