Cheesy Zucchini Casserole Recipe

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Tender cubed zucchini gets pleasant flavor from a cheesy sauce and cracker-crumb topping. "This fast-to-fix side dish is a great way to use up a big crop of the common squash," says Kathi Grenier of Auburn, Maine. At 35¢ a serving, it's an uncommon value.

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Cheesy Zucchini Casserole Recipe
  • Prep/Total Time: 30 min.
  • Yield: 6 Servings
20 10 30

Ingredients

  • 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)

Directions

  • 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, at 400° for 10-15 minutes or until lightly browned. Yield: 6 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 cup) equals 136 calories, 9 g fat (5 g saturated fat), 22 mg cholesterol, 508 mg sodium, 9 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 6 g protein.

Originally published as Cheesy Zucchini Casserole in Quick Cooking July/August 1998, p22

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Reviewed on Feb. 27, 2013 by c.mca

My family and I started making vegetarian meals and this one was awesome. We all loved it, even my 9 year old son. It tastes like mac n cheese just healthier!!

Reviewed on Aug. 18, 2012 by No_Time_To_Cook

Great even for those not fans of zucchini. So easy to make too!

Reviewed on Mar. 04, 2012 by lunarmagic

Definitely a hit, people were asking for the recipe!

Reviewed on Feb. 16, 2011 by Mrs. Peters

YES, Great way to get the family to eat veggies! Delicious recipe!

Reviewed on Jul. 15, 2009 by angelasaye

Everyone raved about this one. A great way to sneak veggies onto a kid's plate!

 
 

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