Loaded Zucchini Casserole: A Delightful Recipe to Try!
A delicious and hearty Loaded Zucchini Casserole that combines fresh zucchini with savory ingredients for a satisfying meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Calorie
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium zucchinis, sliced
- 1 cup cooked ground beef or turkey
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large skillet, sauté the onions and garlic until translucent.
- Add the ground beef or turkey and cook until browned.
- Stir in the diced tomatoes, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- In a greased baking dish, layer the sliced zucchini, followed by the meat mixture.
- Top with shredded cheese and breadcrumbs if using.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the zucchini is tender and the cheese is bubbly.
- Let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or mushrooms.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator.
- For a vegetarian option, omit the meat and add more vegetables or beans.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of the casserole
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 40mg