Quick Baked Zucchini Parmesan Casserole Recipe
A quick and easy recipe for a delicious Baked Zucchini Parmesan Casserole that makes a perfect side dish or light main course. This casserole is packed with flavor from zucchini, cheeses, and a crispy breadcrumb topping.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish, Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
For the Casserole:
- 4 cups shredded zucchini (from approximately 3.5 medium zucchinis)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup finely chopped or shredded onion
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic (around 3 cloves)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese (plus 2 tablespoons more)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
For the Topping:
- 1/2 cup panko crumbs
- 2 tablespoons melted butter with salt
Instructions
- Step 1: Prepare the Oven and Baking Dish – Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 1 ½-quart baking dish and set aside.
- Step 2: Remove Excess Water from Zucchini – Sprinkle salt over zucchini, let sit for 10 minutes, then squeeze out excess water.
- Step 3: Mix Casserole Ingredients – Combine zucchini, onion, garlic, eggs, Parmesan, mozzarella, and cheddar. Press into baking dish.
- Step 4: Bake the Zucchini Casserole – Bake uncovered for 20 minutes.
- Step 5: Prepare the Breadcrumb Topping – Mix melted butter with breadcrumbs and Parmesan.
- Step 6: Add Topping and Finish Baking – Sprinkle breadcrumb mixture over casserole and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes.
- Step 7: Serve and Enjoy – Let cool slightly before serving and enjoy!
Notes
- Make sure to thoroughly squeeze excess water from the zucchini to avoid a watery casserole.
- You can customize the cheeses in this casserole to suit your preferences.
- Feel free to add herbs or spices for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 215 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 576mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 107mg
Keywords: Zucchini Parmesan Casserole, Baked Zucchini, Vegetable Casserole, Side Dish, Zucchini Recipe
