Best 10 Zucchini Cheese Casserole Recipes

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Zucchini Cheese Casserole: A Delightful Dish for Any Occasion

Indulge in the delectable Zucchini Cheese Casserole, a culinary masterpiece that combines the goodness of fresh zucchini, savory cheese, and a medley of flavorful ingredients. This versatile dish can be a delightful main course, a hearty side, or a satisfying vegetarian option. With its simple yet exquisite taste, it's a perfect choice for casual family dinners, potlucks, or elegant gatherings. Explore two tantalizing variations of this casserole - one featuring a creamy, cheesy sauce and the other boasting a crispy, golden-brown crust. Both recipes promise an explosion of flavors that will leave you craving for more.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

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.

ZUCCHINI, SQUASH, ONION & CHEESE CASSEROLE RECIPE - (4.1/5)



Zucchini, Squash, Onion & Cheese Casserole Recipe - (4.1/5) image

Provided by á-17891

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 to 3 tablespoons olive oil (plus tiny bit more for drizzling at the end)
1 medium onion, sliced thin
3 cloves garlic, finely diced
1 medium zucchini, ends cut off and thinly sliced into circles
1 medium summer squash, ends cut off and thinly sliced into circles
Pinch freshly grated nutmeg
2 cups white cheddar cheese, shredded
1/2 cup Rosemary Asiago Cheese (or other cheese of choice)
1/3 to 1/4 cup panko crumbs
Grated Parmesan for dusting on top
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh chopped Italian Parsley for garnish (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat, add garlic and onion and saute up, stirring occasionally (careful not to burn the garlic) until softened about 6 to 8 minutes. Add zucchini and squash to the same pan and continue cooking, stirring occasionally until softened, about 12 minutes. Add fresh grated nutmeg, pinch of salt and pepper and stir in well. Remove from heat and place contents of the pan into a large bowl to let cool slightly. Preheat oven to 375°F. Stir in your 2 1/2 cups cheese and 1/3 cup panko until well combined. Add contents of bowl to a glass casserole dish (8x8) At this point taste test for salt and pepper - add some only if needed. sprinkle the top with the remaining panko and Parmesan cheese. Drizzle with just a touch of olive oil. Place in the oven and bake about 10 minutes or until is gets bubbly around the edges. Turn on broiler and broil (keeping a close eye) an additional 3 to 4 minutes until slightly browned on top. Remove from the oven and let sit about 10 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh chopped Italian parsley and enjoy

ZUCCHINI EGG AND CHEESE CASSEROLE



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Whether I'm preparing a sit-down dinner at home or attending a potluck buffet, family and friends have come to expect my signature vegetable dish.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h5m

Yield 12-16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

5 medium zucchini (about 2 pounds), diced
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup whole milk
4 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies
4 cups shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese
1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
2 tablespoons butter, melted

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, cook zucchini in boiling water until crisp-tender, about 4 minutes; drain. Cool for 10 minutes. In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder and salt; whisk in milk until smooth. Beat in eggs and chilies. Stir in cheese and zucchini., Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Toss bread crumbs and butter; sprinkle over zucchini mixture. Bake, uncovered, at 325° for 40-50 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean and edges are lightly browned. Let stand for 5 minutes before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 163 calories, Fat 11g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 83mg cholesterol, Sodium 461mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

ZUCCHINI/COTTAGE CHEESE CASSEROLE



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A warm, satisfying way to use some of the piles of zucchini that are around at harvest time. I don't know where my husband got this recipe, but it's a good one.

Provided by MarieL

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 1h

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups sliced zucchini
1 cup chopped onion
1 -2 tablespoon olive oil
2 cups cottage cheese
3 eggs, beaten
1 cup cooked rice
1 pinch salt
1 pinch pepper
1/2 cup soft breadcrumbs
1/2 cup parmesan cheese
1/4 cup melted butter

Steps:

  • Saute the zucchini and onions in the olive oil, then set aside.
  • Mix together the cottage cheese, eggs, rice, salt and pepper.
  • Layer the zucchini/onion mixture and the cottage cheese mixture in a greased casserole dish.
  • Mix the bread crumbs and parmesan together, then sprinkle over the casserole.
  • Drizzle the melted butter over all.
  • Bake for 40 minutes at 350 degrees F.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300.6, Fat 18.2, SaturatedFat 9.4, Cholesterol 143.9, Sodium 556.8, Carbohydrate 17.3, Fiber 1, Sugar 2.5, Protein 16.9

ZUCCHINI CHEESE CASSEROLE



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The taste of pizza in this dish-and the goodness of garden produce-makes it a surefire hit with folks of all ages!-Emma Gayle Hageman, Waucoma, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 cups shredded unpeeled zucchini (about 3 medium)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 large eggs
1 pound ground beef
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1 cup chopped green pepper
2 cans (4 ounces each) mushroom stems and pieces, drained

Steps:

  • Place zucchini in a double thickness of cheesecloth; sprinkle with salt. Let stand for 10 minutes. Gather ends of cheesecloth and squeeze out as much liquid as possible. , In a bowl, combine zucchini, 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese and eggs. Press into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 20 minutes or until crust is set., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in the tomato sauce, garlic powder, and oregano; bring to a boil. Spoon over crust. , Top with green pepper and mushrooms; sprinkle with remaining cheeses. Bake 25-35 minutes longer or until heated through and cheeses are melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 326 calories, Fat 19g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 144mg cholesterol, Sodium 848mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 29g protein.

ZUCCHINI AND CHEESE CASSEROLE



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I'm not a huge fan of zucchini, but like everyone else, I seem to end up with an abundance of them from the garden. I found this recipe on another site (can't remember which one) and I really enjoy it, though I can't say its all that healthy. Gotta love the cheese!

Provided by Kim127

Categories     Vegetable

Time 1h20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 slices bread, cubed
1/4 cup melted butter
2 cups cubed zucchini
1 large onion, chopped
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1 egg, beaten
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • In a medium bowl, pour the melted butter over the bread.
  • Add the zucchini, onion, garlic salt and egg. Mix well.
  • Put the mixture in a 9 x 13 baking dish and top with the cheese.
  • Bake, covered, for 30 minutes, then another 30 minutes uncovered.

ZUCCHINI, TOMATO & CHEESE CASSEROLE



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Got some zucchini that you need to use? This is the dish for you. I originally saw this recipe in Southern Living Magazine and then couldn't find the magazine when I wanted to cook it. I remembered basically what the ingredients were, just not the amounts. With some experimentation, I created a dish that tastes pretty delish! It's one of those dishes that makes people go back for seconds. Frying the zucchini before adding it to the casserole, helps to seal the moisture inside.

Provided by Julie in TX

Categories     Vegetable

Time 50m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 lbs zucchini
6 roma tomatoes
1 cup sour cream
1/2 cup fresh grated parmesan cheese
1 1/2 cups grated mozzarella cheese
1/3 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried sweet basil leaves
1 teaspoon oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
olive oil

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Slice zucchini into 1/4 inch slices.
  • Put flour in a zip lock bag and add sliced zucchini.
  • Shake until zucchini is lightly coated.
  • Pour 1/4 inch olive oil into a non-stick skillet over medium heat.
  • Brown zucchini on both sides until lightly brown.
  • Drain on paper towels& let cool.
  • Combine sour cream, basil, oregano, garlic powder& salt.
  • Slice tomatoes.
  • Spray a casserole dish with cooking spray.
  • Put a layer of zucchini in the bottom of the dish.
  • Sprinkle 1/4 cup parmesan cheese on top.
  • Add a layer of sliced tomatoes.
  • Spread 1/2 sour cream mixture on top of tomatoes.
  • Add 1/2 mozzarella cheese on top of sour cream.
  • Repeat layers ending with mozzarella cheese.
  • Put in the oven and bake for 25-30 minutes until it bubbles and the cheese is melted and lightly browned.
  • Remove from the oven and let it sit for a few minutes before serving.

ALICE'S ZUCCHINI CHEESE CASSEROLE



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Your neighbor just brought you a sack of zucchini and you need help with how to cook them into something good your family will enjoy. You won't be sorry with this easy to put together casserole. This is just one of my many zucchini recipes. This is from Aunt Alice in Oklahoma in the 1970's.

Provided by sherryinmo

Categories     Cheese

Time 55m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 cups zucchini, diced or 3 medium zucchini
1/2 cup onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, crushed
2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine, melted
2 tablespoons flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 (5 ounce) can evaporated milk
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded or 2 ounces cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Saute zucchini, onion, and garlic in meltedbutter in a large skillet 5 minutes or until vegetables are crisp tender.
  • Remove skillet from heat.
  • Sprnkle flour and salt over sauteed vegetables, tossing gently to combine.
  • Stir in evaporated milk, sour cream and cheese.
  • Spoon zucchini mixture into a 1-quart casserole.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 30 to 35 minutes or until cheese melts and mixture is hot and bubbly.
  • Serve immediately.

ZUCCHINI DUTCH CHEESE CASSEROLE



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This microwave dish is perfect for those hot and humid days when the garden is bursting with zucchini.

Provided by Marcy

Categories     100+ Pasta and Noodle Recipes     Noodle Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups egg noodles
4 cups diced zucchini
½ cup water
¼ cup butter or margarine
1 ½ cups chopped mushrooms
½ cup chopped onion
1 clove garlic, chopped
¼ cup flour
¾ teaspoon salt
¾ teaspoon dried basil
1 ½ cups milk
1 ½ cups shredded Gouda cheese

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the egg noodles, and cook until al dente, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain in a colander, rinse with cold water, and set aside.
  • Meanwhile, place the zucchini and water into a 2 quart, microwave safe casserole dish with lid. Cover and cook in the microwave on high for 6 minutes. Scrape the zucchini into the colander with the pasta and set aside. Place the butter, mushrooms, onion, and garlic into the casserole dish. Cook on high for 3 minutes, then stir in the flour, salt, and basil. Stir in the milk, then return the dish to the microwave and cook on high 5 minutes more, stirring every 2 minutes.
  • Stir the zucchini and pasta into the mushroom sauce along with 1 cup of the Gouda cheese. Cook for 6 more minutes on high, then sprinkle with the remaining cheese, and cook another minute until the cheese has melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 444.3 calories, Carbohydrate 32 g, Cholesterol 105.1 mg, Fat 26.9 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 20.5 g, SaturatedFat 16.7 g, Sodium 943.6 mg, Sugar 9.1 g

ZUCCHINI CHEESE CASSEROLE



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Categories     Vegetable     Side     Bake     Vegetarian

Yield 4 people

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 medium zucchini grated
1 cup bread or cracker crumbs
1 cup grated cheddar cheese
2-3 eggs
1/8 tsp garlic powder
salt and pepper to taste
(chopped onion - optional)

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients together well. Bake in greased casserole dish for 30 min. at 350 degrees.

Tips:

  • To ensure the casserole has a smooth and creamy texture, use fresh zucchini. For best flavor, choose zucchini that is firm and deep green in color.
  • To save time, use pre-shredded cheese. If using block cheese, shred it yourself using a grater with large holes.
  • Add some chopped onion or garlic to the casserole for extra flavor. Or, try adding a cup of cooked and crumbled bacon or sausage.
  • If you want a crispy topping, sprinkle some bread crumbs or crushed crackers on top of the casserole before baking.
  • For a cheesy crust, sprinkle some grated Parmesan cheese on top of the casserole before baking.
  • Serve the casserole hot with a side of salad or roasted vegetables.

Conclusion:

Zucchini cheese casserole is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It's easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With its creamy texture, cheesy flavor, and fresh zucchini, this casserole is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

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