Description
Cheesy garden zucchini casserole brings summer’s freshest flavors to your dinner table with a delightful blend of garden vegetables and melted cheese. Comfort meets nutrition in this simple, hearty dish that welcomes you to savor each satisfying, wholesome bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Vegetables:
- 3 zucchinis, grated
- 1 carrot, grated
- 1 red pepper, finely diced
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- Parsley, chopped
Dairy and Protein:
- 3 eggs
- 1.5 cups (300 ml) milk
- 150 grams (5.3 ounces) cheddar cheese, grated
Seasoning and Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups (240 grams) flour
- 3–4 tablespoons (25 ml) vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200°C (392°F) and prepare a baking dish with a light coating of vegetable oil or parchment paper.
- Grate zucchinis, onion, carrot, and red pepper into a spacious mixing bowl, then finely chop parsley and incorporate into the vegetable mixture.
- Season the vegetable blend with salt and freshly ground black pepper, ensuring even distribution of seasonings.
- In a separate bowl, vigorously whisk eggs until slightly frothy, then gradually introduce milk while continuing to blend.
- Sift flour into the egg-milk mixture, stirring consistently to create a smooth, lump-free batter.
- Pour the liquid mixture over the seasoned vegetables, stirring thoroughly to coat all ingredients evenly.
- Incorporate half of the cheddar cheese into the vegetable mixture, folding gently to distribute cheese throughout.
- Transfer the combined mixture to the prepared baking dish, spreading it uniformly with a spatula.
- Bake for 35 minutes until the casserole begins to set and edges turn golden brown.
- Remove from oven, sprinkle remaining cheese across the surface, and return to oven for an additional 15 minutes.
- Allow casserole to rest for 5-10 minutes after removing from oven to help it firm up before serving.
Notes
- Use a clean kitchen towel to squeeze excess moisture from grated zucchini, preventing a soggy casserole.
- Swap cheddar with other melting cheeses like mozzarella or gouda for different flavor profiles.
- For a gluten-free version, replace wheat flour with almond flour or cornstarch.
- Add protein by mixing in cooked chicken or crumbled bacon before baking for extra heartiness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg