Cheesy Spinach & Zucchini Casserole Recipe Is An Amazing Vegetarian Dinner or Side Dish (5 Ingredients) by Jan Mostrom

I’m always on the lookout for easy meals. If the recipes are vegetarian, that’s just a plus. This super easy spinach zucchini casserole recipe assembles in just minutes, and is warm, filling and also budget friendly! We ate this vegetable casserole as a main dish, but it’s also a great side dish with a simple protein and grain.

To make this vegetarian casserole you will need just five simple ingredients, plus a little salt and black pepper for seasoning. Here is your short shopping list: fresh zucchini (check out the health benefits of zucchini), baby spinach (check out the health benefits of spinach), cheddar cheese, milk and flour.

This cheesy zucchini and spinach casserole is a wonderful lunch or dinner. We enjoy it with a hunk of delicious sourdough bread on the side.

Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cups zucchini, sliced
• 6 ounces baby spinach, de-stemmed and chopped
• 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded (divided)
• 1 cup milk
• 2 tablespoons flour (all-purpose flour or gluten-free flour)

Recipe Notes

• If you don’t have fresh spinach you can use two boxes of frozen spinach, defrosted, drained and patted very dry.

• You can use any cheese you like in place of cheddar cheese.

• I used gluten-free flour and it was delicious!

• For some spice, add crushed red pepper flakes.

Here's how to make it: 

1. Whisk together the flour and milk in a mixing bowl. Season with salt and black pepper (I used about 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.)
   
2. Place the zucchini, spinach and half the cheese into an 8x8-inch or similar size baking dish. Toss to combine. Pour the milk mixture over the vegetables.
   
3. Top with the remaining cheese.
   
4. Bake in a preheated 375-degree F oven for 30 minutes, or until the casserole is golden brown and bubbling. Remove and cool for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy!
   

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