One nice thing about zucchini grown in the garden is how you can get it all prepared and then freeze it. It will last for a few months in there, so if your craving hits before the summer does, you can have this tasty casserole whenever you want. I like to toss in some diced up chicken sometimes just to make it a heartier, full meal dish. Even my husband, who doesn’t eat anything green, really looks forward to this dish when he knows it’s in the oven cooking away.
Check out what they are saying about this recipe over at The Seasoned Mom:
“I love how easy it is to make, and garlic Parmesan is my absolute favorite combo. Sounds perfect for dinner!”
This side dish goes with just about everything you can think of!
Ingredients
4 cups grated zucchini (I used about 3.5 medium zucchinis)
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup finely diced onion (I like to use frozen diced onion as a shortcut)
1 tablespoon minced garlic
2 Eggland’s Best eggs
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus an additional 2 tablespoons
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
½ cup Kraft shredded cheddar cheese
½ cup Panko breadcrumbs
2 tablespoons Land O’ Lakes melted butter
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Spray a small baking dish with cooking spray and set aside (I used a dish that was 8-in x 5-in, but an 8-inch square pan will also work).
Place zucchini in a colander, sprinkle with salt, and allow to sit for about 10 minutes (this will help draw out some of the water from the zucchini). After 10 minutes, squeeze out moisture from the zucchini.
In the prepared dish, combine zucchini, onion, garlic, eggs, ½ cup Parmesan cheese, mozzarella cheese, and cheddar cheese. I like to use my hands to make sure that it’s all completely combined, and then gently press the mixture evenly into the prepared dish.
Bake uncovered for 20 minutes.
Meanwhile, in a small bowl, pour melted butter over breadcrumbs and 2 tablespoons of Parmesan cheese. Stir until completely combined.
After 20 minutes, remove zucchini from the oven. Sprinkle buttered breadcrumbs over the zucchini and return the dish to the oven. Continue baking for about 5-10 more minutes, or until the top is golden brown and crispy.
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Quick Tip: Serve up with your favorite meat main entree.
Thanks again to The Seasoned Mom for this fresh and fancy recipe.
