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Zucchini Casserole with Ground Beef

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Zucchini Casserole with Ground Beef is a hearty and comforting dish that combines tender zucchini, savory ground beef, a creamy cheese sauce, and a crunchy Ritz cracker topping. It’s a perfect family meal that’s easy to make and full of flavor.

Ingredients

2 pounds zucchini, sliced into ¼-inch thick rounds

¼ cup all-purpose flour

Salt and black pepper, to taste

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon onion powder

½ teaspoon Italian seasoning

¼ cup olive oil

½ pound ground beef

1 cup onion, chopped

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup

½ cup heavy cream

1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese

½ cup crushed Ritz crackers

Fresh parsley or basil, for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spray a 9×9-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  2. In a large bowl, toss zucchini slices with flour, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and Italian seasoning.
  3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add zucchini and cook until tender, about 5 minutes per side. Remove from skillet and set aside.
  4. In the same skillet, brown the ground beef with chopped onion and minced garlic until beef is cooked through and onion is softened.
  5. In a small bowl, combine cream of mushroom soup, heavy cream, cheddar cheese, and mozzarella cheese. Stir until well combined.
  6. In the prepared baking dish, layer half of the cooked zucchini. Top with half of the ground beef mixture, then pour half of the cheese sauce over it.
  7. Layer the remaining zucchini, followed by the rest of the ground beef mixture and the remaining cheese sauce.
  8. Sprinkle crushed Ritz crackers evenly over the top.
  9. Bake for 20–25 minutes, until the casserole is golden and bubbly.
  10. Let rest for a few minutes. Garnish with fresh parsley or basil before serving.

Notes

Try adding extra veggies like bell peppers or mushrooms for more flavor and nutrition.

For a lighter version, use ground turkey or chicken instead of beef.

Add red pepper flakes to the beef mixture for a spicy kick.

Make this casserole ahead of time and refrigerate overnight before baking.

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