Description
Discover a delicious zucchini casserole recipe that is perfect for any occasion. Learn how to make this savory dish from scratch on our cooking website today!
Ingredients
- – 9 cups (2.1 kg) shredded zucchini
- – 1 1/2 teaspoons (8 ml) salt
- – 2 teaspoons (10 ml) olive oil
- – 1 small yellow onion, finely diced
- – 3 cloves garlic, minced
- – 3 large eggs, whisked
- – ¼ cup (60 ml) heavy cream
- – 1 teaspoon (5 ml) Dijon mustard
- – 1 ¼ cups (150 g) panko breadcrumbs
- – 1 cup (240 ml) shredded alternative cheese
- – 1/2 teaspoon (3 ml) EACH: oregano, basil, garlic salt, parsley
- – 1/4 teaspoon (1 ml) EACH: paprika, black pepper
- – 1 ¼ cups (150 g) shredded alternative cheese, for the top of the casserole
- – ¼ cup (30 g) panko breadcrumbs
- – 1 tablespoon (15 ml) vegetable oil, melted
Instructions
- Set your oven to heat at 375°F.
- Grate the zucchini, keeping the skin on unless the zucchini is very large, and place it in a strainer. Lightly sprinkle with salt, using 1 ½ teaspoons. Cover with paper towels and allow it to sit for at least 15 minutes while you prepare the other ingredients.
- Warm olive oil in a small pan on medium heat. Add finely diced onions and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional 2 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Use paper towels to press down on the zucchini to remove excess moisture, being careful not to remove too much, but enough so that it’s not overly wet.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the drained zucchini with the cooked onions and garlic, whisked eggs, heavy cream, Dijon mustard, 1 ¼ cups of panko, shredded alternative cheese, and spices. Mix everything together until well combined.
- Spread the mixture into a lightly oiled 9 x 13-inch baking dish. Sprinkle the top with shredded alternative cheese.
- Cover the dish and place it in the oven to bake for 35 minutes.
- Mix ¼ cup of panko with melted vegetable oil for the topping and evenly distribute it over the casserole. Bake without a cover for an additional 15 minutes. If you like, broil at 425°F for 1-2 minutes for a more golden top, keeping a close watch during this step.
- Take it out of the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Properly drain shredded zucchini to prevent excess moisture in the casserole.
- Experiment with different types of cheese for a unique flavor twist.
- Broil the casserole briefly at the end of baking for a crispy topping.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Alternative
Nutrition
- Calories: 320
- Fat: 15g
- Protein: 12g
Keywords: zucchini casserole, cheesy zucchini, baked zucchini, creamy casserole, savory zucchini
