Cheesy Zucchini Casserole

This Cheesy Zucchini Casserole consists of sliced zucchini tossed in a bag with cheese and herbs. It’s easy, cheesy, and picky eater approved!

Ingredients:

• 3 lbs or so medium zucchini and/or yellow summer squash
• 2 tsp dried basil
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1/4 c dried onions
• 1  c shredded cheese mozzarella
• 1 c shredded cheddar (or cheddar-jack mix – you know, the stuff from Costco)
• 3/4 c shredded Parmesan cheese
• chives

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 425°.
2. Spray a medium baking dish with cooking spray or oil
3. Wash the squash.
4. Cut in 1/2 inch slices – half-moon or whole.  You are looking for large bite size chunks.
5. In a large plastic bag, combine the  basil, salt, dried thyme, garlic powder, onions, 1 cup mozzarella 1 cup cheddar cheese and 1/2 cup Parmesan.
6. Shake to mix.
7. Add the zucchini.
8. Shake together until the veggies are coated with cheese and the herbs are well-distributed.
9. Put the mixture in the prepared baking dish. Dish should be piled about 2-3 inches deep – not a single layer.
10. Drizzle with 1-2 tab  melted butter.
11. Bake uncovered for about 25-30 minutes, or slightly longer until zucchini is mostly tender; check by piercing a piece of zucchini with a fork.
12. Remove the dish out of the oven.
13. Sprinkle with the remaining  cheese .
14. Put the dish back in the oven.
15. Bake 10-15 minutes longer, or until the cheese is melted and nicely browned and zucchini is fully cooked.
16. Garnish with chopped chives.
17. Enjoy!

Serves:  6 – 8
Source: Based on a recipe from dashingdish