ZUCCHINI AND CHEESE CASSEROLE

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My daughter and I love zucchini, and this casserole uses plenty for a hearty fall side dish. For extra color, I add fresh diced tomatoes. -Rachelle Stratton, Rock Springs, Wyoming

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 tablespoons butter, divided
6 small zucchini, chopped (about 7 cups)
1 large onion, chopped
1-1/2 cups crushed Rice Chex
1 cup shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons butter over medium-high heat. Add zucchini and onion; cook and stir 10-12 minutes or until crisp-tender. Transfer to a bowl; cool slightly., In a microwave, melt remaining butter. Drizzle over cereal and toss to coat., Stir cheese, eggs, salt and pepper into zucchini mixture; transfer to a greased 8-in. square baking dish. Sprinkle with cereal mixture., Bake, uncovered, 25-30 minutes or until heated through. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260 calories, Fat 15g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 99mg cholesterol, Sodium 778mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

Umukoro Rukevwe
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I've made this casserole several times now and it's always a hit. I love that it's so versatile. I've added different cheeses, vegetables, and even meats to it. It's always delicious.


Yonathan Mamo
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This casserole is perfect for a summer meal. It's light and refreshing, and it's a great way to use up all of your fresh zucchini.


Oliver Rennie
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I've tried several different zucchini casserole recipes, but this one is by far the best. It's so flavorful and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Guram Gudashvili
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I made this casserole for my husband and he raved about it. He said it was one of the best casseroles he's ever had.


Shihab mridha
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This casserole is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved it and they didn't even realize they were eating zucchini.


Steven Frank
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I'm not a big fan of zucchini, but I really enjoyed this casserole. The cheese and the bread crumbs really balance out the flavor of the zucchini.


Rana Sumair
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This casserole is a great way to use up leftover zucchini. I made it with some leftover zucchini from my garden and it turned out great.


Ma 6 J.S Company
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I've made this casserole several times now and it's always a hit. I love that it's so versatile. I've added different cheeses, vegetables, and even meats to it. It's always delicious.


Nooraddin Ak
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This casserole is perfect for a summer meal. It's light and refreshing, and it's a great way to use up all of your fresh zucchini.


Roku Aizawa
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I've tried several different zucchini casserole recipes, but this one is by far the best. It's so flavorful and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Al'ameen Abubakar Malami
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I made this casserole for my husband and he raved about it. He said it was one of the best casseroles he's ever had.


Hafeez Hassani
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This casserole is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved it and they didn't even realize they were eating zucchini.


Akshara Rani
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I'm not a big fan of zucchini, but I really enjoyed this casserole. The cheese and the bread crumbs really balance out the flavor of the zucchini.


Austin Lodge
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This casserole is a great way to use up all of your extra zucchini. It's also a great dish to bring to a potluck or party. Everyone will love it!


Adnan Kazim bloch
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I've made this casserole several times now and it's always a hit! It's so easy to make and it's always delicious. I love that I can use up all of my extra zucchini in this dish.


Aregay Abreha
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This zucchini and cheese casserole was absolutely delicious! I made it for my family last night and they all loved it. The casserole was easy to make and it was ready in no time. I will definitely be making this again.


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