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Cheesy Zucchini Bake Recipe

Cheesy Zucchini Bake is the vegetable dish that even the pickiest eaters at the table clear their plates on — tender zucchini baked in a savory, cheesy sauce with just enough seasoning to make it feel like a real destination on the plate rather than an afterthought.

Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
30 min
Servings
6
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Ingredients

1 pkg Pioneer® Taco Seasoning Mix
1 lb ground beef, lean
3 ea zucchini, large diced
1 ea onion, small diced
1/2 cup milk
4 oz cream cheese
2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
2 tbsp Parsley, chopped
1/2 cup salsa (optional)

This Cheesy Zucchini Bake recipe is seasoned with Pioneer Taco Seasoning for a subtly bold, smoky flavor that makes this zucchini casserole a crowd-pleasing side dish worth making year-round.

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Oven

    Preheat oven to 325°F.

  2. Brown the Beef

    In a heavy bottom saute pan, brown beef over medium heat until completely cooked.

  3. Add Seasoning and Vegetables

    Add Pioneer Taco seasoning, zucchini, and onion.

  4. Cook Until Softened

    Continue to cook until onions are translucent.

  5. Add Milk and Simmer

    Add milk and bring to a simmer. Remove the pan from the heat.

  6. Fold in Cheeses

    Fold in cream cheese and shredded cheddar cheese.

  7. Bake Until Golden

    Transfer to a bake safe casserole dish and bake for 20-30 minutes or until top is golden brown.

  8. Garnish and Serve

    Top with parsley and salsa.

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