Description
Hearty Cheesy Zucchini Casserole brings comfort and flavor to your dinner table with layers of garden-fresh zucchini and melted cheese. Creamy, golden-topped goodness delivers a satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables:
- 4 medium zucchinis, sliced
Cheeses:
- 1 cup (240 milliliters / 8 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters / 4 ounces) grated Parmesan cheese
Seasonings and Other Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) heavy cream
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) breadcrumbs
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 tablespoons butter
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 375°F and coat a baking dish with a light butter layer to prevent sticking.
- Create uniform thin zucchini rounds, carefully seasoning each slice with a balanced blend of salt, freshly ground pepper, and aromatic Italian herbs.
- Craft a rich, creamy sauce by whisking together sharp cheddar, aged Parmesan, velvety heavy cream, and finely chopped garlic until smooth and well-integrated.
- Construct alternating layers of seasoned zucchini in the prepared dish, generously drizzling the cheese mixture between each vegetable layer to ensure complete coverage.
- Sprinkle a crisp breadcrumb topping across the surface for added texture and golden-brown complexity.
- Transfer the casserole to the preheated oven, allowing it to bake for 25–30 minutes until the top transforms into a bubbling, golden-brown crust and the zucchini becomes tender.
- Remove from the oven and permit the casserole to rest for several minutes, enabling the flavors to settle and the dish to slightly cool before serving.
Notes
- Customize the zucchini thickness for varied textures, using a mandoline slicer for precise, uniform cuts that ensure even cooking.
- Drain excess moisture from zucchini slices by sprinkling salt and letting them sit for 10 minutes, then patting dry to prevent a watery casserole.
- Replace heavy cream with Greek yogurt or half-and-half for a lighter version, maintaining creaminess while reducing calories.
- Try different cheese combinations like mozzarella or gruyere to create unique flavor profiles and keep the dish exciting.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg