Description
This Cheesy Zucchini Casserole recipe is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a comforting family meal. Layers of sliced zucchini are smothered in a cheesy mixture and topped with a crispy breadcrumb topping for a satisfying crunch.
Ingredients
Zucchini:
4 medium zucchini (sliced into ¼” slices)
Salt:
1 pinch
Onion:
½ cup, finely chopped
Eggs:
2, slightly beaten
Cheddar Cheese:
1 cup shredded (divided)
Mozzarella Cheese:
½ cup shredded
Vegetarian Parmesan Cheese:
½ cup plus 2 tbsp finely grated
Italian Seasoning:
2 teaspoons
Salt and Pepper:
to taste
Panko Breadcrumbs:
1 cup
Butter:
2 tablespoons, melted
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 1 ½ quart casserole dish.
- Prepare Zucchini: Salt the sliced zucchini and let it sit to release moisture. Blot dry and set aside.
- Mix Cheesy Mixture: Combine onion, eggs, Cheddar cheese, mozzarella cheese, vegetarian Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Layer Zucchini: Place zucchini slices in layers in the casserole dish and pour the cheesy mixture over them.
- Bake First Round: Bake uncovered for 20 minutes.
- Prepare Breadcrumb Topping: Mix Panko breadcrumbs with melted butter and additional vegetarian Parmesan cheese.
- Finish Baking: Sprinkle breadcrumb mixture over the casserole and bake until golden and bubbly, around 20 minutes.
- Serve: Remove from the oven, serve, and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 610mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Zucchini Casserole, Cheesy Zucchini, Vegetarian Casserole
