ritz zucchini cheddar casserole

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Blue Ribbon Recipe by
Deb Crane
Eagle, WI

This cracker zucchini cheddar casserole is truly addicting. You can use yellow squash and or zucchini. I have made it for gatherings, and people who don't usually like zucchini love it!

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Blue Ribbon Recipe

Cheesy and comforting, this zucchini cheddar casserole is an easy side dish for a family dinner or potluck. It's filled with zucchini and onions mixed into a creamy, cheesy sauce. Crumbled buttery crackers are sprinkled on top and become even crunchier when baked. Warm, filling, and delicious, this casserole is made with simple ingredients.

— The Test Kitchen @kitchencrew
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yield 6 serving(s)
prep time 20 Min
cook time 25 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For ritz zucchini cheddar casserole

  • 3 Tbsp
    butter
  • 4 c
    thinly sliced zucchini
  • 1/2 c
    diced sweet onion
  • salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 pkg
    buttery crackers, about 35 crackers
  • 1 c
    shredded cheddar cheese
  • 2 lg
    eggs, beaten
  • 3/4 c
    milk

How To Make ritz zucchini cheddar casserole

  • Saute thinly sliced zucchini and diced onion in butter.
    1
    Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. In a large frying pan, saute zucchini and onion in butter until soft and transparent. Add salt and pepper. Set aside.
  • Mix crushed crackers and cheddar cheese. Remove half of the mixture. Add zucchini to remaining cracker mixture.
    2
    In a large bowl, mix crushed crackers and cheddar cheese. Place 1/2 of the cracker/cheddar mixture into the sauteed zucchini and onions. Reserve the other 1/2 as the topping.
  • Whisk eggs and milk. Pour over the zucchini mixture.
    3
    In a separate medium bowl, whisk the eggs and milk. Pour this into the zucchini mixture and mix.
  • Pour zucchini into a baking dish and top with remaining cracker mixture.
    4
    Place the zucchini mixture into a 2-quart baking dish. Top with the remaining cracker/cheddar mixture.
  • Bake until golden brown.
    5
    Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown on top.
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