This creamy, cheesy zucchini and rice casserole is sure to be a new Meatless Monday favorite.
Satisfy your sweet tooth with this easy-to-make recipe for Cheesy Zucchini and Rice Casserole.
1. Info for Cheesy Zucchini and Rice Casserole
- Cook Time: 50 min
- Total Time: 50 min
- Servings: 8
- Calories: 630.68 kcal
2. Ingredients for Cheesy Zucchini and Rice Casserole
- Nonstick cooking spray
- 3 zucchini (medium)
- 1/2 yellow onion (large)
- 2 cloves garlic
- 3 Tbsp. salted butter
- 4 sprigs fresh thyme (stems discarded)
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup chicken or vegetable broth
- 2 cup half-and-half
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1/4 tsp. black pepper
- 1/4 cup shredded Gruyere cheese (for rice)
- 1/3 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- 4 cup short-grain rice (cooked)
- 1 1/2 cup shredded Gruyere cheese (for topping)
3. Directions:
3.1 Preheat
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Preheat the oven to 375°F.
3.2 Prep
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Spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside.
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Cut the zucchini into 3/4-inch pieces. Finely chop the onion. Mince the garlic.
3.3 Stove
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Set a large pot over medium-high heat and add the butter. Once butter is melted, add the onions and zucchini. Saute until onions are softened and zucchini is slightly tender, 5-6 minutes. Add the garlic and thyme leaves and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
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Sprinkle the flour over zucchini and onions and stir to coat. Slowly pour the broth into the pot, stirring vigorously to dissolve flour. Pour in the half-and-half and season with the salt and black pepper.
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Cook the sauce, stirring constantly, until it begins to bubble and thicken, 3-4 minutes. Remove pot from heat.
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Add the shredded cheese to sauce and stir until melted. Add the cooked rice and fold until thoroughly coated in sauce and the zucchini is well distributed.
3.4 Prep
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Pour the zucchini and rice mixture into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle evenly with the shredded cheese.
3.5 Oven
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Bake the casserole on middle rack of oven until bubbling at edges and cheese is golden brown on top, 30-35 minutes.
3.6 Check
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Check to see that casserole is done. Remove from oven or add time as needed.
3.7 Serve
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Allow the casserole to rest for 10-15 minutes before serving.
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