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Cheesy Zucchini & Yellow Squash Bake

A delicious and easy bake featuring layers of zucchini and yellow squash, three kinds of cheese, and a crunchy breadcrumb topping, making it a perfect vegetable dish that everyone will love.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Main Course, Vegetable
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Vegetables
  • 3 medium zucchini, sliced into thin rounds
  • 3 medium yellow squash, sliced into thin rounds
Cheese Mixture
  • 1.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
Cream and Seasonings
  • 0.75 cup heavy cream
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
Topping
  • 0.75 cup breadcrumbs (panko works great)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish with butter or oil.
  2. Wash zucchini and yellow squash, then slice them into rounds about a quarter-inch thick. Toss the sliced vegetables in a large bowl with minced garlic, oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper.
Assembly
  1. In a separate bowl, combine heavy cream, cheddar, mozzarella, and half of the Parmesan. Whisk until smooth.
  2. Layer half of the seasoned zucchini and squash in the greased baking dish, pour half of the cheese mixture over the top. Repeat with the remaining vegetables and cheese mixture.
Topping and Baking
  1. In a small bowl, mix breadcrumbs, remaining Parmesan, and olive oil until coated. Sprinkle evenly over the layered casserole.
  2. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes until top is golden and vegetables are tender. Let it rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

For best results, salt sliced squash and let sit for 10 minutes before patting dry to remove excess moisture. Optionally add red pepper flakes for heat. You can also customize with proteins or different vegetables as desired.