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Cheesy Shredded Zucchini Casserole

Cheesy Shredded Zucchini Casserole with 14g Protein

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A cheesy shredded zucchini casserole made with tender zucchini, cottage cheese, mozzarella, and cheddar. It bakes into a golden, satisfying dish that works great for weeknight dinners and reheats well for lunch the next day.

  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups shredded zucchini
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup cottage cheese
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese
  • 1/3 cup almond flour
  • 2 green onions, sliced
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • Cooking spray or olive oil

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F and lightly grease a 9×9-inch baking dish with cooking spray or olive oil.
  2. Combine the shredded zucchini with salt in a bowl and let it sit for 10 minutes. Squeeze out as much liquid as possible using a clean towel.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, cottage cheese, garlic powder, black pepper, and Italian seasoning until well combined.
  4. Fold in the drained zucchini, sliced green onions, almond flour, mozzarella, and cheddar cheese until fully mixed.
  5. Spread the mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish.
  6. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the center is set.
  7. Let the casserole cool for 5 to 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

  • Squeeze the zucchini as dry as possible to avoid a watery casserole.
  • You can swap almond flour with regular all-purpose flour if you are not following a low-carb diet.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
  • Reheat individual slices in the microwave for 1 to 2 minutes or in the oven at 350°F for about 10 minutes.
  • Add diced bell peppers or mushrooms to the mix for extra vegetables.
  • Use full-fat cottage cheese for a richer texture.
  • Author: Emily Frost
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice (1/6 of casserole)
  • Calories: 185
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 520mg
  • Fat: 11g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 7g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 14g
  • Cholesterol: 85mg