Ritz Cracker Zucchini Cheddar Casserole Delight Recipe
This Ritz Cracker Zucchini Cheddar Casserole Delight is a comforting and flavorful dish that combines fresh zucchini, sharp cheddar cheese, and buttery Ritz crackers for a satisfying casserole experience.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables and Aromatics
- 3 cups fresh zucchini, thinly sliced or shredded
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Dairy and Eggs
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded (divided)
- 1 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 3 tablespoons butter, melted (for topping plus extra for greasing)
Topping
- 1 1/2 cups Ritz crackers, crushed into fine crumbs
Seasonings
- 1 teaspoon salt (for draining zucchini plus seasoning to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Zucchini: Wash and either thinly slice or shred the zucchini. Sprinkle with salt, let sit, squeeze out excess moisture.
- Mix the Base Ingredients: Combine drained zucchini, onion, garlic, sour cream, eggs, and half of the cheddar. Season with salt and pepper, mix well.
- Prepare the Ritz Cracker Topping: Crush crackers, mix with melted butter for topping.
- Assemble the Casserole: Grease baking dish, spread zucchini mixture, top with remaining cheddar and buttered cracker crumbs.
- Bake Until Golden: Preheat oven to 350°F, bake for 30-40 minutes until golden brown and set. Let cool slightly before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
Keywords: Ritz Cracker, Zucchini, Cheddar, Casserole, Baked Dish
