Description
A cheesy, comforting zucchini rice casserole with stuffing mix that’s perfect as a side or main dish for weeknight dinners and holiday tables.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 medium zucchinis, grated
- 1 cup cooked rice (white or brown)
- 1 (6 oz) box stuffing mix, crushed
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- ½ cup milk
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Grate zucchini and squeeze out excess moisture.
- Sauté onion and garlic in olive oil or butter until softened.
- In a large bowl, mix rice, zucchini, sautéed onion and garlic, stuffing mix, cheeses, eggs, sour cream, milk, salt, and pepper.
- Transfer mixture to prepared dish. Bake for 35–40 minutes until set and golden.
- Cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Add cooked chicken or turkey for more protein.
- Try mozzarella or pepper jack for a flavor twist.
- Reheats well for meal prep or leftovers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 290 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 640 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
Keywords: zucchini rice casserole, stuffing casserole, cheesy zucchini bake, rice stuffing recipe, zucchini comfort food