Tomato Zucchini Casserole

A simple vegetable dish that highlights the summer flavors of fresh tomatoes and zucchini. It goes great with grilled meats or poultry.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 55 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
• Calories: 460 Calories

Ingredients

• ¼ cup butter
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
• salt and pepper to taste
• ⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• ½ teaspoon dried oregano
• ½ teaspoon dried basil
• ¾ cup fine bread crumbs
• 1 ½ cups grated Cheddar cheese
• 2 medium zucchinis, thinly sliced
• 5 plum tomatoes, thinly sliced

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly butter a 9x9-inch pan.

Step 2

In a large bowl, combine Cheddar, Parmesan, oregano, basil, and garlic. Season with salt and pepper, and set aside.

Step 3

Arrange half of the zucchini slices in the pan. Sprinkle 1/4 of the cheese and herb mixture on top. Arrange half of the tomatoes, and top with another 1/4 of the cheese mixture. Repeat layers.

Step 4

Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in onions, and cook until soft and translucent. Stir in breadcrumbs; cook until they have absorbed the butter. Sprinkle on top of casserole.

Step 5

Cover loosely with foil, and bake in a preheated oven for 25 minutes. Remove foil, and bake until the top is crusty and the vegetables are tender, about 20 minutes.