Zucchini Rice Casserole Recipes

CHEESY ZUCCHINI RICE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Cook rice according to package directions. In a large saucepan, cook zucchini in 1/2 in. of water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 3-5 minutes or until zucchini is crisp-tender; drain and set aside. , Place rice in a greased shallow 3-qt. baking dish. Layer with chilies and 1-1/2 cups cheese. In a large bowl, combine the sour cream, green pepper, onion, parsley, salt and oregano. Spread over cheese. Layer with zucchini and tomato. Sprinkle with remaining cheese., Cover and bake at 350° for 30 minutes. Uncover; bake 5-10 minutes longer or until heated through and cheese is melted.

ZUCCHINI AND RICE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Bring water to boil, add rice. When water returns to a boil, reduce temperature to a low. Cover rice and cook until rice is tender.
• Preheat oven's broiler. Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
• Cut ends from zucchini and steam until tender. Reserve 2 zucchini for garnish, then dice remaining zucchini.
• Combine butter and oil in a Dutch oven and heat until butter is melted. Add rice and diced zucchini, then saute until golden, stirring frequently. Stir in the cheeses until melted and add salt and pepper to taste. Let cool slightly, then stir in eggs quickly. Pour into a prepared baking dish and sprinkle generously with bread crumbs.
• Slice reserved zucchini and arrange around the diced mixture. Drizzle melted butter over top.
• Broil about 6 inches from the source of heat until lightly browned and bubbly.

ZUCCHINI & RICE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425F and grease or spray a 9x13" glass baking dish.
• Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the onion and saute until golden, about 10 minutes.
• Stir in the garlic and shredded zucchini and cook over medium-high heat for 5 minutes, stirring constantly, until zucchini begings to wilt.
• Sprinkle with the flour and cook, stirring until the flour is absorbed.
• Stir in the milk, rice, 1/2 parmesan cheese, spices, mozzarella cheese, salt and pepper.
• Remove from heat and pour into prepared casserole dish then sprinkle the top with the 1/4 cup leftover parmesan cheese.
• Bake uncovered for 30-40 minutes or until golden and most of the liquid has evaporated.
• Remove from the oven and let sit for 10-20 minutes before serving.

ZUCCHINI RICE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
• Pour rice into a 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Bring broth to a simmer in a small saucepan. Stir hot broth into the rice along with zucchini (and/or squash), bell peppers, onion and salt. Cover with foil. Bake for 45 minutes. Remove foil and continue baking until the rice is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed, 35 to 45 minutes more.
• Meanwhile, whisk milk and flour in a small saucepan. Cook over medium heat until bubbling and thickened, 3 to 4 minutes. Reduce heat to low. Add 1 1/2 cups Jack cheese and corn and cook, stirring, until the cheese is melted. Set aside.
• Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat and add sausage. Cook, stirring and breaking the sausage into small pieces with a spoon, until lightly browned and no longer pink, about 4 minutes.
• When the rice is done, stir in the sausage and cheese sauce. Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup Jack cheese on top and dollop cream cheese by the teaspoonful over the casserole. Top with jalapenos.
• Return the casserole to the oven and bake until the cheese is melted, about 10 minutes. Let stand for about 10 minutes before serving.

ZUCCHINI HERB CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Combine the rice and water in a saucepan, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 20 minutes, until rice is tender.
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a shallow 1 1/2 quart casserole dish.
• Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat, and cook the zucchini, green onions, and garlic 5 minutes, or until tender. Season with garlic salt, basil, paprika, and oregano. Mix in the cooked rice, tomatoes, and 1 cup cheese. Continue to cook and stir until heated through. Transfer to the prepared casserole dish. Top with remaining cheese.
• Bake uncovered 20 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.

ZUCCHINI AND RICE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Prepare rice and set aside to cool.
• Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
• Heat oil in large skillet and add onions and garlic. Cook, stirring, until wilted. Add marjoram and zucchini. Cook, stirring, without browning, about 5 minutes. Add salt and pepper to taste. Pour mixture into bowl. Beat together cottage cheese and eggs and add to zucchini mixture. Add rice, salt, pepper and chopped parsley. Blend well. There should be about 5 cups.
• Pour mixture into 5- or 6-cup casserole. Place in oven and bake 45 minutes.

ZUCCHINI SQUASH-RICE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Combine first 3 ingredients in a dutch oven, bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes or until tender.
• Drain; partially mash with a potato masher.
• Combine zucchini mixture, rice, sour cream, cheddar cheese, 2 tablespoons parmesan, breadcrumbs, salt, pepper, and eggs in a bowl; stir gently.
• Spoon zucchini mixture into a 13 x 9 inch baking dish coated with cooking spray; sprinkle with 2 tablespoons parmesan.
• Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until bubbly and golden.
• Preheat broiler.
• Broil one minute or until lightly browned.

ZUCCHINI AND RICE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F Pour water into the bottom of a 9 x 13 casserole dish.
• Layer zucchini in the bottom of the dish.
• Sprinkle with garlic powder, oregano, and seasoned salt.
• Layer uncooked rice over zucchini.
• Follow with layers: sliced tomato, cheese, sliced onion, chopped bacon.
• Cook covered for 45 minutes, then remove cover.
• Continue cooking until bacon is crispy, about 15-20 minutes more.