Easy Zucchini Squash Casserole: A Delicious Family Favorite
This easy zucchini squash casserole is a crowd-pleasing side dish or light main course, featuring tender zucchini, savory onions, and a cheesy stuffing topping. It's a simple, delicious recipe perfect for family dinners.
Equipment
- Two-quart baking dish
- skillet
- medium bowl
- small bowl
Ingredients
- Butter
- Onion
- Zucchini
- half Stuffing mix
- half Cheddar cheese
- Eggs
- Milk
- Water
Topping
- remaining Stuffing mix
- remaining Cheddar cheese
- 3 tablespoons Butter
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F and spray a two-quart baking dish with cooking spray.
- Sauté the onion in butter over medium heat until it becomes translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Add the zucchini to the pan and cook for an additional 4-5 minutes to help reduce its moisture content.
- In a medium bowl, combine half of the stuffing mix, half of the cheddar cheese, eggs, milk, butter, and the zucchini-onion mixture. Gradually add water until the mixture is moist.
- Spread this base mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
- In a separate small bowl, mix together the remaining stuffing mix, the remaining cheddar cheese, and 3 tablespoons of butter to create the topping.
- Sprinkle the prepared topping mixture evenly over the base in the baking dish.
- Bake for approximately 25 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and lightly browned.
Notes
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Add water to the stuffing mixture only as needed to achieve a moist consistency.
- Ensure the topping is lightly browned before removing from the oven.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Add water to the stuffing mixture only as needed to achieve a moist consistency. Bake until the topping is lightly browned.