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These vegetarian Thanksgiving casseroles make a delicious complement to whatever is on your table. Thanksgiving classics like green bean casserole and mashed sweet potatoes get fun, flavorful twists the whole family will enjoy. Recipes like our Carrot Casserole and Old-Fashioned Sweet Potato Casserole are healthy, veggie-packed options that perfectly complement any holiday spread.
01of 19Carrot CasserolePhotographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Rishon Hanners, Prop Stylist: Julia BaylessCarrot casserole is a great holiday side dish that’s both creamy and savory with just a touch of sweetness from the carrots. Coriander and dry mustard add lovely background flavors to the cream sauce. Microwaving the carrots gives them a jump-start in the cooking process and ensures that they’re cooked through. The carrots should all be sliced thinly so they cook evenly.View Recipes
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Carrot Casserole
Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Rishon Hanners, Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless
Carrot casserole is a great holiday side dish that’s both creamy and savory with just a touch of sweetness from the carrots. Coriander and dry mustard add lovely background flavors to the cream sauce. Microwaving the carrots gives them a jump-start in the cooking process and ensures that they’re cooked through. The carrots should all be sliced thinly so they cook evenly.
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02of 19Old-Fashioned Sweet Potato CasseroleDiana ChistrugaView RecipeThanksgiving isn’t complete without a homemade sweet potato casserole. We like to sprinkle chopped pecans on top along with the marshmallows for a bit of texture.
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Old-Fashioned Sweet Potato Casserole
Diana Chistruga
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Thanksgiving isn’t complete without a homemade sweet potato casserole. We like to sprinkle chopped pecans on top along with the marshmallows for a bit of texture.
03of 19Gruyère Potato CasseroleWill DickeyView RecipeThe potatoes are perfectly tender in this easy Gruyère potato casserole. The cheese gets brown and crispy on the top and sides, and the herbs add a nice accent to this savory dish.
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Gruyère Potato Casserole
Will Dickey
The potatoes are perfectly tender in this easy Gruyère potato casserole. The cheese gets brown and crispy on the top and sides, and the herbs add a nice accent to this savory dish.
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Acorn Squash Casserole
Antonis Achilleos
05of 19Broccoli au GratinPhotographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Lindsey LowerView RecipeBroccoli au gratin is the ultimate comfort food, combining tender broccoli florets with a creamy cheese sauce and a golden, crispy topping. This easy dish pairs well as a side for holiday meals but is quick enough even for weeknights. We love the combination of savory Gruyère and Cheddar cheeses, but feel free to use just one or the other or, better yet, your own favorite melting cheese for a unique twist.
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Broccoli au Gratin
Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Lindsey Lower
Broccoli au gratin is the ultimate comfort food, combining tender broccoli florets with a creamy cheese sauce and a golden, crispy topping. This easy dish pairs well as a side for holiday meals but is quick enough even for weeknights. We love the combination of savory Gruyère and Cheddar cheeses, but feel free to use just one or the other or, better yet, your own favorite melting cheese for a unique twist.
06of 19Creamy Squash Casserole RecipePhotographer: Stacy K. Allen, Food Stylist: Ana Kelley, Prop Stylist: Julia BaylessView RecipeThis squash casserole recipe features sharp Cheddar cheese, yellow squash and a buttery, crispy cracker topping. It is key to cook down the squash in the skillet first, then drain and pat it dry as best you can so the casserole doesn’t become too watery. Yellow squash lends a pretty yellow hue, but bright green zucchini works well too.
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Creamy Squash Casserole Recipe
Photographer: Stacy K. Allen, Food Stylist: Ana Kelley, Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless
This squash casserole recipe features sharp Cheddar cheese, yellow squash and a buttery, crispy cracker topping. It is key to cook down the squash in the skillet first, then drain and pat it dry as best you can so the casserole doesn’t become too watery. Yellow squash lends a pretty yellow hue, but bright green zucchini works well too.
07of 19Scalloped Sweet PotatoesView RecipeIf you’re looking for a twist on classic scalloped potatoes, this recipe using roasted sweet potatoes and melty Gruyère has all the creaminess of the original with a new flavor twist. The sweet potatoes and lightened sauce—made with flour and low-fat milk—keep it healthier than butter- and cream-laden versions. Don’t cut your sweet potatoes too thin—they’ll turn mushy under the sauce.
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Scalloped Sweet Potatoes
If you’re looking for a twist on classic scalloped potatoes, this recipe using roasted sweet potatoes and melty Gruyère has all the creaminess of the original with a new flavor twist. The sweet potatoes and lightened sauce—made with flour and low-fat milk—keep it healthier than butter- and cream-laden versions. Don’t cut your sweet potatoes too thin—they’ll turn mushy under the sauce.
08of 19Cauliflower Casserole with Everything Bagel SeasoningView RecipeThe cheesy-seedy crust that tops this healthy cauliflower casserole recipe evokes everything bagels. Serve for the holidays or as a hearty side dish with roast chicken.
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Cauliflower Casserole with Everything Bagel Seasoning
The cheesy-seedy crust that tops this healthy cauliflower casserole recipe evokes everything bagels. Serve for the holidays or as a hearty side dish with roast chicken.
09of 19Vegan Green Bean CasseroleView RecipeNow everyone can enjoy classic Thanksgiving favorites, like this dairy-free green bean casserole. We make a homemade vegan cream of mushroom soup using almond milk for the creamy base that’s combined with fresh green beans. Top it off with classic crispy fried onions (we have a vegan recipe for that, too!) for a side dish everyone will devour.
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Vegan Green Bean Casserole
Now everyone can enjoy classic Thanksgiving favorites, like this dairy-free green bean casserole. We make a homemade vegan cream of mushroom soup using almond milk for the creamy base that’s combined with fresh green beans. Top it off with classic crispy fried onions (we have a vegan recipe for that, too!) for a side dish everyone will devour.
10of 19Apple-Cranberry StuffingView RecipeMake this stuffing with an apple variety that holds its shape rather than turns to sauce during the cooking process, so there will be tender bites of fruit throughout. Honeycrisp, Granny Smith or Pink Lady are all easy-to-find options.
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Apple-Cranberry Stuffing
Make this stuffing with an apple variety that holds its shape rather than turns to sauce during the cooking process, so there will be tender bites of fruit throughout. Honeycrisp, Granny Smith or Pink Lady are all easy-to-find options.
11of 19Creamed Spinach CasseroleView RecipeThis 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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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.
12of 19Cheesy Green Bean CasseroleView RecipeIf green bean casserole is a must-have in your family at Thanksgiving but you’re, well, ready for a change, give this cheesy version a whirl.
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Cheesy Green Bean Casserole
If green bean casserole is a must-have in your family at Thanksgiving but you’re, well, ready for a change, give this cheesy version a whirl.
13of 19Butternut Squash CasseroleView RecipeThis simple butternut squash casserole recipe combines sweet butternut squash with a touch of brown sugar and cinnamon and is finished with a buttery, crunchy topping. It’s sure to be a welcome addition to any Thanksgiving menu.
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Butternut Squash Casserole
This simple butternut squash casserole recipe combines sweet butternut squash with a touch of brown sugar and cinnamon and is finished with a buttery, crunchy topping. It’s sure to be a welcome addition to any Thanksgiving menu.
14of 19Mashed Potato & Roots CasseroleView RecipeRutabaga and/or celeriac give this casserole a more nuanced flavor, but you could also use turnips or kohlrabi—or make it with all potatoes instead.
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Mashed Potato & Roots Casserole
Rutabaga and/or celeriac give this casserole a more nuanced flavor, but you could also use turnips or kohlrabi—or make it with all potatoes instead.
15of 19No-Sugar-Added Sweet Potato CasseroleView RecipeInstead of loading up this comfort food side with tons of brown sugar and marshmallows, we have turned to sweet spices, vanilla and inherently sweet dried fruit to enhance the natural sweetness of the sweet potatoes. A topping of pecans and pepitas replaces traditional marshmallow topping to keep it healthy and add texture and color for a beautiful casserole.
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No-Sugar-Added Sweet Potato Casserole
Instead of loading up this comfort food side with tons of brown sugar and marshmallows, we have turned to sweet spices, vanilla and inherently sweet dried fruit to enhance the natural sweetness of the sweet potatoes. A topping of pecans and pepitas replaces traditional marshmallow topping to keep it healthy and add texture and color for a beautiful casserole.
16of 19Cauliflower-Broccoli GratinView RecipeThis creamy broccoli-and-cauliflower casserole is a hassle-free side dish that just about everyone loves. Our healthier version skips the heavy cream and butter found in most recipes—saving about 160 calories and 12 grams of saturated fat compared to a traditional version.
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Cauliflower-Broccoli Gratin
This creamy broccoli-and-cauliflower casserole is a hassle-free side dish that just about everyone loves. Our healthier version skips the heavy cream and butter found in most recipes—saving about 160 calories and 12 grams of saturated fat compared to a traditional version.
17of 19Meringue-Topped Sweet Potato CasseroleView RecipeThis lightened-up take on the classic Thanksgiving sweet potato casserole is spiked with crushed pineapple and toasted pecans. We top it with an airy, slightly sweet meringue. You can pipe the meringue to make it look fancy or simply spread it neatly with a rubber spatula.
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Meringue-Topped Sweet Potato Casserole
This lightened-up take on the classic Thanksgiving sweet potato casserole is spiked with crushed pineapple and toasted pecans. We top it with an airy, slightly sweet meringue. You can pipe the meringue to make it look fancy or simply spread it neatly with a rubber spatula.
18of 19Slow-Cooker Green Bean Casserole with Crispy OnionsView RecipeThanks to fresh green beans, an easy homemade cream sauce and crispy onion topping, this green bean casserole recipe is healthier and more delicious than traditional recipes that use canned soup, beans and onions. Plus, the slow cooker saves you time cooking at the stove. Make sure to use fresh green beans, as frozen green beans will become mushy.
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Slow-Cooker Green Bean Casserole with Crispy Onions
Thanks to fresh green beans, an easy homemade cream sauce and crispy onion topping, this green bean casserole recipe is healthier and more delicious than traditional recipes that use canned soup, beans and onions. Plus, the slow cooker saves you time cooking at the stove. Make sure to use fresh green beans, as frozen green beans will become mushy.
19of 19Vegan Scalloped PotatoesView RecipeThese scalloped potatoes are surprisingly rich and creamy even though they’re made with no dairy (milk, butter or cheese)—vegan comfort food at its best. We use almond milk, herbs and spices to make a flavorful sauce and finish the dish with a crunchy almond topping. This makes a satisfying side dish if you’re cooking for dairy-free or vegan diets.
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Vegan Scalloped Potatoes
These scalloped potatoes are surprisingly rich and creamy even though they’re made with no dairy (milk, butter or cheese)—vegan comfort food at its best. We use almond milk, herbs and spices to make a flavorful sauce and finish the dish with a crunchy almond topping. This makes a satisfying side dish if you’re cooking for dairy-free or vegan diets.
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