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Zucchini and Cheese Casserole

Name: Zucchini and Cheese Casserole
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons butter, divided; 6 small zucchini, chopped (about 7 cups); 1 large onion, chopped; 1-1/2 cups crushed Rice Chex; 1 cup shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese; 2 large eggs, lightly beaten; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper

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Total Time

Prep: 20 min. Bake: 25 min. + standing

Makes

6 servings

Updated: Jul. 17, 2022

My daughter and I love zucchini, and this casserole uses plenty for a hearty fall side dish. For extra color, I add fresh diced tomatoes. —Rachelle Stratton, Rock Springs, Wyoming

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Ingredients

4 tablespoons butter, divided
6 small zucchini, chopped (about 7 cups)
1 large onion, chopped
1-1/2 cups crushed Rice Chex
1 cup shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Directions

Preheat oven to 350°. In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons butter over medium-high heat. Add zucchini and onion; cook and stir 10-12 minutes or until crisp-tender. Transfer to a bowl; cool slightly.
In a microwave, melt remaining butter. Drizzle over cereal and toss to coat.
Stir cheese, eggs, salt and pepper into zucchini mixture; transfer to a greased 8-in. square baking dish. Sprinkle with cereal mixture.
Bake, uncovered, 25-30 minutes or until heated through. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

0.750 cup: 260 calories, 15g fat (10g saturated fat), 99mg cholesterol, 778mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 9g protein.

Zucchini and Cheese Casserole

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