Description
Whip up easy cheesy garlic parmesan zucchini casserole when garden zucchini starts overflowing and your family craves a simple, comforting side dish. Creamy cheese and tender zucchini come together in one quick pan for a delicious veggie solution that disappears fast at dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 cups grated zucchini
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Seasonings and Aromatics:
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- ½ cup finely minced or grated onion
- ½ teaspoon salt
Topping:
- ½ cup Panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons melted salted butter
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F and thoroughly grease a 1½-quart baking dish.
- Place 4 cups of grated zucchini in a colander and sprinkle with ½ teaspoon salt. Let it sit for 10 minutes to draw out moisture.
- Wrap the salted zucchini in a clean dish towel and squeeze firmly multiple times, removing as much liquid as possible.
- In a large bowl, mix the dried zucchini with ½ cup minced onion, 1 tablespoon minced garlic, 2 large eggs, ½ cup Parmesan cheese, 1 cup mozzarella, and ½ cup cheddar cheese.
- Transfer the zucchini mixture to the prepared baking dish, pressing it evenly across the surface.
- Bake uncovered at 375°F for 20 minutes.
- While baking, combine ½ cup Panko breadcrumbs with 2 tablespoons melted salted butter and 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese in a small bowl.
- After 20 minutes, remove the casserole from the oven and sprinkle the buttered breadcrumb mixture evenly on top.
- Return the dish to the oven and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes, until the breadcrumb topping turns golden brown and crispy.
Notes
- Remove as much moisture from zucchini as possible by squeezing it in a clean dish towel to prevent a watery casserole.
- Sprinkle salt on zucchini and let sit for 10 minutes before squeezing to help draw out excess water more effectively.
- For a gluten-free version, swap breadcrumbs with almond flour or crushed pork rinds to maintain the crispy topping.
- If watching calories, use low-fat cheese varieties and replace some of the cheese with additional vegetables like diced bell peppers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Casseroles
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 295 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 495 mg
- Fat: 21 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 17 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg