Description
This savory garden zucchini casserole is a perfect blend of flavors and textures, incorporating fresh zucchini, corn, and a cheesy topping. It’s a delightful dish that’s easy to make and sure to please your taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
Zucchini Mixture:
- 3 1/2 cups grated zucchini (well-drained)
- 1 white onion, finely chopped
- 8 ounces high-quality cheddar cheese, shredded (divided)
- 1 cup thawed corn kernels
- 1 jalapeño, finely chopped (seeds removed for less heat if desired)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Corn Muffin Mix:
- 1 box of corn muffin mix (8.5 ounces)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven and Prepare the Baking Dish: Begin by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). While the oven is warming up, prepare an 8×8-inch baking dish by greasing it thoroughly with nonstick spray or butter.
- Mix Vegetables and Key Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded zucchini, chopped onion, half of the cheese, corn, jalapeño, eggs, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Stir until well combined.
- Incorporate the Corn Muffin Mix: Gradually add the corn muffin mix to the vegetable mixture, stirring continuously until evenly incorporated.
- Transfer to Baking Dish and Top with Cheese: Spread the mixture into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle the remaining cheese over the top.
- Bake the Casserole: Bake in the preheated oven for 50-55 minutes until set and golden brown.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the casserole to cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- You can customize the level of spiciness by adjusting the amount of jalapeño used.
- Ensure the zucchini is well-drained to prevent excess moisture in the casserole.
- This casserole can be served as a main dish or a flavorful side.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 315 kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 610mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 113mg
Keywords: Zucchini Casserole, Savory Casserole, Corn Casserole, Cheesy Zucchini Bake
