Cheesy Creamy Zucchini Food

CHEESY ZUCCHINI CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400˚. On a large sheet tray, combine the zucchini, bell pepper and onion. Drizzle with the olive oil and sprinkle with the salt and black pepper. Toss gently to combine. Cook for 30 minutes, until the zucchini is slightly softened and has released its liquid. Drain the mixture through a colander. Once cool enough to touch, press gently with paper towels to press out and soak up any extra moisture.
• In a large bowl, whisk together the heavy cream and eggs. Mix in the cheddar cheese, garlic, ¼ cup of the parmesan cheese and all but 2 tablespoons of parsley (reserve this for later). Gently mix in the drained zucchini mixture. Transfer to a buttered 9- by- 13-inch, or three-quart, casserole dish.
• Reduce the oven temperature to 350˚. In a small bowl, combine the panko and melted butter. Mix in the remaining ¼ cup of grated parmesan cheese and 2 tablespoons of parsley. Sprinkle all over the top of the casserole. Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the top is lightly golden brown, the edges are bubbly and the center is set. (If the topping is browning to quickly, cover loosely with a piece of foil.) Let rest for 10 minutes, then serve.

CHEESY ZUCCHINI CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Grate zucchini on the large holes (or the grating attachment on a food processor). Transfer grated zucchini to a colander over the sink and stir in 1 tsp salt. Let stand 10 min, stirring a couple of times then squeeze out the excess moisture with your hands. Transfer drained zucchini to a large mixing bowl.
• Mix 2/3 cup sour cream with 1/2 tsp baking powder and let stand while zucchini drains (8-10 min).
• Into the mixing bowl with drained zucchini, stir in 4 eggs and sour cream mixture.
• Add cooked rice and 2 cups cheese. Stir in 1/2 cup chives, 1/2 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp
• Mrs Dash seasoning.
• Pour mixture into buttered casserole dish and spread 1/3 cup sour cream over the top. Sprinkle remaining 1 cup cheese over the surface and bake uncovered on the center rack at 400˚ for 40 min. Let stand for 10 min before serving.

CHEESY ZUCCHINI CASSEROLE (ZUCCHINI GRATIN)

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (204 degrees C).

CHEESY CREAMY ZUCCHINI

Steps:

• Slice and boil zucchini and onion in salted water till fork tender, Drain.
• in a casserole pan layer half of zucchini/onion. Mix sour cream and cream of mushroom soup seasoned with salt and pepper. Spread half of mixture on top of zucchini/onion. Sprinkle half of cheese on top. Layer the rest of zucchini/onion, top with rest of mushroom/sour cream mix and top with remainder cheese.
• Bake in a 425 oven for 45 min to 1 hours until cheese is golden.
• Cool for at least five minutes before serving.

CREAMY ZUCCHINI

Steps:

• In a large skillet, saute zucchini in oil for 3-5 minutes or until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Drain; remove zucchini mixture with a slotted spoon and keep warm., In the same skillet, combine cream cheese and cream; cook and stir over low heat until smooth. Stir in the Parmesan cheese. , Return zucchini mixture to the pan. Cook and stir 1-2 minutes longer or until heated through. Sprinkle with the salt, pepper, nutmeg and Swiss cheese.

CREAM CHEESY CUBED ZUCCHINI WITH LEMON AND OREGANO

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in skillet over high heat; stir in zucchini, lemon zest, and red pepper flakes. Cook for about 2 minutes.
• Stir in salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper; cook and stir until zucchini is tender, about 5 minutes.
• Stir cream cheese into zucchini mixture; cook until cream cheese begins to melt, about 1 minute. Remove from heat and stir in oregano.

CREAMY, CHEESY ZUCCHINI SOUP

Steps:

• Put zucchini in large Dutch oven with a few inches of water. Simmer zucchini over medium-low heat until tender when poked with a fork, about 20 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to transfer zucchini to a blender, leaving about 1 inch of water in the bottom of the pot.
• Blend zucchini until no large chunks remain; return to the pot. Combine bell pepper, red onions, and cilantro in the blender; blend until no large pieces remain. Stir bell pepper mixture into the blended zucchini; add cream, Swiss cheese, salt, and pepper. Cook over medium-low heat until warmed through and the cheese is melted, 5 to 7 minutes.