Easy Zucchini Casserole

  • Sumo

Zucchini, fresh basil, and cheese provide layer upon layer of rich flavor in today’s easy-to-make recipe.This Zucchini bake is a perfect meal to serve during family gatherings, it’s not only very tasty, but a healthy choice as well (make sure to use low-fat cheese!). We found this recipe on kalynskitchen.com, check out the ingredients and cooking directions below.

Ingredients:

 

Ingredients:
2 medium-sized zucchini, cut in slices or half-moon slices
2 medium-sized yellow squash, cut in slices or half-moon slices
2-4 T chopped fresh basil (or even less, depending on how much you like the flavor of basil)
2 T thinly sliced green onion
1/2 tsp. dried thyme
3/4 tsp. garlic powder
1/2 cup + 1/2 cup low-fat white cheese (I used Pizza Cheese, which is a low-fat blend of Mozzarella, Provolone, Romano, and Parmesan)
1/2 cup coarsely grated Parmesan (I would use a little less if you only have the very finely grated Parmesan from a can)
salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste

 

Cooking Directions:

 

Preheat oven to 350F/180C.  Spray an 8″ x 8″ baking dish with olive oil or non-stick spray.  Wash the squash and cut in slices or half-moon slices.  Wash basil, spin dry or dry with paper towels and finely chop.  Slice green onions.
Combine the sliced squash, chopped basil, sliced green onions, dried thyme, garlic powder, and both kinds of cheese and stir together until the veggies are coated with cheese and the herbs are well-distributed.  Season with salt and fresh ground black pepper.  Put the mixture in the baking dish and bake uncovered for about 25-30 minutes.
When the zucchini is nearly cooked through, take the casserole dish out of the oven and sprinkle over the remaining 1/2 cup of grated cheese.  Put the dish back in the oven and bake 10-15 minutes longer, or until the cheese is melted and nicely browned and zucchini is fully cooked.  Serve hot.
This kept well in the fridge overnight, but mine was gone the next day so I don’t know if it would last longer than that!

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3 Comments on "Easy Zucchini Casserole"

  1. Jayne Gardner | May 16, 2012 at 9:15 pm |

    Looks delicious…Love squash

  2. Gislaine Hunter | May 18, 2012 at 12:39 pm |

    Love it …

  3. Mary Deforge | May 18, 2012 at 4:59 pm |

    Oh this recipe looks so delish! We will be growing a veg garden so this recipe will come in handy! Thank You! Mary

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