Full of tender zucchini slices, ham, and cheese, this zucchini casserole is a meal all on its own. Everything gets layered into a baking dish before being sliced and served; the cheese is an essential part as it holds everything together in beautiful slices.
To make this zucchini casserole, you first toss zucchini slices with paprika, salt, breadcrumbs, and olive oil until combined. Then, it gets layered in a casserole dish with ham and cheese, before being garnished with additional breadcrumbs and baked in the oven. This dish is so simple to make and is perfect for those looking to get the most out of their summer zucchini harvest.
What is Zucchini Casserole?
This zucchini casserole recipe is a baked dish full of zucchini slices, cheese, deli-style ham, and breadcrumbs. A simple combination of ingredients, everything gets layered in a baking dish before being baked in the oven.
Pro Tips
- Thoroughly toss the zucchini slices with the seasonings to ensure they are evenly coated.
- Choose whatever cheese you enjoy the best as long as it melts easily. Provolone, Swiss, or mozzarella are all excellent choices.
- Feel free to add other seasonings to your zucchini casserole such as pesto, Italian seasoning, dried oregano, or garlic powder.
- You will know the zucchini casserole is sufficiently baked when the zucchini is tender, the cheese is melted, and the top is golden.
- If you would like to make your zucchini casserole a little more special, feel free to layer yellow summer squash with zucchini for a two-tone effect.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I Add Other Vegetables to Zucchini Casserole?
Yes, you can! Feel free to layer the zucchini, ham, and cheese with additional vegetables such as bell peppers, sliced tomatoes, sliced eggplant, or even mushrooms.
Can I Make Zucchini Casserole Gluten-Free?
Yes, if you would like your zucchini casserole to be gluten-free, you can replace the breadcrumbs with gluten-free breadcrumbs.
Can Zucchini Casserole Be Frozen?
Unfortunately, zucchini doesn’t freeze very well and becomes very soggy once thawed.
How to Store Cheesy Zucchini Casserole Layered With Ham
This zucchini casserole can be tightly covered and placed in the fridge until you are ready to serve it. It should keep well for up to 3 days.
Ingredients
How to Make Cheesy Zucchini Casserole Layered With Ham
Slice the zucchini and place it in a bowl. Toss it with the salt, paprika, pepper, breadcrumbs, and olive oil until thoroughly combined.
Slice the zucchini and place it in a bowl. Toss it with the salt, paprika, pepper, breadcrumbs, and olive oil until thoroughly combined.
Grease a 30 cm x 20 cm baking dish with olive oil and cover it with parchment paper. Arrange half of the zucchini in the dish in an even layer.
Grease a 30 cm x 20 cm baking dish with olive oil and cover it with parchment paper. Arrange half of the zucchini in the dish in an even layer.
Top the zucchini with the ham and cheese.
Top the zucchini with the ham and cheese.
Top with the remaining zucchini and sprinkle it with the breadcrumbs.
Top with the remaining zucchini and sprinkle it with the breadcrumbs.
Drizzle the casserole with the olive oil and dot it with the butter. Bake it in a 360 F (180 C) oven for 40 minutes.
Drizzle the casserole with the olive oil and dot it with the butter. Bake it in a 360 F (180 C) oven for 40 minutes.
Serve immediately!
Serve immediately!
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