Cheesy Zucchini Casserole
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5.0
18 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
30 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
1 hr
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Servings
9 servings
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Calories
242 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Cheesy Zucchini Casserole
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Cheesy Zucchini Casserole is an easy side dish made with fresh zucchini, three kinds of cheeses, and seasoning for the ultimate comfort meal.
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Ingredients
- 3 lbs green zucchini shredded
- 1 1/2 teaspoon salt divided
- 2 cups cooked white rice from about 1 cup dry rice
- 2/3 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup plain greek yogurt
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 4 eggs large
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese
- 2 cups cheddar cheese shredded
- 1 cup Mexican cheese shredded
- 1/2 cup green onions chopped plus more for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- Butter a 9x13 casserole dish and set aside.
- Grate zucchini on the large holes and transfer to a colander placed over the sink. Sprinkle with 1 teaspoon salt and stir. Let stand for 15 min, then squeeze out the excess moisture with your hands. Transfer drained zucchini to a large mixing bowl.
- In a small bowl mix sour cream, lemon juice, and 1/2 teaspoon baking powder.
- Stir in the eggs and sour cream mixture into the shredded zucchini.
- Add cooked rice, 1 cup of cheddar cheese, and 1 cup of Mexican cheese.
- Stir in the green onions, remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, minced garlic, paprika, and onion powder.
- Pour mixture into the prepared casserole dish, spread the yogurt over the top. Bake uncovered for 20 minutes.
- Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of mozzarella cheese and cheddar cheese on top and bake uncovered on the center rack in the preheated oven for 20-30 minutes.
- Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.
- Garnish with sour cream, chopped tomatoes, green onions, and serve.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
242kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
18g
(6%)
Protein
20g
(40%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Cholesterol
99mg
(33%)
Sodium
391mg
(16%)
Potassium
569mg
(16%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
823IU
(16%)
Vitamin C
28mg
(31%)
Calcium
395mg
(40%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 9servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 242 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 242kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 18g | 6% |
| Protein | 20g | 40% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 99mg | 33% |
| Sodium | 391mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 569mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 823IU | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 28mg | 31% |
| Calcium | 395mg | 40% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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18 reviews
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