15 Casseroles to Celebrate Spring

We cook casseroles year-round — yes, that’s right! Come spring this king of convenience goes a little lighter to take on the flavors of the season. The easiest way to do it is with spring produce; vegetables like asparagus, peas, fennel, and spinach are all fair game once they begin to show up at grocery stores and markets.

We’ve rounded up 15 crowd-pleasing casseroles to enjoy throughout the season, from a lighter take on macaroni and cheese made with vegetables and cottage cheese to a stovetop tuna noodle casserole made bright and wholesome with tender florets of broccoli. Don’t ditch the casserole for spring — just update it!

Ham, canned tuna, and cubed chicken breast give spring-friendly casseroles an easy protein boost.

• Creamy Baked Orzo with Ham, Peas, and Leeks
• Chicken Pasta Bake with Spinach & Parmesan
• Stovetop Tuna Orzo Casserole with Broccoli
• Chicken & Tomato No-Boil Pasta Bake

After a long winter, the arrival of spring produce is always something to celebrate, but even year-round favorites like potatoes, zucchini, and eggplant can be a welcome addition to the season when served in a lightened-up casserole.

• Creamy Spring Vegetable Gratin with Grano Padano
• Potato, Squash & Goat Cheese Gratin
• Chickpea Casserole with Lemon, Herbs & Shallots
• Lighter Baked Mac and Cheese
• Double Spinach Pasta Casserole with Pesto & Asiago Cheese
• Ina Garten’s Roasted Vegetable Lasagna

There’s just something about warmer days that makes brunch seem like a must on leisurely weekends. Conveniently, these egg bakes all go quite well with mimosas and Bloody Marys.

• Breakfast Polenta Squares with Spinach & Bacon
• Baked Denver Omelet
• Broccoli & Spaghetti Frittata
• Zucchini and Asparagus Strata
• Sausage, Artichoke & Goat Cheese Egg Bake

Do you have a favorite spring casserole? Share with us in the comments!