Baked Zucchini Casserole
A delicious baked zucchini casserole that combines creamy cheeses and fresh zucchini for a comforting, flavorful dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium zucchinis, sliced
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (gluten-free if desired)
- Olive oil for drizzling
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare the zucchinis by thinly slicing and sprinkling with salt; let sit for 15 minutes.
- Mix the cottage cheese, mozzarella, Parmesan, eggs, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
- Squeeze out excess water from the zucchinis.
- Layer a layer of zucchini slices in a greased baking dish followed by half of the cheesy mixture; repeat.
- Top with breadcrumbs and drizzle with olive oil.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes until golden brown and bubbly.
- Cool for 5-10 minutes before serving.
Notes
For a spicy kick, add crushed red pepper flakes to the cheesy filling.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: baked zucchini casserole, comfort food, vegetarian dish