Cheesy Zucchini Casserole
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Cheesy Zucchini Casserole
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A golden cheesy crust seals in the fluffy, moist and creamy center of this zucchini casserole. This zucchini casserole recipe is easy, irresistibly delicious and a great way to use up extra garden vegetables!
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Ingredients
- 3 lbs green zucchini (6 medium)
- 1 1/2 tsp salt divided (1 tsp for sprinkling and 1/2 tsp for casserole)
- 2 cups cooked white rice*
- 1 cup sour cream (divided into 2/3 and 1/3)
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 4 eggs (large)
- 1/2 tsp Mrs Dash seasoning or your favorite salt-free seasoning
- 8 oz Colby jack cheese 3 cups shredded (or use Mexican cheese)
- 1/2 cup chives chopped, plus more for garnish
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Instructions
Prep: Preheat oven to 400˚F and butter a 9x13 casserole dish.
How to Make Zucchini Casserole:
- Grate zucchini on the large holes (or the grating attachment on a food processor). Transfer grated zucchini to a colander over the sink and stir in 1 tsp salt. Let stand 10 min, stirring a couple of times then squeeze out the excess moisture with your hands. Transfer drained zucchini to a large mixing bowl.
- Mix 2/3 cup sour cream with 1/2 tsp baking powder and let stand while zucchini drains (8-10 min).
- Into the mixing bowl with drained zucchini, stir in 4 eggs and sour cream mixture.
- Add cooked rice and 2 cups cheese. Stir in 1/2 cup chives, 1/2 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp
- Mrs Dash seasoning.
- Pour mixture into buttered casserole dish and spread 1/3 cup sour cream over the top. Sprinkle remaining 1 cup cheese over the surface and bake uncovered on the center rack at 400˚ for 40 min. Let stand for 10 min before serving.
Notes
- *To cook rice for this recipe, you will need 1 cup of uncooked rice.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
279kcal
(14%)
Carbs
18g
Protein
13g
(26%)
Fat
17g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Cholesterol
123mg
(41%)
Sodium
675mg
(28%)
Potassium
603mg
(17%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
1030IU
(21%)
Vitamin C
32.2mg
(36%)
Calcium
285mg
(29%)
Iron
1.4mg
(8%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8people a side dish
Amount Per Serving
Calories 279 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 279kcal | 14% |
| Carbs | 18g | |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 123mg | 41% |
| Sodium | 675mg | 28% |
| Potassium | 603mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 1030IU | 21% |
| Vitamin C | 32.2mg | 36% |
| Calcium | 285mg | 29% |
| Iron | 1.4mg | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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