Best Creamy Zucchini Rice Casserole Recipes

ZUCCHINI CASSEROLE

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.

CHEESY ZUCCHINI RICE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Cook rice according to package directions. In a large saucepan, cook zucchini in 1/2 in. of water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 3-5 minutes or until zucchini is crisp-tender; drain and set aside. , Place rice in a greased shallow 3-qt. baking dish. Layer with chilies and 1-1/2 cups cheese. In a large bowl, combine the sour cream, green pepper, onion, parsley, salt and oregano. Spread over cheese. Layer with zucchini and tomato. Sprinkle with remaining cheese., Cover and bake at 350° for 30 minutes. Uncover; bake 5-10 minutes longer or until heated through and cheese is melted.

ZUCCHINI AND RICE CASSEROLE

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.

ZUCCHINI RICE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 5-inch baking dish, set aside.
• Melt one tablespoon of the butter in a large skillet over medium heat, add the onions and saute until translucent, about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the zucchini and cook until slightly golden brown, stirring occasionally. Set aside.
• In a small pot, add the remaining butter and melt over medium heat. Add the flour and dried spices, salt, and pepper whisk to combine, let cook one minute.
• Slowly add the milk, stirring constantly to avoid lumps. Cook 5 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat, add the cheddar and stir until combined and smooth. Mix cheese sauce with the cooked rice, half of the parsley, and the zucchini mixture until combined. Pour into prepared baking dish.
• Top with the shredded cheddar and Monterey jack blended cheese. Bake for 25-30 minutes until bubbly. Garnish with remaining parsley, optional.

ZUCCHINI SQUASH-RICE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Combine first 3 ingredients in a dutch oven, bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes or until tender.
• Drain; partially mash with a potato masher.
• Combine zucchini mixture, rice, sour cream, cheddar cheese, 2 tablespoons parmesan, breadcrumbs, salt, pepper, and eggs in a bowl; stir gently.
• Spoon zucchini mixture into a 13 x 9 inch baking dish coated with cooking spray; sprinkle with 2 tablespoons parmesan.
• Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until bubbly and golden.
• Preheat broiler.
• Broil one minute or until lightly browned.

ZUCCHINI & RICE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425F and grease or spray a 9x13" glass baking dish.
• Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the onion and saute until golden, about 10 minutes.
• Stir in the garlic and shredded zucchini and cook over medium-high heat for 5 minutes, stirring constantly, until zucchini begings to wilt.
• Sprinkle with the flour and cook, stirring until the flour is absorbed.
• Stir in the milk, rice, 1/2 parmesan cheese, spices, mozzarella cheese, salt and pepper.
• Remove from heat and pour into prepared casserole dish then sprinkle the top with the 1/4 cup leftover parmesan cheese.
• Bake uncovered for 30-40 minutes or until golden and most of the liquid has evaporated.
• Remove from the oven and let sit for 10-20 minutes before serving.