26 Easy Gluten-Free Casseroles for Weeknights and Holidays

From a cheesy cauliflower bake to salsa verde chicken, these gluten-free casseroles deliver hearty, family-friendly comfort with layers of flavor perfect for weeknights or holidays.

Gluten-free casseroles prove that you don’t need wheat to enjoy layers of comfort. These family-friendly gluten-free recipes capture the best parts of the casserole experience with bubbling edges, creamy centers and an irresistible aroma that fills the kitchen before the timer even rings. They’re hearty enough for healthy weeknight dinners yet versatile enough to share at holiday gatherings or potlucks.

The recipes we chose lean on naturally gluten-free ingredients that make familiar favorites easy to adapt. A farmer’s casserole turns golden in the oven with tender potatoes, melty cheese and a savory custard holding everything together. Salsa verde chicken bake layers corn tortillas with tangy sauce and a touch of sour cream, or let the scent of taco-seasoned rice and tomatoes simmer alongside pork chops for a comforting one-dish meal. For something more festive, sweet potatoes au gratin bake in cream until the edges caramelize, and a cheesy cauliflower casserole with smoky bacon adds both crunch and richness.

Many of these gluten-free dinner recipes start with a base of rice, potatoes or corn tortillas, with roasted vegetables and eggs then adding texture and depth. Toppings like gluten-free chips or almonds bring the right amount of bite, making the easy gluten-free casseroles sturdy and satisfying. Several also double as freezer meals, so the flavors linger well beyond the first serving. Gluten-free or not, this is comfort food baked until golden and scooped until gone.

1/26

Spinach Mushroom Enchiladas

Total Time:50 min
Servings:6
Test Kitchen Approved
From the Recipe Creator: Lime, cilantro and Monterey Jack cheese lend Mexican flavors to this veggie-filled version of a real crowd-pleaser. —Evangeline Bradford, Erlanger, Kentucky
Nutrition Facts: 2 enchiladas: 427 calories, 24g fat (15g saturated fat), 75mg cholesterol, 879mg sodium, 36g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 5g fiber), 16g protein.
2/26

Duo Tater Bake

Contest Winner
Total Time:1 hour
Servings:2 casseroles (10 each)
Test Kitchen Approved
From the Recipe Creator: I made this creamy and comforting potato dish for Thanksgiving and it was a winner with my family. They said to be sure to include it at every holiday dinner. It's a keeper! —Joan McCulloch, Abbotsford, British Columbia
Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 236 calories, 12g fat (8g saturated fat), 38mg cholesterol, 246mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 2g fiber), 5g protein.
3/26

Eggs and Potatoes

Total Time:30 min
Servings:4
Test Kitchen Approved
From the Recipe Creator: I love having breakfast for dinner, especially this combination of eggs, potatoes and cheese. I start cooking it in a skillet on the stovetop, and then I pop it into the oven to bake. —Nadine Merheb, Tucson, Arizona
Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 395 calories, 23g fat (12g saturated fat), 461mg cholesterol, 651mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 3g fiber), 19g protein.
4/26

Pizza Tater Tot Casserole

Total Time:45 min
Servings:8
Test Kitchen Approved
From the Recipe Creator: For a new spin on a classic casserole, try my easy version. For a fun twist, just add your family’s favorite pizza toppings! —Sharon Skildum, Maple Grove, Minnesota
Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 572 calories, 32g fat (13g saturated fat), 96mg cholesterol, 1081mg sodium, 41g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 5g fiber), 36g protein.
5/26

Pork Chops Ole

Contest Winner
Total Time:1 hour 20 min
Servings:6
Test Kitchen Approved
From the Recipe Creator: This recipe is a fun and simple way to give pork chops south-of-the-border flair. The flavorful seasoning, rice and melted cheddar cheese make this dish a crowd-pleaser. A dear friend shared this recipe with me several years ago. —Laura Turner, Channelview, Texas
Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 515 calories, 27g fat (9g saturated fat), 121mg cholesterol, 587mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 41g protein.
6/26

Cheesy Cauliflower Breakfast Casserole

Total Time:1 hour 10 min
Servings:12
Test Kitchen Approved
From the Recipe Creator: I love finding new ways to add veggies to my meals. This twist on a breakfast favorite swaps in riced cauliflower for the usual hash browns to make it not only keto-friendly but also a real crowd-pleasing addition to the brunch rotation. —Robyn Warren, Lead Hill, Arkansas
Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 307 calories, 22g fat (11g saturated fat), 194mg cholesterol, 534mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 21g protein.
7/26

Granny’s Apple Scalloped Potatoes

Contest Winner
Total Time:1 hour 20 min
Servings:4
Test Kitchen Approved
From the Recipe Creator: I created this dish because I love scalloped potatoes and apples. It is delicious with baked breaded pork chops, which you could cook at the same time in another cast-iron pan. My spouse and I are retired, so it's just the two of us, but you could easily double the recipe to serve more. —Shirley Rickis, The Villages, Florida
Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 376 calories, 25g fat (15g saturated fat), 70mg cholesterol, 651mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 3g fiber), 13g protein.
8/26

Cheesy Vegetable Frittata

Total Time:35 min
Servings:2
Test Kitchen Approved
From the Recipe Creator: This cheesy, flavorful egg bake is packed with veggies. My husband and I enjoy it just as much for late-night suppers as we do for brunch. Swap in an egg substitute if you’re cutting the fat in your diet. A simple side of fresh fruit makes a perfect refreshing complement for this dish. —Pauline Howard, Lago Vista, Texas
Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 243 calories, 16g fat (7g saturated fat), 390mg cholesterol, 482mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 19g protein.
9/26

Easy Cheesy Loaded Grits

Contest Winner
Total Time:1 hour 25 min
Servings:8
Test Kitchen Approved
From the Recipe Creator: A tasty bowl of grits inspired me to develop my own recipe with sausage, green chiles and cheeses. —Joan Hallford, North Richland Hills, Texas
Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 399 calories, 28g fat (15g saturated fat), 116mg cholesterol, 839mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 18g protein.
10/26

Polenta Chili Casserole

Total Time:55 min
Servings:8
Test Kitchen Approved
From the Recipe Creator: This delicious vegetarian bake combines spicy chili, mixed veggies and homemade polenta. —Dan Kelmenson, West Bloomfield, Michigan
Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 397 calories, 12g fat (6g saturated fat), 57mg cholesterol, 922mg sodium, 49g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 7g fiber), 21g protein.
11/26

Cashew Cauliflower and Leek Gratin

Total Time:45 min
Servings:6
Test Kitchen Approved
From the Recipe Creator: My family loves this cauliflower gratin. It's different than scalloped potatoes and healthier with the added vegetables, and the cashew milk and cashew nuts add richness. Eliminate the white wine, if desired. —Nancy Heishman, Las Vegas, Nevada
Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 234 calories, 17g fat (3g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 373mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 4g fiber), 6g protein.
12/26

Zucchini Roll-Ups

Total Time:35 min
Servings:3
Test Kitchen Approved
From the Recipe Creator: We love lasagna, but these zucchini roll-ups are a little healthier and a lot quicker! Using zucchini “pasta” also makes the dish gluten-free and grain-free. To make zucchini strips, use a box grater or mandoline to get even slices. —Courtney Stultz, Weir, Kansas
Nutrition Facts: 4 roll-ups: 175 calories, 8g fat (4g saturated fat), 26mg cholesterol, 643mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 4g fiber), 13g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 vegetable, 1 medium-fat meat.
13/26

Ultimate Scalloped Potatoes

Contest Winner
Total Time:1 hour 20 min
Servings:6
Test Kitchen Approved
From the Recipe Creator: My husband found this recipe when I called and informed him we were going to have guests for dinner. This tasty variation on traditional scalloped potatoes is dressed up with garlic, Swiss cheese and Parmesan cheese.
—Glenda Malan, Lake Forest, California
Nutrition Facts: 1 each: 402 calories, 22g fat (14g saturated fat), 77mg cholesterol, 538mg sodium, 41g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 3g fiber), 12g protein.
14/26

Eggplant Parmesan

Total Time:55 min
Servings:2
Test Kitchen Approved
From the Recipe Creator: We really like eggplant and would rather have it baked than fried. This can be served as a side or a main dish. —Donna Wardlow-Keating, Omaha, Nebraska
Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 275 calories, 21g fat (6g saturated fat), 24mg cholesterol, 164mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 5g fiber), 9g protein.
15/26

Southwest Vegetarian Bake

Total Time:1 hour 15 min
Servings:8
Test Kitchen Approved
From the Recipe Creator: This veggie-packed casserole hits the spot on chilly nights. It's a healthy canned vegetable recipe that's perfect any time I have a taste for Mexican food with all the fixings. —Patricia Gale, Monticello, Illinois
Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 285 calories, 10g fat (5g saturated fat), 21mg cholesterol, 759mg sodium, 36g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 4g fiber), 15g protein. Diabetic exchanges: 2 starch, 2 vegetable, 1 lean meat, 1 fat.
16/26

Sweet Potatoes au Gratin

Total Time:50 min
Servings:6
Test Kitchen Approved
From the Recipe Creator: This rich sweet potato casserole couldn't be any easier to make—or more delicious to eat! —Patti Kirchhoff, Lake Geneva, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 412 calories, 31g fat (19g saturated fat), 124mg cholesterol, 385mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 3g fiber), 6g protein.
17/26

Farmer’s Casserole

Contest Winner
Total Time:1 hour 5 min
Servings:6
Test Kitchen Approved
From the Recipe Creator: Between family and friends, we average 375 visitors a year! This casserole is super handy—you can put it together the night before to let the flavors blend, then bake it in the morning. —Nancy Schmidt, Center, Colorado
Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 239 calories, 12g fat (7g saturated fat), 170mg cholesterol, 532mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 1g fiber), 18g protein.
18/26

Salsa Verde Chicken Casserole

Total Time:30 min
Servings:6
Test Kitchen Approved
From the Recipe Creator: This is a rich and surprisingly tasty rendition of a number of Tex-Mex dishes molded into one packed, beautiful casserole. Best of all, it’s ready in hardly any time! —Janet McCormick, Proctorville, Ohio
Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 400 calories, 23g fat (13g saturated fat), 102mg cholesterol, 637mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 3g fiber), 26g protein.
19/26

Holiday Potato Bake

Total Time:40 min
Servings:12
Test Kitchen Approved
From the Recipe Creator: I have made this at Thanksgiving and Christmas for the past several years. My family requests this dish all the time, even when it's not a holiday! —Vickie West, Long Beach, California
Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 271 calories, 19g fat (11g saturated fat), 52mg cholesterol, 375mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 7g protein.
20/26

Mexican Street Corn Bake

Contest Winner
Total Time:45 min
Servings:6
Test Kitchen Approved
From the Recipe Creator: We discovered Mexican street corn at a festival. This easy one-pan version saves on prep and cleanup. Every August I freeze a lot of our own fresh sweet corn and then I use that in this recipe, but store-bought corn works just as well. —Erin Wright, Wallace, Kansas
Nutrition Facts: 2/3 cup: 391 calories, 30g fat (5g saturated fat), 8mg cholesterol, 423mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 6g protein.
21/26

Green Chile Chicken Casserole

Total Time:1 hour 30 min
Servings:8
Test Kitchen Approved
From the Recipe Creator: This casserole makes good use of leftover meat and is very filling. —Lois Keel, Alburquerque, New Mexico
Nutrition Facts: 1-1/2 cups: 410 calories, 21g fat (14g saturated fat), 111mg cholesterol, 647mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 26g protein.
22/26

Carrot, Parsnip and Potato Gratin

Contest Winner
Total Time:1 hour 10 min
Servings:8
Test Kitchen Approved
From the Recipe Creator: Thanks to a challenge in the TOH online community a few years back, my husband and I tried parsnips and discovered that we liked them! In fact, I started growing them in my garden and have been trying new things with them, including this recipe. —Sue Gronholz, Beaver Dam, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 141 calories, 6g fat (4g saturated fat), 23mg cholesterol, 208mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 3g fiber), 3g protein.
23/26

Texas-Style Lasagna

Contest Winner
Total Time:1 hour 10 min
Servings:12
Test Kitchen Approved
From the Recipe Creator: With its spicy flavor, this dish is a real crowd-pleaser. It's wonderful with side servings of picante sauce, guacamole and tortilla chips. —Effie Gish, Fort Worth, Texas
Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 349 calories, 18g fat (10g saturated fat), 101mg cholesterol, 1041mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 26g protein.
24/26

Spaghetti Squash Meatball Casserole

Total Time:1 hour 5 min
Servings:6
Test Kitchen Approved
From the Recipe Creator: One of our favorite comfort-food dinners is spaghetti and meatballs. We're crazy about this lighter, healthier version that features so many veggies. It has the same beloved flavors with more nutritious ingredients! —Courtney Stultz, Weir, Kansas
Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 304 calories, 14g fat (6g saturated fat), 69mg cholesterol, 590mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 4g fiber), 25g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 fat, 1-1/2 starch.
25/26

Brunch Hash & Egg Bake

Total Time:1 hour
Servings:8
Test Kitchen Approved
From the Recipe Creator: When my kids were growing up, I was cooking for eight. I couldn't conveniently fry eggs for that many people, so I devised this recipe that became a family favorite. Mild and salty feta cheese is my favorite for the dish, but shredded cheddar or Parmesan works too. —Lily Julow, Lawrenceville, Georgia
Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 460 calories, 29g fat (10g saturated fat), 234mg cholesterol, 761mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 21g protein.
26/26

Sweet-and-Sour Supper

Total Time:50 min
Servings:6
Test Kitchen Approved
From the Recipe Creator: My mother shared this recipe, which I've been making for my family for years. The homemade sweet-and-sour sauce is the key to this dish's success. —Dorothy Reimer, Dewberry, Alberta
Nutrition Facts: 1 each: 424 calories, 7g fat (3g saturated fat), 37mg cholesterol, 1518mg sodium, 73g carbohydrate (39g sugars, 2g fiber), 17g protein.

Gluten-Free Casseroles FAQ

What are some easy gluten-free casserole recipes?

Easy gluten-free casseroles include cheesy broccoli chicken bake, gluten-free green bean casserole, and Mexican beef and rice casserole. These dishes rely on naturally gluten-free ingredients like corn tortillas, potatoes or rice, so they don’t require complicated substitutions. Other simple options include chicken enchilada casserole made with corn tortillas and loaded baked potato casserole with cheese and crisp bacon—both are simple to prep and big on comfort.

Can I freeze gluten-free casseroles?

Yes. Most gluten-free casseroles freeze well when prepped and wrapped correctly. If you’re unsure where to start, learning how to freeze a casserole can make a big difference in how well it holds up. Assemble your casserole in a freezer-safe dish, cover it tightly with storage wrap and foil, and label it with the date. Thaw it overnight in the fridge, then reheat it in the oven until warmed through.

For casseroles with high-moisture vegetables like zucchini, roasting them first before freezing helps prevent sogginess. Freezer-friendly casseroles like cheesy chicken and rice casserole or ground turkey sweet potato bake hold up especially well; individual portions can also be frozen for quick meals.

Are gluten-free casseroles healthy?

Yes, you can make healthy gluten-free casseroles with balanced ingredients. Recipes that use whole gluten-free foods like vegetables, legumes, brown rice or quinoa are naturally rich in fiber and nutrients without relying on processed substitutes. To keep things lighter, you can trade heavy cream for Greek yogurt or pureed vegetables, and use herbs and spices instead of high-sodium sauces.