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Cheesy Zucchini Casserole Recipe Easy Comfort Food with Crispy Ritz Topping

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A comforting cheesy zucchini casserole with a crispy buttery Ritz cracker topping, perfect for cozy dinners and easy to prepare in about 45 minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 4 medium zucchinis (about 4 cups grated or chopped)
  • 1 ½ cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • ½ cup sour cream (can substitute Greek yogurt)
  • ¼ cup mayonnaise (light mayo optional)
  • ½ cup finely chopped yellow onion
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 ½ cups crushed Ritz crackers (about 40 crackers)
  • 4 tablespoons butter, melted
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • Optional: pinch of smoked paprika or cayenne
  • Optional: fresh herbs like parsley or thyme for garnish

Instructions

  1. Grate or chop the zucchini and place in a colander. Sprinkle with 1 teaspoon salt and let sit for 10 minutes to draw out moisture. Press or squeeze with a clean towel to remove excess liquid.
  2. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  3. In a medium bowl, combine drained zucchini, cheddar and mozzarella cheeses, sour cream, mayonnaise, chopped onion, minced garlic, and beaten egg. Stir gently until evenly mixed. Season with ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper.
  4. In a small bowl, mix crushed Ritz crackers with melted butter until crumbs are evenly coated.
  5. Transfer zucchini mixture to a greased 9×9-inch baking dish, spreading evenly. Sprinkle the buttery Ritz crumb mixture evenly over the top.
  6. Bake for 35-40 minutes until edges bubble and topping is golden brown.
  7. Let casserole rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

Drain zucchini thoroughly to avoid a watery casserole. Use sharp cheddar for best flavor and melt. Coat cracker crumbs well with melted butter for a crispy topping. Let casserole rest after baking to firm up. Variations include gluten-free cracker substitutes, vegan ingredient swaps, and adding extra veggies or spices.

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Keywords: zucchini casserole, cheesy casserole, comfort food, Ritz cracker topping, easy dinner, baked zucchini, cheesy zucchini bake

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