Zucchini Bake
This zucchini bake is a flavorful, cheesy side dish that's the perfect addition to your next summer meal. Shredded zucchini and cheese is baked into a casserole topped with a crunchy panko parmesan crust.
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 251kcal
Ingredients
Casserole
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion , diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2.5 pounds zucchini, coarse grated, liquid squeezed out after measuring
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup shredded gruyere cheese
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- ¼ teaspoon dried basil
Topping
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup panko bread crumbs
- ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
Casserole
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease a 9x13 casserole dish and set aside.
- In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Add onions and cook for about 3-4 minutes, or until they begin to brown around the edges. Add garlic and cook an additional 30 seconds. Remove from heat.
- After zucchini has been grated, wrap in a few layers of paper towel (or a tea towel) and squeeze over the sink to remove excess water. You may need to do this in several batches.
- Add zucchini to a large bowl along with the cooked onion and garlic, eggs, gruyere cheese, parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, and dried basil. Stir until evenly combined. Pour into prepared 9x13 casserole dish and spread into an even layer.
Topping
- In a microwave safe bowl, melt butter carefully in microwave. Add panko breadcrumbs and parmesan cheese, tossing to incorporate. Sprinkle over casserole in an even layer.
- Bake casserole, uncovered, for about 40 minutes, or until casserole is hot and bubbly in the center. Optionally, turn on the broiler for 1-2 minutes to lightly brown the top (do not walk away while broiler is on). Remove from oven and serve warm.
Recommended Equipment
Notes
- Herb garnishes: Chopped fresh basil or parsley.
- Dry or fresh: Dried basil in recipe can be substituted with 1 teaspoon of fresh basil.
- Storage: Leftovers will keep in a tightly sealed container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days and reheat well.
Nutrition Estimate
Calories: 251kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 119mg | Sodium: 671mg | Potassium: 467mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 772IU | Vitamin C: 26mg | Calcium: 305mg | Iron: 1mg