Description
This Zucchini Casserole is a delightful and cheesy dish that makes a perfect side or vegetarian main. Packed with shredded zucchini, three types of cheese, and a crispy topping, it’s a crowd-pleaser for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Shredded Zucchini:
- 4 cups shredded zucchini (about 4 medium zucchini)
Onion Mixture:
- 1/2 cup diced yellow onion
- 2 tbsp minced garlic
Cheese Blend:
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
Topping:
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs (or crushed cornflakes, saltine crackers, pretzels, or potato chips)
- 3 tbsp butter
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F and grease an 8” x 8” baking dish with non-stick spray.
- Drain Zucchini: Wrap half of the shredded zucchini in a cloth, squeeze out excess water, and transfer to a bowl. Repeat with the remaining zucchini.
- Combine Ingredients: Mix zucchini, onion, garlic, eggs, mozzarella, cheddar, and 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese in a bowl.
- Bake: Spread the mixture in the baking dish and bake for 20 minutes.
- Prepare Topping: Melt butter, mix with breadcrumbs and 1/4 cup Parmesan.
- Add Topping: Sprinkle topping over the casserole and bake for 5-8 minutes until golden.
- Serve: Season with salt and pepper before serving.
Notes
- You can add cooked and crumbled bacon for extra flavor.
- Try experimenting with different cheeses for a unique twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish, Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Zucchini Casserole, Cheesy Zucchini Bake, Vegetarian Zucchini Dish
