Side dishe for 6
Cheesy Zucchini Casserole
$5.10for 460 minServes 6
Sliced zucchini layers bake with mozzarella, Parmesan, breadcrumbs, and parsley until tender and golden.

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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zucchini and summer squash, 2 lb$1.79/lb typical | 2 lb | $3.58Typical price | |
| Parmesan, 1.25 oz$0.55/oz typical | 1.25 oz | $0.64Typical price | |
| Mozzarella, 8 oz$0.30/oz typical | 8 oz | $2.40Typical price | |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, a little$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.19Typical price | |
| Bread crumbs, 2 oz$0.14/oz typical | 2 oz | $0.28Typical price | |
| Butter, 1 oz$0.40/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.40Typical price | |
| Total for the servings shown | $7.64 | ||
Swaps
- Swap zucchini and summer squash for bell peppersabout $0.70/lb more at typical prices
- Swap mozzarella for cheddar and shredded cheeseabout the same price
- Swap butter for margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
- Swap bread crumbs for stuffing mixabout $0.16/oz more at typical prices
Pantry staples you likely have
Cooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilSalt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
- 60 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 6servings as written
- $typical cost tier
AmericanVegetarianKid-friendlyBudgetSide dishesCold-weather comfortWinter
Typical price
$1.27 per serving$5.10 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 4 zucchini
- 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 8 oz shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley
- kosher salt (optional)
- 1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs
- 2 tbsp butter
Steps
- Heat the oven to 375 F and oil a 9-by-13-inch baking dish.
- Slice the zucchini and arrange half in the dish.
- Sprinkle on half the Parmesan, mozzarella, parsley, breadcrumbs, salt, and pepper.
- Add the remaining zucchini and repeat the cheese, parsley, breadcrumbs, salt, and pepper layers.
- Melt the butter in a small pan over medium heat and drizzle it over the casserole.
- Cover with foil and bake for 40 minutes, then uncover and bake for 15 minutes until tender and golden.
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