Zucchini Casserole Recipe

Name: Zucchini Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lb. zucchini (2 1/2 large); 2 eggs; 2 c. cottage cheese; 3/4 c. uncooked rice (instant); 1/2 c. chopped onion; 3 Tbsp. snipped parsley; 1 1/2 tsp. thyme; 1 tsp. salt; 3/4 c. grated Parmesan (may use less if also using Longhorn cheese); 1 to 2 c. Longhorn cheese (depends on how cheesy you want it); 1 lb. lean ground beef or ground turkey

Servings: persons

2 lb. zucchini (2 1/2 large)
2 eggs
2 c. cottage cheese
3/4 c. uncooked rice (instant)
1/2 c. chopped onion
3 Tbsp. snipped parsley
1 1/2 tsp. thyme
1 tsp. salt
3/4 c. grated Parmesan (may use less if also using Longhorn cheese)
1 to 2 c. Longhorn cheese (depends on how cheesy you want it)
1 lb. lean ground beef or ground turkey

1
Cut unpared zucchini into 1/2-inch slices. Cook, covered, in 1-inch of boiling salted water for 5 minutes. Drain.
2
Beat eggs. Stir in all ingredients with eggs except cheeses and meat.
3
Place in the bottom of pan half of the zucchini.
4
Add half of the egg and rice mixture.
5
Lightly sprinkle 1/3 to 1/2 of the Parmesan cheese.
6
Repeat layer of zucchini, then rice mix. Add Parmesan cheese on top, then add meat on top.
7
Bake in oven at 350u00b0 for 1 hour.
8
After the first 30 minutes of baking, add shredded Longhorn cheese.

1260

kcal

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 lb. zucchini (2 1/2 large), 2 eggs, 2 c. cottage cheese, 3/4 c. uncooked rice (instant), and more.

Yes, Zucchini Casserole falls under the Meat & Poultry 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.

Zucchini Casserole

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