Best 9 Garden Casserole Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our enticing Garden Casserole, a harmonious blend of fresh vegetables, savory seasonings, and creamy sauces. This wholesome casserole boasts three delectable variations, each catering to diverse tastes and dietary preferences. Embark on a vegetarian adventure with our Classic Garden Casserole, where crisp broccoli, tender carrots, and succulent zucchini unite in a symphony of flavors. For a protein-packed delight, explore our Chicken Garden Casserole, where succulent chicken breast joins the vegetable medley, creating a hearty and satisfying meal. And for those seeking a meatless marvel, our Vegan Garden Casserole awaits, brimming with hearty lentils and quinoa, offering a nutritious and flavorful experience.

Let's cook with our recipes!

TUNA GARDEN CASSEROLE



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This easy to prepare version of the classic tuna casserole contains leafy greens, bell pepper, and penne noodles. You can easily substitute the vegetables with what you have in the refrigerator.

Provided by John Stine

Categories     Seafood     Fish     Tuna

Time 55m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 15

8 ounces penne pasta
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
2 cloves garlic, crushed
salt, to taste
ground black pepper, to taste
¼ cup sherry
½ pound kale, stems removed and leaves coarsely chopped
1 (14.1 ounce) can potato leek soup
1 cup vegetable broth
1 (5 ounce) can tuna packed in water, drained
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
⅓ cup herb seasoned bread crumbs

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease a 2 quart casserole dish.
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, add penne pasta, and cook 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
  • Heat the oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat. Mix in onion and cook 5 minutes. Stir in the celery and bell pepper and continue cooking for another five minutes. Mix in the garlic, salt and pepper and continue cooking 3 minutes. Pour in sherry; stir in the kale and cover. Reduce heat to medium and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the kale has wilted.
  • Transfer wok mixture to a large bowl. Mix in the cooked pasta, soup, vegetable broth, and tuna. Pour mixture into the prepared casserole dish. Top with a layer of mozzarella followed by a layer of bread crumbs. Bake uncovered in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 284 calories, Carbohydrate 38.6 g, Cholesterol 21.3 mg, Fat 7.8 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 14.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, Sodium 472.4 mg, Sugar 3.3 g

GARDEN CASSEROLE



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This delicious cheesy casserole is made with the bounty from my garden. The dish includes a sunny medley of summer vegetables like eggplant, zucchini and tomatoes. It's so nice to cook with those abundant crops. -Phyllis Hickey, Bedford, New Hampshire

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 45m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 pounds eggplant, peeled
5 teaspoons salt, divided
1/4 cup olive oil
2 medium onions, finely chopped
2 medium zucchini, sliced 1/2 inch thick
2 garlic cloves, minced
5 medium tomatoes, peeled and chopped
2 celery ribs, sliced
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
1/4 cup minced fresh basil or 1 tablespoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup grated Romano cheese
1 cup seasoned bread crumbs
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Cut eggplant into 1/2-in. thick slices; sprinkle both sides with 3 teaspoons salt. Place in a deep dish; cover and let stand for 30 minutes. Rinse with cold water; drain and dry on paper towels., Cut eggplant into 1/2-in. cubes. Transfer to a large skillet; saute in oil until lightly browned. Add onions and zucchini; cook 3 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add the tomatoes, celery, parsley, basil, pepper and remaining salt; bring to boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in Romano cheese. , Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Combine crumbs and butter; sprinkle on top. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 15 minutes. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. Bake 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.

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GARDEN PATCH VEGETABLE CASSEROLE



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My children love the garden mix vegetables (cauliflower, broccoli, and carrots). This recipe is nice for family gatherings, pot lucks or to add that special touch to a simple meal.

Provided by Audrey M

Categories     Cauliflower

Time 21m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

10 3/4 ounces condensed cheddar cheese soup
1/2 cup sour cream
1/4 cup milk
2 (16 ounce) bags frozen broccoli carrots cauliflower mix
1 diced red pepper
8 ounces corn, drained
4 ounces shredded cheddar cheese
1 1/3 cups French's French fried onions, divided

Steps:

  • Microwave Directions.
  • Combien soup, sour cream and milk in a large mixing bowl.
  • Stir in vegetables, cheese and 2/3 cup French Fried Onions.
  • Spoon into microwavable 2 quart oblong baking dish with lid.
  • Cover and microwave on HIGH 10 minutes or until vegetables are tender; stir halfway through.
  • Uncover; and sprinkle remaining French Fried Onions on top and microwave for 1 additional minute.
  • Oven Directions.
  • Prepare casserole as mentioned above.
  • Bake, covered, in a 400 degree oven 45 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
  • After 45 minutes, stir and add remaining French Fried Onions on top. Cook for one additional minute.

EIGHT-LAYER CASSEROLE (BETTER HOMES & GARDEN)



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Very delicious casserole that even the kids will love. You can use any noodles really or mix together leftovers you have. Also, you can use ground chicken or turkey instead of beef and neufchatel cream cheese instead of regular cream cheese to make it a bit healthier. You can prepare this up to 24 hours ahead of time and backs for an hour.

Provided by michellemo87

Categories     Vegetable

Time 1h25m

Yield 1 1/2 cup, 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 cups dried medium noodles
1 lb ground beef
2 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 (8 ounce) carton sour cream
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
1/2 cup milk
1/3 cup chopped onion (1 small)
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and well drained
4 ounces cheddar cheese, shredded

Steps:

  • Grease 2 quart casserole or 2 quart square baking dish. Prepare noodles and set aside.
  • Meanwhile, brown ground meat in a large skillet and drain off the fat. Stir in tomato sauce, basil, sugar, garlic, salt, and pepper into skillet. Bring mixture to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer uncovered for 5 minutes.
  • Beat together the sour cream and cream cheese in a medium bowl until smooth. Stir in the milk and onion.
  • Layer in prepared dish: half the noodles (2 cups), half of the meat mixture (1.5 cups), half of the cream cheese mixture (1 cup), and all of the spinach. Top with remaining meat mixture and noodles. Refrigerate remaining cream cheese mixture.
  • Cover casserole with lightly greased foil. Bake at 350 degrees F for about 45 minutes. Spread with remaining cream cheese mixture, sprinkle with cheddar cheese, and bake an additional 10 minutes uncovered.
  • Let stand 10 minuted before serving.

ROASTED GARDEN HARVEST CASSEROLE WITH RED POTATOES



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This tangy dish was inspired by grandmother, Mamitsa, who immigrated from Greece in the early 1900's. She was a fantastic cook and a real inspiration to the whole family. It's a great hot side dish for a BBQ and easy to make for a small family or a crowd and easy to adjust to whatever is available from the garden or produce aisle. I have created all kinds of variations over the years as more ingredients became more easily available, so feel free to experiment! I cut the potatoes into 8ths, the broccoli into individual florets and the zucchini into 1/2 inch thick coins to make sure the cooking time was about the same for everything. Feel free to substitute any combination of the following cauliflower, broccollini, mushrooms, artichoke hearts, asparagus, roasted red peppers, onions, as much or as little garlic as you like, possibly some cherry tomatoes at the end for color! It's a fantastic way to take advantage of summer's bounty!

Provided by Pegasus from SF

Categories     Potato

Time 55m

Yield 1 casserole, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups Red Bliss potatoes, cut into 8ths
1 1/2 cups broccoli florets
1 1/2 cups zucchini, cut into 1/2 thick coins
1 large lemon, peeled and juiced
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 -3 garlic cloves
3 -4 teaspoons italian seasoning
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon pepper
3 -4 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F.
  • Spray a 9-13 casserole with non-stick spray.
  • Clean and prepare the potatoes and veggies, dumping them into a bowl large enough to hold them all.
  • Wash and peel the yellow peel off a large lemon and add to a food processor with the juice from the lemon (being careful to remove bitter seeds), garlic cloves, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, Worcestershire sauce and olive oil. Process til the lemon peel almost disappears, about 3 minutes. LASTLY, add the red pepper flakes and stir in -- don't process the pepper seeds.
  • Pour the lemon garlic mixture over the veggies and toss til everything is well coated. Pour out into the prepared baking dish. (Can be made ahead to this point, covered and refrigerated. Bring to room temperature before baking).
  • Bake, uncovered, for a total of 35-40 minutes til the everything is golden and the potatoes are fork tender. If adding cherry tomatoes, put them in half way through the baking process and toss through with a wooden spoon. Sprinkle with parmagiano cheese and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 171.2, Fat 10.6, SaturatedFat 1.5, Sodium 503.1, Carbohydrate 18.5, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 3.1, Protein 3.2

MIDNIGHT GARDEN CHICKEN CASSEROLE RECIPE - (5/5)



Midnight Garden Chicken Casserole Recipe - (5/5) image

Provided by Melzie

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 CAN DELMONTE FRESH CUT GREEN BEANS, DRAINED
1 CAN DELMONTE FRESH CUT GOLD SWEET WHOLE KERNEL CORN, DRAINED
1 CAN CONDENSED CREAM OF MUSHROOM SOUP
2 CUPS DICED, COOKED CHICKEN
1 CUP COOKED RICE
¾ CUP to 1 CUP MILK
1 CAN (2.75 OZ) FRENCH FRIED ONION RINGS

Steps:

  • Combine beans, corn, soup, cooked chicken, cooked rice, milk, and half the onions. Pour into 2 qt. baking dish. Bake at 350 for 30 minutes. Top with remaining onion rings. Bake 10 minutes or until golden brown.

ZUCCHINI GARDEN CASSEROLE



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Zucchini is best picked when it's small and tender. Store it in your shed or garage...or, when the weather is freezing, keep it in a cool room of your basement.-Dordana Mason, Iowa City, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h35m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 medium zucchini (about 1-1/2 pounds), sliced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, drained
1 cup uncooked instant rice
1/4 cup chopped green pepper
1/4 cup chopped onion
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1-1/2 pounds lean ground beef
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1 cup shredded Colby cheese

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, saute zucchini in oil until crisp-tender. Arrange half of the zucchini in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Layer with half of the tomatoes. , In a large bowl, combine the rice, green pepper, onion, parsley, and seasonings. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Stir in tomato sauce. Spoon over tomato layer. Top with remaining tomatoes and zucchini., Cover and bake at 375° for 1 hour or until a thermometer reads 160°. Uncover and sprinkle with cheese. Bake 15 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 291 calories, Fat 13g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 65mg cholesterol, Sodium 685mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 23g protein.

PIGS IN THE GARDEN CASSEROLE



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I made this recipe up on a whim... it was cold outside and I wanted to make a new casserole that my husband and kids would love. I have a 2.5 year old that is very picky and she ate 3 of her normal portions of this... AMAZING! This truly is a yummy dish that your whole family will enjoy. You can modify it a little to make it slightly healthier, but this is definately one of those recipes to make on you "cheat day" and enjoy!!

Provided by Tylers Wife and Chef

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 40m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 russet potatoes (peeled and chopped)
2 stalks celery, chopped
1 cup carrot, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 -2 package smoked Polish sausage (i use turkey version)
6 slices bacon (i use low sodium)
1/2 cup ranch dressing
1 cup salsa
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Pre heat oven to 350, spray 9 x 13 with cooking spray and set aside.
  • Bring all vegetable to boil and boil for 10 minute.
  • In large skillet cook the bacon until crispy then set bacon aside, but leave grease in skillet.
  • In the skillet, add the ranch, salsa, chopped up sausage and crumble the bacon over top. Mix together and cook til mix simmers.
  • Drain vegetables and spead them into 9 x 13 in even layer.
  • Pour the sausage mix down middle of vegetable mix length wise of dish. Cover the rest of the exposed vegetables on either side of sausage mix with the shredded chesse.
  • Bake casserole for 15 to 20 min and enjoy!

GARDEN POTATO CASSEROLE



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A slow cooker recipe that makes using the garden veggies easy for anyone to cook. Dad passed this one to me

Provided by Sharon Whitley

Categories     Potatoes

Time 7h20m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/4 lb unpeeled potatoes sliced thin
1 small green or red bell pepper, thinly sliced
1/4 c finely chopped yello onion
2 Tbsp butter, cut into pieces
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp dried thyme leaves
black pepper to taste
1 small yello squash, thinly sliced
1 c shredded sharp cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • 1. Place potatoes, bell pepper, onion, 1 tablespoon butter, thyme and black pepper in slow cooker, mix well.
  • 2. Evenly layer squash over potato mixture; add remaining 1 tablespoon butter.
  • 3. Cover and cook on LOW 7 hours or on HIGH 4 hours
  • 4. Remove potato mixture to serving bowl. Sprinkly with cheese; let stand 2-3 minutes until cheese melts.

Tips:

  • For a vegetarian version of the casserole, omit the bacon and use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth. You can also add more vegetables, such as chopped carrots, celery, or zucchini.
  • If you don't have any cream of celery soup, you can make your own by blending together 1 cup of cooked celery, 1 cup of milk, and 1/4 cup of flour.
  • To make the casserole ahead of time, assemble it and then refrigerate it for up to 24 hours before baking. When you're ready to bake it, let it come to room temperature for 30 minutes before putting it in the oven.
  • Serve the casserole with a side of your favorite salad or roasted vegetables.

Conclusion:

Garden casserole is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's packed with fresh vegetables, creamy sauce, and tender chicken or beef. Plus, it's a great way to use up leftover vegetables from your garden or CSA box. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give garden casserole a try.

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