Cheesy Zucchini Casserole II

Health score
5%
Cheesy Zucchini Casserole II
90 min.
10
276kcal

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Looking for a delicious and versatile side dish, antipasti, starter, or snack that's sure to impress your guests? Look no further than this Cheesy Zucchini Casserole II! This mouthwatering recipe serves 10 and comes together in just 90 minutes. With a delightful balance of flavors and a satisfyingly crunchy texture, it's the perfect addition to any meal.

Packed with nutritious zucchini, this casserole features a harmonious blend of ingredients, including 0.5 cups of butter, 48 buttery round crackers that are crushed to create a delectable crumb topping, and 1.5 cups of shredded Cheddar cheese that melts beautifully into the dish. To ensure a rich depth of flavor, a large onion is boiled with the zucchini and then combined with the other ingredients. The mixture is then seasoned to taste with salt and pepper.

To create this heavenly dish, you'll need a few essential pieces of equipment, such as an oven, a pot for boiling the zucchini and onion, a baking pan, and a casserole dish that's been greased and prepped to a 2-quart capacity. Once everything is assembled, simply bake it in a preheated oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius) for an hour, and you'll be rewarded with a scrumptious, golden-brown casserole that's sure to be a hit at your next gathering.

With a caloric breakdown of 276 kcal per serving, this Cheesy Zucchini Casserole II offers a well-rounded meal option. The protein content stands at 12.76%, fat at 63.91%, and carbs at 23.33%, making it a nutritious and crowd-pleasing choice for any occasion. So why not give this delightful dish a try and tantalize your taste buds with its irresistible combination of flavors and textures?

Ingredients

  • 0.5 cup butter 
  • 48  round buttery crackers crushed
  •  eggs beaten
  • large onion chopped
  • 10 servings salt and pepper to taste
  • 1.5 cups cheddar cheese shredded
  •  zucchini peeled sliced

Equipment

  • oven
  • pot
  • baking pan
  • casserole dish

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 2 quart casserole dish.
  2. Boil zucchini and onion in a large pot for about 10 minutes; drain. To the zucchini and onion add the butter, cheese, eggs, salt and pepper.
  3. Transfer to prepared baking dish and sprinkle cracker crumbs on top.
  4. Bake in preheated oven for 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts

Calories276kcal
Protein12.76%
Fat63.91%
Carbs23.33%

Properties

Glycemic Index
11.9
Glycemic Load
0.98
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
13.22304331738%

Flavonoids

Isorhamnetin
0.75mg
Kaempferol
0.1mg
Quercetin
4.21mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:276.25kcal
13.81%
Fat:20.14g
30.99%
Saturated Fat:10.44g
65.25%
Carbohydrates:16.55g
5.52%
Net Carbohydrates:14.2g
5.16%
Sugar:6.33g
7.03%
Cholesterol:90.46mg
30.15%
Sodium:538.09mg
23.4%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:9.05g
18.1%
Vitamin C:32.69mg
39.62%
Phosphorus:217.18mg
21.72%
Manganese:0.42mg
20.76%
Vitamin B2:0.35mg
20.41%
Calcium:183.92mg
18.39%
Vitamin A:877.86IU
17.56%
Vitamin B6:0.35mg
17.43%
Folate:65.66µg
16.41%
Vitamin K:16.09µg
15.32%
Potassium:533.47mg
15.24%
Selenium:10.05µg
14.36%
Vitamin B1:0.16mg
10.71%
Magnesium:42.38mg
10.6%
Zinc:1.48mg
9.87%
Fiber:2.35g
9.4%
Iron:1.59mg
8.83%
Vitamin E:1.25mg
8.31%
Vitamin B3:1.54mg
7.7%
Vitamin B5:0.72mg
7.16%
Copper:0.13mg
6.62%
Vitamin B12:0.32µg
5.27%
Vitamin D:0.37µg
2.44%
Source:Allrecipes