Loaded Zucchini Casserole
A creamy, cheesy casserole featuring fresh zucchini, ground meat, and layered flavors, perfect for family dinners.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian (can be made with meat or substituted with lentils/mushrooms)
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium zucchinis, sliced
- 1 cup cooked ground beef or turkey
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and slice zucchinis.
- Sauté onions and garlic in olive oil for 3-5 minutes.
- Add cooked meat, diced tomatoes, and Italian seasoning. Season and let simmer for 5 minutes.
- Layer half of the zucchini in a greased baking dish, followed by the meat mixture and half the cheese; repeat layers.
- Sprinkle breadcrumbs over the top layer of cheese, if using.
- Bake covered for 25 minutes, then uncover and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
Feel free to customize with different proteins or vegetables. Let the casserole sit before serving for easier slicing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: zucchini, casserole, comfort food, family recipe, summer vegetables