Best Cheesy Zucchini Rice Casserole Recipes

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ZUCCHINI AND RICE CASSEROLE



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This is a great recipe to use all that zucchini from your garden, cheesy and delicious!

Provided by Paula

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Casserole Recipes     Rice

Time 1h20m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 ½ cups water
½ cup uncooked white rice
2 pounds zucchini
¼ cup butter
¼ cup vegetable oil
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese
salt and pepper to taste
2 eggs, beaten
1 cup bread crumbs
2 tablespoons butter, melted

Steps:

  • Bring water to boil, add rice. When water returns to a boil, reduce temperature to a low. Cover rice and cook until rice is tender.
  • Preheat oven's broiler. Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • Cut ends from zucchini and steam until tender. Reserve 2 zucchini for garnish, then dice remaining zucchini.
  • Combine butter and oil in a Dutch oven and heat until butter is melted. Add rice and diced zucchini, then saute until golden, stirring frequently. Stir in the cheeses until melted and add salt and pepper to taste. Let cool slightly, then stir in eggs quickly. Pour into a prepared baking dish and sprinkle generously with bread crumbs.
  • Slice reserved zucchini and arrange around the diced mixture. Drizzle melted butter over top.
  • Broil about 6 inches from the source of heat until lightly browned and bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 261.6 calories, Carbohydrate 19 g, Cholesterol 65.8 mg, Fat 17.5 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 7.9 g, SaturatedFat 7.6 g, Sodium 263 mg, Sugar 2.4 g

ZUCCHINI CASSEROLE



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Cheesy, comforting, and filling, zucchini casserole with rice is a favorite homestyle recipe. It's also a good way to use a bountiful harvest of zucchini!

Provided by Rachel Gurk

Categories     Sides & Vegetables

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 cups coarsely grated zucchini, lightly packed ((about 1 ¼ pounds))
½ cup minced onion
2 cups cooked white rice ((brown rice is good, too))
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
½ cup sour cream
½ cup 2% plain Greek yogurt
1 cup (4 oz.) shredded sharp cheddar cheese ((see hint below))
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
1 teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, divided
¼ cup panko bread crumbs

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly spray a 8x11 inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine eggs, sour cream, Greek yogurt, cheddar cheese, 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning. Add shredded zucchini, rice, and onions and stir until ingredients are well mixed. Spread mixture into prepared pan.
  • In a small bowl, combine breadcrumbs, ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning, and 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese. Sprinkle evenly over zucchini mixture.
  • Bake for 1 hour or until golden brown and heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 201 kcal, Carbohydrate 18 g, Protein 10 g, Fat 10 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Cholesterol 67 mg, Sodium 483 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 1 g, UnsaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CHEESY ZUCCHINI CASSEROLE I



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This is a good, cheesy, vegetable side dish ...very easy to prepare.

Provided by DC1

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Squash     Summer Squash

Time 1h20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 slices bread, cubed
¼ cup melted butter
2 cups cubed zucchini
1 large onion, chopped
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1 egg, beaten
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Place bread cubes in a medium bowl and pour melted butter over the bread. Add the zucchini, onion, garlic salt and egg; mix well. Transfer the mixture into a 9x13 inch baking dish and top with the cheese.
  • Bake, covered, in preheated oven for 30 minutes. Then uncover the dish and bake for another 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 437.4 calories, Carbohydrate 18.7 g, Cholesterol 136.3 mg, Fat 32.4 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 18.9 g, SaturatedFat 19.8 g, Sodium 1076.4 mg, Sugar 4.8 g

CHEESY SAUSAGE ZUCCHINI CASSEROLE



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My mom would make this recipe with the zucchini and tomatoes that would flourish in our garden. It's my favorite casserole.

Provided by Mandy Stevenson Hudson

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Pork     Sausage

Time 1h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

½ cup uncooked white rice
1 cup water
1 pound pork sausage
¼ cup chopped onion
1 cup diced fresh tomato
4 cups cubed zucchini squash
2 (4 ounce) cans sliced mushrooms, drained
1 (8 ounce) package processed cheese food, cubed
1 pinch dried oregano
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Combine the rice and water in a small saucepan, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, and simmer for about 20 minutes, or until tender. Remove from heat, and set aside.
  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  • Cook sausage and onion in a large skillet over medium heat, stirring until evenly browned. Drain excess grease. Stir in zucchini and tomatoes, and cook until tender. Stir in rice, mushrooms, and cheese. Season with oregano, salt, and pepper. Spread into a 9x13 inch baking dish, or a 2 quart casserole dish.
  • Bake, uncovered, for 1 hour in the preheated oven, or until lightly browned and bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 305.4 calories, Carbohydrate 17.3 g, Cholesterol 54.9 mg, Fat 19.6 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 15.3 g, SaturatedFat 8.5 g, Sodium 989.4 mg, Sugar 4.6 g

CHEESY ZUCCHINI CASSEROLE



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Tender zucchini gets pleasant flavor from a cheesy sauce and cracker-crumb topping. This cheesy zucchini casserole is a great way to use up bumper crop. -Kathi Grenier, Auburn, Maine

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

2-1/2 pounds zucchini, cubed
1 cup diced process cheese (Velveeta)
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/3 cup crushed saltines (about 10 crackers)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°. Place zucchini in a saucepan and cover with water; cook over medium heat until tender, about 8 minutes. Drain well. Add cheese, butter, salt and pepper; stir until the cheese is melted., Transfer to a greased shallow 1-1/2-qt. baking dish. Sprinkle with cracker crumbs. Bake, uncovered, until lightly browned, 10-15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 136 calories, Fat 9g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 22mg cholesterol, Sodium 508mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

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