This cheesy zucchini casserole with ham is a cozy, golden-baked dinner that comes together with simple layering and very little fuss. Tender zucchini, savory ham, rich tomato sauce and melted mozzarella bake under a crisp Parmesan crumb topping that everyone at the table will love. If you enjoy easy vegetable bakes, you will also like this Savory Zucchini Cheese Spread and these Zucchini Fritters with Ham and Cheese.
Ingredients
- 2 medium zucchini (about 600 g / 1.3 lb)
- 50 g (1.8 oz / about 1/2 cup) breadcrumbs
- 50 g (1.8 oz / about 1/2 cup) grated Parmesan
- 150 g (5.3 oz) mozzarella, sliced
- 200 g (7 oz / about 3/4 cup) tomato sauce
- 150 g (5.3 oz) ham, sliced
- Olive oil, for greasing
- Salt, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200 C (400 F). Mix the breadcrumbs with the grated Parmesan.
- Slice the zucchini lengthwise into thin strips, skipping the seedy core.
- Grease a baking dish with oil and layer: zucchini, tomato sauce, ham, mozzarella, then the Parmesan breadcrumbs. Repeat until the ingredients run out.
- Finish with a layer of zucchini topped with the cheese-crumb mixture. Drizzle lightly with oil and sprinkle with a little salt.
- Bake for about 25 minutes until golden on top. Let cool slightly before serving.
Tips
- Slice the zucchini as evenly as you can so every layer cooks at the same rate and the top browns evenly.
- For extra flavor, season the tomato sauce well and add a pinch of dried herbs, or see Allrecipes for more baked casserole ideas.
- Let the casserole rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing so the layers hold together nicely.
Nutrition per 100 g: 139 kcal, protein 8.9 g, fat 9.7 g, carbs 3.6 g.