Description
Zucchini casserole brings together summer garden goodness in a creamy, cheesy comfort dish that makes vegetables the star of your dinner table. Packed with fresh zucchini, herbs, and melted cheese, this simple recipe turns humble ingredients into something deliciously satisfying for your whole family.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 medium Zucchini
- 1 cup Corn
- 1 cup Cheese
- 1 medium Onion
- 1 medium Jalapeño
- 3 large Eggs
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1 box Corn Muffin Mix
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1 teaspoon Cumin
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Pepper
Topping:
- 1 cup Additional Cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and coat an 8×8-inch baking dish with cooking spray. This ensures your casserole won’t stick and creates a perfectly even cooking surface.
- Grate 2 medium zucchinis using a box grater, creating thin, uniform shreds that will distribute evenly throughout your dish.
- Dice 1 medium onion and 1 jalapeño into small, consistent pieces to maximize flavor distribution in your casserole.
- Whisk 3 large eggs in a large mixing bowl until completely smooth and light yellow.
- Add 1 cup corn, 1 cup shredded cheese, diced onion, and jalapeño to the eggs. Stir until all ingredients are thoroughly combined.
- Sprinkle 1 teaspoon each of garlic powder, cumin, salt, and pepper into the mixture. Mix carefully to ensure even seasoning.
- Pour 1 box of corn muffin mix into the bowl, folding gently until just incorporated. Avoid overmixing to keep the texture light.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly with a spatula.
- Scatter 1 cup additional cheese across the top of the casserole for a golden, melted finish.
- Slide the dish into the preheated oven and bake for 50-55 minutes until the center is set and the top turns golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let the casserole rest for 10 minutes. This helps the casserole set and makes serving easier.
Notes
- Check zucchini moisture by gently squeezing out excess liquid before mixing to prevent a watery casserole.
- Adjust jalapeño heat level by removing seeds for milder flavor or adding more for extra spice.
- Swap corn muffin mix with gluten-free version to make the dish celiac-friendly and accommodate dietary restrictions.
- Experiment with different cheese types like pepper jack or sharp cheddar to customize the flavor profile and add more depth.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50-55 minutes
- Category: Casseroles
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 355 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 17 g
- Cholesterol: 140 mg