Name: Creamy Corn & Zucchini Skillet Bake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: american
Ingredients: 2 medium zucchini shredded or sliced and drained; 2 cups corn kernels fresh or frozen; 1 small onion finely chopped; 2 cloves garlic minced; 2 tbsp olive oil or butter; 1½ tbsp all purpose flour; 1 cup milk or cream; 2 large eggs; 1½ cups shredded cheese cheddar Monterey Jack or mozzarella; 2 tbsp fresh parsley or basil chopped; salt and pepper to taste; optional crushed crackers or breadcrumbs for topping

Description

This creamy corn and zucchini skillet bake combines golden corn, tender zucchini, and melted cheese into a cozy vegetarian casserole perfect for family dinners or weeknight meals.

Ingredients

Scale

2 medium zucchini shredded or sliced and drained

2 cups corn kernels fresh or frozen

1 small onion finely chopped

2 cloves garlic minced

2 tbsp olive oil or butter

1½ tbsp all purpose flour

1 cup milk or cream

2 large eggs

1½ cups shredded cheese cheddar Monterey Jack or mozzarella

2 tbsp fresh parsley or basil chopped

salt and pepper to taste

optional crushed crackers or breadcrumbs for topping

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease an oven safe skillet or baking dish

2. Heat oil or butter in skillet over medium heat

3. Add onion and garlic and cook until fragrant

4. Stir in corn and zucchini and cook until just tender

5. Sprinkle flour over vegetables and stir for one minute

6. Slowly add milk or cream and stir until sauce thickens

7. Remove from heat and season with salt pepper and herbs

8. Whisk eggs in a bowl and temper with a spoonful of hot sauce then stir into the vegetable mixture

9. Fold in most of the cheese reserving some for the topping

10. Transfer to baking dish if needed and sprinkle with remaining cheese or crumbs

11. Bake uncovered for 20 to 25 minutes until golden and bubbly

12. Let rest five minutes before serving

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: vegetarian
Method: baked
Cuisine: american

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup

Keywords: creamy corn, zucchini bake, vegetarian dinner, corn casserole, skillet bake, healthy zucchini dish, comfort food, weeknight dinner