Tomato Zucchini Casserole

Cinco de Mayo - Main Dish

A simple vegetable dish that highlights the summer flavors of fresh tomatoes and zucchini. It goes great with grilled meats or poultry.

Brief

Prep 20 mins

Cook: 55 mins

Total: 1hr15 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 Servings

Tomato Zucchini Casserole

Ingredients

1 ½ cups grated Cheddar cheese

⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese

½ teaspoon dried oregano

½ teaspoon dried basil

2 cloves garlic

minced

salt and pepper to taste

2 medium zucchinis

thinly sliced

5 plum tomatoes

thinly sliced

¼ cup butter

2 tablespoons finely chopped onion

¾ cup fine bread crumbs

The Perfect Margarita

Main Dish

Directions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly butter a 9x9-inch pan.

Step 2

In a large bowl combine Cheddar Parmesan oregano basil and garlic. Season with salt and pepper and set aside.

Step 3

Arrange half of the zucchini slices in the pan. Sprinkle 1/4 of the cheese and herb mixture on top. Arrange half of the tomatoes and top with another 1/4 of the cheese mixture. Repeat layers.

Step 4

Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in onions and cook until soft and translucent. Stir in breadcrumbs; cook until they have absorbed the butter. Sprinkle on top of casserole.

Step 5

Cover loosely with foil and bake in a preheated oven for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake until the top is crusty and the vegetables are tender about 20 minutes.

Nutritional Information

Tomato Zucchini Casserole

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 459.9

% Daily Value *

Protein: 20.8g 42%

Carbohydrates: 23.8g 8%

Dietary Fiber: 3.4g 13%

Sugars: 5.6g

Fat: 32.2g 50%

Saturated Fat: 19.7g 99%

Cholesterol: 90.9mg 30%

Vitamin A Iu: 1811.8IU 36%

Niacin Equivalents: 6.4mg 49%

Vitamin B6: 0.4mg 24%

Vitamin C: 28mg 47%

Folate: 78.7mcg 20%

Calcium: 523.3mg 52%

Iron: 2.3mg 13%

Magnesium: 54.2mg 19%

Potassium: 575.4mg 16%

Sodium: 953.6mg 38%

Thiamin: 0.2mg 17%

Calories From Fat: 289.4

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.