25 Vegetable Casserole Recipes That Are Guaranteed Crowd-Pleasers

This meal-in-one casserole uses polenta as its base and is topped with layers of thinly sliced tomato, eggplant, and zucchini -- and nutty Gruyere cheese. 

Classic broccoli casserole gets a flavor kick from tangy sour cream and nutty Gouda cheese. Cremini mushrooms and Worcestershire sauce up the umami factor.

Bread pudding goes savory with uber-delicious results, thanks to the winning combination of celery root, wild mushrooms, fresh thyme, and blue cheese.

Not your mother's green bean casserole! Instead of relying on frozen green beans and canned cream of mushroom soup, go for fresh beans and mushrooms and throw in some bacon for good measure. Serve it at Thanksgiving or any time the weather calls for comfort food.

Kale and butternut squash are a surprisingly delectable pairing, especially when combined with Parmesan cheese, fresh sage, and panko breadcrumbs.

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Sometimes more is more, and that's definitely the case with this decadent casserole. Bechamel sauce, blanched asparagus, bacon, and hard-boiled eggs are arranged into layers then topped with buttery cracker crumbs and nutty Gruyere cheese.

Never choose between mashed potatoes and sweet potatoes again! Just make this irresistible side dish, which boasts layer of both, plus a crispy fried leek topping.

Time to show off those knife skills! Even slices of beets, potatoes, and tomatoes are key to this colorful side dish.

Roasting vegetables at a high temperature brings their natural sweetness to the forefront and allows them to caramelize. Here, the tomatoes release their liquid, enabling the simple flavors of the dish to meld together. 

Much of the corn gets blended in this recipe, yielding a creamy side that closely resembles a spoonbread. 

The classic flavors of the Southwest punch up this rich and airy side dish.