{"id":6989,"date":"2025-08-10T17:59:27","date_gmt":"2025-08-10T17:59:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/yum.familyfreshrecipes.com\/wp\/?p=6989"},"modified":"2025-08-10T17:59:28","modified_gmt":"2025-08-10T17:59:28","slug":"zucchini-casserole","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/yum.familyfreshrecipes.com\/wp\/2025\/08\/10\/zucchini-casserole\/","title":{"rendered":"Zucchini Casserole"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Zucchini Casserole Recipe<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Ingredients<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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  • 4 medium zucchini, sliced into thin rounds<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • 1 onion, finely chopped<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • 2 tbsp olive oil (plus more for greasing)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (or mozzarella for a softer melt)<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • 1\/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Salt & black pepper to taste<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • 1\/2 tsp dried oregano (optional, for a herby touch)<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • 1\/4 tsp paprika (optional, for color and mild warmth)<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • 1\/2 cup breadcrumbs (optional, for a crispy topping)<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    Methods & Instructions<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Step 1 \u2013 Prepare the Oven & Dish<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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    1. Preheat your oven to 375\u00b0F (190\u00b0C)<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. Lightly grease a medium baking dish with olive oil to prevent sticking and give that golden edge we all love.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

      Step 2 \u2013 Cook the Veggies<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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      1. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      2. Add chopped onion and saut\u00e9 for about 3\u20134 minutes<\/strong>, until softened.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      3. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds<\/strong>, just until fragrant.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      4. Add sliced zucchini rounds, season with salt, pepper, oregano, and paprika (if using).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      5. Saut\u00e9 for 5\u20137 minutes<\/strong>, until zucchini is slightly tender but not mushy\u2014they\u2019ll cook more in the oven.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

        Step 3 \u2013 Assemble the Casserole<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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        1. Transfer the saut\u00e9ed mixture into your greased baking dish.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        2. Sprinkle half of the cheddar cheese over the zucchini mix.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        3. Add the remaining zucchini mixture on top, then sprinkle the rest of the cheddar and the Parmesan.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        4. If using breadcrumbs, mix them with a teaspoon of olive oil and sprinkle evenly on top for a crispy crust.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

          Step 4 \u2013 Bake to Golden Perfection<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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          1. Bake uncovered for 20\u201325 minutes<\/strong>, until the cheese is bubbly and lightly golden.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          2. If you want an extra-crispy top, switch to broil<\/strong> for the last 2\u20133 minutes\u2014but watch carefully so it doesn\u2019t burn.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

            Step 5 \u2013 Serve & Love It<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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            1. Let it cool for 5 minutes before serving\u2014this helps the flavors settle and prevents cheese lava burns.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            2. Serve warm as a side dish<\/strong> with grilled chicken, steak, or fish\u2014or enjoy as a light vegetarian main<\/strong> with a fresh salad.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

              For the Zucchini Lovers<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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              • This dish is your soulmate if you love tender veggies wrapped in gooey, melty cheese.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • It\u2019s a clever way to get kids (and picky adults) to eat zucchini without even realizing it.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • You can make it creamier by adding a splash of heavy cream or sour cream before baking.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

                Zucchini Casserole Recipe Ingredients Methods & Instructions Step 1 \u2013 Prepare the Oven & Dish Step 2 \u2013 Cook the Veggies Step 3 \u2013 Assemble the Casserole Step 4 \u2013 Bake to Golden Perfection Step 5 \u2013 Serve & Love It For the Zucchini Lovers<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":6990,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-6989","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/yum.familyfreshrecipes.com\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6989","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/yum.familyfreshrecipes.com\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/yum.familyfreshrecipes.com\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/yum.familyfreshrecipes.com\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/yum.familyfreshrecipes.com\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=6989"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/yum.familyfreshrecipes.com\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6989\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":6991,"href":"https:\/\/yum.familyfreshrecipes.com\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6989\/revisions\/6991"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/yum.familyfreshrecipes.com\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/6990"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/yum.familyfreshrecipes.com\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6989"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/yum.familyfreshrecipes.com\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=6989"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/yum.familyfreshrecipes.com\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=6989"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}