Cheesy Zucchini and Ground Beef Casserole: A Simple Delight
A comforting and delicious casserole featuring layers of zucchini, ground beef, and cheese.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
- 2 medium zucchinis, sliced
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté onions and garlic until soft.
- Add ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Stir in zucchini slices, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper; cook for 5 minutes.
- In a baking dish, layer the beef mixture, ricotta, and cheddar cheese.
- Repeat the layers until all ingredients are used, ending with cheese on top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, until bubbly and golden.
Notes
- Let the casserole cool for a few minutes before serving.
- This recipe can be customized with different vegetables or cheeses.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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