Best 7 Tomato And Zucchini Casserole With Crisp Cheddar Topping Recipes

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Indulge in the delectable Tomato and Zucchini Casserole With Crisp Cheddar Topping, a symphony of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. This culinary masterpiece, nestled in a casserole dish, features layers of juicy tomatoes, tender zucchini, and a medley of aromatic herbs and spices, all held together by a velvety sauce. Its crowning glory is a crisp, golden-brown cheddar cheese topping that adds an irresistible crunch and richness to every bite. Alongside this main dish, you'll also discover complementary recipes that elevate your dining experience. Learn how to create a refreshing Tomato and Cucumber Salad, perfect for a light and healthy side dish. For those who crave a touch of spice, the Spicy Tomato Salsa will add a zesty kick to your meal. And to satisfy your sweet cravings, the No-Bake Lemon Bars, with their tangy citrus flavor and creamy filling, will provide a delightful conclusion to your culinary journey.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

TOMATO ZUCCHINI CASSEROLE



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This recipe is always a hit. In fact, I usually have to double it, and still there are no leftovers. The crumb topping is flavored with bits of onion.-Alison Relkov, Cochrane, Alberta

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/3 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 teaspoon minced fresh basil or 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon minced fresh oregano or 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
5 small zucchini, thinly sliced
1/4 cup butter, divided
2 medium tomatoes, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
1/2 cup dry bread crumbs

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the first seven ingredients; set aside. In a large skillet, saute zucchini in 1 tablespoon of butter until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes; drain. Arrange the zucchini in a greased 8-in. square baking dish; sprinkle with half of the cheese mixture. Top with tomatoes and remaining cheese mixture., In a saucepan, saute onion in remaining butter until tender; add bread crumbs and toss to combine. Sprinkle over top. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 20-25 minutes or until vegetables are tender.

Nutrition Facts :

TOMATO AND ZUCCHINI CASSEROLE



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Use up extra garden veggies to make this zucchini casserole. It's packed full of fresh summer flavors and it comes together in four easy steps. Wondering how to make zucchini casserole? Sauté your zucchini, then combine with tomatoes and basil in a baking dish. Top off your zucchini and tomato casserole with a crispy Parmesan and breadcrumb topping. Then bake and enjoy!

Provided by Pillsbury Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 lb medium zucchini, halved lengthwise and cut into 1/2-inch slices (about 7 cups)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 teaspoons finely chopped garlic
1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
1 cup shredded Italian cheese blend (4 oz)
1/2 cup Progresso™ Italian style panko crispy bread crumbs
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
Additional chopped fresh basil leaves

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 8-inch square (2-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray.
  • In 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add zucchini, salt and pepper; cook 7 to 10 minutes, stirring frequently, until crisp tender. Stir in garlic; cook 30 to 60 seconds or until fragrant. Remove from heat.
  • Add tomatoes and 1/4 cup basil to zucchini mixture, stirring to combine; transfer to baking dish. Top with Italian cheese blend.
  • In small bowl, mix bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese and remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil. Sprinkle on top of shredded cheese layer in baking dish. Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until cheese is melted and vegetables are tender. Top with additional chopped fresh basil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 140, Carbohydrate 10 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 1 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 3 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 420 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 0 g

ZUCCHINI AND TOMATO TARTLETS WITH A CHEDDAR CRUST



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These individual tartlets have a Cheddar-spiked, buttery crust holding a filling of honey-drizzled roasted vegetables and creamy ricotta. You can use any roasted vegetables here, changing up the mix to suit the seasons. Late summer is perfect for some combination of zucchini, eggplant, peppers, tomatoes and even corn. Then try the likes of winter squash, brussels sprouts and mushrooms in fall; cabbage, onions and other root vegetables in winter, and sautéed greens and asparagus in spring. If you're planning ahead, you can make the dough up to five days in advance and roast the vegetables the day before (store them in the refrigerator). But do try to bake these on the same day as serving. They are at their best still warm.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     pies and tarts, appetizer

Time 1h30m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 21

1 1/2 cups/170 grams all-purpose flour
1/2 cup/65 grams whole wheat flour
1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
1 1/2 sticks/12 tablespoons/170 grams cold unsalted butter, cubed
3/4 cup/55 grams sharp Cheddar, grated
1 large egg, whisked
3 medium zucchini, about 2 pounds, trimmed and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
2 cups halved cherry tomatoes
2 1/2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh rosemary
3/4 teaspoon fine sea salt, more as needed
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 1/2 tablespoons hot honey (see note), more for drizzling if you like
1 tablespoon tarragon vinegar or white wine vinegar
3/4 cup fresh ricotta
1 large egg
3 tablespoons chopped chives
1 small garlic clove, grated
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
2 to 3 tablespoons heavy cream or milk, for brushing the tops
6 tablespoons finely grated Cheddar

Steps:

  • Prepare the crust: In the bowl of a food processor, pulse together flours and salt. Pulse in butter and Cheddar until mixture resembles chickpeas. Drizzle in whisked egg and ice water 1 tablespoon at a time, up to 6 tablespoons, pulsing occasionally until mixture is just moist enough to hold together. Form dough into a ball, wrap with plastic and flatten into a disk. Refrigerate at least 2 hours.
  • While dough chills, prepare the filling. Heat oven to 425 degrees. On a rimmed baking sheet, toss zucchini and tomatoes with rosemary, salt, red pepper and olive oil; spread mixture out into one layer. Roast, tossing occasionally, until vegetables are tender and golden, 40 to 50 minutes. Stir honey and vinegar into the hot vegetables, then let cool completely.
  • Spray a muffin tin with nonstick spray or use a nonstick muffin pan. Roll out dough to a 12-by-16-inch rectangle, trimming any rough edges. Cut into a dozen 4-by-4-inch pieces and gently press each piece into the holes of the muffin tin, leaving the 4 corners hanging over the edges. Chill dough for at least another 15 minutes.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together ricotta, egg, chives and garlic. Season with a large pinch each of salt and black pepper.
  • Divide ricotta mixture into the bottom of each tart, using about 1 tablespoon each. Top with the roasted vegetables. Fold edges of crust over filling. Brush tops of tarts with cream or milk and sprinkle with cheese. Place muffin tin on a baking sheet and bake at 425 degrees until bubbling and golden, 20 to 25 minutes. Drizzle tarts with a little honey (about 1/2 teaspoon per tartlet) if you like. Cool slightly before serving.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 318, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 21 grams, Fat 22 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 9 grams, SaturatedFat 12 grams, Sodium 357 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 1 gram

TOMATO ZUCCHINI CASSEROLE



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A simple vegetable dish that highlights the summer flavors of fresh tomatoes and zucchini. It goes great with grilled meats or poultry.

Provided by DELTAQUEEN50

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Squash     Summer Squash

Time 1h15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 ½ cups grated Cheddar cheese
⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese
½ teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon dried basil
2 cloves garlic, minced
salt and pepper to taste
2 medium zucchinis, thinly sliced
5 plum tomatoes, thinly sliced
¼ cup butter
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
¾ cup fine bread crumbs

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly butter a 9x9-inch pan.
  • In a large bowl, combine Cheddar, Parmesan, oregano, basil, and garlic. Season with salt and pepper, and set aside.
  • Arrange half of the zucchini slices in the pan. Sprinkle 1/4 of the cheese and herb mixture on top. Arrange half of the tomatoes, and top with another 1/4 of the cheese mixture. Repeat layers.
  • Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in onions, and cook until soft and translucent. Stir in breadcrumbs; cook until they have absorbed the butter. Sprinkle on top of casserole.
  • Cover loosely with foil, and bake in a preheated oven for 25 minutes. Remove foil, and bake until the top is crusty and the vegetables are tender, about 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 459.9 calories, Carbohydrate 23.8 g, Cholesterol 90.9 mg, Fat 32.2 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 20.8 g, SaturatedFat 19.7 g, Sodium 953.6 mg, Sugar 5.6 g

ZUCCHINI AND TOMATO CASSEROLE



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A light, yummer summer dish with zucchini, tomato, and Romano cheese. Depending on your tastes and dietary restrictions, you can play with this recipe a lot. One of my favorite ways is to sprinkle cheese on the zucchini before adding the tomatoes.

Provided by ACSFRIEND

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Tomatoes

Time 55m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 zucchini, cubed
3 tablespoons chopped fresh dill weed
ground black pepper to taste
1 tablespoon margarine, melted
2 large tomatoes, sliced
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil leaves
¾ cup grated Romano cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 2-quart casserole dish.
  • Place zucchini in a pot fitted with a steamer basket over boiling water. Steam 5 minutes, or until tender but firm. Transfer to the casserole dish. Mix the dill, pepper, and margarine, and stir into the casserole dish, evenly coating zucchini. Layer tomato slices over zucchini, and sprinkle with basil and Romano cheese.
  • Bake 30 minutes in the preheated oven, until bubbly and golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 79.9 calories, Carbohydrate 5.7 g, Cholesterol 11.6 mg, Fat 4.6 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 5.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 162.4 mg, Sugar 3 g

ZUCCHINI TOMATO CASSEROLE



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Even people who don't like zucchini can't seem to get enough of this full-flavored side dish. I always bring it to our family gatherings and potlucks because it goes well with any entree. -Cathy Johnston, Ranchester, Wyoming

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 35m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

6 medium zucchini, diced (about 6 cups)
4 tablespoons butter, melted
2 medium tomatoes, diced
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup Velveeta
1 cup soft bread crumbs
2 large eggs, beaten
2 tablespoons dried minced onion
3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley or 1 tablespoon dried parsley
1 tablespoon minced fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, saute zucchini in 2 tablespoons butter until crisp-tender; drain well. In a bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Stir in the zucchini and remaining butter. Transfer to an ungreased 2-qt. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until bubbly. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 224 calories, Fat 16g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 90mg cholesterol, Sodium 527mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 10g protein.

TOMATO/ZUCCHINI CASSEROLE



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Like it or Lump it! Zucchini (Courjette) is a fact of life, and true to its inherent squash quality, they do grow to an enormous size. What does one do with so much zucchini? Make zucchini bread for bake sales, for pot lucks, for gifts at Christmas, for hostess gifts. or make a lovely tomato/zucchini casseroles for a nice change. The addition of salt in this recipe is rather discretionary, given the salt factor in the cheeses. Govern yourself accordingly. Although the salt item is included in the recipe, personally, I omit it entirely (once again, because of the cheeses).

Provided by TOOLBELT DIVA

Categories     Cheese

Time 1h5m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 medium zucchini, sliced thinly
2 large tomatoes, sliced thinly
1/4 cup butter
1 cup cheddar cheese, grated
1/3 cup parmesan cheese, grated
1/2 teaspoon salt (optional)
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
2 garlic cloves, minced fine
2 tablespoons onions, minced fine
1/2 cup breadcrumbs

Steps:

  • Preheat over to 375°F/190°C.
  • Combine cheeses, herbs, garlic, (optional salt), black pepper.
  • Thinly slice zucchini and tomatoes.
  • Butter an 8 inch, square pan.
  • Arrange 1/2 the zucchini slices in the pan.
  • Sprinkle with 1/4 of the cheese/seasonings mixture.
  • Add 1/2 the tomato slices
  • Sprinkle again with 1/4 of the cheese/seasonings mixture.
  • Add and arrange remainder of the zucchini slices
  • Sprinkle again with 1/4 of the cheese/seasonings mixture.
  • Top with remaining tomato slices.
  • Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cheese/seasonings mixture.
  • In a small skillet melt butter and saute onion until soft.
  • Add bread crumbs and stir until the butter is absorbed.
  • Spread evenly over casserole.
  • Cover loosely and bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes.
  • Remove cover and continue baking for additional 20 - 25 minutes longer until top is crusty.

Tips:

  • Choose ripe, firm tomatoes and zucchini. This will ensure that they hold their shape and don't become too mushy when cooked.
  • Slice the tomatoes and zucchini thinly. This will help them cook evenly.
  • Use a good quality cheddar cheese. This will make a big difference in the flavor of the casserole.
  • Don't overcook the casserole. The vegetables should be tender but still have a slight crunch.
  • Serve the casserole hot or warm. It can also be served cold, but the flavors are best when it's warm.

Conclusion:

Tomato and zucchini casserole with crisp cheddar topping is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's also a great way to use up leftover tomatoes and zucchini. The casserole can be served hot or warm, and it's also good cold. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this casserole a try. You won't be disappointed!

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