Cheesy Zucchini Casserole

Name: Cheesy Zucchini Casserole
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 2-1/2 pounds zucchini, cubed; 1 cup diced Velveeta; 2 tablespoons butter; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; 1/3 cup crushed saltines (about 10 crackers)

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Yield 6 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

Tender zucchini gets pleasant flavor from a cheesy sauce and cracker-crumb topping in this fast-to-fix side dish. —Kathi Grenier, Auburn, Maine

Ingredients

2-1/2 pounds zucchini, cubed
1 cup diced Velveeta
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/3 cup crushed saltines (about 10 crackers)

Directions

Preheat oven to 400°. Place zucchini in a saucepan and cover with water; cook over medium heat until tender, about 8 minutes. Drain well. Add Velveeta, butter, salt and pepper; stir until the cheese is melted.
Transfer mixture to a greased shallow 1-1/2-qt. baking dish. Sprinkle with cracker crumbs. Bake, uncovered, until lightly browned, 10-15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 136 calories, 9g fat (5g saturated fat), 22mg cholesterol, 508mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 6g protein.

Tender zucchini gets pleasant flavor from a cheesy sauce and cracker-crumb topping in this fast-to-fix side dish. —Kathi Grenier, Auburn, Maine

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