Casseroles Under 300 Calories

Updated October 28, 2013
Credit: Randy Mayor; Melanie J. Clarke

Bake a piping hot casserole with tasty fillings that won't round out your waistline.

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Cheesy Potato Casserole

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Cheesy Potato Casserole Recipe

Rather than using sodium-loaded canned soup, we made our own creamy sauce to update this dish.

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Creamed Onion Casserole

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Creamed Onion Casserole Recipe

Here's a dish of straightforward comfort, a crave-worthy combo of softened onions and leeks in a creamy sauce. Make the dish through step 2 up to a day ahead, and then reheat the next day in the baking dish.

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Garden-Style Lasagna

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Garden-Style Lasagna Recipe

Vegetable lasagna is a sure crowd-pleaser and a classic make-ahead dish. If you prepare it ahead, let it cool completely before covering, then chill.

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Mom's Creamy Chicken and Broccoli Casserole

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Mom's Creamy Chicken and Broccoli Casserole Recipe

A traditional creamy chicken casserole can have more than 800 calories per serving! Try our lightened up version that offers great flavor without all the calories.

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Light King Ranch Chicken Casserole

Light King Ranch Chicken Casserole Recipe

For an easy, satisfying, and healthy chicken casserole dinner, check out this lightened up version of one of our most popular chicken dishes of all time.

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Home-style Green Bean Casserole

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Home-style Green Bean Casserole Recipe

This essential holiday casserole gets a much-needed makeover from fresh veggies and a lightened, but super-rich homemade sauce.

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Aunt Liz's Chicken Spaghetti Casserole

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Aunt Liz's Chicken Spaghetti Casserole Recipe

This chicken spaghetti casserole is low in calories and can easily be made ahead. The recipe makes two casseroles so enjoy one for dinner and freeze the other for later. To prepare the frozen casserole, cover and bake for 55 minutes at 350°; uncover and bake an additional 10 minutes or until hot and bubbly.

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Asparagus-and-Ham Casserole

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Asparagus-and-Ham Casserole Recipe

Egg noodles and ham make this casserole a hearty, homestyle entrée.

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Baked Eggplant Parmesan

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Baked Eggplant Parmesan Recipe

Get low-calorie Italian without sacrificing an ounce of flavor. This lightened version uses egg whites, homemade tomato sauce, and part-skim mozzarella cheese.

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Marmalade French Toast Casserole

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Marmalade French Toast Casserole Recipe

Assemble this healthy breakfast casserole in less than 15 minutes and store in the refrigerator overnight for an easy breakfast treat.

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Broccoli and Three-Cheese Casserole

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Broccoli and Three-Cheese Casserole Recipe

Traditional broccoli casserole just got better. Use fontina cheese for the creamy filling and breadcrumbs for a crunchy, low-fat topping.

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Chicken and Broccoli Casserole

Chicken and Broccoli Casserole Recipe

This lightened up version of the popular chicken divan features a rich cream sauce, tender chicken, and crisp broccoli florets.

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Hash Brown Casserole with Bacon, Onions, and Cheese

Hash Brown Casserole with Bacon, Onions, and Cheese Recipe

Though filling enough to be the main dish, you can also serve smaller portions of this creamy, cheesy casserole as a tasty side dish.

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Mediterranean Spinach Strata

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Mediterranean Spinach Strata Recipe

Fresh tomatoes and spinach pair well with nutty Asiago cheese and tangy feta cheese for a simple make-ahead meal that tastes great at brunch, lunch, or dinner. A single serving contains about a third of your daily calcium needs.

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Potluck Potato Casserole

Potluck Potato Casserole Recipe

Spoon into this healthy casserole's crunchy topping to get to the creamy, cheesy interior. It's the ultimate in comfort food.

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Squash-Rice Casserole

Credit: Randy Mayor; Melanie J. Clarke

Squash-Rice Casserole Recipe

Easy to prepare and rich in flavor, this 5-star casserole pairs fabulously with pork chops, ham, or roasted chicken breasts.

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