20 Zucchini Casseroles You'll Want to Make Forever By Camryn Alexa Wimberly Camryn Alexa Wimberly Camryn Wimberly is EatingWell's Editorial Fellow. As a food and mental health blogger, Camryn explores how food and cooking can help improve mental health and also be an avenue to connect with one's culture and heritage. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Published on June 9, 2025 Close These zucchini casseroles are downright delicious. From vibrant summer bakes featuring fresh seasonal produce to cozy, cheesy options that are perfect year-round, these dishes celebrate zucchini for its refreshing flavor and its many nutritional benefits. Best of all, EatingWell readers have vouched for each of these recipes with four- and five-star ratings, so you're sure to love them too. Recipes like our fan-favorite Loaded Zucchini Casserole and our Zucchini Parmesan Casserole are so tasty that you'll want to make them again and again. Love any of these recipes? Tap "Save" to add them to MyRecipes, your new, free recipe box for EatingWell. 01 of 20 Loaded Zucchini Casserole Photographer: Stacy k. Allen, Props: Christina Brockman, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf This rich and creamy casserole is packed with tender zucchini and bits of bacon smothered in a savory cheese sauce. Be sure to press the zucchini slices dry with paper towels to soak up extra water, to prevent the casserole from becoming watery once it’s baked. View Recipe Save 02 of 20 Chicken & Quinoa Casserole Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Torie Cox, Prop Stylist: Claire Spollen This aromatic and flavorful dish feels like veggie pizza in casserole form with fresh basil, herb-spiked diced tomatoes and ooey-gooey melted cheese on top. If you can't find fresh mozzarella ciliegine, buy a larger ball and tear it into pieces. Preheating your baking sheets encourages caramelization of the roasted veggies, which adds layers of flavor to this savory dinner. View Recipe Save 03 of 20 Summer Vegetable Tian This pretty vegan layered casserole is so simple to make. Its only seasonings are salt and garlic-infused olive oil, which you make by sizzling a clove of garlic in olive oil for about a minute. This dish is lovely warm or room temperature. Serve with crusty bread as a vegetarian entree or alongside roasted meats as a side dish. View recipe Save 04 of 20 Baked Ziti & Summer Veggies John Autry and Randy Mayor; Styling: Cindy Barr Add pops of color to this 40-minute baked ziti with summer veggies like squash, zucchini and tomato. View Recipe Save 05 of 20 Green Chile Rotisserie Chicken Casserole Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Melissa Gray This casserole features rotisserie chicken with lots of tender vegetables. The corn adds a nice pop of sweetness, while the rice absorbs some of the flavors. A crunchy topping of crushed tortilla chips finishes off this comforting Southwestern-inspired casserole. View Recipe Save 06 of 20 Zucchini Parmesan Casserole Brie Passano This is an excellent veggie side dish for summer, when zucchini is abundant. A topping of crunchy panko breadcrumbs contrasts with the delicate squash, and onion, garlic powder, Italian seasoning and crushed red pepper pack this casserole with flavor. Melty Parmesan cheese is in the mix to bring it all together. View Recipe Save 07 of 20 Tater Tot Casserole with Beef, Corn & Zucchini Jason Donnelly This casserole is packed with peak-season vegetables—corn, zucchini and tomatoes—and topped with crispy tater tots and gooey melted cheese, making it a dinner winner. View Recipe Save 08 of 20 Zucchini & Squash Casserole Antonis Achilleos Pesto adds fresh herbal flavor to this zucchini and squash casserole. This easy summer casserole is perfect for when you have a bounty of fresh garden zucchini and summer squash. View Recipe Save 09 of 20 Zucchini & Tomato Casserole Antonis Achilleos The combination of sweet tomatoes and zucchini with melted cheese in this zucchini-tomato casserole tastes like a summer-fresh pizza. It's the perfect easy side dish for any summer meal. View Recipe Save 10 of 20 Caprese Zucchini Casserole A summertime favorite—zucchini casserole—gets an Italian spin in this delicious and healthy side dish with tomatoes, mozzarella and basil. A sprinkling of fresh basil and a drizzle of balsamic vinegar just before serving brightens up the flavors. Serve with grilled or roasted chicken and some quinoa, rice or couscous to soak up the juices from the casserole for a satisfying and easy dinner. View Recipe Save 11 of 20 Classic Zucchini Casserole Jennifer Causey This comforting zucchini casserole with buttery crackers and cheese is the perfect recipe for your bumper crop of zucchini. Fresh thyme is lightly floral while ground pepper adds kick to this creamy summer casserole. View Recipe Save 12 of 20 Chicken & Zucchini Casserole Photographer: Brie Goldman, Food Stylist: Annie Probst, Prop Stylist: Breanna Ghazali This baked chicken and zucchini casserole is creamy and hearty! The whole family will love this easy casserole—it’s a great way to get the kids to eat their veggies. View Recipe Save 13 of 20 Vegetarian Enchilada Casserole This vegetarian casserole features plenty of enchilada-inspired flavors! If your peppers are mild and you like heat, opt for spicy pico de gallo. This easy dinner recipe is sure to become a new family favorite. View Recipe Save 14 of 20 Zucchini Pizza Casserole Got a bumper crop of zucchini? Try this crowd-pleasing casserole-meets-pizza dish, which can easily be made gluten-free. A layer of tender shredded zucchini is topped with all the classics: sauce, cheese, pepperoni and sliced bell pepper. Experiment with your own favorite toppings, but make sure you don't overload the crust or it will be too wet. View Recipe Save 15 of 20 Cheddar and Zucchini Frittata This frittata, made with cheddar cheese and zucchini, is quick and easy to prepare. In just 25 minutes, you’ll have a flavorful and satisfying dish. View Recipe Save 16 of 20 Creamy Turkey and Rice Bake This family-pleasing casserole features lean turkey tenderloin pieces, brown rice, zucchini and mushrooms, all baked in a creamy sauce and topped with crunchy crumbs and cheese. View Recipe Save 17 of 20 Zucchini, Corn & Egg Casserole This healthy casserole is essentially a crustless quiche, brimming with fresh summer vegetables. Bake it up for an elegant summer brunch or a casual backyard barbecue. View Recipe Save 18 of 20 Spiralized Zucchini & Summer Squash Casserole If you don't have a spiralizer to make the zucchini noodles (aka zoodles) for this healthy casserole, use a vegetable peeler to make long thin strips of the squash and zucchini, stopping when you reach the seedy center. Just a few minutes under the broiler gives these ricotta-and-basil-filled nests a light golden top. View Recipe Save 19 of 20 Summer Vegetable Chicken Tortilla Casserole Devon OâBrien Summer's harvest—eggplant, corn and zucchini—stars in this healthy casserole, perfect for serving a crowd or for a dinner with leftovers for the next day. View Recipe Save 20 of 20 Zucchini Gratin This delicious zucchini gratin recipe has a delectable crispy Parmesan and breadcrumb topping and is made without any butter or cream, allowing the fresh zucchini flavor to shine. Slice the zucchini uniformly to ensure even cooking. View Recipe Save Explore more: Ingredient Vegetable Squash Zucchini Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit