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Hearty Zucchini Casserole with Cheesy Layers

Presenting the Hearty Zucchini Casserole with Cheesy Layers, this casserole is dense with the goodness of zucchini, melds in the creaminess of whole milk, and pops with flavor from garlic and a cheesy duo of cheddar and Parmesan. It's the low-carb delight you never knew you needed. Just a few steps ...
3
1 hr 15 min
TOTAL TIME
450
CALORIES
$1.69
PER SERVING
Hearty Zucchini Casserole with Cheesy Layers
Ingredients
8 INGREDIENTS
6 SERVINGS
Parmesan Cheese
1 cup parmesan cheese
shredded
Zucchini
2 lbs zucchini
sliced into even rounds
Garlic
2 cloves garlic
minced
Eggs
2 large eggs
at room temperature
Whole Milk
1 1/2 cups whole milk
Kosher Salt
1 tsp kosher salt
Cheddar Cheese
1 cup cheddar cheese
shredded
Black Pepper
1/2 tsp black pepper
Directions
PREPARATION
20 min
PREP TIME
55 min
COOK TIME
1 hr 15 min
TOTAL TIME
1
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit and adjust the oven rack to the middle position. Generously butter a baking dish.
2
Put the sliced zucchini in a colander, toss with 1 teaspoon kosher salt, and let it sit for about 20 minutes to drain excess moisture.
3
Combine the eggs, whole milk, black pepper, and minced garlic in a bowl. Whisk well to incorporate.
ASSEMBLY
4
Layer half the drained zucchini in the buttered baking dish. Sprinkle on half of both the shredded Parmesan and cheddar cheese.
5
Pour half of the egg-milk mixture over the zucchini and cheese layer.
6
Repeat the layers of zucchini and cheese, then pour the rest of the egg-milk mixture over top.
BAKING
7
Bake the zucchini casserole in the preheated oven for about 45-55 minutes, or until set and golden brown on top.
SERVING
8
Allow the casserole to rest for a few minutes after removing from the oven before serving.
Health Info
Macros
10g
CARBS
28g
FAT
33g
PROTEIN
Allowed on these diets
MEDITERRANEAN
VEGETARIAN
LOW CARB
Contains these allergens
MILK
EGGS
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