Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with a culinary masterpiece that is both healthy and delectable – the Zucchini Bake. This versatile dish is a symphony of flavors and textures, featuring tender zucchini slices enveloped in a creamy, cheesy sauce. Served as a main course or a delectable side, the Zucchini Bake will surely be the star of any meal.
The Zucchini Bake recipes presented in this article offer a delightful variety to suit different preferences. From the classic Zucchini Bake with its simple yet irresistible combination of zucchini, cheese, and eggs, to the more adventurous Zucchini Parmesan Bake that adds a crispy, golden crust to the equation, there's a recipe here for every taste.
Whether you're a vegetarian looking for a hearty and satisfying meal or a meat-lover seeking a lighter option, the Zucchini Bake has something for everyone. With its vibrant colors, delightful textures, and irresistible flavors, this dish is sure to become a staple in your culinary repertoire. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on a culinary journey that will leave you craving for more.
ZUCCHINI AND POTATO BAKE
This is a very easy and delicious dish that I like to make as a side dish for my summer barbecues.
Provided by Jana
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Squash Zucchini
Time 1h15m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- In a medium baking pan, toss together the zucchini, potatoes, red bell pepper, garlic, bread crumbs, and olive oil. Season with paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Bake 1 hour in the preheated oven, stirring occasionally, until potatoes are tender and lightly brown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 242.7 calories, Carbohydrate 35 g, Fat 9.8 g, Fiber 4.8 g, Protein 5.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 108 mg, Sugar 3.6 g
ZUCCHINI RICOTTA BAKE
I have made this lasagna-like zucchini casserole frequently over the years and shared the recipe with many. Recently, my daughter had some heart trouble, so I adapted the recipe to cut fat and calories. We think this version is just as delicious. -Eleanor Hauserman, Huntsville, Alabama
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h15m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. Cut zucchini lengthwise into 1/4-in. slices. Place in a basket over 1 in. of boiling water. Cover and steam until just tender, 5-6 minutes. Drain; pat dry. , In a large bowl, combine ricotta, egg substitute, 3 tablespoons bread crumbs, 3 tablespoons Parmesan, parsley, oregano, basil and pepper; set aside. , Spread a third of the spaghetti sauce in a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons bread crumbs. Cover with half of the zucchini, ricotta mixture and mozzarella. Repeat layers of sauce, zucchini, ricotta mixture and mozzarella. Cover with remaining sauce., Combine remaining crumbs and Parmesan; sprinkle over top. Cover and bake 45 minutes. Uncover; bake until golden brown, 15 minutes longer. Let stand 15 minutes before cutting.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 150 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 513mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 11g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
ZUCCHINI MUSHROOM BAKE
Just a 10-minute prep dresses up my garden-fresh zucchini, adding mushrooms, onion, cheddar and a sprinkle of basil. -Jacquelyn Smith, Carmel, Maine
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 40m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. Toss together first 5 ingredients; place in a shallow greased 2-qt. baking dish., Bake, covered, 30 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese; bake, uncovered, until vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 83 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 249mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
ZUCCHINI EGG BAKE
"This wonderfully moist brunch dish can be made a day early and stored in the refrigerator to save time," reports Kim Hafner of East Walpole, Massachusetts. "Loaded with zucchini, herbs and cheese, it goes well with croissants and fresh fruit."
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 35m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large skillet, saute the zucchini, onion and garlic in butter until tender; set aside. In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, basil, marjoram and salt. Stir in zucchini mixture and Monterey Jack cheese., Pour into a greased 1-qt. baking dish. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.
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BISQUICK ZUCCHINI BAKE
Make and share this Bisquick Zucchini Bake recipe from Food.com.
Provided by susiehomemaker
Categories Vegetable
Time 50m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Spray 8" baking pan with nonstick cooking spray.
- Pour mixture in pan and sprinkle with parmesan cheese.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 40 minutes. Cool or serve slightly warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 344.7, Fat 27.9, SaturatedFat 9.4, Cholesterol 135.8, Sodium 551.2, Carbohydrate 12.1, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 3, Protein 11.9
GREEK ZUCCHINI & FETA BAKE
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. In a Dutch oven, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat. Add half of the zucchini, half of the onions and 1/2 teaspoon oregano; cook and stir 8-10 minutes or until zucchini is crisp-tender. Remove from pan. Repeat with remaining vegetables. Return previously cooked vegetables to pan. Stir in salt and pepper. Cool slightly., In a large bowl, whisk eggs and baking powder until blended; whisk in yogurt and flour just until blended. Stir in cheese, parsley and zucchini mixture. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with paprika., Bake, uncovered, 30-35 minutes or until golden brown and set. Let stand 10 minutes before cutting.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 231 calories, Fat 13g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 128mg cholesterol, Sodium 583mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 12g protein.
ZUCCHINI CORN BAKE
"I found the original version of this recipe in a magazine and decided to lighten it," says Diane Conser of Lakewood, New Jersey. "It's delicious!"
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 45m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large nonstick skillet over medium heat, cook the zucchini, corn and onion in 1 tablespoon butter until crisp-tender. Stir in the flour, salt and pepper until blended. , Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat; stir in cheese. Cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until cheese is melted. Transfer to a 1-qt. baking dish coated with cooking spray. , In a small skillet, saute the bread crumbs, garlic and oregano in remaining butter for 2-3 minutes or until crumbs are lightly browned. Sprinkle over vegetable mixture. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until bubbly.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 229 calories, Fat 10g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 417mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 12g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
CHEESY ZUCCHINI BAKE
This recipe was born out of frustration as to what I was going to do with a bumper crop of zucchini one year. It was an instant hit! Now I prepare this autumn casserole for church dinners and family gatherings.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 55m
Yield 6-8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Combine tomatoes, squash, seasonings and cheddar cheese. Place in a 1-1/2-qt. casserole. Top with the Parmesan cheese and bread crumbs. Bake at 350° for about 45 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese and let stand for 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 127 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 22mg cholesterol, Sodium 232mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 8g protein.
ZUCCHINI TOMATO BAKE
This flavorful side makes the most of those bountiful tomatoes and zucchinis. Melted Swiss cheese and sour cream lend a touch of decadence to this healthy and appealing dish. - Tina Repak Mirilovich, Johnstown, Pennsylvania
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 55m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large nonstick skillet, saute onion in butter until tender. Transfer to a large bowl. Add the zucchini, tomatoes, 1/2 cup Swiss cheese, sour cream and seasonings; mix well., Transfer to an 11x7-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and remaining Swiss cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 113 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 321mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 9g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
ZUCCHINI PASTA BAKE
The crunchy Parmesan on top and the gooey melted mozzarella mixed throughout make this baked pasta dish a real treat! It's great at the height of summer when the tomatoes and zucchini come straight from the garden!
Provided by RUTH GOOCH
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 45m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne pasta, cook for 10 to 12 minutes, until al dente, and drain. Lightly grease a medium casserole dish.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). In a blender or food processor, thoroughly mix the Parmesan cheese and crackers.
- Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat. Place the onion in the skillet, and cook and stir until tender. Mix in the zucchini, tomato, and garlic, and season with oregano, basil, celery, salt, and pepper. Continue to cook and stir until the zucchini is tender.
- In the prepared casserole dish, mix the pasta with the vegetable mixture and mozzarella cheese. Top evenly with the Parmesan cheese mixture.
- Bake 25 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the topping is lightly browned. Allow to sit 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 271.1 calories, Carbohydrate 37.2 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 7.9 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 12.7 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 336.1 mg, Sugar 2.4 g
TOMATO ZUCCHINI BAKE
My family likes this at the holiday time or anytime we can all get together because it tastes like pizza and they get their veggies. Pairs well with Gallo FAmily Vineyards Chardonnay.
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 45m
Yield 8-10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Coat a 2 qt. baking dish with cooking spray. Add zucchini and sprinkle with garlic salt to taste. Combine stewed tomatoes, tomato sauce and oregano; pour over zucchini. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30 minutes or until zucchini is tender and cheese begins to brown.
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CHEESY ZUCCHINI RICE BAKE
A gooey, cheesy side dish that I invented while trying to use up my plentiful zucchini crop. Comfort food with an interesting texture and mild flavors. Great for the little ones!
Provided by MollyBrook
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Squash Summer Squash
Time 40m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Beat the egg in a large bowl. Pour milk and margarine into the egg. Slowly stream the soup into the egg mixture while stirring to prevent lumps. Stir rice, zucchini, and Cheddar cheese into the mixture; pour into an 8-inch baking dish.
- Bake in preheated oven until set, about 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 230.3 calories, Carbohydrate 16.1 g, Cholesterol 47.9 mg, Fat 14.5 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 9 g, SaturatedFat 6.3 g, Sodium 431.1 mg, Sugar 2.6 g
POTATO, RICE AND ZUCCHINI BAKE
This is a vegetable version of a very popular dish called Taieddra from Salento, Italy which usually has mussels added.
Provided by rjbnewyork
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Squash Zucchini
Time 1h
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with about 1 tablespoon olive oil.
- Mix tomato, onion, garlic, and parsley in a bowl.
- Place a layer of potato slices in the bottom of the prepared baking dish; sprinkle with about 1/4 the tomato mixture, salt, pepper, and all the rice. Continue layering with potatoes, zucchini, tomato mixture, salt, pepper, and a drizzle of olive oil, ending with a layer of potatoes. Pour in just enough vegetable broth to cover the rice. Sprinkle bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese over top potato layer. Cover dish with aluminum foil.
- Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes. Remove aluminum foil and bake until top is golden and crusty, about 10 more minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 302.4 calories, Carbohydrate 46.4 g, Cholesterol 1.5 mg, Fat 10.5 g, Fiber 5.4 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 142.9 mg, Sugar 4.4 g
ZUCCHINI STUFFING BAKE
Familiar tastes with a twist! I've been making this recipe for about 12 years, and it's become a staple for all holiday meals.
Provided by SALLY G
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Squash Zucchini
Time 1h10m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Bring 1/2 cup of lightly salted water to a boil. Add zucchini and onion and cook uncovered until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Drain in a colander and transfer to a bowl.
- Stir soup and sour cream into zucchini and onions. Season with salt and pepper.
- Combine stuffing mix with butter in a small bowl; stir well.
- Layer half of the stuffing mix into the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish. Spoon the zucchini mixture on top. Sprinkle with half of the Cheddar cheese. Add the rest of the stuffing mix, then the remaining cheese. Cover baking dish with aluminum foil.
- Bake in the preheated oven until bubbly, about 30 minutes. Uncover and bake until cheese has melted and browned, about 15 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 206.6 calories, Carbohydrate 17.4 g, Cholesterol 30.5 mg, Fat 13 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 6.4 g, SaturatedFat 7.4 g, Sodium 545.8 mg, Sugar 2.8 g
ZUCCHINI AND BACON BAKE
This is from my neighbour and good friend, Ronnie, who is mother to five great kids. They all love this concoction and so do we. It serves 6-7 unless it is put in front of our former French exchange student, Emma. In that case, it serves one.
Provided by Leggy Peggy
Categories Vegetable
Time 1h
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Before you start, you need to know that, you can speed up the preparation time if you use a food processor to grate the cheese and zucchini, and chop the onion.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- In a large bowl, combine all ingredients -- in the order listed. Mix well after each addition.
- Put everything in an 11" x 7" pan. A 9" x 13" pan works, too.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Check the bottom. It sometimes browns faster.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 521.2, Fat 41.6, SaturatedFat 11.9, Cholesterol 215.3, Sodium 682.5, Carbohydrate 20.7, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 2.5, Protein 16.2
ZUCCHINI BAKE WITH FETA AND TOMATOES
Make and share this Zucchini Bake With Feta and Tomatoes recipe from Food.com.
Provided by PetsRus
Categories Vegetable
Time 1h15m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- Combine the tomatoes, garlic, oil, green onions, sugar, mint and oregano in a mixing bowl.
- Arrange a layer of zucchini slices on the bottom of the baking dish, followed with a layer of the tomato mixture and then the onions.
- Repeat until all the vegetables are used.
- Then sprinkle on the feta; top that with the breadcrumbs and dot with small pieces of butter.
- Bake for 35 to 45 minutes.
CHICKEN ZUCCHINI BAKE
When zucchini is abundant, this seems to be one of my family's favorite ways to use it -- simple and extremely tasty! If you want it for breakfast -- eliminate the chicken!
Provided by Paul & Debbie Dietzenbach
Categories 100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes Eggs
Time 1h15m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Open the cans of crescent rolls, unroll the dough, and place the dough into the bottom of an 11x15-inch baking pan. Do not separate the rolls. Press the edges of the dough up the sides of the pan to make a shallow crust. Spread the honey mustard over the dough.
- Place the zucchini and a few tablespoons of water into a saucepan over medium heat, cover, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, and cook the zucchini until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain and set the zucchini aside. Place the onion in a large skillet with butter over medium heat, and cook and stir until the onion is translucent, 5 to 8 minutes. Stir the cooked zucchini and chicken into the onion, and mix well. Let the mixture heat for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Spread the zucchini mixture in an even layer over the crust.
- In a bowl, beat the eggs with salt, black pepper, basil, oregano, and garlic powder; pour the egg mixture over the zucchini. Sprinkle the cheese over the top.
- Bake in the preheated oven until the egg mixture is set and the cheese is browned and bubbling, about 20 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 456.7 calories, Carbohydrate 29.3 g, Cholesterol 129.5 mg, Fat 25.4 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 24.3 g, SaturatedFat 10.4 g, Sodium 942.4 mg, Sugar 6.4 g
ITALIAN ZUCCHINI BAKE
Kids of all ages are sure to like this fun vegetarian spin on pizza! The recipe comes from Carol Mieske of Red Bluff, California. "You can't even tell there's zucchini in this dish," she notes. "If you have meat eaters in your family, try adding turkey pepperoni or sausage."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner Side Dishes
Time 55m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Place zucchini in a colander over a plate; sprinkle with salt and toss. Let stand for 15 minutes. Rinse and drain well. , In a large bowl, combine the zucchini, egg substitute, bread crumbs, flour and Italian seasoning. Spread in an 11x7-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25 minutes., In a nonstick skillet, saute mushrooms in oil until crisp-tender. Spread half of the pizza sauce over zucchini mixture; sprinkle with the mushrooms, green pepper, olives and half of the cheese. Top with remaining pizza sauce and cheese. Bake 15 minutes longer or until hot and bubbly.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 226 calories, Fat 8g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 17mg cholesterol, Sodium 818mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 16g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
TOMATO EGGPLANT ZUCCHINI BAKE WITH GARLIC AND PARMESAN RECIPE - (3.6/5)
Provided by KodiakDavis
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease a deep 9x9-inch baking dish or similar 3 1/2-quart casserole dish with cooking spray. Quarter the zucchini then cut into 1/2-inch slices and place in a large mixing bowl (each piece of zucchini should be roughly 1/2-3/4 inches in size). Slice the eggplant into 1/4-inch rounds, then stack the rounds and cut into roughly 3/4-inch pieces. Add to the bowl with the zucchini. Half the cherry tomatoes and add to the bowl. Drizzle the cut vegetables with the olive oil, then add the garlic, salt, pepper, 1/3 cup of the Parmesan cheese, and half of the basil and parsley. Toss gently to combine. Transfer the vegetables to the prepared baking dish. Bake for 25 minutes, cover the pan with aluminum foil, then continue baking for 10-20 additional minutes, until the vegetables are tender. Sprinkle with the remaining Parmesan cheese, basil, and parsley. Serve warm.
ZUCCHINI BEEF BAKE
Zucchini is a favorite vegetable for cooks because it can be used in countless ways. Here it teams up with ground beef, rice and cheese for a pretty, palate-pleasing meal.- Christy Saniga, Tacoma, Washington
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 45m
Yield 6-8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add zucchini. Return to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 3 minutes or just until tender. Drain and immediately place zucchini in ice water. Drain and pat dry., In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Drain. Stir in the rice, tomato sauce, cottage cheese, egg, oregano, basil and salt., Arrange half of the zucchini in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Layer with meat mixture and remaining zucchini; sprinkle with cheddar cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until bubbly and cheese is melted.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 274 calories, Fat 13g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 85mg cholesterol, Sodium 500mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 21g protein.
Tips:
- Choose small, tender zucchini. Larger zucchini can be bitter and have tough skins.
- Shred the zucchini with a box grater or food processor. This will create long, thin strands that will cook evenly.
- Squeeze out the excess moisture from the zucchini. This will help prevent the casserole from becoming watery.
- Use a combination of grated cheeses. This will create a more flavorful casserole.
- Add some herbs or spices to the casserole. This will give it a more complex flavor.
- Bake the casserole until it is golden brown and bubbly. This will ensure that it is cooked all the way through.
- Serve the casserole hot or cold. It is also delicious the next day.
Conclusion:
Zucchini bake is a delicious and versatile dish that can be served as a main course or side dish. It is a great way to use up fresh zucchini, and it is also a healthy and affordable meal. With so many different variations, there is sure to be a zucchini bake recipe that everyone will enjoy.
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