Cheesy Zucchini Casserole

A golden cheesy crust seals in the fluffy, moist and creamy center of this zucchini casserole. This zucchini casserole recipe is easy, irresistibly delicious and a great way to use up extra garden vegetables!

⏱ 60 min 🔨 Prep 20min 🔥 Cook 40min 📊 Medium 🍽 8 servings ⭐ 5.0 (136) 👁 6
Cheesy Zucchini Casserole

Ingredients

8 servings

Instructions

  1. Grate zucchini on the large holes (or the grating attachment on a food processor). Transfer grated zucchini to a colander over the sink and stir in 1 tsp salt. Let stand 10 min, stirring a couple of times then squeeze out the excess moisture with your hands. Transfer drained zucchini to a large mixing bowl.
  2. Mix 2/3 cup sour cream with 1/2 tsp baking powder and let stand while zucchini drains (8-10 min).
  3. Into the mixing bowl with drained zucchini, stir in 4 eggs and sour cream mixture.
  4. Add cooked rice and 2 cups cheese. Stir in 1/2 cup chives, 1/2 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp
  5. Mrs Dash seasoning.
  6. Pour mixture into buttered casserole dish and spread 1/3 cup sour cream over the top. Sprinkle remaining 1 cup cheese over the surface and bake uncovered on the center rack at 400˚ for 40 min. Let stand for 10 min before serving.

Nutrition per serving

Protein13g
Carbs18g
Fat17g
279kcal
13gProtein
18gCarbs
17gFat

💰 Cost Estimate

Total Ingredients
$1505.00
Per Serving
$188.00/serving
🏠 Savings
~$3010.00 vs buying!
📋 Price Breakdown (89% ingredients detected)
IngredientAmountSubtotal
green zucchini 3 lbs $164.00
salt 0.5 tsp $1.00
cooked white rice* 2 cups $39.00
sour cream 1 cup $100.00
baking powder 0.5 tsp $3.00
eggs 4 $131.00
Mrs Dash seasoning 0.5 tsp $15.00
Colby jack cheese 8 oz $1052.00
chives 0.5 cup -

*Estimated market prices, may vary by region

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Cheesy Zucchini Casserole

Ingredients:
  • 3 lbs green zucchini (6 medium)
  • 1 1/2 tsp salt (divided (1 tsp for sprinkling and 1/2 tsp for casserole))
  • 2 cups cooked white rice*
  • 1 cup sour cream ((divided into 2/3 and 1/3))
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 4 eggs (large)
  • 1/2 tsp Mrs Dash seasoning (or your favorite salt-free seasoning)
  • 8 oz Colby jack cheese (3 cups shredded (or use Mexican cheese))
  • 1/2 cup chives (chopped, plus more for garnish)

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