8 Dairy-Free Casseroles That Are Full of Flavor—Without Cheese or Milk

Cookbook author Mark Bittman knows how to transform traditional meat-filled foods into a hearty vegan option. Take this dairy-free casserole, for example. Instead of the meat, eggplant, and béchamel, this Greek dish is layered with mushrooms and a nondairy cashew cream sauce.

Spice up your menu with this Korean-inspired dairy-free egg casserole. A veggie-filled rice mixture is seasoned with a spicy-sweet sauce of gochujang, soy sauce, honey, and sesame oil. From there, eggs are added before baking to perfection. 

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You're going to want to bookmark this comforting dairy-free casserole. Here you can use whatever unsweetened nondairy milk you like to mash into the sweet potatoes with just a hint of salt. It makes the perfect slightly sweet topping to contrast to the hearty root veggies and savory pork. Did we mention it comes together in a slow cooker? 

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Here's a dairy-free breakfast casserole that's going to turn heads. The Mexican-inspired breakfast dish combines tomatoes and chipotle chiles to create an irresistible sauce for the tortillas, shredded chicken, and eggs. If there are people at the table that consume dairy, keep some feta or cotija cheese handy for an extra topper.

This dairy-free sweet potato casserole is packed with Asian-inspired flavor. Peanut butter and coconut milk tame the heat coming from the red curry paste. It makes a unique sweet potato side dish around the holidays or delicious vegetarian main dish with a salad.

Cajun-seasoned shrimp is the star of this dairy-free casserole recipe. The best part is that this is a one-skillet meal (make sure it's oven-safe), meaning you don't have to mess a lot of pans to get dinner on the table. The corn bread dumplings call for a bit of milk, but nondairy milk will do the trick.

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Once this dairy-free casserole is prepped, you can pop it in the freezer for up to 3 months. Come dinnertime on a busy weeknight, you'll have a delicious meal ready for the oven. Top with a squeeze of lime for a zesty finish.

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This dairy-free casserole recipe has major fall vibes. Seasonal butternut squash is paired with maple-flavor bacon, barley, and veggies for an unforgettable one-dish dinner or hearty side. Bonus: you'll also get a healthy dose of whole grains.

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