Casserole Love

Casseroles have a bad reputation as an 80's dish that needs to be buried but in fact, they're still one of my favourite dishes to prepare. There's so much to love about the casserole, you can make pretty much anything a casserole, it's one dish to clean, and they're easy to whip up. You can stuff all kinds of hearty and delicious foods into a casserole, bake it up, and have a delicious dinner in no time. 

With that being said, fall is upon us and the weather is getting colder so utilizing your oven is a must. It's a cheap way to warm up the house and get a great meal at the same time! I'm breaking down 6 of my favourite casserole style recipes I've written to date and what's so bloody great about them! 

BAKED VEGETABLE CURRY

Curry is such a comforting dish. The smell of curry cooking is one of my favourite smells in the kitchen and always gets me hungry long before the dish is ever ready. 

Curry is great on the stove top but I whipped up a batch in the oven and it was fantastic! This casserole is as simple as tossing all of your ingredients together and baking them until tender and delicious. 

Trust me when I say, curry is utterly delicious out of the oven! Give it a try!

​https://happyveggie.weebly.com/recipes/baked-vegetable-curry

BROCCOLI MASHED POTATO BAKE

What's better than a serving of creamy mashed potatoes? How about casserole of cheesy mashed potatoes, broccoli, and a finishing layer of crispy potatoes? This casserole was one of my favourites because my love for potatoes is legit. You get creamy, cheesy mashed potatoes, tender broccoli, and another fabulous layer of sliced potatoes that gets nice and crispy in the oven. Potatoes on potatoes, now that's a casserole I can get down with!

https://happyveggie.weebly.com/recipes/broccoli-cheddar-and-mashed-potato-casserole

CHEESY CAULI BROCCOLI BAKE

I don't always suggest smothering your vegetables in cheese, but if you're going to do it, then this is the way! 

Cauliflower and broccoli florets pair so wonderfully with cheddar. It's a well known fact that almost anything tastes better blanketed under a layer of melty cheddar and these veggies are no exception. This casserole is the perfect side to almost any main course you're planning to serve and couldn't be easier to put together.

​https://happyveggie.weebly.com/recipes/cheesy-broccoli-cauliflower-bake

CREAMY PIEROGI AND BROCCOLI BAKE

Pierogis are one of my favourite things to eat. Little pillows of happiness with their delicious potato filling. I've enjoyed them boiled, fried, and even baked, but how about smothered in a casserole?

This casserole is super hearty and satisfying with delicious, pillowy pierogis, tender broccoli, and a lusciously creamy sauce. Once baked, this casserole smells so inviting, almost as if it's suggesting you sit down at the table and prepare yourself. Trust me when I say you'll reconsider how you prepare pierogis after this casserole!

​https://happyveggie.weebly.com/recipes/creamy-pierogi-broccoli-casserole

CREAMY MINI POTATO PEA BAKE

What's especially wonderful about this bake is the green pea sauce the potatoes are baked up in. Blending up the peas with cream, milk, and spices, creates a luscious sauce that envelops the potatoes and bakes up beautifully. This casserole is finished with an herbed cheddar and baked until bubbly and brown on top. You'll want seconds of this casserole for sure!

https://happyveggie.weebly.com/recipes/spinach-ricotta-ravioli-bake

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SPINACH & MOZZARELLA RAVIOLI BAKE

Pasta bakes are some of my favourite meals. Delicious sauces, tender noodles, and some kind of melty cheese. It's a match made in heaven!

This bake is special because of the ravioli. Fresh ravioli bakes up wonderfully with very little prep work. Toss in some fresh spinach, ricotta cheese, and melty mozzarella, and you've got a pasta party! This is one meal time bake that you'll be making again and again!

​https://happyveggie.weebly.com/recipes/spinach-ricotta-ravioli-bake