Cheesy Zucchini Bacon Casserole

This cheesy zucchini bacon casserole packs so much flavor. It is one of those recipes where you go back for seconds. Turn this versatile veggie into a delicious meal. This is a great way to use your zucchini straight from the garden. If you have the tomato, onion, and fresh herbs, this is a delicious recipe to use those home-grown goodies in. It is perfect as a side dish or meal.

Prep Time15

Cook Time1

Total Time1 15

Course: Dinner, lunch, Main Course, Side Dish

Cuisine: American, Italian

Keyword: brunch casserole, easter recipe, easy side dish, healthy recipe, thanksgiving recipe

Servings: Servings

Calories: 390kcal

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Kitchen Essentials

Glass Baking Dish

Shallow Bowl

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Ingredients

4 Cups Zucchini Peeled and diced
1 Small Onion Diced
12 Slices Bacon Partially cooked and cut-up into small pieces
14.5 Oz. Tomatoes I use a can of diced tomatoes or dice fresh tomatoes.
1 Tsp. Dried Basil
1 Tsp. Dried Oregano
1 Tsp. Dried Parsley
1/2 Tsp. Salt or to taste
1/2 Tsp. Pepper or to taste
3 Cups Mozzarella Cheese or some other cheese that melts well that you enjoy saving 1 cup for the top of the casserole

Instructions

Dice the bacon and fry in a frying pan until half cooked. Drain on a paper towel and set aside.
12 Slices Bacon
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
Break up the bacon into small pieces. In a large bowl add the zucchini, bacon pieces, onion, tomatoes, dried basil, dried oregano, dried parsley, salt, pepper, and 2 cups of the shredded mozzarella cheese. (reserving 1 cup of the shredded cheese for the topping), mix the ingredients together.
4 Cups Zucchini, 1 Small Onion, 14.5 Oz. Tomatoes, 1 Tsp. Dried Basil, 1 Tsp. Dried Oregano, 1 Tsp. Dried Parsley, 1/2 Tsp. Salt, 1/2 Tsp. Pepper, 3 Cups Mozzarella Cheese
Spray a 9 X 13 baking pan with oil. Add the zucchini mixture to the baking dish. Top with the reserved shredded cheese. Bake for 1 hour.

Notes

Does zucchini casserole freeze well?

Zucchini casserole tastes best when eaten fresh from the oven.

This zucchini casserole can be baked and stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days after baking; however, we would not recommend freezing it. Once frozen and thawed, the zucchini seems to break down even more and the casserole can become a bit watery and soggy. Therefore, make enough to be eaten within 5 days.

Reheating Cheesy Zucchini Bacon Casserole

There are two ways I reheat this delicious bake. One, just pop it in a microwave safe container and microwave a few minutes until it is piping hot, and the cheese is all melty.

The second way is to place it back in the oven to be baked for 20 minutes at 350 degrees Fahrenheit; until the casserole is bubbling and well heated through.

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