Mom's Easter Potato-Zucchini Casserole Recipe

Name: Mom's Easter Potato-Zucchini Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 2 cups milk; 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, cubed; 1/2 cup shredded Swiss cheese; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 4 cups frozen country-style (cubed) hash brown potatoes, thawed; 1 zucchini, shredded; 1 tablespoon butter, melted; 1/4 cup dried bread crumbs

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups milk
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, cubed
1/2 cup shredded Swiss cheese
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
4 cups frozen country-style (cubed) hash brown potatoes, thawed
1 zucchini, shredded
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1/4 cup dried bread crumbs

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2
Grease an 8x10-inch casserole dish.
3
Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large pot over medium heat; stir in flour until smooth and let the paste simmer for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
4
Gradually whisk in milk, about 1/2 cup at a time, and bring to a simmer.
5
Whisk constantly until sauce is smooth and thickened, about 5 minutes.
6
Whisk in cream cheese and Swiss cheese until melted; stir in salt and nutmeg.
7
Mix hash brown potatoes and zucchini into the cheese mixture until thoroughly combined.
8
Transfer potato mixture to the prepared casserole dish.
9
Bake in the preheated oven until bubbling, about 35 minutes.
10
Mix 1 tablespoon melted butter and bread crumbs together in a bowl.
11
Sprinkle topping over the casserole and return to oven; bake until topping is lightly golden brown, 10 to 15 more minutes.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons butter, 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, 2 cups milk, 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, cubed, and more.

Yes, Mom's Easter Potato-Zucchini 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.

Mom's Easter Potato-Zucchini Casserole

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