Zucchini Pepperjack Casserole

Charski · 08-12-2007, 06:41 PM

Since my zucchini is producing so well and fast, I'm on the lookout for new ways to fix it! This is a recipe my Mom had which I adjusted to make it low-carb. I haven't run it through any software for carb counts so if any kind soul wishes to do so and post it I'd be forever grateful!

Zucchini Pepperjack Casserole

1 pound zucchini, cubed in 1/4" pieces
2 strips cooked bacon, cut into small pieces
8 oz. grated pepperjack
2 green onions, sliced, white & green
1 small can (3 or 4 oz.) diced mild chiles (Ortega)
1 tsp. crushed dried oregano
2 tablespoons Carbquik
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. ground ancho or other mild chile pepper

Toss all these ingredients together in an 8" round casserole.

Mix together:

1/4 cup half & half
2 eggs
1/8 tsp. Tabasco

Pour over ingredients in casserole, stir well, then sprinkle top evenly with the following, mixed together:

1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup crushed pork rinds (or almond meal)
2 tablespoons melted butter

Bake at 350* about 45 minutes or til just browning and bubbling around the edges. Let cool slightly before serving.

Makes 6 hearty servings or up to 10 side servings

Additional notes - I made this today with my own tweaks which are included in the above recipe already. Next time I might bake it in a 7 x 11 casserole and let cool a bit longer then cut into squares. Probably need to double the topping in that case!

psigna · 08-12-2007, 07:21 PM

I get 37 total carbs, with 8 fiber. for the whole recipe.

Tweaker Geek · 08-12-2007, 07:29 PM

That sounds delish Char. Our zucchinis have slowed down temporarily but when I have some more this is going on the list! Thanks for sharing.

jackieba · 08-13-2007, 07:26 AM

Sounds yummy. Unfortunately our garden isn't producing much now--over 100 degrees in the shade and no rain in over a month has about burned everything up even with me watering manually. This summer has been brutal. I'm copying the recipe to my collection for future reference though. Thanks.

Determinedtolose · 08-22-2007, 06:21 PM

[QUOTE=Charski;9052497]Since my zucchini is producing so well and fast, I'm on the lookout for new ways to fix it! This is a recipe my Mom had which I adjusted to make it low-carb. I haven't run it through any software for carb counts so if any kind soul wishes to do so and post it I'd be forever grateful!

Hi Charski,
I wanted to let you know I made your Zucchini casserole but I used the yellow squash instead, since that's what I had.
It was delish! My DH loved it too! Thank you for posting this wonderful recipe.
Diana

Charski · 08-22-2007, 07:36 PM

Glad you liked it, Diana! I wish my crooknecks were as prolific as my zucchini - I really prefer them - but this dish is pretty versatile. I'll have to try it with the yellows if I ever get enough at once!

lisabinil · 09-08-2007, 04:10 PM

I made this today and it was absolutely delicious! I made mine spicier with more chili powder, used italian seasonings, and extra tobasco. I used all almond meal no Carbquick or pork rinds. I think it needs some fresh ground black pepper also. The kids really liked this.

dianelouise · 09-09-2007, 05:00 AM

I made this last week. It's a keeper!

Thanks for sharing Charski, love your recipes.

vli1127 · 06-19-2009, 04:33 PM

Bump, it is almost zucchini season again.

SCOTTSDALEJULIE · 06-20-2009, 12:42 PM

There is a very good zuchinni recipe in Linda Sue's site. I low carbed this recipe, which has been in my family for years. It's under hamburger, I think. Its called zuchinni Cassarole. We have loved it forever.

Barbo · 06-20-2009, 02:42 PM

I have grown the yellow squash that looks like zukes but are yellow.

This is what I make my cheddar squash soup recipe with.

I am going to use it with your recipe. It should be very pretty and
delish.

vli1127 · 06-20-2009, 03:43 PM

Barbo, is your cheddar squash soup recipe posted somewhere here?

catkan · 11-05-2009, 09:45 AM

Wow, I finally made this zucchini pepperjack casserole. It is a keeper. Hubby loved it too, said just the right amount of spices. Really good heated up the next day too. I was too lazy to cube the zuc so I did half moons thinly sliced. I might try cubing it next time just to see the difference.

Thanks Charski for the great recipe!

Linny · 11-05-2009, 12:35 PM

Thanks for bumping this thread!!

rosethorns · 07-19-2012, 09:41 PM

This sound really good with so many zukes around.

pooticus · 07-19-2012, 10:19 PM

Wow Char, sounds so great!!! Thanks for the recipe. Can't wait to try it!

buttoni · 07-21-2012, 07:03 AM

My, that DOES sound good. I don't think I've ever used green chiles with zucchini and I bet they would be very tasty together! Wonder if ½ can drained, stewed tomatoes would be any good in this, or if it would just serve to make it get "soupy"?

rosethorns · 07-21-2012, 07:55 AM

Wow Peggy drained well or fresh tomatos from the garden sounds good.

jigglenomore · 07-31-2012, 04:21 PM

Nummmmmy!

pooticus · 08-01-2012, 01:27 PM

Char I had some leftover chicken breast and diced it up and added it. I didn't have any pepperjack or chiles so I used mozzarella along with a fresh jalapeno and a can of rotel.

It looks so good!

We're having it for supper.

08-12-2007, 06:41 PM	#1
Charski Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Mostly in the kitchen! Posts: 33,869 Gallery: Charski Stats: 174 (WW)/139/150 goal 5'5" 59 years YOUNG! WOE: ATKINS always Start Date: May 2003	Zucchini Pepperjack Casserole Since my zucchini is producing so well and fast, I'm on the lookout for new ways to fix it! This is a recipe my Mom had which I adjusted to make it low-carb. I haven't run it through any software for carb counts so if any kind soul wishes to do so and post it I'd be forever grateful! Zucchini Pepperjack Casserole 1 pound zucchini, cubed in 1/4" pieces 2 strips cooked bacon, cut into small pieces 8 oz. grated pepperjack 2 green onions, sliced, white & green 1 small can (3 or 4 oz.) diced mild chiles (Ortega) 1 tsp. crushed dried oregano 2 tablespoons Carbquik 1/2 tsp. baking powder 1/4 tsp. ground ancho or other mild chile pepper Toss all these ingredients together in an 8" round casserole. Mix together: 1/4 cup half & half 2 eggs 1/8 tsp. Tabasco Pour over ingredients in casserole, stir well, then sprinkle top evenly with the following, mixed together: 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese 1/4 cup crushed pork rinds (or almond meal) 2 tablespoons melted butter Bake at 350* about 45 minutes or til just browning and bubbling around the edges. Let cool slightly before serving. Makes 6 hearty servings or up to 10 side servings Additional notes - I made this today with my own tweaks which are included in the above recipe already. Next time I might bake it in a 7 x 11 casserole and let cool a bit longer then cut into squares. Probably need to double the topping in that case! __________________ It's easy to be miserable. Being happy takes more work. ~~from Ondine, the movie~~ Veni, vidi, velcro - I came, I saw, I stuck. I reject your reality and substitute my own! ~~ Adam on Mythbusters

08-22-2007, 06:21 PM	#5
Determinedtolose Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Arizona Posts: 15,134 Gallery: Determinedtolose	[QUOTE=Charski;9052497]Since my zucchini is producing so well and fast, I'm on the lookout for new ways to fix it! This is a recipe my Mom had which I adjusted to make it low-carb. I haven't run it through any software for carb counts so if any kind soul wishes to do so and post it I'd be forever grateful! Hi Charski, I wanted to let you know I made your Zucchini casserole but I used the yellow squash instead, since that's what I had. It was delish! My DH loved it too! Thank you for posting this wonderful recipe. Diana __________________ Galatians 2:20 I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me. 21 I do not frustrate the grace of God: for if righteousness come by the law, then Christ is dead in vain.

06-20-2009, 02:42 PM	#11
Barbo Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Southern Ca. San Juan Capistrano Posts: 3,275 Gallery: Barbo Stats: 225/155/136 WOE: Low Carb Diabetic Plan Start Date: August 2005	Char thanks a lot I have grown the yellow squash that looks like zukes but are yellow. This is what I make my cheddar squash soup recipe with. I am going to use it with your recipe. It should be very pretty and delish.

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08-12-2007, 07:21 PM	#2
psigna Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Mississippi Posts: 1,427 Gallery: psigna Stats: 218/171.6/125 WOE: South Beachy type, High Fiber (The Daily Plate) Start Date: 1/4/10 again, 10/9/11 again start 200 lbs	I get 37 total carbs, with 8 fiber. for the whole recipe.

08-12-2007, 07:29 PM	#3
Tweaker Geek Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: USA Posts: 2,713 Gallery: Tweaker Geek	That sounds delish Char. Our zucchinis have slowed down temporarily but when I have some more this is going on the list! Thanks for sharing.

08-13-2007, 07:26 AM	#4
jackieba MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Tennessee Posts: 1,360 Gallery: jackieba WOE: Atkins Start Date: October 2005	Sounds yummy. Unfortunately our garden isn't producing much now--over 100 degrees in the shade and no rain in over a month has about burned everything up even with me watering manually. This summer has been brutal. I'm copying the recipe to my collection for future reference though. Thanks.

08-22-2007, 07:36 PM	#6
Charski Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Mostly in the kitchen! Posts: 33,869 Gallery: Charski Stats: 174 (WW)/139/150 goal 5'5" 59 years YOUNG! WOE: ATKINS always Start Date: May 2003	Glad you liked it, Diana! I wish my crooknecks were as prolific as my zucchini - I really prefer them - but this dish is pretty versatile. I'll have to try it with the yellows if I ever get enough at once!

09-08-2007, 04:10 PM	#7
lisabinil Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: suburbs of Chicago Posts: 18,024 Gallery: lisabinil Stats: 287/Restart 206/177/160 5'6" WOE: Healthy Carb for Optimum Health Start Date: 2/4/10	I made this today and it was absolutely delicious! I made mine spicier with more chili powder, used italian seasonings, and extra tobasco. I used all almond meal no Carbquick or pork rinds. I think it needs some fresh ground black pepper also. The kids really liked this.

09-09-2007, 05:00 AM	#8
dianelouise Senior LCF Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: the natural state Posts: 250 Gallery: dianelouise Stats: 172/132/135 WOE: atkins Start Date: Jan 2003	I made this last week. It's a keeper! Thanks for sharing Charski, love your recipes.

06-19-2009, 04:33 PM	#9
vli1127 Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Central Iowa Posts: 4,714 Gallery: vli1127 Stats: 258/254/180 WOE: LC my way Start Date: Restart everyday	Bump, it is almost zucchini season again.

06-20-2009, 12:42 PM	#10
SCOTTSDALEJULIE Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: SCOTTSDALE.AZ Posts: 4,054 Gallery: SCOTTSDALEJULIE Stats: 242/202/145	There is a very good zuchinni recipe in Linda Sue's site. I low carbed this recipe, which has been in my family for years. It's under hamburger, I think. Its called zuchinni Cassarole. We have loved it forever.

06-20-2009, 03:43 PM	#12
vli1127 Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Central Iowa Posts: 4,714 Gallery: vli1127 Stats: 258/254/180 WOE: LC my way Start Date: Restart everyday	Barbo, is your cheddar squash soup recipe posted somewhere here?

11-05-2009, 09:45 AM	#13
catkan Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 3,616 Gallery: catkan WOE: Moderate Carbs	Wow, I finally made this zucchini pepperjack casserole. It is a keeper. Hubby loved it too, said just the right amount of spices. Really good heated up the next day too. I was too lazy to cube the zuc so I did half moons thinly sliced. I might try cubing it next time just to see the difference. Thanks Charski for the great recipe!

07-31-2012, 04:21 PM	#19
jigglenomore Senior LCF Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: SW Missouri Ozarks Posts: 986 Gallery: jigglenomore Stats: Mac Truck/Small SUV/Mini-Cooper WOE: Atkins/South Beach/Low Glycemic/Voodoo	Nummmmmy!

11-05-2009, 12:35 PM	#14
Linny Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: NW PA Posts: 4,803 Gallery: Linny Stats: Lost 50 lbs WOE: Organic & Natural Whole Food version of Atkins	Thanks for bumping this thread!!

07-19-2012, 09:41 PM	#15
rosethorns Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Puyallup. WA Posts: 4,535 Gallery: rosethorns Stats: 252/140/150 WOE: atkins I eat non allergic food Start Date: restarted 1-07	This sound really good with so many zukes around.

07-19-2012, 10:19 PM	#16
pooticus Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: May 2004 Location: somewhere over the rainbow Posts: 21,051 Gallery: pooticus Stats: 314/220.4/150 WOE: PersonalPlan Start Date: Nov.20, 2007 (restart)	Wow Char, sounds so great!!! Thanks for the recipe. Can't wait to try it!

07-21-2012, 07:03 AM	#17
buttoni Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Temple, TX Posts: 3,325 Gallery: buttoni Stats: 196/170/150 WOE: Primal 8/12 Start Date: 4/21/09 Height 5'5", Age 64	My, that DOES sound good. I don't think I've ever used green chiles with zucchini and I bet they would be very tasty together! Wonder if ½ can drained, stewed tomatoes would be any good in this, or if it would just serve to make it get "soupy"?

07-21-2012, 07:55 AM	#18
rosethorns Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Puyallup. WA Posts: 4,535 Gallery: rosethorns Stats: 252/140/150 WOE: atkins I eat non allergic food Start Date: restarted 1-07	Wow Peggy drained well or fresh tomatos from the garden sounds good.

08-01-2012, 01:27 PM	#20
pooticus Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: May 2004 Location: somewhere over the rainbow Posts: 21,051 Gallery: pooticus Stats: 314/220.4/150 WOE: PersonalPlan Start Date: Nov.20, 2007 (restart)	Char I had some leftover chicken breast and diced it up and added it. I didn't have any pepperjack or chiles so I used mozzarella along with a fresh jalapeno and a can of rotel. It looks so good! We're having it for supper.