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    Zucchini Casserole Recipe

    Published: Jul 26, 2019 · Modified: Feb 11, 2021 by Helene Dsouza

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    Easy Zucchini Casserole Recipe - Garden Fresh Zucchini au gratin bake is a french vegetarian dinner idea. Quick and easy to prepare!
    Total Time: 40 minutes
    4.63 from 77 votes
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    Easy Zucchini Casserole Recipe

    Easy garden-fresh Zucchini Casserole recipe to celebrate the summer zucchini season.

    Easy Zucchini Casserole Recipe
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    What is this casserole?

    I adapted this baked zucchini cheese casserole recipe from my aunt who prepares a similar variation with fresh cream the southern french way.

    So this is a very french zucchini dinner recipe!

    This delicious lighter summer meal is also known as zucchini au gratin, as it is baked golden brown to perfection.

    The Zucchini is baked soft in one dish and doesn't need pre-cooking, turn this recipe into a quick and easy zucchini recipe

    You will love this healthy zucchini casserole with cheese if you are looking for a lighter gluten free and low carb vegetarian meal.

    Easy Zucchini Casserole Recipe

    Choice of zucchini

    You can pick medium-sized (8 inch/20 centimeters), large and epic monster large Zucchinis.

    The size doesn't matter so much.

    Store-bought Zucchini come in small and medium sizes, whereas homegrown Zucchini has a reputation to grow into massive vegetables.

    The large ones tend to be less flavorful than the smaller ones but homegrown Zucchini are usually anyway tastier (or so I believe).

    You only need to cut out the spongy core in the large Zucchinis and you are good to go.

    Try this recipe too with other Zucchini varieties such as yellow Zucchini or round Zucchini.

    Easy Zucchini Casserole Recipe

    Frozen Zucchini

    If you have a whole frozen Zucchini, you can leave the vegetable to defrost in the fridge.

    If you are in a hurry, place the zucchini to thaw in a closed bag and submerge into warm water.

    Carefully press out any excess water or else the Zucchini gratin will turn out soggy.

    To avoid sogginess, you can also add 1 Tablespoon of cornflour to the batter mixed in.

    The cornflour will bind excess liquids and the gratin will turn out the best ever!

    Easy Zucchini Casserole Recipe

    How to make it?

    This is an easy zucchini casserole meal that comes together fairly quickly too.

    The zucchini slices will cook through in the casserole dish making this a one-pan dish.

    Follow the steps to prepare your own zucchini cheese bake from scratch.

    Step 1

    Cut out the center of your Zucchini if it's consistency is spongy.

    Cut your Zucchini into slices and arrange in the casserole dish.

    Easy Zucchini Casserole Recipe

    Step 2

    In a mixing bowl combine the cream, egg, cheese and the seasoning.

    Easy Zucchini Casserole Recipe

    Step 3

    Pour the cheesy cream mixture over the zucchini in the casserole and drizzle with olive oil.

    Easy Zucchini Casserole Recipe

    Bake golden brown.

    See all detailed instructions and ingredients listed in the recipe card further below.

    More zucchini dinners

    • Vegetarian Zucchini Boats
    • Chinese Chicken Zoodles by runningtothekitchen.com
    • Cheesy One-pan Zucchini skillet by peasandcrayons.com

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    Easy Zucchini Casserole Recipe

    Easy Zucchini Casserole Recipe

    Easy Zucchini Casserole Recipe - Garden Fresh Zucchini au gratin bake is a french vegetarian dinner idea. Quick and easy to prepare!
    4.63 from 77 votes
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    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: French
    Diet: Vegetarian
    Keyword: easy zucchini casserole, how to make zucchini casserole
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 30 minutes
    Total Time: 40 minutes
    Servings: 3 servings
    Calories: 522kcal
    Recipe by: Helene Dsouza

    Ingredients

    • 23 ounces Zucchini
    • 1 Egg
    • 1 cup Grated Cheese *see Notes
    • 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
    • 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil to drizze
    US Customary - Metric

    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

    I like to use Emmethal, Cheddar or Raclette cheese. You can also use mozzarella cheese or pizza cheese.

    Nutrition

    Nutrition Facts
    Easy Zucchini Casserole Recipe
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 522 Calories from Fat 414
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 46g71%
    Saturated Fat 25g125%
    Cholesterol 193mg64%
    Sodium 1354mg56%
    Potassium 710mg20%
    Carbohydrates 12g4%
    Fiber 3g12%
    Sugar 6g7%
    Protein 19g38%
    Vitamin A 1995IU40%
    Vitamin C 39.4mg48%
    Calcium 491mg49%
    Iron 2mg11%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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