Zucchini Tomato Casserole with Bread Crumb Topping

Zucchini Tomato Casserole with Bread Crumb Topping, melty mozzarella and delicious Parmesan cheese is an amazing layered vegetable casserole bake that will make you excited to eat your veggies! 

 

Baked Tomato Zucchini Casserole

You won’t believe how good layers of zucchini, tomatoes, and cheese can really taste all rolled up into crunchy bread topping. This layered casserole takes the simplest of vegetables and turns them into an amazing casserole side dish that will have you enjoying piece after piece. This casserole bake is best to rest (to allow it to solidify a bit after cooking) for about 5-8 minutes, and then cut into serving pieces. Is great along side simple baked chicken. 

• 1-1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
• 2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon basil
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• salt and pepper
• 2 zucchini squash, sliced thin
• 4-5 tomatoes, sliced
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted
• 3/4 cup fine bread crumbs (Panko is best)

Casserole Variations

I like to keep this casserole super simple, but you could also test adding yellow squash or red onions for a twist. 

Add some Ground Beef or Sausage

Looking to turn your vegetable casserole bake into a full meal with protein? While this recipe is fantastic on its own as a great side dish, you can also layer in some cooked beef, cooked sausage or cooked shredded chicken to create an unforgettable dinner! 

Layered Zucchini and Tomato Casserole Bake

Preheat oven to 375 and grease a 9×9 baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside.

In a small bowl, add cheese and spices. Mix well. Season with salt and pepper.

Set aside.

Place zucchini in a single layer in the bottom of the prepared pan. Sprinkle with 1/4 of the cheese mixture.

Top with tomatoes, in a single layer and 1/4 of the cheese mixture. Repeat layers.

 

Add melted butter and bread crumbs together and mix well.

Sprinkle on top of baking dish.

 

Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes.

Remove foil and bake for an additional 20 minutes or until vegetables are tender and top is crusty.

Let stand 5 minutes before cutting into slices and serving.

 

 

Zucchini Tomato Casserole with Crumb Topping

Yield: 8

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 45 minutes

Additional Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes

Zucchini Tomato Casserole with Bread Crumb Topping - exciting gourmet side dish recipe with layered zucchini, fresh tomatoes, shredded mozzarella and Parmesan with a great crunchy bread crumb topping.

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Ingredients

• 1-1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
• 2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon basil
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• salt and pepper
• 2 zucchini squash, sliced thin
• 4-5 tomatoes, sliced
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted
• 3/4 cup fine bread crumbs

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375 and grease a 9x9 baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside.
2. In a small bowl, add cheese and spices. Mix well. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
3. Place zucchini in a single layer in the bottom of the prepared pan. Sprinkle with 1/4 of the cheese mixture. Top with tomatoes, in a single layer and 1/4 of the cheese mixture. Repeat layers.
4. Add melted butter and bread crumbs together and mix well. Sprinkle on top of baking dish.
5. Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
6. Remove foil and bake for an additional 20 minutes or until vegetables are tender and top is crusty.
7. Let casserole stand 5 minutes before cutting into slices and serving.
   
   

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 8 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving:Calories: 177Total Fat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 371mgCarbohydrates: 14gFiber: 2gSugar: 4gProtein: 10g

Nutritional information is automatically calculated with ingredients and serving size and may not be accurate. Please always double check with your own nutritional apps as well.