Description
Easy Zucchini Casserole is a comforting baked dish made with tender zucchini, savory seasonings, creamy cheese, and a crispy breadcrumb topping. It’s a simple and flavorful recipe that works perfectly as a side dish or light vegetarian meal.
Ingredients
- 3 medium zucchini, sliced
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion and sauté until softened.
- Stir in the minced garlic and sliced zucchini and cook for about 5 minutes until the zucchini begins to soften.
- Transfer the zucchini mixture to a bowl.
- Add sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese, parmesan cheese, salt, black pepper, and oregano, then mix well.
- Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
- In a small bowl, mix breadcrumbs with melted butter.
- Sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture over the casserole.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes until hot and the topping is golden brown.
- Allow the casserole to rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- Add cooked mushrooms or bell peppers for additional flavor.
- Mix mozzarella with cheddar for a creamier texture.
- Cooked rice or quinoa can be added to make the dish heartier.
- Sautéing the zucchini first helps prevent the casserole from becoming watery.
- If reheating, place under the broiler briefly to crisp the topping again.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
