Description
A hearty and comforting dish that combines ground beef, fresh zucchini, and savory cheeses. This zucchini hamburger casserole is perfect for a cozy family dinner or a crowd-pleasing potluck. It’s rich, flavorful, and packed with wholesome ingredients that make every bite satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 cup onion, chopped
- 6 cups zucchini, sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 12 ounces herb-flavored stuffing mix
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 cup carrots, shredded
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 (10.5-ounce) can cream of celery soup
- 1 (10.5-ounce) can cream of onion soup
- 1 1/2 cups Italian blend cheese, shredded
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Cook the Beef and Vegetables: In a large skillet over medium heat, heat the olive oil. Add onion and ground beef; cook until beef is browned and onion is soft. Drain excess fat.
- Layer the Zucchini: Add sliced zucchini and shredded carrots to the beef mixture. Stir well to combine.
- Prepare the Stuffing: Melt butter and mix it with the herb-flavored stuffing mix in a bowl. Set aside.
- Make the Creamy Mixture: In another bowl, stir together sour cream, cream of celery soup, and cream of onion soup until smooth.
- Assemble the Casserole: In the prepared baking dish, layer the beef and vegetable mixture, pour the creamy soup mixture over it, then top with stuffing mix. Finish with a layer of shredded Italian blend cheese.
- Bake the Casserole: Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 15–20 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve: Let it cool slightly before serving. Enjoy this warm, cheesy, and veggie-packed casserole!
Notes
- You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for the beef for a lighter version.
- Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a touch of heat.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheat beautifully.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45–50 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of casserole
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: <0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 16 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
Keywords: zucchini casserole, hamburger casserole, comfort food, family dinner, easy casserole