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Spicy Zucchini Casserole

Spicy Zucchini Casserole

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 10
Calories 287 kcal

Equipment

  • food processor or chopper
  • 9 x 13-inch baking dish

Ingredients
  

  • 6 tablespoons butter, divided
  • 1 sleeve Ritz crackers, crushed
  • 3 medium to large zucchini , cut into 1-inch chunks (2 pounds)
  • 1 medium sweet onion, chopped
  • 2 jalapeno peppers, (optional) (chopped, seeded, and deveined)
  • (1) 4.5 ounce can chopped green chiles
  • 6 ounces pepper jack cheese, shredded
  • 2 ounces cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 3 large eggs
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • 1 ½ teaspoons salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • cooking spray or extra butter to coat the pan

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9 x 13-inch baking dish.
  • Add the crackers to the food processor and pulse until crushed. Pour the crumbs into a medium-sized bowl. Melt 3 tablespoons of butter, pour it over the crushed crackers, and stir to coat.
  • Then, place the zucchini chunks in the processor and process until coarsely chopped.
  • Remove the zucchini to another bowl and add the onions and jalapenos to the food processor. Process until finely chopped.
  • In a large skillet, melt 3 tablespoons of butter. Add the chopped onion, jalapenos, and zucchini. Cook until wilted and tender. Remove from the heat and stir in the green chiles and cheese until blended.
  • Blend the eggs, cream, salt, and pepper in the food processor until well mixed. Pour the egg mixture into the skillet. Stir well. Pour into the prepared baking dish.
  • Sprinkle the buttered cracker crumbs evenly over the casserole. Bake for 30 minutes until golden brown and set.

Notes

Drain the Zucchini

If needed, drain any excess liquid that cooks out of the sauteed zucchini.

Aluminum Foil Cover

If the casserole starts to brown too much, place a sheet of aluminum foil over it during the last 10 minutes of cooking.

Nutrition

Calories: 287kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 10gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.4gCholesterol: 108mgSodium: 712mgPotassium: 379mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 894IUVitamin C: 27mgCalcium: 228mgIron: 1mg
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