Description
Loaded Zucchini Sausage Casserole is a delicious and hearty dish that combines Italian sausage, fresh zucchini, and a creamy cheese mixture, baked to perfection.
Ingredients
- 1 lb Italian sausage, casings removed
- 4 medium zucchini, sliced
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup diced bell pepper
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add sausage and cook for 5–7 minutes, breaking it into small pieces.
- Add onion, bell pepper, and garlic. Cook for another 2–3 minutes.
- Add the sliced zucchini and cook for 4–5 minutes, just until it begins to soften. Avoid overcooking.
- In a bowl, whisk together sour cream, heavy cream, egg, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Transfer the sausage and zucchini mixture to the prepared baking dish. Pour the cream mixture evenly over the top.
- Sprinkle with mozzarella, cheddar, and Parmesan.
- Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes, until bubbling and golden on top.
- Let rest for 5–10 minutes before serving.
- Garnish with fresh parsley.
Notes
- For an extra-loaded version, add ½ cup cooked and crumbled bacon or sliced mushrooms before baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg