Best 7 Zucchini Squash Rice Casserole Recipes

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If you're looking for a simple and flavorful side dish, zucchini squash rice casserole is an ideal choice. With its creamy texture, savory flavors, and colorful presentation, this dish is sure to impress your family and friends. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a beginner in the kitchen, this recipe is easy to follow and can be customized to your taste preferences. So gather up your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's dive into the culinary journey of creating a delightful zucchini squash rice casserole!

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ZUCCHINI SQUASH-RICE CASSEROLE



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Make and share this Zucchini Squash-Rice Casserole recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Dancer

Categories     Rice

Time 1h11m

Yield 8 cups, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

8 cups sliced zucchini (about 2 1/2 pounds)
1 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup reduced-sodium fat-free chicken broth
2 cups cooked rice
1 cup fat free sour cream
1 cup shredded reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese (4 ounces)
1/4 cup grated fresh parmesan cheese, divided
1/4 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
cooking spray

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Combine first 3 ingredients in a dutch oven, bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes or until tender.
  • Drain; partially mash with a potato masher.
  • Combine zucchini mixture, rice, sour cream, cheddar cheese, 2 tablespoons parmesan, breadcrumbs, salt, pepper, and eggs in a bowl; stir gently.
  • Spoon zucchini mixture into a 13 x 9 inch baking dish coated with cooking spray; sprinkle with 2 tablespoons parmesan.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until bubbly and golden.
  • Preheat broiler.
  • Broil one minute or until lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 189, Fat 4.2, SaturatedFat 2, Cholesterol 55.1, Sodium 542.4, Carbohydrate 26.9, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 6.6, Protein 11.1

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.

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

SQUASH AND ZUCCHINI CASSEROLE



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Here's a vegetable casserole that's great as a summer meal. You might want to put a cookie sheet or something under this dish as it bakes, because it sometimes bubbles over.

Provided by Ann Marie

Categories     Fruits and Vegetables     Vegetables     Squash

Time 50m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 medium yellow squash
2 large zucchini
1 Vidalia onions, thinly sliced
2 large tomatoes, sliced
2 cups grated Romano cheese
½ cup butter, divided
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Cut the zucchini and squash into long, thin layers. Lightly grease a 7x11-inch baking dish and layer the squash, zucchini, onion and tomatoes into the baking dish. Sprinkle with cheese and add pats of butter between each layer of vegetables, and season each layer with salt and ground black pepper to taste.
  • Continue this layering process until all the vegetables are used up and top this off with the remaining butter and cheese.
  • Cover and bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 20 to 30 minutes, or until vegetables are to desired tenderness and cheese is melted and bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 406.8 calories, Carbohydrate 14.6 g, Cholesterol 98.3 mg, Fat 31.9 g, Fiber 4.4 g, Protein 18.6 g, SaturatedFat 19.9 g, Sodium 721.2 mg, Sugar 5.4 g

ZUCCHINI RICE CASSEROLE



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We pack extra vegetables into this cheesy baked rice casserole. Plus we substitute brown rice for white, reduce the cheese by half and swap turkey sausage for pork sausage. If you're bringing it to a potluck, plan to reheat it before serving.

Provided by EatingWell Test Kitchen

Categories     Healthy Summer Dinner Casserole Recipes

Time 2h

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 1/2 cups long-grain brown rice
3 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
4 cups diced zucchini , and/or summer squash (about 1 pound)
2 red or green bell peppers, chopped
1 large onion, diced
¾ teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups low-fat milk
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups shredded pepper Jack cheese, divided
1 cup fresh or frozen (thawed) corn kernels
2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
8 ounces turkey sausage, casings removed
4 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese , (Neufchâtel)
¼ cup chopped pickled jalapeños

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Pour rice into a 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Bring broth to a simmer in a small saucepan. Stir hot broth into the rice along with zucchini (and/or squash), bell peppers, onion and salt. Cover with foil. Bake for 45 minutes. Remove foil and continue baking until the rice is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed, 35 to 45 minutes more.
  • Meanwhile, whisk milk and flour in a small saucepan. Cook over medium heat until bubbling and thickened, 3 to 4 minutes. Reduce heat to low. Add 1 1/2 cups Jack cheese and corn and cook, stirring, until the cheese is melted. Set aside.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat and add sausage. Cook, stirring and breaking the sausage into small pieces with a spoon, until lightly browned and no longer pink, about 4 minutes.
  • When the rice is done, stir in the sausage and cheese sauce. Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup Jack cheese on top and dollop cream cheese by the teaspoonful over the casserole. Top with jalapenos.
  • Return the casserole to the oven and bake until the cheese is melted, about 10 minutes. Let stand for about 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 241.9 calories, Carbohydrate 28.4 g, Cholesterol 31.7 mg, Fat 9.2 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 12.3 g, SaturatedFat 4.3 g, Sodium 596.3 mg, Sugar 5.4 g

SQUASH-RICE CASSEROLE (COOKING LIGHT)



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From Cooking Light November 2000 Serving size is 1 cup Cooking light stats: Calories 197, Fat 5.5, Protein 12.7 g, Carb 24 g, Sodium 623 mgs.

Provided by Krista Roes

Categories     Vegetable

Time 56m

Yield 8 1 cup portions, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

8 cups zucchini, sliced
1 cup onion, chopped
1/2 cup reduced-sodium fat-free chicken broth
2 cups cooked rice
1 cup fat free sour cream
1 cup shredded reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, divided
1/4 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
cooking spray

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350.
  • Combine first 3 ingredients in a Dutch oven, bring to boil.
  • Cover, reduce heat and simmer 20 minutes or until tender.
  • Drain, partially mash with a potato masher.
  • Combine zucchini mixture, rice, sour cream, cheddar cheese, 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs, salt, pepper, and eggs in a bowl; stir gently.
  • Spoon into 13x9 baking dish coated with cooking spray.
  • Sprinkle 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese on top.
  • Bake for 30 minutes or until bubbly.
  • Preheat broiler.
  • Broil for 1 minute or until lightly browned.

SQUASH AND ZUCCHINI RICE MEDLEY



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A relative brought this dish to a family get-together. I got the recipe on the spot.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 15m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

3/4 cup chicken broth
1/4 cup water
1/3 cup chopped yellow summer squash
1/3 cup chopped zucchini
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon dill weed
1 cup uncooked instant rice
1/4 cup chopped fresh tomato
3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, bring the broth, water, summer squash, zucchini, salt and dill weed to a boil. Stir in rice. Remove from the heat. Cover and let stand for 5 minutes. Stir in the tomato and Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts :

Tips:

  • Choose small to medium-sized zucchini and yellow squash for a more tender texture.
  • Use a sharp knife to easily shred the zucchini and squash.
  • If you don't have a food processor, you can grate the zucchini and squash using a box grater.
  • Be sure to squeeze out the excess moisture from the shredded zucchini and squash before adding it to the casserole.
  • Use a large bowl to mix the ingredients for the casserole to ensure everything is evenly combined.
  • If you don't have cooked rice, you can cook it according to the package directions before adding it to the casserole.
  • Top the casserole with a generous amount of shredded cheese before baking.
  • Bake the casserole until it is golden brown and bubbly.
  • Let the casserole cool for a few minutes before serving.

Conclusion:

The Zucchini Squash Rice Casserole is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is also a great way to use up leftover rice and vegetables. This casserole is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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