Zucchini Casserole With Cracker Crust Recipes

RENEE PAJ

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Spray a 2 or 3 quart, high sided glass casserole dish with cooking spray.
• Assemble the casserole by arranging half the zucchini slices in a single layer on the bottom of the greased casserole dish, followed by half the tomato slices, then half the onion slices. Sprinkle with half the salt and pepper then half the fresh thyme and half the sugar (if using).
• Sprinkle with half the crushed crackers and dot with half the butter.
• Sprinkle the cracker layer with half the cheese and then repeat all layers, ending with the last of the shredded cheddar cheese.
• Cover and bake in oven for 30 minutes. After 30 minutes, remove cover and bake an additional 30 minutes uncovered, or until the casserole is hot and bubbly and the vegetables are tender.
• Allow to cool for 10 minutes before serving.

RITZ ZUCCHINI CHEDDAR CASSEROLE

Steps:

• 1. In a large frying pan, saute, in butter, zucchini and onion till soft and transparent. Add salt and pepper to taste. Set aside.
• 2. I a large bowl, mix crushed crackers and cheddar cheese. Place 1/2 of cracker/cheddar mixture into sauteed zucchini and onions. (reserving the other 1/2 as the topping.)
• 3. In a separate medium bowl, whisk the eggs and milk well. Pour this into the zucchini mixture and blend well. I use the same big frying pan to mix all these steps.
• 4. Place zucchini mixture into a 2 quart baking dish. Top with remaining cracker/cheddar mixture.
• 5. Bake in a preheated oven at 400 degrees for about 20-25 minutes, until golden brown on top.

ZUCCHINI CASSEROLE CRACKER CRUMBS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350°F.
• In a frying pan, brown the sausage.
• Remove from the pan and put into a large bowl.
• Sauté the onions until cooked, then put into the bowl with the sausage.
• Add the remaining ingredients (except the cheese) to the bowl and mix together.
• Put into a baking dish and sprinkle the cheese on top.
• Bake for 30 to 50 minutes.
• You can use chopped or grated zucchini that was frozen and saved in a bag to use in winter.

DELICIOUS ZUCCHINI CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Wash zucchini; boil whole for 5 to 10 minutes--no more.
• Cut off ends and slice in halves lengthwise.
• Place in single layer in buttered casserole dish.
• Melt butter and mix in cheddar cheese, sour cream, salt, paprika, and chives.
• Pour over zucchini.
• Sprinkle with bread crumbs or crackers and then parmesan cheese.
• Bake at 350 for 45 minutes or until bubbly.

HELEN'S ZUCCHINI CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Heat oil in large skillet.
• Add zucchini, onion, tomato & garlic.
• Cover & cook until desired tenderness, about 10 minutes. Drain.
• Stir in tomato sauce & seasonings.
• In a 13x9-inch baking dish, place a layer of the zucchini mixture, then top with shredded cheese.
• Continue layers until pan is full, ending with the remaining cheese.
• Bake uncovered, in a 350°F oven, for 25 minutes.
• Top with shredded parmesan or Romano cheese, if desired.

CHEESY ZUCCHINI CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°. Place zucchini in a saucepan and cover with water; cook over medium heat until tender, about 8 minutes. Drain well. Add cheese, butter, salt and pepper; stir until the cheese is melted., Transfer to a greased shallow 1-1/2-qt. baking dish. Sprinkle with cracker crumbs. Bake, uncovered, until lightly browned, 10-15 minutes.