Zucchini Squash Rice Casserole

Comfort food meets wholesome ingredients in this irresistible Zucchini Squash Rice Casserole! Packed with tender zucchini and yellow squash, fluffy cooked rice, and a luscious blend of cheddar and Parmesan cheeses, this casserole is a creamy, cheesy delight that's perfect for a family dinner or a crowd-pleasing potluck. Infused with aromatic garlic, onion, and a hint of dried thyme, each bite delivers a medley of flavors, while the golden-brown panko breadcrumb topping provides the perfect crispy finish. With just 20 minutes of prep time and a quick bake in the oven, this easy-to-make recipe is a satisfying way to use up garden-fresh squash or sneak extra veggies into your meals. Serve it warm and watch everyone come back for seconds!

Nutriscore Rating: 61/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 medium Zucchini
• 2 medium Yellow squash
• 2 cups Cooked white rice
• 1.5 cups Shredded cheddar cheese
• 0.5 cups Grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
• 1 small Onion
• 2 large Garlic cloves
• 2 large Eggs
• 0.5 cups Whole milk
• 1 teaspoon Dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.75 cups Panko breadcrumbs
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.

Step 2

Wash and thinly slice the zucchini and yellow squash into rounds, about 1/4-inch thick.

Step 3

Finely dice the onion and mince the garlic cloves.

Step 4

In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook for 4-5 minutes until soft and translucent. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 5

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, black pepper, and dried thyme.

Step 6

Add the cooked white rice, zucchini, yellow squash, cooked onion and garlic mixture, shredded cheddar cheese, and half of the grated Parmesan to the egg mixture. Stir gently until everything is well combined.

Step 7

Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and evenly spread it out with a spatula.

Step 8

In a small bowl, mix the panko breadcrumbs with the olive oil and the remaining Parmesan cheese. Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the top of the casserole.

Step 9

Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the casserole is bubbling around the edges.

Step 10

Let the casserole sit for 5-10 minutes before slicing and serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1758.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2226.8

Total Fat 122.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 66.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.3g
Cholesterol 670.2mg	0%
Sodium 9114.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 194.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 12.4g	0%
Total Sugars 53.0g
Protein 99.6g	0%

Vitamin D 135.7IU	0%
Calcium 2107.9mg	0%
Iron 11.4mg	0%
Potassium 2434.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 48.4%

Protein: 17.5%

Carbs: 34.1%