This recipe is very simple, calling for just three main ingredients, zucchini, tomatoes, and a touch of onion. Adding a crunchy Panko breadcrumb topping with parmesan cheese gives for the perfect finishing touch. Zucchini really is the main star of this dish!
A Versatile Casserole Recipe
Easy Baked Zucchini has been a go-to side dish for us forever. It’s effortless and so delicious. I wanted to create a zucchini casserole that was light but flavorful and made the veggies the star of the dish (and not loaded down with bread etc).
Ingredients
ZUCCHINI The zucchini for this recipe doesn’t need to be peeled (or salted). Simply rinse and slice. TOMATOES I like using Roma tomatoes in this recipe, they add great flavor but hold up well to baking and aren’t watery. You can use any ripe tomato, try to choose one with a similar diameter to the zucchini you’re using. TOPPING I love a crisp topping over this casserole. A combination of panko bread crumbs and parmesan cheese is the perfect addition. Fresh herbs are added after baking for lots of flavor.
This baked zucchini casserole goes well with simple summertime fare and makes a nice substitute for a tossed salad. Serve it with grilled chicken breasts, hamburgers, or sausages.
How to Make Zucchini Casserole
Tips for Casserole
Zucchini casserole tastes best eaten fresh from the oven. Because zucchini is so watery, it really doesn’t take very well to freezing. You’re likely to find it becomes just too mushy to be appetizing. If you want your veggies softer but your topping is browned, loosely place a small square of foil over top to keep it from browning too much. Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated in a microwave.
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