This zucchini casserole eats like a gratin topped with Parmesan cheese and toasted bread crumbs for an easy side dish everyone loves.
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword zucchini casserole
Prep Time 20 minutesminutes
Cook Time 30 minutesminutes
Total Time 50 minutesminutes
Servings 8
Calories 125kcal
Ingredients
8cupssliced zucchini, from 2-3 medium zucchini
3tablespoonsbutter, divided
1teaspoonkosher salt, divided
¼teaspoonfreshly ground black pepper
⅓cup sour cream
1large egg yolk, whisked
½cupgrated Parmesan cheese, divided
2tablespoonschives, divided
¼cupdried bread crumbs
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 375°F.
Melt 1 tablespoon of the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the zucchini slices and season with ½ teaspoon kosher salt and the black pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the zucchini is softened but still vibrant and green, about 10 minutes. Remove from the heat.
While the zucchini is cooking, melt 2 tablespoons of the butter in the microwave or on the stove top, and set aside to cool. In a medium bowl, mix 1 tablespoon of the cooled, melted butter with the sour cream, ½ teaspoon kosher salt, and then the egg yolk. Fold into the zucchini mixture with ¼ cup of the grated Parmesan cheese and 1 tablespoon of the chives.
Spray a 7 X 11-inch or 2-quart baking dish with cooking spray, then transfer the zucchini mixture to the dish. In a small bowl, combine the bread crumbs with the remaining melted butter and Parmesan cheese, plus the remaining chopped chives. Sprinkle the bread crumb mixture evenly over the zucchini. Cover with foil and bake until warmed through and the cheese has started to melt, about 15-20 minutes. Remove the foil and raise the oven temperature to 450°F. Bake until the top is browned and the filling is bubbling at the edges, about 10 minutes. Sprinkle with more fresh chives if desired, and serve.
Notes
Substitute plain, whole milk Greek yogurt for the sour cream if desired.