Cheesy Zucchini Bake Recipe
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Cheesy Zucchini Bake

By: Sue Stanton 
"Ever since a friend shared this classic casserole with me. I actually look forward to our annual bounty of zucchini. This cheesy veggie bake makes a pretty entree or brunch item. I keep the recipe handy, I know I will get requests."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.4 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (4)

Prep Time:
35 Min
Cook Time:
25 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr

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Original Recipe Yield 12 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 4 1/2 cups sliced zucchini
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons minced garlic
  • 1 (10.75 ounce) can tomato puree
  • 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 2 (2.25 ounce) cans sliced ripe olives, drained
  • 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 6 eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1 1/2 cups grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

  1. In a large skillet, saute zucchini in oil until tender. Sprinkle with salt and pepper; stir. Transfer to an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking dish.
  2. In the same skillet, saute onion until crisp-tender. Add garlic; saute 3 minutes longer. stir in tomato puree, tomato paste, sugar, Italian seasoning and basil. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10-15 minutes or until slightly thickened. Stir in olives. Pour over zucchini. Sprinkle with mozzarella.
  3. Combine the eggs and Parmesan cheese; pour over zucchini. Bake, uncovered, at 375 degrees F for 25-30 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. Let the dish stand for 15 minutes before serving.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 5, 2008 by Janice   view full review
I used a jar of spaghetti sauce instead of the tomato sauce called for. I also added one tube...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 19, 2009 by Kaydell33   view full review
I followed this recipe, except for 2 changes: I omitted Olives, cause I am not a fan, and I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 1, 2010 by Rodders   view full review
Great recipe, I stayed with the tomato paste because that's what the original salsa finta...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 20, 2010 by TINKERBELL1980   view full review
Turned out great!! It had an awesome flavour. I altered the recipe by adding sliced mushrooms...

 

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