Cheese, Zucchini & Carrot Casserole Recipe

Name: Cheese, Zucchini & Carrot Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 large onion, finely chopped; 1 stalk celery, finely chopped; 1 teaspoon olive oil; 1 clove garlic, minced; 2 cups diced zucchini; 1 large carrot, chopped; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 1 teaspoon dried basil; 1/8 teaspoon salt (optional); 1/4 teaspoon dry mustard; 2 -3 drops hot pepper sauce; 4 cups whole wheat bread, cubes; 1 cup finely shredded fat-free cheddar cheese (4 ozs.); 1 cup finely shredded low-fat cheddar cheese (4 ozs.)

Servings: persons

1 large onion, finely chopped
1 stalk celery, finely chopped
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced
2 cups diced zucchini
1 large carrot, chopped
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/8 teaspoon salt (optional)
1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
2 -3 drops hot pepper sauce
4 cups whole wheat bread, cubes
1 cup finely shredded fat-free cheddar cheese (4 ozs.)
1 cup finely shredded low-fat cheddar cheese (4 ozs.)

1
In a 2 1/2-quart oven-safe, microwave-safe casserole, stir together the onions, celery, oil and garlic.
2
Cover and microwave on high power for a total of 6 minutes; stop and stir after 3 minutes.
3
Stir in the zucchini, carrots, thyme, basil, salt (if using), mustard and hot-pepper sauce.
4
Cover and microwave for a total of 7 minutes, or until the vegetables are crisp-tender; stop and stir after 3 minutes.
5
Stir in the bread cubes, fat-free cheese and 3/4 cup of the reduced-fat cheese.
6
Bake at 400 degrees for 15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted.
7
Sprinkle with the remaining 1/4 cup reduced-fat cheese.
8
Bake for 2 to 3 minutes, or until the cheese on top is melted.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 large onion, finely chopped, 1 stalk celery, finely chopped, 1 teaspoon olive oil, 1 clove garlic, minced, and more.

Yes, Cheese, Zucchini & Carrot Casserole falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Cheese, Zucchini & Carrot Casserole

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