**Zucchini Casserole II: A Savory Delight for Every Occasion**
Zucchini casserole, a delectable dish that embodies the essence of comfort food, is not only a culinary delight but also a versatile dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. This savory casserole is packed with zucchini, a summer squash that adds a subtle sweetness and a tender texture to the dish. The addition of cheese, eggs, and bread crumbs creates a rich and cohesive casserole that is sure to please everyone at the table. Discover two variations of this classic recipe: one featuring a medley of zucchini, corn, and bell peppers, and the other showcasing zucchini's harmonious blend with tomatoes and onions. Both variations promise an explosion of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds.
ZUCCHINI CASSEROLE
This is a great way to use your zucchini straight from the garden! It's perfect as a low carb side dish option.
Provided by Holly Nilsson
Categories Side Dish
Time 1h10m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Cook onion in olive oil (for the topping) until tender, about 5 minutes. Set aside.
- Slice tomatoes and place on paper towels to absorb liquid, about 2-3 minutes.
- Combine zucchini, Italian seasoning, olive oil and garlic in a bowl. Toss well and season with salt and pepper.
- Alternate zucchini and tomatoes in stacks. Place the stacks on their sides in a 2 ½ qt baking dish or 9x13 pan. Cover with foil and bake 25 minutes.
- Meanwhile, combine all topping ingredients in a small bowl (including onions from in step 1) and mix well.
- Remove foil from casserole and top with topping. Bake uncovered an additional 20 minutes or until zucchini is tender.
- Sprinkle with fresh herbs and serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 cup, Calories 84 kcal, Carbohydrate 6 g, Protein 2 g, Fat 5 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Cholesterol 9 mg, Sodium 103 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 3 g
ZUCCHINI CASSEROLE
Zucchini is easily overlooked, but with the addition of melty cheese and a crunchy cornflake topping, you can transform this summer vegetable into a perfect casserole for a barbeque or potluck. Switch out the herbs with what you have on hand--chives, thyme, basil and cilantro would all work well and add great flavor!
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories side-dish
Time 1h30m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Put a large colander inside a large bowl.
- Melt 2 tablespoons of the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add one-third of the zucchini to the skillet, arrange in a single later and sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of black pepper. Cook, tossing occasionally, until the zucchini begins to soften and is golden brown in spots, about 5 minutes. Transfer to the prepared colander. Repeat to cook remaining zucchini in 2 more batches, using 2 tablespoons of butter and sprinkling with 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of black pepper for each batch. Transfer each batch to the colander.
- Add 1 tablespoon of butter to the same skillet along with the bell pepper and onion and cook, stirring occasionally and scraping up any brown bits with a wooden spoon, until the vegetables are soft, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Let cool for 5 minutes, then fold into the zucchini. Transfer the mixture to a 2-quart casserole dish.
- Whisk together the sour cream, eggs, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of black pepper in a large bowl. Fold in the Cheddar, parsley and Italian seasoning. Pour over the zucchini mixture, making sure that some of the egg mixture sinks down to the bottom.
- Microwave the remaining 1 tablespoon butter in a medium bowl until melted. Fold in the cornflakes and hot sauce. Sprinkle evenly over the top of the casserole. Bake until the eggs are set and the cornflakes are deeply golden, 30 to 35 minutes. Let sit for 10 minutes before serving.
CHEESY ZUCCHINI CASSEROLE I
This is a good, cheesy, vegetable side dish ...very easy to prepare.
Provided by DC1
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Squash Summer Squash
Time 1h20m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Place bread cubes in a medium bowl and pour melted butter over the bread. Add the zucchini, onion, garlic salt and egg; mix well. Transfer the mixture into a 9x13 inch baking dish and top with the cheese.
- Bake, covered, in preheated oven for 30 minutes. Then uncover the dish and bake for another 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 437.4 calories, Carbohydrate 18.7 g, Cholesterol 136.3 mg, Fat 32.4 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 18.9 g, SaturatedFat 19.8 g, Sodium 1076.4 mg, Sugar 4.8 g
BEST ZUCCHINI CASSEROLE
This is a creative, unusual casserole that's one of my grandmother's favorites. It combines zucchini and bell pepper with Cheddar cheese, spices and crispy corn flakes. Bread crumbs can be used in place of cornflakes.
Provided by Maria
Categories Fruits and Vegetables Vegetables Squash
Time 1h15m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly oil a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, combine zucchini, bell pepper, cornflakes, cheese, oil, basil, and eggs. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Spread evenly into prepared baking dish.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes, or until top is golden brown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 231.7 calories, Carbohydrate 8.5 g, Cholesterol 61.3 mg, Fat 19.7 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 5.3 g, Sodium 143.8 mg, Sugar 3.3 g
BAKED ZUCCHINI CASSEROLE
This zucchini casserole is a quiche-like side dish. So easy and delicious! You can add ham or ground beef for a complete meal, if desired.
Provided by SWMtnTop
Time 1h5m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a 2-quart baking dish with cooking spray.
- Mix Parmesan cheese, mayonnaise, onion, bell pepper, and eggs together in a large bowl. Add zucchini, salt, and pepper and mix until well combined. Transfer to the prepared baking dish and dot with butter.
- Bake in the preheated oven until zucchini is fork-tender and top is golden brown, about 45 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 283.1 calories, Carbohydrate 3.9 g, Cholesterol 69.6 mg, Fat 27.5 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 6.5 g, SaturatedFat 6.3 g, Sodium 342.8 mg, Sugar 1.8 g
ZUCCHINI CASSEROLE II
This is a tasty way to use up some of your bumper crop of zucchini.
Provided by Bea Gassman
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Squash Summer Squash
Time 40m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 2 quart casserole dish.
- In a large saucepan over medium-high heat, cook zucchini in lightly salted water until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Drain, and place in a large bowl. Stir in the condensed soup, sour cream, onion, and carrots.
- In a small bowl, mix together stuffing and melted butter. Spread half of the stuffing mixture in the bottom of the casserole dish, add a layer of the zucchini mixture, and top with remaining stuffing mixture.
- Bake for 20 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the top is golden brown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 302 calories, Carbohydrate 25.8 g, Cholesterol 43.4 mg, Fat 20.6 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 4.8 g, SaturatedFat 11.8 g, Sodium 688.4 mg, Sugar 5.4 g
Tips:
- For a crispy topping, use crushed crackers or cornflakes instead of breadcrumbs.
- Add a layer of shredded cheese between the zucchini and the topping for extra cheesiness.
- For a lighter casserole, use low-fat or fat-free dairy products.
- For a vegetarian casserole, omit the bacon.
- Serve the casserole with a side of sour cream, salsa, or guacamole.
Conclusion:
Zucchini casserole is a versatile and delicious dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It's also a great way to use up leftover zucchini. With its simple ingredients and easy preparation, zucchini casserole is a perfect weeknight meal. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy recipe, give this zucchini casserole a try.
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