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Cheesy Zucchini Rice Casserole

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The perfect way to create two sides in one dish is this Cheesy Zucchini Rice Casserole! It's creamy, cheesy, delicious, and a time saver!! Zucchini and onions simmer in a yummy seasoned chicken broth to soak up lots of flavors. The liquid is then drained and mixed with cooked rice, sour cream, cheddar cheese, parmesan cheese, herbs, seasonings, sprinkled with breadcrumbs, and then baked in the oven for only 30 minutes!
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Course Dinner, Side Dish
Servings 8 servings

Equipment

  • Rice maker
  • Dutch oven
  • Strainer
  • Potato masher
  • baking dish or casserole dish - 9x13-inch
  • Cooking spray

Ingredients
  

  • 2½ cups cooked rice , cooked according to pkg instructions but use broth instead of water
  • 8 cups zucchini (about 3 lbs) , sliced (about ¼ inch thick)
  • 1¼ cup white onion , diced
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • ½ cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1¼ cup cheddar cheese , shredded
  • ¾ cup fresh parmesan cheese , shredded (divide in half)
  • 1 cup Italian seasoned panko breadcrumbs , (divided in half)
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 2 large eggs , beaten

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350° F.
    Prepare the rice either in a rice cooker or according to package instructions.
    Spray a 9x13-in baking dish with cooking spray and set aside.
  • Place sliced zucchini and chopped onion in a large bowl. Add 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon pepper, and Italian seasoning; stir to cover the vegetables.
    Add the vegetables to the chicken broth in a large Dutch oven and cook over medium heat. Bring to a boil (the vegetables will release a lot of water); cover, reduce heat and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Drain the liquid from the Dutch oven through a strainer then partially (and lightly) mash with a potato masher.
  • Add the rice, sour cream, cheddar cheese, ½ the Parmesan cheese, ½ the breadcrumbs, kosher salt, black pepper, and beaten eggs to the zucchini and onion mixture. Stir gently to combine well.
  • Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle with the remaining bread crumbs and parmesan cheese.
  • Bake for 30 minutes. Cool and set for about 5 minutes prior to serving.

Notes

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