Zucchini-Cheddar Casserole

Submitted by Kittencalrecipezazz

"This has been a long time family favorite!"

 

• Ready In: 50mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Serves: 6-7

ingredients

• 2 lbs zucchini, sliced (6 cups)
• 1 cup sour cream
• 2 eggs, divided
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 1 1⁄2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
• 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
• 1 cup breadcrumbs
• 3 tablespoons butter, melted

directions

1. Set oven to 350 degrees.
2. Butter a 13x9, or smaller.
3. Cook zucchini in a small amount of water until tender, about 15 mins; drain and sprinkle with salt.
4. Lightly beat egg yolks; mix with sour cream and flour.
5. Beat egg whites until stiff; fold in sour cream mixture.
6. In a baking dish, layer half of the zucchini, half of the sour cream mixture, and half of the cheese; sprinkle with bacon.
7. Repeat layers of zucchini, sour cream mixture, and cheese.
8. Combine crumbs with butter; sprinkle over top.
9. Bake, uncovered for 20-25 minutes.

Reviews

[evelynathens]

Very tasty, if a bit more labour-intensive than I care for in a veggie side dish. The extra work did result in a very nicely-flavoured dish, with the sour cream layer nearly soufflee-like between the layers of zucchini and cheese. Definitely make for a special occassion.