Zucchini Casserole with Sour Cream
Savor the creamy delight of Zucchini Casserole with Sour Cream. A perfect blend of freshness and indulgence!Make in 8x8 baking dish.
Ingredients
- 4 large zucchini, or 6 medium
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 Tbsp butter melted, divided
- 1 ½ cup sliced sweet white onions
- 3-4 garlic cloves, pressed
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese, divided
- ¾ cup Mozzarella cheese, grated & divided
- ¾ cup Gruyere cheese, grated & divided
- ½ teaspoon salt
- Fresh basil, chopped
- Fresh cracked black pepper
Equipment
- 8x8 baking dish (I use my Pyrex baking dishes all the time)
- Large saucepan (All Clad stainless steel cookware is so great)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F. Grease a square 8x8 baking dish with butter or cooking spray. Set aside.
- Slice the zucchinis into 1/4 inch thick pieces, and place in a large bowl. Sprinkle 1 teaspoon of salt over the slices and toss gently with your hands. Set aside 20 minutes.
- TIP: This step is important as it will extract the water from the zucchini to prevent a soggy, overly wet casserole. DO NOT SKIP!
- Drain the zucchini slices by laying them on a kitchen towel or paper towel, patting them to remove as much excess water as you can (on both sides).
- In a large saucepan, melt 2 Tbsp butter over medium heat and saute the onions until soft. Stir in garlic, heavy cream, sour cream, and 1/2 tsp salt and keep sauting until the mixture is hot and bubbly.
- In a medium bowl, add all of the cheeses and mix together.
- Sprinkle ⅔ of the grated cheeses into the onion mixture and stir until melted into a cheesy sauce.
- Layer the zucchini slices in rows in the square baking dish. You will have about 4-6 rows of squash (depending on the size).
- Pour the cheese and onion sauce over the top of the zucchini and spread evenly. Sprinkle the rest of the cheese over the zucchini.
- Bake for 20 minutes; the sauce will be bubbly. Don't overbake; take a fork and make sure the zucchini is still slightly firm and remove from the oven. Sprinkle with fresh cracked black pepper and fresh chopped basil and serve!
- TIP: If you don't have whipped cream on hand, you can use 1 cup of sour cream.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 254kcal, Carbohydrates: 10g, Protein: 11g, Fat: 20g, Saturated Fat: 12g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 5g, Trans Fat: 0.1g, Cholesterol: 60mg, Sodium: 745mg, Potassium: 532mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 6g, Vitamin A: 962IU, Vitamin C: 32mg, Calcium: 293mg, Iron: 1mg