This easy zucchini casserole is a hearty, cheesy, and comforting family dinner made with fresh zucchini, a bread crumb topping and plenty of gooey cheese. A quick and easy zucchini casserole recipe that’s perfect for using up fresh summer zucchini!

Garden zucchini coming out your ears? This zucchini casserole turns a whopping 9 cups of shredded zucchini into one seriously delicious side dish. Garlic, herbs and 3 different cheeses bring the flavor, while a buttery panko topping adds that golden CRUNCH we all know is the best part.

And don’t worry—we’ve got a simple trick for getting rid of all that extra zucchini moisture so you don’t end up with a puddle at the bottom of your casserole.

I planted ONE zucchini plant this year. One. I thought I was being smart because zucchini plants are notorious for producing more squash than any human could possibly eat. Well, I picked 10 zucchini and there were still 21—yes, TWENTY-ONE—on the dang plant! What?!

Clearly, I needed a recipe that could put a serious dent in my zucchini situation, and this casserole was the winner!

It’s an easy vegetable side dish for Sunday dinner, summer BBQs or potlucks—and apparently the answer to one wildly overachieving zucchini plant.

Ingredients You’ll Need

• Shredded Zucchini: You’ll need about 2 ½ pounds, or 9 cups once shredded. Don’t peel it! The skin is tender and adds color.
• Onion + Garlic: Sautéing them first takes away the raw bite and adds so much more flavor to the casserole.
• Eggs + Sour Cream: These bind everything together and give the filling its creamy texture.
• Dijon Mustard: Just a teaspoon adds a little tang and depth without mak

Crispy Cheese and Herb Roasted Acorn Squash

Try this delicious and easy recipe for crispy cheese and herb roasted acorn squash. Perfect for a tasty side dish or a vegetarian main course. 

Our crispy cheese and herb roasted Parmesan acorn squash is our new favorite way to serve up the old classic. It’s the perfect side dish for any occasion, and kids love it. The savory squash’s delicious flavor is taken out of this world with it’s crunchy exterior. It’s like you’re eating french fries!

Ingredients To Make Savory Acorn Squash

One of the things I love about this recipe is that most of the ingredients are items we already have at home. If I grab an acorn squash at the store or from the farm stand, I know I have the rest at home ready to go. Here is what you will need:

• Acorn Squash: a small or medium size squash
• Parmesan Cheese: freshly grated from a blog will work the best
• Garlic Salt: adds flavor and saltiness
• Chili Powder: adds a little heat and bold flavor
• Dried Thyme: adds herbaceous flavor
• Extra-Virgin Olive Oil: helps brown and caramelize the squash
• Parsley: adds a pop of freshness

The measurements for each ingredient can be found in the recipe card at the end of the post.

How to Make Herb Roasted Acorn Squash Recipe

Roasting vegetables is my favorite way to cook veggies! It’s so easy and adds so much flavor. Here are the steps for making this squash recipe:

1. Prep: Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Slice: Half and remove the seeds from the acorn squash with a spoon and cut into 1″ slices.
3. Combine: Add the parmesan cheese and seasonings to a small bowl and stir to combine.
4. Coat: Place the squash slices on the prepared baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil and then sprinkle with the cheese mixture. Lay the squash in a single layer.
5. Roast: Stick the tray in the oven and roast for 20 minutes until fork tender.
6. Serve: Sprinkle with parsley and serve hot!

Keep scrolling to the end of the post for the recipe with all the complete instructions.

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Creamy Parmesan Garlic Broccoli

Freshly sautéed broccoli and fragrant garlic are baked in a rich cream sauce topped with broiled mozzarella and parmesan cheese. Creamy Parmesan Garlic Broccoli is guaranteed to convert ANY non-broccoli lover into a full-blown fanatic!

Creamy garlic broccoli and cheese is a delicious way to change up your boring broccoli into the side dish of your dreams!

Ingredients for Creamy Garlic Broccoli

This side dish recipe is quite indulgent and probably not something you would want to make every night, but if it’s a special occasion or you want a decadent vegetable dish, then this is what you will need:

• Butter: salted or unsalted work fine, you’ll just reduce the salt if you use salted
• Onion: just regular yellow onion works great
• Broccoli Florets: fresh broccoli is best, but frozen could be used if needed
  • Note: Feel free to use the stems too if you want. Just be sure to cut off the tough exterior of the stem.
• Garlic Cloves: adds flavor
• Salt and Pepper: add flavor
• Cream Cheese: adds richness and creaminess
• Heavy Cream: acts as the base for the creamy garlic parmesan sauce
• Smoked Paprika: adds flavor and smokiness to the sauce
• Lemon Juice: adds acidity and a pop of freshness
• Mozzarella Cheese: adds gooiness
• Parmesan Cheese: adds nuttiness and saltiness
• Aleppo Pepper: adds some heat and flavor and great color
  • Note: This is my latest obsession! It adds such a delicious flavor. It looks similar to red pepper flakes but it is just moderately spicy.

How to Make Creamy Garlic Parmesan Broccoli

No flour or cornstarch needed. We are going full cream, a little cream cheese and cheese to make this indulgent sauce! Just simmer it until it reaches your desired thickness. Here are all the steps for this recipe followed by a recipe so you can see how it all happens…

1. Prep: Preheat broiler and place a cast iron skillet on the stove over medium heat and start melting the butter.
2. Sauté: Add the onions to the melted butter and cook until transparent, stirring occasionally.
3. Cook: Toss in the broccoli and minced garlic and season them with salt and pepper and let them cook until bright green and fragrant.
4. Simmer: Add the cream cheese, cream and smoked paprika and reduce the heat to low letting it simmer and thicken.
5. Finishing Touches: Squeeze in the lemon juice and stir to combine and then top with the cheeses.
6. Broil: Place the skillet in the oven and broil until the cheese is bubblin

Simple Broccoli Slaw [+Video]

Broccoli slaw that is so simple and so tasty, it will blow your mind! A simple creamy homemade dressing and some veggies is all you need!

I’ve never been a big fan of slaw. It always looks like it’s drowning in mayo. I would skip the coleslaw every time at summer BBQs. I don’t know…it just never looked appealing to me. Then someone mentioned broccoli stems instead of cabbage. I had to try it! It has changed my mind on slaw forever!

So bust out the grill for some BBQ chicken or the Traeger for some smoked pulled pork! This is a great slaw to add to a pulled pork sandwich! It’s time for some summer BBQing and this broccoli slaw recipe is on the menu!

What Ingredients are Needed for Broccoli Slaw?

I said that this was simple, so now I’m going to prove it. You can go with the store bought broccoli slaw to make it super duper easy, or go totally from scratch. Either way, it’s going to be a hit at the BBQ. Here is your ingredients list:

• Broccoli Stalks (or a bag of broccoli slaw mix)
  • Left over from using the broccoli florets in our delicious chicken stir fry.
• Carrots (shredded)
• Mayonnaise (light)
• Apple Cider Vinegar
• Sugar
• Raisins (or craisins/dried cranberries)
• Ground Mustard
• Salt Pepper
• Sliced Almonds

The measurements for each ingredient is listed in the recipe card below.

How to Make Broccoli Slaw

Here are the steps for making this yummy colorful veggie side dish:

1. Peel the carrots and set them aside.
2. Slice off the outer skin of the broccoli stems.
3. Grate the carrots and broccoli stems (use a food processor or electric shredder, or buy a bag of broccoli slaw) and add to a large bowl.
4. Combine the sugar and vinegar in a small bowl and stir to dissolve the sugar.
5. Add the rest of the broccoli slaw dressing ingredients and whisk to combine.
6. Add the shredded vegetables and raisins and toss to combine. Then chill. Letting it sit in the fridge for at least an hour or so will really amplify the flavors.
7. Top with sliced almonds before serving if desired. I love the crunch it adds!
   • If you have an almond allergy, crunchy sunflower seeds or pistachios would be great substitutes.

The detailed instructions can also be found in the recipe card at the end of the post.

Air Fryer Crispy Smashed Broccoli

Discover a simple and tasty way to cook broccoli using an air fryer. This recipe is perfect for busy individuals looking for a healthy and quick vegetable side dish. Those crispy edges are everything!

I have been on an air fryer recipes kick lately and one night I wanted to try something different with our veggies. So instead of roasting our broccoli, I tried cooking it in the air fryer. I loved that I got similar results to roasting it but in a fraction of the time. You can make this recipe from start to finish in less than 15 minutes!

Ingredients for Broccoli in the Air Fryer

First we will air fry the broccoli with a little oil and salt, and we will toss it in a delicious maple garlic sauce. Here are the items you will need to make this recipe:

• Broccoli Florets: cut into similar bite-sized pieces
• Olive Oil: helps the broccoli get crispy around the edges
• Salt: adds flavor
• Garlic: adds flavor
• Maple Syrup: adds a subtle natural sweetness
• Sesame Oil: adds flavor to the sauce we toss the roasted broccoli in at the end

The measurements for everything can be found in the recipe card down below.

Can I Use Frozen Broccoli?

Yes, frozen broccoli works great for this recipe. I would steam it until just heated through and then smash it as written in the instruction. Then proceed with the recipe as written to air fry it.

How to Make Air Fryer Broccoli

Here are the step-by-step directions for making this air fryer vegetable recipe:

1. Steam: We are going to parboil the broccoli first to get it nice and tender before sticking it in the air fryer. Place the broccoli in a steamer basket in a large sauce pan with boiling water. Cover the pan and let it steam until tender.
2. Flatten: Spread the steamed broccoli into a single layer on a cutting board or right in the air fryer basket and smash each one with the bottom of a sturdy drinking glass until it’s about 1/2 inch thick.
3. Toss: Put the smashed broccoli into a large bowl and drizzle with olive oil and salt and then toss to coat. Return them to the air fryer basket or baking sheets in a single layer (you may need to cook them in batches depending on the size of your air fryer) and cook at 400 degrees F for 8 minutes. You’ll want the edges to just start to get charred.
4. Stir: In a small bowl, stir together the garlic, maple syrup and sesame oil and then drizzle it over the broccoli and toss to coat.
5. Serve: Serve immediately while it’s crispy and hot!

The instructions can also be found in the recipe card down below so keep scrolling for the complete recipe.

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