ZUCCHINI & RICE CASSEROLE

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Found on the Club Mom website in 2000. This is just one more way to serve zucchini to your family. It also can be made ahead and baked -- then cover tightly and refrigerate overnight to reheat the next day (375F for 20 minutes). This makes 12 servings so feel to cut in half to fit your needs.

Provided by HokiesMom

Categories     White Rice

Time 1h10m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 lbs zucchini, thickly shredded
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium vidalia onion, chopped
2 -4 garlic cloves, minced (based on your personal tastes)
2 tablespoons flour
2 1/2 cups low-fat milk
1/2 cup uncooked long-grain white rice
3/4 cup parmesan cheese, divided
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 cup lowfat mozzarella cheese, shredded
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425F and grease or spray a 9x13" glass baking dish.
  • Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the onion and saute until golden, about 10 minutes.
  • Stir in the garlic and shredded zucchini and cook over medium-high heat for 5 minutes, stirring constantly, until zucchini begings to wilt.
  • Sprinkle with the flour and cook, stirring until the flour is absorbed.
  • Stir in the milk, rice, 1/2 parmesan cheese, spices, mozzarella cheese, salt and pepper.
  • Remove from heat and pour into prepared casserole dish then sprinkle the top with the 1/4 cup leftover parmesan cheese.
  • Bake uncovered for 30-40 minutes or until golden and most of the liquid has evaporated.
  • Remove from the oven and let sit for 10-20 minutes before serving.

Gailan Gabriel
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I'm going to make this casserole again and again.


Celina chootkan
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This casserole is a must-try for any zucchini lover.


Malik Wazir Ahmed
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This is the best zucchini rice casserole I've ever had!


Mark Purser
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This casserole is a great comfort food. It's perfect for a cold night.


Scarlet Angel
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This casserole is so easy to make. I love that I can just throw everything in a pan and bake it.


Nana araba Cuttie
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I love the cheesy zucchini topping on this casserole.


Umair Jani
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This casserole is a great way to use up leftover zucchini.


Benjamin Hacker
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I've made this casserole several times now and it's always a hit. It's a great dish to serve for company.


Jahirul Islam
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This casserole is a great make-ahead meal. I made it the night before and it was just as good the next day.


Blessing Barack
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I'm not a big fan of zucchini, but I really enjoyed this casserole. The flavors were great and the zucchini wasn't overpowering.


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


Adeel Qureshi
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This casserole is so flavorful and cheesy. I love the combination of zucchini, rice, and cheese.


Qasim jutt qasim786
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I love zucchini and this casserole is a great way to use it up. It's also a really easy dish to make, which is always a plus.


Yolande Michel
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This casserole was easy to make and turned out great! I used brown rice instead of white rice and it worked perfectly. I also added some chopped spinach for extra nutrients.


Aziz Md
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I made this casserole for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone raved about how delicious it was. I will definitely be making it again.


Md rakibul Islam Ridoy 046
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This zucchini rice casserole was a hit with my family! The flavors were so well balanced and the texture was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.