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Zucchini and Rice Casserole

Zucchini and Rice Casserole

This zucchini and rice casserole is a delicious and cheesy way to use zucchini from your garden.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Additional Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Course main dish
Cuisine American
Servings 10 servings
Calories 262 kcal

Equipment

  • Dutch oven
  • saucepan
  • Steamer insert
  • baking dish

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 cups water
  • 0.5 cups uncooked white rice
  • 2 pounds zucchini ends trimmed
  • 0.25 cups butter
  • 0.25 cups vegetable oil
  • 0.5 cups grated Parmesan cheese
  • 0.5 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
  • salt to taste
  • pepper to taste
  • 2 eggs beaten
  • 1 cup bread crumbs
  • 2 tablespoons butter melted

Instructions
 

  • Bring 1 ½ cups water to a boil in a saucepan. Add rice and return to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and cook until rice is tender.
  • Meanwhile, place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil. Add whole zucchini, cover, and steam until tender, 2 to 6 minutes. Transfer to a cutting board and let cool slightly.
  • Preheat the oven's broiler. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish. Slice two zucchini and set aside for garnish. Dice the remaining zucchini.
  • Heat ¼ cup butter and oil in a Dutch oven until butter is melted. Add rice and diced zucchini, then sauté until golden, stirring frequently. Stir in Parmesan and Cheddar until melted, then season with salt and pepper. Let cool slightly, then quickly stir in eggs. Pour into the prepared baking dish and sprinkle generously with bread crumbs. Arrange the sliced zucchini over the top and drizzle with 2 tablespoons melted butter.
  • Place under the preheated broiler until lightly browned and bubbly.

Notes

This dish is a great way to incorporate vegetables into your meal. Adjust seasoning to your preference.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 262kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 8gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 66mgSodium: 263mgPotassium: 296mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 140mgIron: 1mg
Keyword cheesy casserole, Garden Recipe, Healthy Comfort Food, Vegetable Casserole, Zucchini and Rice Casserole
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