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Cheesy Baked Zucchini Casserole With Ground Turkey

Rachel AnneRecipe By Rachel Anne |Updated 2025-11-07 |18 Comments
Cheesy Baked Zucchini Casserole With Ground Turkey
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Cheesy Baked Zucchini Casserole With Ground Turkey

PREP15 min
COOK30 min

This Cheesy Baked Zucchini Casserole With Ground Turkey is a flavorful, family-friendly dinner packed with protein, veggies, and ooey-gooey cheese. Irresistible!

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6SERVINGS

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. 1
    Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch casserole dish.
  2. 2
    Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Cook onion for 2-3 minutes until soft, then add ground turkey, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Brown turkey for 5-6 minutes, breaking up, until no pink remains. Stir in garlic and cook 1 minute.
  3. 3
    Add zucchini to skillet and sauté 3-4 minutes, just until it begins to soften. Remove from heat.
  4. 4
    In a bowl, whisk eggs, cottage cheese, and Parmesan until smooth. Stir in 3/4 cup mozzarella and 1/2 cup cheddar.
  5. 5
    In the baking dish, layer half the turkey-zucchini mixture, half the marinara, and half the cheese mixture. Repeat layers once more.
  6. 6
    Sprinkle remaining mozzarella and cheddar on top.
  7. 7
    Bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes, until golden and set. Broil the last 2-3 minutes for extra browning if desired.
  8. 8
    Cool 10 minutes, top with fresh basil, slice, and serve warm.

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