CLASSIC CHEESY ZUCCHINI BAKE

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Ever since a friend shared this classic casserole with me. I actually look forward to our annual bounty of zucchini. This cheesy veggie bake makes a pretty entree or brunch item. I keep the recipe handy, I know I will get requests.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

4-1/2 cups sliced zucchini
2 to 3 tablespoons olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
1 large onion, chopped
2 tablespoons minced garlic
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) tomato puree
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
3 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon dried basil
2 cans (2-1/4 ounces each) sliced ripe olives, drained
3 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
6 large eggs, lightly beaten
1-1/2 cups grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, saute zucchini in oil until tender. Stir in salt and pepper. Transfer to an ungreased 13x9-in. baking dish., In the same skillet, saute onion until crisp-tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the tomato puree, tomato paste, sugar, Italian seasoning and basil. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10-15 minutes or until slightly thickened. Stir in olives. Pour over zucchini. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. , Whisk eggs and Parmesan cheese; pour over zucchini. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 25-30 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Let stand for 15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 245 calories, Fat 14g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 120mg cholesterol, Sodium 501mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 15g protein.

Rana Toheed
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This zucchini bake is a delicious and easy way to use up all those zucchinis from the garden. It's a great side dish for any meal, and it's also a great way to get kids to eat their vegetables.


Aidil Hamizan
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I'm not a big fan of zucchini, but I really enjoyed this bake. The zucchini was cooked perfectly and the cheese sauce was delicious. I would definitely make this again.


Karen Weatherford
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This zucchini bake is a great way to sneak some vegetables into your kids' diet. They'll never know they're eating zucchini! The cheese sauce is also a big hit with kids, so they'll be asking for seconds.


Harps Laundry Services
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I was a little skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it! The zucchini bake was absolutely delicious. The zucchini was perfectly tender and the cheese sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Waittey Tebza
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This zucchini bake is cheesy, gooey, and delicious! I love that it's a one-pan dish, which makes cleanup a breeze. I also appreciate that it's a relatively healthy dish, since it's packed with zucchini and other vegetables.


Vance Brown
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This is my go-to recipe for zucchini bake. It's always a hit with my family and friends. I love that it's so easy to make and that it's a healthy way to enjoy zucchini.


Sumaiya Hasan
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I've made this zucchini bake several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's perfect for potlucks or picnics, and it's also a great way to get my kids to eat their vegetables.


Evander Claye
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This zucchini bake is a great way to use up all those zucchinis from my garden! It's a simple and easy recipe, and the results are always delicious. I like to add some extra herbs and spices to give it a little extra flavor.


hs magsi
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I was pleasantly surprised by how easy this recipe was to make. I'm not a very experienced cook, but I was able to follow the instructions easily and the dish turned out great! The zucchini bake was delicious and cheesy, and my friends loved it.


Adnan Abir
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This cheesy zucchini bake was an absolute hit with my family! The zucchini was tender and flavorful, and the cheesy sauce was perfectly gooey and melted. I followed the recipe exactly, and it turned out beautifully. I will definitely be making this a