Easy Cheesy Baked Zucchini Casserole

Easy cheesy baked zucchini casserole is a delicious side dish that is filled with cheesy flavors, a Panko breadcrumb topping, and plenty of tasty fresh zucchini. The recipe only requires a handful of ingredients and is filled with great flavor.

Cheesy Zucchini Casserole

 

This casserole recipe came from my friend, Beth, who always has the best recipes. She is great at cooking for a lot of people, and when I am in need of something good, she is the one I call.

I took a few things about the recipe and changed them. So, it’s a versatile recipe. You can add cheddar instead of mozzarella, or forgo the breadcrumbs.

Watch How It’s Made

Step-By-Step Instructions For Zucchini Casserole with Panko

Spray the bottom of a casserole dish with nonstick spray.

Start by slicing the zucchini. Add the sliced zucchini to the baking dish. For this recipe, I used an 8″ x 8″ casserole baking dish.

Sprinkle half of the mozzarella cheese over the zucchini and set aside.

Add the heavy cream and minced garlic to a medium saucepan on medium heat.

Next, add the brie cheese, Italian seasonings, salt, and pepper. Cook until the ingredients are melted. I cut the top and side off of the brie and scraped it into the saucepan so I didn’t have any rind in there. Rind won’t hurt you, but I don’t like the flavor as much, so I didn’t add it in.

Pour the heavy cream mixture over the zucchini mixture.

Top with the remainder of the mozzarella cheese, Panko breadcrumbs, and parmesan cheese.

Cover the dish with tin foil and bake for 20 minutes at 400 degrees. After 20 minutes, remove the tin foil and bake for 10 more minutes or until the top is golden brown.

The zucchini casserole recipe ends up being the perfect addition to your dinner table and features a crunchy topping over a cheesy bed of vegetables.

Optional Ingredients

The recipe can be made in a variety of different ways and with different ingredients. You can use the following or switch some of the other ingredients out and replace them.

• Shredded cheddar cheese
• Yellow squash
• Gruyere cheese
• Red pepper flakes
• Garlic powder
• Regular bread crumbs
• Shredded chicken breasts (and make it a main dish).
• You also have the option of making this gluten-free by using gluten-free breadcrumbs.

Other easy recipes

• Jiffy corn pudding is a great side dish for any meal.
• Loaded mashed potatoes is a cheesy side dish that is great for any occasion.
• Candied yams are super easy to make and are full of flavor.
• Ham and potato casserole can be a side dish or a meal.
• Holidays are always better with a cheesy green casserole on the table.
• Butter Dip Biscuits from The Country Cook – these are an easy and delicious buttery side.

Are zucchini and summer squash the same thing?

Summer squash covers a large variety of squash. Zucchini is actually part of that family, as well as yellow squash. There are a few differences such as a thicker and waxier skin on yellow squash.

How To Store The Zucchini Casserole

You can store the casserole in the refrigerator in an airtight container.