Best Creamy Zucchini And Corn Recipes

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LAYERED ZUCCHINI CORN CASSEROLE



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Layered Zucchini Corn Casserole is Southern-inspired, creamy, cheesy and the perfect way to enjoy a summer vegetable bounty!

Provided by By: Carol | From A Chef's Kitchen

Categories     Side Dishes - Vegetables

Time 1h45m

Number Of Ingredients 15

Butter (oil or cooking spray for baking dish)
3 medium zucchini (ends trimmed, thinly sliced lengthwise (about 2 pounds))
2 tablespoons butter
1 bunch scallions (white and light green part only, chopped (or 1 small onion, finely chopped))
2 jalapeno peppers (finely chopped (seeded if desired))
4 cloves garlic (minced)
4 ounces cream cheese (softened)
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup whole milk (or half-and-half)
3 large eggs (beaten)
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper (or to taste)
2 cups corn kernels (fresh or frozen (thawed if frozen))
2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
12-15 butter crackers (such as Ritz or Townhouse, crushed)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Butter, oil or spray a 2-quart baking dish. Set aside.
  • Grill the zucchini on a stovetop or outdoor grill until crisp-tender. (Alternately, saute or roast.)
  • Heat butter in a skillet or saute pan over medium-high heat. Add the scallions and jalapeno and cook 3-4 minutes just to soften. Add the garlic and cook 10-15 seconds or until fragrant. Transfer vegetables to a bowl.
  • Add the cream cheese to the hot vegetables and stir until it's creamy.
  • Stir in mayonnaise, milk or half-and-half, eggs, salt and pepper and blend until creamy.
  • Place a layer of zucchini (1/3) at the bottom of prepared baking dish. Spread 1/3 of the corn over the zucchini, spread 1/3 of the egg mixture over the zucchini and corn, then 1/3 cheese. Repeat two more times.
  • Sprinkle crushed butter crackers over the top. Cover loosely with aluminum foil.
  • Bake 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake another 30 minutes or until bubbling and crackers are lightly browned. Let rest 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1, Calories 473 kcal, Carbohydrate 20 g, Protein 17 g, Fat 37 g, SaturatedFat 15 g, Cholesterol 157 mg, Sodium 977 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 7 g, TransFat 1 g, UnsaturatedFat 20 g

ZUCCHINI CORN BAKE



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"I found the original version of this recipe in a magazine and decided to lighten it," says Diane Conser of Lakewood, New Jersey. "It's delicious!"

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 medium zucchini, quartered lengthwise and sliced
1-3/4 cups frozen corn, thawed
1 small onion, chopped
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon butter, divided
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup fat-free milk
3/4 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
1/4 cup dry bread crumbs
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano

Steps:

  • In a large nonstick skillet over medium heat, cook the zucchini, corn and onion in 1 tablespoon butter until crisp-tender. Stir in the flour, salt and pepper until blended. , Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat; stir in cheese. Cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until cheese is melted. Transfer to a 1-qt. baking dish coated with cooking spray. , In a small skillet, saute the bread crumbs, garlic and oregano in remaining butter for 2-3 minutes or until crumbs are lightly browned. Sprinkle over vegetable mixture. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 229 calories, Fat 10g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 417mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 12g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

ZUCCHINI AND CORN CASSEROLE



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This can be served on it's own or served as a side. You may need 3 zucchini depending on the size. But this is so easy to make, and a great way to use up zucchini that you can't give away for love nor money!.

Provided by Tisme

Categories     Vegetable

Time 55m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 -3 medium zucchini, sliced
1 cup corn kernel, canned & well drained
1/4 cup butter
8 spring onions, finely sliced
1 garlic clove, crushed
1 cup heavy cream
3 eggs, beaten
1 cup cheddar cheese, grated
1/4 cup chives, chopped (parsley may be used)
salt and pepper (to season)

Steps:

  • Melt the butter in a pan & add spring onions, fry until onions are just soft.
  • Add the zucchini and cook over a low heat until zucchinis are just soft but not brown, stirring occasionally, add the crushed garlic just before zucchini is soft. Remove from heat.
  • Mix the zucchini mix with the well-drained corn. Put the mixture into a buttered baking dish.
  • Empty the cream into a seperate bowl and add the eggs; mix through really well. Add half the cheese and season to taste.
  • Pour cream mixture over the zucchini mix that is in the baking dish.
  • Sprinkle the top with the remaining cheese and bake in a moderate oven for 30-35 minutes or until set.
  • Garnish with shopped chives and slice and serve whilst hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 287.7, Fat 23.7, SaturatedFat 14.2, Cholesterol 140.6, Sodium 184, Carbohydrate 12.6, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 1.8, Protein 8.7

ZUCCHINI AND CORN GRATIN



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Fresh corn kernels and slices of jalapeno pepper are cooked in a creamy sauce with zucchini and lots of shredded cheese then popped under the broiler for a comforting cheesy side dish.

Provided by Kraft

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Kraft Natural Shredded Cheese

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

½ cup finely chopped onions
5 cups fresh corn kernels
1 small jalapeno pepper, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons flour
⅓ cup milk
1 large zucchini, thinly sliced
¾ cup KRAFT Shredded Triple Cheddar Cheese with a TOUCH OF PHILADELPHIA

Steps:

  • Cook onions in large nonstick oven proof skillet on medium heat 3 to 4 min. or until crisp-tender. Stir in corn and peppers; cover. Cook 5 to 6 min. or until corn is tender, stirring frequently.
  • Mix flour and milk until blended. Add to corn mixture; mix well. Cook 4 to 5 min. or until thickened, stirring frequently. Add zucchini; mix well. Top with cheese.
  • Heat broiler. Broil vegetable mixture 3 to 4 min. or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 295.1 calories, Carbohydrate 46.1 g, Cholesterol 24.3 mg, Fat 10.5 g, Fiber 6.6 g, Protein 13.1 g, SaturatedFat 5.2 g, Sodium 182.4 mg, Sugar 9.5 g

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