I'm a Dietitian & These Are My Favorite High-Protein Casserole Recipes By Jessica Ball, M.S., RD Jessica Ball, M.S., RD Jessica Ball, M.S., RD, is the senior nutrition editor for EatingWell. She is a registered dietitian with a master's in food, nutrition and sustainability. In addition to EatingWell, her work has appeared in Food & Wine, Real Simple, Parents, Better Homes and Gardens and MyRecipes. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on April 30, 2024 Reviewed by Dietitian Christa Brown, M.S., RDN, LD Reviewed by Dietitian Christa Brown, M.S., RDN, LD Christa Brown is a registered dietitian and business owner with a practice focus on diabetes management and content development for brands and fitness influencers. She is a licensed dietitian with a Master of Science in Nutrition Education and a certification in gut health by the Institute of Integrative Nutrition. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines SAVE ALL RECIPES NEW! Save as a collection on MyRecipes Close There are few things as comforting as a casserole. They're warm, usually gooey and easy to assemble and bake. But just because something is cozy and comforting to eat doesn't mean it can't be nutritious—and these dishes are proof. Each casserole recipe on this list boasts at least 15 grams of protein per serving, which meets EatingWell's parameters for a high-protein dish. That means these casseroles are not only filling for your stomach but your soul, too—as any good comfort food should be. While we often think "dinner" when we think "casserole," we've included casseroles for any mealtime—from breakfast to dinner and anything in between. Recipes like our Blueberry-Almond Overnight French Toast casserole and Eggs Benedict Casserole are perfect to prep ahead for a satisfying brunch gathering. Savory mains like our Philly Chicken Cheesesteak Casserole and Cabbage Roll Casserole are just as delicious fresh out of the oven as they are for leftovers the next day. Whether it's casserole season or not, these recipes help make getting something on the table flavorful and nourishing. For more budget-friendly recipes, plus cooking and shopping tips, check out Thrifty. See More Love any of these recipes? Tap "Save" to add them to MyRecipes, your new, free recipe box for EatingWell. 01 of 12 Sweet Potato, Sausage and Goat Cheese Egg Casserole View Recipe Save This hearty breakfast casserole, featuring roasted sweet potatoes, is the perfect dish to prepare for your next brunch gathering. 02 of 12 Easy Chicken Enchilada Casserole View Recipe Save Katie Webster Casseroles make perfect meal-prep dinners, and this enchilada version is no exception. The whole casserole can be built and left to hang out in the refrigerator for up to three days—just bake it off on a busy night and you have a healthy, easy dinner on the table in no time. The quick homemade enchilada sauce in this recipe is great when you don't have any of the canned sauce on hand; just season crushed tomatoes with spices and salt for an instant enchilada sauce. 03 of 12 Philly Chicken Cheesesteak Casserole View Recipe Save Diana Chistruga This Philly chicken cheesesteak casserole tastes just like the classic sandwich version but in casserole form. We swapped out the beef for ground chicken and added pasta to bring this quick one-skillet dinner together. 04 of 12 French Onion Dip Chicken & Rice Casserole View Recipe Save Greg Dupree This creamy French onion dip chicken and rice casserole topped with crispy potato chips is perfect for game day or whenever you want a comforting meal the whole family will love. 05 of 12 Cabbage Roll Casserole View Recipe Save Brie Passano This casserole has all the elements of cabbage rolls—ground beef, onion and rice cooked in tomato sauce—and skips the fuss of rolling. The cabbage is chopped instead and layered with the saucy filling, then topped with cheese, for a satisfying and easy casserole. Feel free to substitute other ground meats, such as turkey, for the ground beef—this recipe would also be great with a vegetarian meat substitute. 06 of 12 Eggs Benedict Casserole View Recipe Save An eggs Benedict casserole is not only delicious, hearty and filling, but it also gives you the ingredients and taste you love from eggs Benedict in an easy, make-ahead form. We suggest making the sauce while your casserole cooks and serving the final product with some fresh fruit. 07 of 12 Spinach & Mushroom Tortellini Bake View Recipe Save This cheesy tortellini bake is a dish the whole family will love—it's filled with sweet-tasting marinara, mushrooms and spinach and topped with melted cheese. Complete the meal, plus get in another vegetable serving, by adding a side of broccoli or a small green salad. 08 of 12 Blueberry-Almond Overnight French Toast View Recipe Save This breakfast casserole goes straight from the oven to the table, so pick your favorite table-worthy baking dish for this healthy French toast recipe. Serve with pure maple syrup. 09 of 12 Spinach & Feta Strata View Recipe Save Victor Protasio This breakfast casserole is a natural make-ahead choice, as the egg mixture needs plenty of time to soak into the bread before baking. Plus, it's equally delicious hot, room temperature or cold, so guests can help themselves as they wake up. 10 of 12 Veggie Lasagna View Recipe Save Photographer: Jennifer Causey, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Christina Daley Every layer of this delicious veggie lasagna has its own flavor profile. Cooking the vegetables before assembling the lasagna ensures the dish won’t be soggy. Be sure to squeeze the spinach well—spinach holds a surprising amount of water that will make your lasagna soupy. Lightly coat the foil with cooking spray before covering the lasagna to prevent the cheese from sticking. Serve with a mixed green salad and crusty garlic bread. 11 of 12 Vegetarian Enchilada Casserole View Recipe Save Think of this vegetarian enchilada casserole as a veggie-packed Mexican-inspired lasagna with corn tortillas standing in for the noodles! If your peppers are mild and you like heat, opt for spicy pico de gallo. This easy vegetarian dinner recipe is sure to become a new family favorite. 12 of 12 Cheesy Ground Beef & Broccoli Casserole View Recipe Save Christine Ma This cheesy ground beef and broccoli casserole is comfort food the whole family can get behind. It's assembled and baked all in one skillet and finished in 30 minutes, making it the perfect weeknight meal. Explore more: Healthy Eating Budget Cooking Guide Thrifty Was this page helpful? 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