Best 7 Cheesy Zucchini Rice Casserole Recipes

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Cheesy zucchini rice casserole is a hearty and delicious dish that makes a great meal for any occasion. It is an easy recipe that can be made with just a few simple ingredients and can be tailored to suit your own tastes and preferences. Whether you're looking for a comforting weekday meal or a special side dish for your next gathering, this cheesy zucchini rice casserole is sure to please everyone at your table.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

CHEESY ZUCCHINI RICE CASSEROLE



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Cheese is one of the major agricultural products in our area of northern California. A colleague gave me this recipe a number of years ago, and it's always a hit at potluck dinners.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h5m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup uncooked long grain rice
3 medium zucchini, cut into 1/8-inch slices
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies
4 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided
2 cups sour cream
2 tablespoons chopped green pepper
2 tablespoons chopped onion
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 large tomato, sliced

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 290 calories, Fat 18g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 60mg cholesterol, Sodium 460mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 12g protein.

CHEESY ZUCCHINI RICE BAKE



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A gooey, cheesy side dish that I invented while trying to use up my plentiful zucchini crop. Comfort food with an interesting texture and mild flavors. Great for the little ones!

Provided by MollyBrook

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Squash     Summer Squash

Time 40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 egg
1 cup milk
3 tablespoons margarine, melted
1 (10 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
2 cups cooked white rice
1 ½ cups shredded zucchini
1 ½ cups shredded Cheddar cheese, or more to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Beat the egg in a large bowl. Pour milk and margarine into the egg. Slowly stream the soup into the egg mixture while stirring to prevent lumps. Stir rice, zucchini, and Cheddar cheese into the mixture; pour into an 8-inch baking dish.
  • Bake in preheated oven until set, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 230.3 calories, Carbohydrate 16.1 g, Cholesterol 47.9 mg, Fat 14.5 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 9 g, SaturatedFat 6.3 g, Sodium 431.1 mg, Sugar 2.6 g

ZUCCHINI AND RICE CASSEROLE



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This is a great recipe to use all that zucchini from your garden, cheesy and delicious!

Provided by Paula

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Casserole Recipes     Rice

Time 1h20m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 ½ cups water
½ cup uncooked white rice
2 pounds zucchini
¼ cup butter
¼ cup vegetable oil
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese
salt and pepper to taste
2 eggs, beaten
1 cup bread crumbs
2 tablespoons butter, melted

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 261.6 calories, Carbohydrate 19 g, Cholesterol 65.8 mg, Fat 17.5 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 7.9 g, SaturatedFat 7.6 g, Sodium 263 mg, Sugar 2.4 g

CHEESY ZUCCHINI CASSEROLE



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Tender zucchini gets pleasant flavor from a cheesy sauce and cracker-crumb topping. This cheesy zucchini casserole is a great way to use up bumper crop. -Kathi Grenier, Auburn, Maine

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

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)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°. 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, until lightly browned, 10-15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 136 calories, Fat 9g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 22mg cholesterol, Sodium 508mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

ZUCCHINI AND RICE CASSEROLE



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Provided by Craig Claiborne

Categories     dinner, lunch, casseroles, side dish

Time 1h

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups cooked brown rice (see instruction)
2 tablespoons corn, peanut or vegetable oil
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1 teaspoon finely minced garlic
1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh marjoram or 1/2 teaspoon dried
4 cups freshly grated zucchini, about 1 1/2 pounds whole
Salt to taste, if desired
Freshly ground pepper to taste
1 cup low-fat cottage cheese
2 eggs, lightly beaten
3/4 cup finely chopped parsley

Steps:

  • Prepare rice and set aside to cool.
  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
  • Heat oil in large skillet and add onions and garlic. Cook, stirring, until wilted. Add marjoram and zucchini. Cook, stirring, without browning, about 5 minutes. Add salt and pepper to taste. Pour mixture into bowl. Beat together cottage cheese and eggs and add to zucchini mixture. Add rice, salt, pepper and chopped parsley. Blend well. There should be about 5 cups.
  • Pour mixture into 5- or 6-cup casserole. Place in oven and bake 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 190, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 22 grams, Fat 8 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 9 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 527 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 0 grams

CHEESY ZUCCHINI CASSEROLE



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I actually found a zucchini casserole recipe on this site and just changed a few things around to make this. My husband and I served this over brown rice and it was delicious!

Provided by Jack1010Sally

Categories     Low Protein

Time 1h10m

Yield 2-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 zucchini (1/4 inch slices)
3 tomatoes (thinly sliced)
minced onion
salt
pepper
parmesan cheese
feta cheese
mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • In large pan, boil sliced zucchini for about 8 minutes, until tender, then drain.
  • Spray a 7x11 inch dish with cooking spray.
  • Cover the bottom of the dish with sliced tomatoes.
  • Layer zucchini.
  • Season with salt, pepper, and minced onion.
  • Sprinkle with parmesan cheese and feta cheese.
  • Repeat layers.
  • Top off casserole with mozzarella cheese.
  • Bake uncovered for 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 80.2, Fat 0.9, SaturatedFat 0.2, Sodium 38.6, Carbohydrate 17.1, Fiber 5.5, Sugar 9.9, Protein 5.2

ZUCCHINI & RICE CASSEROLE



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Found on the Club Mom website in 2000. This is just one more way to serve zucchini to your family. It also can be made ahead and baked -- then cover tightly and refrigerate overnight to reheat the next day (375F for 20 minutes). This makes 12 servings so feel to cut in half to fit your needs.

Provided by HokiesMom

Categories     White Rice

Time 1h10m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 lbs zucchini, thickly shredded
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium vidalia onion, chopped
2 -4 garlic cloves, minced (based on your personal tastes)
2 tablespoons flour
2 1/2 cups low-fat milk
1/2 cup uncooked long-grain white rice
3/4 cup parmesan cheese, divided
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 cup lowfat mozzarella cheese, shredded
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper

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.

Tips:

  • For a crispier topping, use panko breadcrumbs instead of regular breadcrumbs.
  • Add some cooked bacon or sausage to the casserole for extra flavor.
  • If you don't have any zucchini, you can substitute other vegetables, such as broccoli, cauliflower, or carrots.
  • To make the casserole ahead of time, assemble it and bake it for 30 minutes. Then, let it cool completely and store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. When you're ready to serve, bake it for an additional 30 minutes or until it's heated through.

Conclusion:

This cheesy zucchini rice casserole is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that's perfect for a weeknight meal. It's also a great way to use up leftover rice and zucchini. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this casserole a try.

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