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    Published: May 15, 2022 · Modified: Aug 7, 2023 by Priscilla Lawrence. 4 Comments

    Cheesy Zucchini Casserole

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    This delicious cheesy zucchini casserole is such a great tasty side dish! Easy to make, great for meal prep and kid-friendly. Cheesy and nutritious, the zucchini is grated and mixed with eggs, spices and cheese, giving an "au gratin" feels but without a ton of calories! A must-try!

    Image close up of the cheesy zucchini casserole in baking pan out of the oven.

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    Why This Recipe Works

    • This recipe is not only delicious, it's kid-friendly and great for meal prep! You'll only need a few ingredients to make this cheesy zucchini casserole as we are not adding a ton of extra fluff. The zucchini and cheddar cheese are the stars and a perfect match for each other! It reheats beautifully and your kiddos will ask for more!
    • Zucchini's season is at its prime during the summer months but they're available all year long. Have you ever tried to grow your own in a home garden? If so you know how many you get and sometimes it's hard to use them all up so here this recipe is for you!
    Image close up of the cheesy zucchini casserole in baking pan with a slice taken out.

    How To Make Cheesy Zucchini Casserole

    • Preheat the oven to 355° Fahrenheit.
    • Cut the ends and grate the zucchini with a cheese grater.
    • Add the grated zucchini to a cheese cloth or paper towels, add a pinch of salt, let sit for 5 minutes, then squeeze out as much liquid as possible.
    • In a skillet, cook shallot with a little oil for a couple minutes then add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
    • Add the grated zucchini and cook for a few minutes. Then add it all to you baking dish.
    • In a small bowl, beat together the egg and spices. Pour the mixture over the zucchini, add half of the cheddar and stir it all.
    • Add the leftover cheddar and parmesan on top and bake the cheesy zucchini casserole for around 30 minutes.
    Picture of zucchini being grated.

    Grate zucchini with cheese grater.

    Picture of zucchini placed in cheese cloth.

    Add grated zucchini to cheese cloth, add salt and let sit 5 minutes.

    Picture of zucchini being squeezed.

    Squeeze out as much liquid as possible from zucchini.

    Picture of skillet with shallots cooking.

    In warm skillet, add oil and shallot and cook for 2-3 minutes, then add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.

    Picture of skillet with zucchini cooking.

    Add zucchini and cook for 1-2 minutes.

    Picture of small bowl with eggs and spices.

    Beat together eggs and spices.

    Picture of baking pan with zucchini casserole.

    Add zucchini to baking pan, pour eggs and half cheddar and mix well. Top with more cheddar and parmesan and bake for 30 minutes.

    Image of all the ingredients of the cheesy zucchini casserole.

    Tips and Frequently Asked Questions

    • I used sharp cheddar in this recipe but any kind of cheddar or even other cheeses would work! If you prefer shredded Italian mix for example, go for it!
    • Don't skip the step to remove the extra liquid! You dish will become a little watery if you do. The grated zucchini will also have a better "bite" if you do it.
    Image close up of the casserole in baking pan out of the oven.

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    Cheesy Zucchini Casserole

    Priscilla Lawrence
    This delicious cheesy zucchini casserole is easy to make, great for meal-prep and kid-friendly!
    5 from 10 votes
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 30 minutes mins
    Total Time 40 minutes mins
    Course Side Dish
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4 servings
    Calories 194 kcal

    Equipment

    • cheese grater *see notes
    • cheese cloth or paper towels
    • medium skillet
    • 2-quart baking dish
    • spatula
    • oven

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 ½ - 3 cups zucchini grated. about 4 medium zucchini
    • 1 teaspoon olive oil
    • 1 medium shallot finely chopped
    • 3 cloves garlic minced
    • 2 eggs
    • ½ teaspoon salt more or less to taste
    • ½ teaspoon paprika
    • ¼ teaspoon black pepper more or less to taste
    • ⅛ teaspoon nutmeg more or less to taste
    • 1 cup sharp cheddar grated. *see notes
    • 2 tablespoons parmesan freshly grated

    Optional

    • fresh chopped parsley for garnish

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven at 355° Fahrenheit.
    • Cut ends of zucchinis and grate them with a cheese grater. (half peeling zucchini is optional)
      Picture of zucchini being grated.
    • Add zucchini to cheese cloth or paper towels, add pinch of salt to them let sit for 5 minutes.
      Picture of zucchini on cheese cloth.
    • Then squeeze out as much liquid as you can from zucchini.
      Picture of zucchini being squeezed.
    • Heat up oil in skillet over medium high heat, swirl pan to coat evenly, then add chopped shallots and cook stirring often for 2-3 minutes. Then add minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
      Picture of skillet with cooking shallots.
    • Add zucchini to skillet, mix and cook on medium for 1-2 minutes, then add mixture to baking dish.
      Picture of skillet with shredded zucchini.
    • In small bowl, beat eggs with paprika, salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
      Picture of small bowl with eggs and spices.
    • Add the egg mixture and half cheddar cheese to zucchini and mix everything with spatula. Top with rest of cheddar and parmesan. Bake for 27-30 minutes until cheese is golden. Optional: broil for 1-2 minutes at the end. Carefully remove from oven, sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve with sides of choice. Enjoy!
      Picture of baking dish with zucchini casserole before being baked.

    Notes

    • Cheese grater can be replace by a food processor with the grating option.
    • Sharp cheddar works great for this recipe but you can use any kind of cheddar or any of your favorite kind of grated cheese like Italian mix, gouda, comté, gruyère. 
     
    *The nutritional values shown in this recipe are approximate for one suggested serving size using the ingredients listed but not including any optional items and may vary per actual preferred portion sizes.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 4servings | Calories: 194kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 112mg | Sodium: 408mg | Potassium: 533mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 783IU | Vitamin C: 33mg | Calcium: 276mg | Iron: 1mg
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    1. Cindy says

      November 12, 2023 at 8:32 am

      5 stars
      This recipe is pure delicious comfort food. And so easy to make. Yum!

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      • Priscilla Lawrence says

        November 13, 2023 at 8:33 am

        Thank you so much for your review!

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    2. Megan says

      May 14, 2025 at 9:44 pm

      5 stars
      I'm always looking for ways to get more veggies in! What a yummy way to eat zucchini. Makes a great side dish for any time of day--and super easy with the grater attachment to my food processor.

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      • Priscilla Lawrence says

        May 15, 2025 at 9:06 am

        Thank you Megan! I'm so glad you enjoyed this recipe!

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