Best 10 Cottage Cheese And Zucchini Casserole Recipes

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Cottage cheese and zucchini casserole is a versatile dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It is a great way to use up leftover cottage cheese and zucchini, and it is also a healthy and delicious option for those who are looking for a low-carb, high-protein meal. This casserole is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. You can add your favorite spices, herbs, or vegetables to create a unique and flavorful dish. Whether you are looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a hearty and satisfying brunch dish, cottage cheese and zucchini casserole is sure to please everyone at your table.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CHEESY ZUCCHINI CASSEROLE I



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This is a good, cheesy, vegetable side dish ...very easy to prepare.

Provided by DC1

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Squash     Summer Squash

Time 1h20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 slices bread, cubed
¼ cup melted butter
2 cups cubed zucchini
1 large onion, chopped
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1 egg, beaten
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Place bread cubes in a medium bowl and pour melted butter over the bread. Add the zucchini, onion, garlic salt and egg; mix well. Transfer the mixture into a 9x13 inch baking dish and top with the cheese.
  • Bake, covered, in preheated oven for 30 minutes. Then uncover the dish and bake for another 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 437.4 calories, Carbohydrate 18.7 g, Cholesterol 136.3 mg, Fat 32.4 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 18.9 g, SaturatedFat 19.8 g, Sodium 1076.4 mg, Sugar 4.8 g

ZUCCHINI AND CHEESE CASSEROLE



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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

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

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

Steps:

  • 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 : Calories 260 calories, Fat 15g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 99mg cholesterol, Sodium 778mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

ZUCCHINI/COTTAGE CHEESE CASSEROLE



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A warm, satisfying way to use some of the piles of zucchini that are around at harvest time. I don't know where my husband got this recipe, but it's a good one.

Provided by MarieL

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 1h

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups sliced zucchini
1 cup chopped onion
1 -2 tablespoon olive oil
2 cups cottage cheese
3 eggs, beaten
1 cup cooked rice
1 pinch salt
1 pinch pepper
1/2 cup soft breadcrumbs
1/2 cup parmesan cheese
1/4 cup melted butter

Steps:

  • Saute the zucchini and onions in the olive oil, then set aside.
  • Mix together the cottage cheese, eggs, rice, salt and pepper.
  • Layer the zucchini/onion mixture and the cottage cheese mixture in a greased casserole dish.
  • Mix the bread crumbs and parmesan together, then sprinkle over the casserole.
  • Drizzle the melted butter over all.
  • Bake for 40 minutes at 350 degrees F.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300.6, Fat 18.2, SaturatedFat 9.4, Cholesterol 143.9, Sodium 556.8, Carbohydrate 17.3, Fiber 1, Sugar 2.5, Protein 16.9

COTTAGE CHEESE AND ZUCCHINI CASSEROLE



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Bake this Cottage Cheese and Zucchini Casserole for a warm and comforting dish. Serve up this creamy vegetable delight and enjoy with the family.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 1h5m

Yield 16 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 Tbsp. oil
4 small zucchini (1 lb.), sliced
4 small yellow squash (1 lb.), sliced
1/4 lb. sliced fresh mushrooms
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 eggs, beaten
1 container (16 oz.) BREAKSTONE'S or KNUDSEN 2% Milkfat Low Fat Cottage Cheese
1 pkg. (7 oz.) KRAFT 2% Milk Finely Shredded Mild Cheddar Cheese
4 green onions, sliced
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
2 Tbsp. flour
1 tsp. dried oregano leaves
1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F.
  • Heat oil in large skillet on medium-high heat. Add zucchini, squash, mushrooms and garlic; cook 5 min., stirring frequently. Drain.
  • Mix remaining ingredients in large bowl until blended. Stir in cooked vegetable mixture. Spoon into 2-1/2-qt. casserole sprayed with cooking spray.
  • Bake 45 min. or until knife inserted in center comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 100, Fat 6 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Sodium 210 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 8 g

MILLION DOLLAR CHICKEN CASSEROLE



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Creamy and incredibly savory, it's a casserole that's hard to stop eating. The cottage cheese is the trick to getting such a creamy, melty texture. Using rotisserie chicken is a must for the recipe and helps keep it quick.

Provided by Amanda Stanfield

Categories     Chicken Casserole

Time 1h5m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 (10.5 ounce) can cream of chicken soup
1 cup cottage cheese
½ cup sour cream
4 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
1 ½ teaspoons Creole seasoning
½ teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder, divided
5 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
1 cup finely chopped yellow onion
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
30 buttery round crackers (such as Ritz®), crushed
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 teaspoon sliced scallions, or to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Stir together cream of chicken soup, cottage cheese, sour cream, cream cheese, Creole seasoning, onion powder, and 1/2 teaspoon of the garlic powder in a medium bowl until well blended and smooth. Fold in chicken, chopped onion, and parsley until evenly coated.
  • Stir together crackers, melted butter, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder in a medium bowl.
  • Spoon chicken mixture evenly into an 11x7-inch or 9-inch square baking dish. Sprinkle evenly with mozzarella then cracker mixture.
  • Place on a foil-lined baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven until crackers are golden brown and edges are bubbly, about 40 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes before serving; garnish with scallions if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 427.3 calories, Carbohydrate 14.9 g, Cholesterol 102.5 mg, Fat 25.1 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 33.8 g, SaturatedFat 11.4 g, Sodium 738.3 mg

ZUCCHINI EGG AND CHEESE CASSEROLE



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Whether I'm preparing a sit-down dinner at home or attending a potluck buffet, family and friends have come to expect my signature vegetable dish.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h5m

Yield 12-16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

5 medium zucchini (about 2 pounds), diced
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup whole milk
4 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies
4 cups shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese
1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
2 tablespoons butter, melted

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, cook zucchini in boiling water until crisp-tender, about 4 minutes; drain. Cool for 10 minutes. In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder and salt; whisk in milk until smooth. Beat in eggs and chilies. Stir in cheese and zucchini., Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Toss bread crumbs and butter; sprinkle over zucchini mixture. Bake, uncovered, at 325° for 40-50 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean and edges are lightly browned. Let stand for 5 minutes before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 163 calories, Fat 11g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 83mg cholesterol, Sodium 461mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

ZUCCHINI CASSEROLE III



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This is very delicious! I like to use fresh vegetables from the market when I make this. It has a juice after it's cooked that is great for dipping bread into.

Provided by TSMOM

Categories     Fruits and Vegetables     Vegetables     Squash

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

8 small zucchini, cut into 1/4 inch rounds
1 onion, sliced
6 tomatoes, sliced
½ pound thinly sliced pepperoni
1 (16 ounce) package small curd cottage cheese
¼ pound shredded Cheddar cheese
¼ pound shredded mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • Cover bottom of baking dish with half of the zucchini slices. Layer with half of the onion rings, tomato slices and pepperoni slices. Sprinkle with half of each of the cottage cheese, Cheddar cheese and mozzarella cheese. Repeat layers.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 30 to 40 minutes, or until zucchini is tender, and cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 410.8 calories, Carbohydrate 9.9 g, Cholesterol 76.9 mg, Fat 26.6 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 33.1 g, SaturatedFat 11.8 g, Sodium 887.1 mg, Sugar 5.7 g

ZUCCHINI AND RICE CASSEROLE



Zucchini And Rice Casserole image

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

HARVEST ZUCCHINI CASSEROLE



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Make and share this Harvest Zucchini Casserole recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Lavender Lynn

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h45m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 cups zucchini, sliced thin
1 lb ground beef
1 cup onion, chopped
1 cup instant rice, uncooked
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1 teaspoon oregano
1/4 teaspoon basil
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 cups cottage cheese, small curd
1 (10 1/2 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup
1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, grated

Steps:

  • Place 3 C of sliced zucchini in greased 9 x 13 pan.
  • Saute ground beef and onion until beef is brown.
  • Add rice and seasonings.
  • Place this over the zucchini slices.
  • Spoon on cottage cheese.
  • Put on the rest of zucchini slices.
  • Spread on soup.
  • Sprinkle on cheese.
  • Bake at 350°F for 1 hour or longer, watching to make sure cheese doesn't turn too brown.

ZUCCHINI COTTAGE CHEESE CASSEROLE



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What will you do with the veggies from your garden? Try a Zucchini Cottage Cheese Casserole! Top the Zucchini Cottage Cheese Casserole with parsley & cheese!

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Dairy

Time 1h5m

Yield 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 Tbsp. oil
4 zucchini, sliced
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1 onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
3 eggs
1 container (16 oz.) BREAKSTONE'S or KNUDSEN 2% Milkfat Low Fat Cottage Cheese
2 Tbsp. flour
2 Tbsp. dried Italian seasoning
1 pkg. (7 oz.) KRAFT 2% Milk Shredded Cheddar Cheese

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F.
  • Heat oil in large skillet on medium-high heat. Add zucchini, mushrooms, onions and garlic; cook and stir 5 min. Drain.
  • Mix eggs, cottage cheese, flour and seasoning in large bowl. Stir in shredded cheese. Add vegetable mixture; mix well. Spoon into 12x8-inch baking dish sprayed with cooking spray.
  • Bake 45 min. or until knife inserted in center comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 170, Fat 9 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 75 mg, Sodium 330 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 13 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh ingredients: Fresh zucchini and cottage cheese will give your casserole the best flavor.
  • Grate the zucchini coarsely: This will help it cook evenly.
  • Do not overcook the zucchini: It should be tender but still have a slight crunch.
  • Use a good quality cheese: A sharp cheddar or Parmesan cheese will add a lot of flavor to the casserole.
  • Season the casserole well: Salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder are all good choices.
  • Top the casserole with breadcrumbs: This will give it a nice crispy crust.
  • Bake the casserole until it is golden brown and bubbly: This usually takes about 30 minutes.
  • Let the casserole cool for a few minutes before serving: This will help it set.

Conclusion:

Cottage cheese and zucchini casserole is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. It is packed with vegetables and protein, and it is also low in calories and fat. This casserole is sure to be a hit with the whole family.

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