12 Warm Weather Casseroles
As the weather heats up, it's time to rethink our favorite comfort food: the casserole. Forget the heavy, creamy dishes of winter and embrace vibrant, flavorful Warm Weather Casseroles. These light, fresh, and satisfying meals are perfect for outdoor dining. Packed with seasonal vegetables, lean proteins, and zesty herbs, they offer all the convenience of a one-dish-wonder without weighing you down.
1. Garden Galore Bake
It may not be spring quite yet, but the Garden Galore Bake reminds us of when the garden is lush and filled with all the sweet and vibrant greens you can eat! Under a bed of cheesy, crispy breadcrumbs, sweet squash and juicy zucchini come together with tangy mayo and fluffy eggs to make a casserole that nourishes and delights all at once! The Garden Galore Bake draws so much from the greens of summer, you might just forget it's winter!
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Summer is about soaking up the sun, but your taste buds will be more interested in soaking up the amazing taste of the Summer Beef Casserole. This deeply savory sensation uses braising beef, which becomes tender and juicy thanks to its low-and-slow cooking, as the star of the show, with crispy bright bell peppers and fresh zucchini in supporting roles to emphasize the beefiness and bring the summer touch. Served atop fluffy couscous and sprinkled with sharp and nutty parmesan, Summer Beef Casserole is as hearty and comforting as it is laid-back in its cooking. Sounds like summer to us!
See More3. BBQ Chicken Casserole
BBQ Chicken Casserole takes the tastes of the summer cookout and pours them into a comforting casserole. Juicy chicken slathered in sweet and smoky barbecue sauce is nestled on top of creamy, cheesy, and tangy mashed potatoes; it gets everyone's mouths watering just thinking about it! Topped with crispy bacon, BBQ Chicken Casserole is perfect served with hearty greens for the full cookout experience. And it comes together in just 45 minutes!
See More4. Salad Casserole
So simple, so light, so yummy! Yep, that's Salad Casserole for ya. Juicy red tomatoes get topped with some crispy, crunchy bread, a seasoned buttery drizzle, and melty parmesan cheese. It's what we like to think of as the summer version of a casserole. It's not too heavy, doesn't take long at all, and it's loaded with flavors of that beloved warm weather season. No matter the temperature outside, Salad Casserole is here to serve up the taste of summer fun!
See More5. Porkie's Tex-Mex Bake
Porkie's Tex-Mex Bake knows how to make a casserole a true culinary event! First, it whips up homemade, extra-succulent, beautifully spiced, and tender shredded pork! Then it mixes that pork with spicy, butter-infused vegetables and vibrant enchilada sauce, and then pours it atop a delicious summer cornmeal crust! Oh yes, Taco Tuesday can't compare to Porkie's Tex-Mex Bake! Nothing can beat that big, savory, South-of-the-Border flavor!
See More6. High Tide Bake
Grab your nets and get ready to do some fishing! The tide's come in and with it, all the delicious bounty the ocean has to offer! Actually, that sounds like a lot of work. Maybe we can instead enjoy the delicious bounty of the sea from the comfort of our own kitchen? Maybe with something like the High Tide Bake?! Oh yeah, everything is coming together! The filling of this casserole is a creamy, savory, and slightly summery shrimp chowder with crispy bits of bacon mixed within; already we're off to a scrumptious start! Then the top is a flaky, buttery herb biscuit! Can things get much better than they already are with High Tide Bake? Only by eating it near the shore, enjoying the beauty of the waves from a comfortable distance!
See More7. Summer Fresh Casserole
Summer is just the best. There are vacations on the calendar, the kids are out of school, and the sun is shining brightly! Also, your garden is flourishing with a juicy, refreshing harvest! And you must use up every last bit of those veggies. This Summer Fresh Casserole can do that for you! It loads you up with that freshness (hence the name) and mixes it with creamy, cheesy flavors and a buttery, crumbly crust. Yum! Nothing tastes better than Summer Fresh Casserole!
See More8. Summer Ziti Bake
Ah, it's summertime! You've been waiting months and months for that warmer weather and it's finally here. If you're dreaming of some poolside dining, let this Summer Ziti Bake be the first that you serve to celebrate! Bouncy ziti pasta and fresh, seasonal veggies are swimming in a rich, tangy red sauce and creamy cheese goodness that'll really kick things off in the most delicious way! Dive right into the Summer Ziti Bake and make the most of your favorite season!
See More9. Summer Veggie & Chicken Bake
A veritable cornucopia of fresh vegetables in your summer garden should get your taste buds watering. It means it's time to whip up a Summer Veggie & Chicken Bake. Juicy zucchini and sweet tomatoes are baked with nutty brown rice and savory chicken for a sunny supper that comes together in just one hour. Cheesy, fragrant, and filled with bright corn kernels, the Summer Veggie & Chicken Bake really is the edible spirit of the season!
See More10. Coastal Enchilada Bake
From coast-to-coast, everyone agrees that these are some great enchiladas! This Coastal Enchilada Bake fills the flavorful, zesty, salsa-infused tortillas with a mix of summery shrimp and corn for a perfect savory and sweet balance! Garden-fresh zucchini and melty cotija cheese complement the sharp Monterey Jack cheese on top! Find your beachside luxury with the Coastal Enchilada Bake!
See More11. Summer Sweet Potato Bake
Ahhhh, that sweet, sweet summertime! Loaded with good times and relaxation, what better time than now to add a little bit of that sweetness to your dinnertime menu?! Summer Sweet Potato Bake can hook you up, that's for sure! Get a rush of sugary serotonin as you bite into the sweet, tangy pineapple mixed with the creamy, tender sweet potatoes. There's butter and marshmallows and all-around good times! Cheers to the warm weather and sweet treats turned side dishes like Summer Sweet Potato Bake!
See More12. Backyard Three Bean Bake
If you're having a summer cookout, but don't have a bean dish, are you even allowed to call it a cookout? A question for philosophers perhaps, but we're not going to test it; we're going to put out the best bean dish possible! That's the Backyard Three Bean Bake, if you were wondering; a beefy, succulent, savory mix of three different kinds of creamy, hearty beans that are baked to smoky sweetness with brown sugar and molasses. Mmmm, there's "bean" no side dish we've found that can match this Backyard Three Bean Bake!
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