TORTILLA ZUCCHINI CASSEROLE

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My grandmother always fixed this for special occasions and it was always a hit. It takes the southern zucchini casserole dish and adds a Mexican flair.

Provided by Brandi Atkins

Categories     Fruits and Vegetables     Vegetables     Squash

Time 55m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 pound zucchini, sliced
1 onion, chopped
1 small green bell pepper, chopped
1 (7 ounce) can diced green chiles, drained
4 hard-cooked eggs, chopped
1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
½ teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon garlic powder
⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste
2 cups sour cream
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
6 (6 inch) corn tortillas, cut into wedges
3 cups shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet; cook and stir zucchini, onion, and bell pepper in hot oil until tender, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in green chiles, eggs, salt, cumin, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper; set aside. Mix sour cream and flour in a bowl.
  • Layer half the corn tortillas in a 9x13-inch baking dish. Spread half the zucchini mixture and half the sour cream mixture on top; sprinkle with half the Cheddar cheese. Repeat the layers.
  • Bake in preheated oven until cheese is melted, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 289.8 calories, Carbohydrate 12.4 g, Cholesterol 117.2 mg, Fat 21.9 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 12 g, SaturatedFat 11.9 g, Sodium 612.2 mg, Sugar 2.2 g

Immaculate Kemunto
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The zucchini in this casserole was cooked perfectly and the casserole was cheesy and flavorful.


Charles Sanders
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This casserole is a great way to use up leftover zucchini and it's also a delicious and easy meal.


Bobby Shmurda
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This casserole was a bit time-consuming to make, but it was worth it in the end.


Farid Ullah
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The casserole was a bit too dry. I think I would add some more liquid next time.


Matas spz
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The zucchini in this casserole was a bit bland. I think I would add some more seasoning next time.


Sarah Caneen
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This casserole is a delicious and easy way to use up leftover zucchini.


DH ANTOR KHAN
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This casserole is a great way to sneak some vegetables into your kids' diet.


Zemam Abebe
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Mosin Ali
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This casserole was easy to make and turned out delicious! I will definitely be making it again.


MOIZ CH
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I would definitely make this casserole again.


Zoya Tamang
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This casserole was a great way to use up some leftover zucchini.


Brittany Osejo
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This casserole was amazing! I loved the combination of flavors and textures.


Niska Bakomadah
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The casserole was a bit too dry. I think I would add some more liquid next time.


Zahid Qamar
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This casserole was a bit bland for my taste. I think I would add some more spices next time.


Koos Rachomanyane
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I love this casserole! It's a great way to get my kids to eat zucchini. They love the cheesy flavor and the crispy tortilla chips.


Mr Ali
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This casserole was a great way to use up some zucchini from my garden. It was easy to make and turned out delicious.


Megan Mader
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This casserole was easy to make and turned out great! The zucchini was cooked perfectly and the casserole was cheesy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Haddy Myson
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I made this casserole last night and it was delicious! The zucchini was so tender and the casserole was cheesy and flavorful. My husband and kids loved it.


R.I.J tv
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This tortilla zucchini casserole was a hit with my family! The zucchini was cooked perfectly and the casserole was cheesy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.