Easy Zucchini Casserole Recipe
User Reviews
4.5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
3 servings
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Calories
522 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
French
Easy Zucchini Casserole Recipe
Description
The Easy Zucchini Casserole Recipe features sliced zucchini arranged in a casserole dish and covered with a creamy mixture composed of egg, shredded cheese, table cream, and Italian seasoning. This combination bakes in the oven at 350°F (180°C) until the top turns golden brown, lending a pleasing texture contrast to the tender zucchini beneath. The use of different cheeses such as Emmenthal, Cheddar, Raclette, or mozzarella offers flexibility in flavor, while the Italian or pizza seasoning highlights an herbal note.
The casserole’s texture is creamy and soft, with the cheese blending into the cream and egg mixture to coat the zucchini slices. Olive oil drizzled over the top before baking enhances the coloration and adds healthy fats for flavor and texture. It can be served hot alongside a cold salad to balance the warm and creamy nature of the dish.
To prepare, the zucchini is cleaned and trimmed by removing the soft seed cores before slicing. This ensures a better final texture by eliminating extra moisture from the seeds. The combined cream mixture is poured over the arranged zucchini to allow even soaking and cooking. Baking for 25-30 minutes achieves a nicely browned top without overcooking the vegetables underneath, preserving tender bites.
Ingredients
- 23 ounces zucchini
- 1 egg
- 1 cup cheese see Notes, shredded
- 1 cup table cream heavy or sour cream or half and half
- 1 Tablespoon Italian seasoning or Pizza Seasoning
- 1 Teaspoon salt
- ½ Teaspoon black pepper ground
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil to drizze
Instructions
- Rinse your zucchini well to get rid of impurities. Cut your zucchini lengthwise and cut out the spongy seed core.
- Slice your zucchini and arrange in your casserole dish.
- Preheat your oven to 350° Fahrenheit/ 180° Celsius.
- In a mixing bowl combine the egg, cheese, cream, Italian (or pizza) seasoning, salt and black pepper to a combined mixture.
- Pour the cream cheese mixture evenly over the arranged zucchini slices in the casserole dish.
- Drizzle the olive oil equally all over the uncooked zucchini casserole dish.
- Bake your zucchini casserole dish at 350° Fahrenheit/ 180° Celsius for about 25- 30 minutes or until golden brown baked.
- Serve hot with a cold salad.
Notes
- Cheese choice can include Emmenthal, Cheddar, Raclette, mozzarella, or pizza cheese depending on preference.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 3servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 522 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 522kcal | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 19g | 38% |
| Fat | 46g | 71% |
| Saturated Fat | 25g | 125% |
| Cholesterol | 193mg | 64% |
| Sodium | 1354mg | 56% |
| Potassium | 710mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 1995IU | 40% |
| Vitamin C | 39.4mg | 44% |
| Calcium | 491mg | 49% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.5
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