SMOKY ZUCCHINI CASSEROLE

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Delicious, easy, and quick zucchini casserole.

Provided by jabguit

Categories Fruits and Vegetables Vegetables Squash

Time 1h25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

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Ingredients

6 tablespoons butter, divided
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 ½ cups whole milk
2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
½ teaspoon smoked paprika
¼ teaspoon dried thyme, crushed
3 large zucchini, cut into 1/4-inch rounds
¼ sweet onion (such as Vidalia®), sliced
1 large carrot, shredded
1 large egg, beaten
1 ½ cups shredded extra-sharp Cheddar cheese
⅓ cup panko bread crumbs, or to taste
cooking spray

Steps:

Melt 3 tablespoons butter in a saucepan over medium heat until a pinch of flour sprinkled into the oil will just begin to bubble. Whisk in flour, stirring constantly until mixture becomes paste-like and light golden brown, about 5 minutes. Slowly add milk, stirring to avoid lumps. Continue stirring until a smooth, thick sauce is obtained, about 10 minutes more. Whisk in bouillon, paprika, and thyme. Remove from heat and let sauce cool.
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly butter a 9x13-inch casserole dish.
Melt remaining 3 tablespoons butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add zucchini and onion; saute until softened, 12 to 15 minutes. Add carrot and continue cooking for 2 minutes. Remove from heat.
Add egg to the cooled sauce; whisk rapidly until smooth. Add Cheddar cheese and mix to combine.
Layer zucchini mixture evenly into the prepared casserole dish. Pour sauce over vegetables and give it a slight stir to moisten throughout. Sprinkle bread crumbs on top and spray lightly with cooking spray.
Bake in the preheated oven until bread crumbs start to brown, 20 to 25 minutes. Broil until panko is nicely browned, 2 to 4 minutes more. Remove from oven and let sit for 10 to 15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 243.8 calories, Carbohydrate 12.6 g, Cholesterol 73 mg, Fat 18.3 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 10 g, SaturatedFat 11.1 g, Sodium 353.5 mg, Sugar 5.1 g

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Susan Wambui

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Overall, I thought this recipe was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't great either.

rabbi islam5060

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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my casserole turned out really dry. I think I might have overcooked it.

Khaled Mahommed

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This casserole was a bit too runny for my taste. I think I'll cook it for a little longer next time.

Taylor Buford

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I found this casserole to be a bit bland. I think I'll add some more spices next time.

Nadeem Arshad

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This casserole was a bit too smoky for my taste. I think I'll use less smoked paprika next time.

Nakawungu Bridget

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I'm not a big fan of zucchini, but I really enjoyed this casserole. The smoky flavor really balanced out the zucchini flavor.

Alia Sohail

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I made this casserole with some zucchini that I got from a local farmer's market. It was so fresh and flavorful!

Salman Ashamed

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This casserole is perfect for a summer meal. It's light and refreshing, but still filling.

Hina Rajput

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I've made this casserole several times and it always turns out great. It's a family favorite!

Akash Santal

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This casserole is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved it!

Hasnain Hasu

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I love that this recipe uses simple ingredients that I always have on hand.

Tanisha Stewart patterson

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This casserole is a great way to use up leftover zucchini. It's also a great dish to make ahead of time.

Azeem Arshad

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I made this casserole for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.

Baba_Shehroz_Awan Techs

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I'm always looking for new ways to use zucchini and this recipe fit the bill perfectly. The casserole was delicious and I will definitely be making it again.

Apral Jones

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This casserole was easy to make and didn't take long to cook. I will definitely be making it again!

Mark Adrian Wainwright

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I'm not usually a fan of zucchini, but this recipe changed my mind! The smokiness of the bacon and the creaminess of the cheese really balanced out the zucchini flavor.