Zucchini stuffing bake is an easy-to-make and delicious dish that is perfect for a summer meal. The recipe uses zucchini as the base and is stuffed with various fillings like meat, rice, cheese, and vegetables, baked until tender and golden brown. The result is a flavorful and satisfying casserole-like dish that can be served as a main course or a side. This article provides three different variations of zucchini stuffing bake recipes: a classic meatloaf-stuffed zucchini, a vegetarian-friendly rice and cheese-stuffed zucchini, and a unique Italian sausage and spinach-stuffed zucchini. Each recipe includes detailed instructions, cooking tips, and ingredient substitutions to suit different dietary preferences and flavor profiles. Whether you prefer a hearty meat-based filling or a lighter vegetarian option, this article has a zucchini stuffing bake recipe that will tantalize your taste buds and make your next meal a delightful experience.
Here are our top 13 tried and tested recipes!
ZUCCHINI CASSEROLE WITH STUFFING
Zucchini Casserole with stuffing features fresh garden zucchini and sautéed onion then topped with a cheesy stuffing mix and baked till golden. It's side dish heaven!
Provided by Holly
Categories Main Course Side Dish
Time 1h
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Spray a 8"x11" or two quart baking dish with cooking spray.
- Cook onion in butter on medium heat until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add zucchini and cook for 4-5 more minutes to remove some water.
- In a medium bowl, combine ½ of the stuffing mix, ½ of the cheddar cheese, eggs, milk, butter, and the zucchini mixture. Add just enough water for the stuffing mixture to be moist. Spread into baking dish.
- In a small bowl, combine the remaining stuffing mixture, remaining cheeses and 3 Tablespoons of butter. Sprinkle over zucchini mixture.
- Bake for approximately 25 minutes or until stuffing is lightly browned.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 220 kcal, Carbohydrate 5 g, Protein 9 g, Fat 18 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, Cholesterol 89 mg, Sodium 312 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 4 g, ServingSize 1 serving
ZUCCHINI CASSEROLE I
This is a great recipe to use up all those summer zucchinis from your garden. Makes a nice brunch dish.
Provided by WINGSOFANEAGLE
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Squash Summer Squash
Time 1h15m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- In a small bowl combine stuffing and butter. In a separate bowl combine zucchini, carrots, onion, soup and sour cream. Mix in 1/2 of the stuffing mixture, then spread into a 9x12 inch casserole dish and sprinkle the remaining stuffing on top.
- Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake in preheated oven for 60 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 258.9 calories, Carbohydrate 24.1 g, Cholesterol 39.2 mg, Fat 16.2 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 5.6 g, SaturatedFat 9.5 g, Sodium 775.8 mg, Sugar 5.4 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
CHICKEN ZUCCHINI CASSEROLE
A co-worker shared this chicken zucchini casserole recipe that was originally her grandmother's. When I make it, I use pre-cooked chicken from the grocery store and fresh zucchini my neighbor gives me from his garden. -Bev Dutro, Dayton, Ohio
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h5m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine stuffing mix and butter. Set aside 1/2 cup for topping. Add the zucchini, chicken, soup, carrot, onion and sour cream to the remaining stuffing mixture. , Transfer to a greased 11x7-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with reserved stuffing mixture. Bake, uncovered, at 350° until golden brown and bubbly, 40-45 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 481 calories, Fat 31g fat (18g saturated fat), Cholesterol 115mg cholesterol, Sodium 1174mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 21g protein.
ZUCCHINI AND STUFFING CASSEROLE
Zucchini and carrots team up with seasoned stuffing cubes and some sour cream to make this delicious side dish casserole.
Provided by Diana Rattray
Categories Side Dish
Time 55m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Gather the ingredients.
- Preheat oven to 350 F. Butter a 1 1/2-quart casserole dish.
- Put zucchini rounds into a medium saucepan and cover with water. Add about 1 teaspoon of salt and bring to a boil over high heat. Cover pan and lower heat to medium-low. Cook for about 3 to 4 minutes, or until tender.
- Drain zucchini well and set aside.
- In same saucepan, melt 4 tablespoons of the butter over medium-low heat. When butter stops foaming, add carrot and onion. Cook for about 5 minutes, or until tender, stirring frequently.
- Remove onion and carrot mixture from heat and stir in 1 1/2 cups of the stuffing cubes. Add cream of chicken soup and sour cream.
- Add zucchini and stir mixture gently until combined.
- Spoon mixture into prepared 1 1/2-quart casserole.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt remaining 2 tablespoons of butter; add remaining 1 cup of the stuffing cubes. Toss to coat cubes with butter.
- Sprinkle stuffing cubes evenly over top of casserole.
- Bake for 25 to 35 minutes or until hot and bubbling.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 288 kcal, Carbohydrate 21 g, Cholesterol 34 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Sodium 944 mg, Sugar 5 g, Fat 22 g, ServingSize 1 casserole (6 to 8 servings), UnsaturatedFat 0 g
STUFFED ZUCCHINI I
In this recipe zucchini are hollowed into 'boats' and stuffed with bread crumbs, Cheddar cheese, onion, parsley, egg and Parmesan cheese. A hearty side dish or main meal.
Provided by Debbie
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Squash Zucchini
Time 45m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add zucchini and cook until tender, about 15 minutes; drain. Scoop out the flesh of the zucchini, making a 'boat'.
- In a medium bowl combined zucchini flesh, bread crumbs, Cheddar cheese, onion, parsley, salt, most of the Parmesan cheese and egg. Fill zucchini boats with mixture. Dot tops with butter and sprinkle with remaining Parmesan cheese.
- Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 359 calories, Carbohydrate 35.7 g, Cholesterol 128.6 mg, Fat 17.1 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 16.7 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Sodium 1289.1 mg, Sugar 6.3 g
ZUCCHINI STUFFING CASSEROLE
Good and tasty use for all that extra zucchini. Try adding other vegetables like shredded cabbage or meat and cheese and make it a whole meal.
Provided by majakete
Categories Vegetable
Time 1h
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Cook zucchini in a little salted water until tender.
- Fry carrots and onions in 4 tablespoons of butter.
- Remove from heat and stir in 1 1/2 cups croutons, soup and sour cream.
- Gently fold in zucchini and put in 8" x8" dish.
- Toss remaining butter and croutons and put on top.
- Bake for 30 to 40 minutes.
- Enjoy!
EASY STUFFED ZUCCHINI
Fresh out of the oven...zucchini packed full of meat, sauce and cheese makes a delicious dish!
Provided by cookkassi
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 1h10m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Cook and stir the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat until the meat is browned, breaking the beef up into crumbles as it cooks, about 10 minutes. Drain off excess fat, and transfer the beef into a mixing bowl. Slice the zucchini in half the long way, and use a spoon to scoop out the flesh, leaving a 1/2-inch thick shell all around the zucchini. Chop the scooped-out zucchini flesh, and add to mixing bowl. Stir in the bread crumbs, garlic, spaghetti sauce, black olives, and Parmesan cheese; mix the stuffing well. Lightly stuff both halves of the zucchini with the meat mixture. Place the zucchini halves into a baking dish, and cover tightly with foil.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes, remove from oven, and remove the foil. Sprinkle 1/2 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese over each zucchini half. Move an oven rack to within 6 inches of the oven broiler's heat source, turn on the broiler, and broil the zucchini until the mozzarella cheese is browned and bubbling, about 5 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 405.4 calories, Carbohydrate 30.9 g, Cholesterol 63.4 mg, Fat 20.1 g, Fiber 5.1 g, Protein 25.2 g, SaturatedFat 8.5 g, Sodium 1112.4 mg, Sugar 12.6 g
BAKED STUFFED ZUCCHINI
"You don't have to fuss to make a special side dish for tow, as this recipe proves," says Sarah Rodgers of West Mifflin, Pennsylvania. "It's so easy to dress up zucchini halves with this flavorful mushroom stuffing."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 30m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cut zucchini in half lengthwise. Scoop out pulp, leaving a 1/4-in. shell. Chop pulp; set shells aside. , In a large nonstick skillet, saute the zucchini pulp, mushrooms and onion in butter for 3-4 minutes or until tender. Add wine or broth. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10-12 minutes or until liquid has evaporated. Stir in salt and pepper., Place zucchini shells in a saucepan and cover with water; bring to a boil. Cook for 2 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain. , Fill shells with mushroom mixture. Sprinkle with cheese. Broil 3-4 in. from the heat for 3-4 minutes or until lightly browned.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 133 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 17mg cholesterol, Sodium 254mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
STUFFED ZUCCHINI
This is good served with French bread and a salad.
Provided by LTHASKINS
Categories Main Dish Recipes Stuffed Main Dish Recipes Stuffed Zucchini Recipes
Time 1h10m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Trim stems from zucchini and slice lengthwise. Scoop out seeds and put in a bowl. Mix seeds with sausage, garlic, bread crumbs, and Parmesan cheese. Stuff squash with sausage mixture and place in a 9x13 inch baking pan. Pour spaghetti sauce over the top and cover the pan with foil.
- Bake in preheated oven until sausage is browned and cooked through, about 45 minutes. Remove foil and cover with mozzarella cheese. Return to the oven and cook until cheese is melted, about 15 minutes more.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 878.4 calories, Carbohydrate 58.2 g, Cholesterol 99.5 mg, Fat 58.4 g, Fiber 9.1 g, Protein 29.1 g, SaturatedFat 21.5 g, Sodium 2118 mg, Sugar 24.2 g
~ ZUCCHINI CASSEROLE BAKE ~
This recipe was tweaked by me, but was given to my mother years ago from our neighbor. You can never have enough zucchini recipes. The original recipe had no seasonings, nor did she par cook the carrots or add cheese. The bones of the recipe is Alfa's, but the flavor added is mine. LOL Enjoy!
Provided by Cassie *
Categories Casseroles
Time 1h
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- 1. Place zucchini, onion and carrots in a large skillet and just cover with salted hot water. Simmer for 10 - 15 minutes or until veggies are tender but not mushy, then drain well. In a large bowl, mix seasonings, sour cream and soup until well blended. Add the drained vegetables and stir to combine.
- 2. Preheat oven to 375 degree F. Spray an 11 x 7 baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. In another bowl, mix the stuffing mix with the melted butter. Spread half of this mixture into the bottom of the dish.
- 3. Spread the zucchini mixture over the crumbs, then top with remaining crumbs. Cover with foil and place in oven and bake for about 25 minutes, remove foil and continue baking until golden and bubbly. About 40 minutes total.
- 4. Last 5 minutes, sprinkle with cheese and place back into oven and bake until cheese is melted, about 5 minutes. Remove from oven and let set for a few minutes, then serve hot.
SUMMER ZUCCHINI CASSEROLE
If you have lots of zucchini in the garden, then this is a great way to use them. It's different, but very tasty. It's so good that even my picky children like to eat it.
Provided by HIGHROAD
Categories Fruits and Vegetables Vegetables Squash
Time 55m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Boil the zucchini and onion in water for 5 minutes; drain well. In a medium bowl, combine the soup, sour cream and carrots. Stir in the zucchini and onion and mix well.
- In a separate medium bowl, combine the butter and stuffing mix. Spread half of this mixture into the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish. Spoon the zucchini mixture over the stuffing, then top off with the other half of the stuffing.
- Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 25 to 30 minutes, or until stuffing is golden brown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 610.6 calories, Carbohydrate 51.5 g, Cholesterol 92.8 mg, Fat 41.4 g, Fiber 4.8 g, Protein 11.7 g, SaturatedFat 23.7 g, Sodium 1250.9 mg, Sugar 9.7 g
ZUCCHINI AND STUFFING CASSEROLE
This dish is so easy yet so satisfying! The stuffing mix adds a nice crunch to it along with the right spices. Only 6 ingredients make up this delicious recipe! A great way to use up your zucchini crop.
Provided by Lynn366
Categories Vegetable
Time 45m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Boil zucchini and onion for 5 minutes, drain.
- In separate bowl, stir melted butter into stuffing mix.
- Place 1/2 of stuffing and butter mixture into bottom of a 9 x 13 casserole pan.
- Mix sour cream and cream of chicken soup into drained zucchini and onions.
- Poor zucchini mixture over first layer of stuffing mix.
- Top with remaining stuffing.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes, uncovered.
Tips:
- Choose the right zucchini: For best results, select medium-sized zucchini that are firm and have smooth, unblemished skin. Avoid zucchini that are too large or have blemishes, as these may be bitter or have a tough texture.
- Use a variety of fillings: Feel free to experiment with different fillings to suit your taste preferences. Some popular options include ground beef, sausage, rice, quinoa, vegetables, and cheese.
- Season the filling well: Don't be afraid to season the filling generously. Use a combination of herbs, spices, and salt and pepper to create a flavorful dish.
- Don't overcook the zucchini: Zucchini cooks quickly, so be careful not to overcook it. Otherwise, it will become mushy and lose its texture.
- Serve immediately: Zucchini stuffing bake is best served hot out of the oven. Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Conclusion:
Zucchini stuffing bake is a versatile and delicious dish that can be enjoyed for lunch, dinner, or even as a side dish. It's a great way to use up leftover zucchini and other vegetables, and it's also a budget-friendly meal. With its combination of flavors and textures, zucchini stuffing bake is sure to be a hit with everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this recipe a try!
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