Zucchini Cheese Casserole

Prep: 15 min Cook: 25 min Serves: 4 Cuisine: American

A comforting zucchini cheese casserole featuring tender zucchini, savory cottage cheese, and fresh tomatoes, topped with Parmesan. This dish offers a creamy, cheesy flavor with aromatic herbs, perfect for a light family dinner or a vegetarian main course that highlights fresh summer produce.

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Ingredients

  • 3 medium zucchini squash
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 2 fresh tomatoes, sliced
  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • 1 pound low-fat cottage cheese
  • 1 teaspoon basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon oregano
  • 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  1. Saute zucchini and chopped onion in oil until tender.
  2. Whip cottage cheese with basil and oregano in a blender until smooth.
  3. Layer zucchini, cottage cheese mixture, and sliced tomatoes in a 1 1/2-quart casserole dish.
  4. Top with Parmesan cheese.
  5. Bake uncovered at 350°F for 25 to 30 minutes until bubbly and golden.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

489 kcal 24% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 17.3g 35% DV
Total Fat 32.2g 41% DV
Carbs 39.1g 14% DV
Fiber 12g 43% DV
Sugar 4.9g 10% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 482.5mg 21% DV
Potassium 709mg 15% DV
Cholesterol 9.3mg 3% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 128.5mcg 14% DV
Vitamin C 16.9mg 19% DV
Vitamin D 0mcg
Calcium 678.8mg 52% DV
Iron 11.8mg 65% DV
Diet fit High-fiber
Contains Milk

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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