HEARTY ZUCCHINI CASSEROLE
I have been making this Main Dish casserole for years. Found it in an old cookbook from years back. It is a hearty filling meal & uses up summer vegetables of zucchini & corn. My husband particularly likes it. I recently added variations, to the recipe, that might be enjoyed.
Provided by Sharon Colyer
Categories Casseroles
Time 1h10m
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- 1. Spray with cooking spray or grease a 9 x 13 in. baking dish. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- 2. Wash and slice zucchini; do not peel. Slices should be about 1/4 in. thick. Precook in microwave oven, until mostly cooked. Let them cool.
- 3. Meanwhile, spray skillet with cooking spray. Brown ground beef in a large skillet with the onion; drain off grease. Remove excess grease from skillet with paper towels. The hamburger can stay in the skillet, while wiping areas of grease away.
- 4. If using canned corn, drain about half of the water away. The other corn is fine like it is, if you are using one of them, instead of canned. Put skillet with hamburger back on the burner and add corn & green bell pepper. Cook 5-8 mins., if mixture is too dry, add 2 Tbs. water & stir. Then, add beaten eggs. Stir mixture constantly, until eggs are set (cooked). Remove from heat.
- 5. Shred the cheese. Or use, already shredded cheese from the store (not fine shred).
- 6. In sprayed baking dish, add ingredients in layers: half of zucchini on the bottom, sprinkle with half the garlic powder, if using; salt and pepper to taste, if you like; then half of meat mixture, half of the soup--straight out of the can dropping in dollops, and half of the cheese. Repeat layers.
- 7. Place bread crumbs in a small bowl, melt butter, pour butter over crumbs and stir to mix. Sprinkle bread crumbs over the top of the casserole. OR, try one of the variations of sliced tomatoes, with or without garlic power or garlic salt. You may still use bread crumbs over them, if you like.
- 8. Cook in preheated oven, for 25-30 minutes. Remove from oven. Let sit 5-10 minutes.
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Yvonne Okafor
yvonne@gmail.comThis casserole is a classic comfort food. It's perfect for a cold night or a lazy Sunday afternoon.
Chelsea Mantooth
mchelsea@gmail.comI love that this casserole can be made with simple, everyday ingredients. It's a great way to use up leftover zucchini and other vegetables.
Alyan Sheran
s.a@gmail.comThis casserole is a great make-ahead meal. You can assemble it in the morning and then bake it for dinner.
Munir Jps
munir_j@yahoo.comI'm not sure what went wrong, but my casserole turned out watery and bland. I think I might have used too much liquid.
Mostak Ahmed
ma67@aol.comThis casserole is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. They'll love the cheesy, flavorful zucchini.
Adetunji Jephthah
a_j@gmail.comI made this casserole for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.
Shahadot Hossen
h-shahadot@yahoo.comThis casserole is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. The finished product is a delicious and comforting dish that everyone will enjoy.
Jose Bey
b.j@gmail.comI love the combination of zucchini, corn, and cheese in this casserole. It's a hearty and satisfying dish that's perfect for a weeknight meal.
Macy Isaac
macy_isaac@yahoo.comThis casserole is a great way to use up leftover zucchini. It's also a great dish to take to a potluck or picnic.
Thokozane Alex
t_a@yahoo.comThis is my new favorite zucchini recipe! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends.
chinchiya woods
woods-c90@gmail.comI thought this casserole was a bit bland. I added some extra salt and pepper and it helped a bit, but it still wasn't as flavorful as I had hoped.
Charles Mosley
mosley.charles@yahoo.comThis casserole was a nice change of pace from my usual dinner routine. It was easy to make and the leftovers were even better the next day.
Thabang Gerald
t.g@yahoo.comI'm not a big fan of zucchini, but I actually really enjoyed this casserole. The zucchini was cooked perfectly and the flavors were well-balanced. I would definitely make this again.
Ahmmad Hossain
ahmmad-hossain86@hotmail.comThis casserole was just okay. The zucchini was a bit bland and the cheese was too overpowering. I think I would have liked it better if I had used a different type of cheese.
Faizan Rind
rind-f60@hotmail.comThis recipe is a keeper! I've made it twice now and it's always a hit. The zucchini is so flavorful and the casserole is so cheesy and comforting. I love that it's a one-dish meal.
kamala lama
k.l@yahoo.comI made this casserole last night and it was delicious! The zucchini was so tender and the cheese was melted and gooey. I loved the addition of the cornbread crumbs on top. It added a nice crunch.
ALEX GAMMING
alex83@yahoo.comThis zucchini casserole was a hit with my family! It was easy to make and so delicious. The zucchini was cooked perfectly and the flavors were amazing. I will definitely be making this again.