Old Fashioned Zucchini Casserole
A comforting and nostalgic casserole made with fresh zucchini, cheese, and crunchy breadcrumbs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium zucchinis, sliced
- 1 cup shredded cheese (such as cheddar or mozzarella)
- 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare the sliced zucchini by tossing with salt and letting it sit for 10 minutes.
- Sauté onions and garlic in olive oil until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Combine the sautéed onion and garlic with the zucchini, cheese, dried oregano, and pepper.
- Layer half of the mixture in a greased baking dish, top with half of the breadcrumbs, then repeat.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes until the top is golden brown and crispy.
- Cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
Feel free to add cooked protein or swap herbs for variations. Leftovers store well in the fridge or freezer.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
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