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    Nov 24, 2020 · Modified: Jan 31, 2021 by Melinda O'Malley Keckler · This post may contain affiliate links · this blog generates income via ads.

    Zucchini Stuffing

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    Zucchini, carrots and onions, along with your favorite stuffing mix, combine to create a savory, veggie-infused side dish that's perfect alongside a holiday meal. Added bonus, this made from scratch side dish is on the table in about an hour.

    Full of veggies but not lacking that distinctive comfort from traditional stuffing, this recipe is pure comfort food.
    Not your ordinary stuffing recipe. This side dish is brimming with fresh zucchini.

    Ingredients to have on hand

    • zucchini
    • carrots
    • onion
    • cream of chicken soup
    • sour cream
    • pre-seasoned stuffing
    • butter
    Four zucchinis, three carrots and an onion on a counter.
    This recipe starts with fresh veggies.
    What type of stuffing mix should I use?

    There are many delicious options for pre-seasoned stuffing, but my favorite for this recipe is Pepperidge Farm Herb Seasoned Classic Stuffing. I think the mix of white and wheat breads and the herbs and spices in this particular mix are the perfect complement to zucchini. It's also a crumb-style stuffing mix so the pieces of bread are small and crunchy.

    One bag of stuffing mix on a counter.

    Is there a vegetarian option?

    For sure! Replace the can of cream of chicken soup with a can of cream of celery soup. The flavor of the dish will be more subtle, but the consistency will be the same. I don't recommend cream of mushroom soup though, since the flavor of that soup is so distinctive and strong.

    Diced zucchini in a 4-cup glass measuring cup.
    About 4 cups of diced zucchini is perfect for this recipe, but don't worry if you add more. The more veggies the better!
    Grated carrots in a one-cup measuring bowl.
    Your measurements don't need to be precise with this recipe, anywhere in the ballpark of 1 cup of grated carrots is perfect,

    Optional Garnish

    For a whimsical garnish, grab any of the zucchini that wasn't needed in the recipe and use a spiralizing tool to create zucchini noodles. Place a handful of the curled zucchini on top of the stuffing and they'll cook perfectly during the last 20 minutes of baking.

    Curled zucchini noodles in a bowl.
    Curled zucchini noodles, or "zoodles" as they are called, are a wonderful topping for this stuffing recipe.
    Baking dish with zucchini casserole and a serving spoon.
    Savory and delicious, this stuffing recipe is full of veggies and adds a whole new twist on a stuffing side dish.

    Mom's Recipe

    This recipe is one of my mom's specialities. Thanks mom! When she serves it she calls it zucchini casserole. I've enjoyed this dish for so many years. It's terrific in the summer months, using fresh zucchini from the garden, but it's equally delicious alongside a holiday meal in the fall, winter and spring.

    I can't wait for you to share this with your family! Here are other recipes I think you'll love digging into for a holiday meal or any time serving comfort food is the top priority: Classic Potato Rolls, Crockpot Banana Bread, Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese and Turkey Pot Pie. Be sure to rate the recipes you make! I always love hearing from you.

    Baking dish with zucchini casserole and a serving spoon.

    Zucchini Stuffing

    Zucchini, carrots and onions, along with your favorite stuffing mix, combine to create a savory, veggie-infused side dish that's perfect alongside a holiday meal, or any meal.
    5 from 13 votes
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    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 40 minutes
    Servings: 6
    Calories: 495kcal
    Author: Melinda O'Malley Keckler

    Ingredients 

    • 4 cups zucchini diced - about 3 medium zucchinis
    • 1 cup carrot peeled and grated - about 2 carrots
    • ½ cup onion chopped fine or grated
    • 1 can cream of chicken soup undiluted
    • ½ cup sour cream
    • ⅓ cup butter melted
    • 2 ¼ cups herb seasoned stuffing mix - Pepperidge Farm classic stuffing divided
    • ⅛ teaspoon pepper, freshly ground optional

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 375°
    • Spray a 13”x9” baking dish with Pam or grease with shortening.

    Prepare Zucchini

    • Rinse and dice zucchini, place in a glass 4-cup measuring dish and sprinkle with a ¼ cup of water. Cook in the microwave until the zucchini is slightly softened, but not fully cooked. About 4 minutes. Drain water and set aside.

    Combine Ingredients

    • In a large bowl combine 1 ¼ cups seasoned stuffing mix and melted butter. Mix in carrots, onion, sour cream and cream of chicken soup. Add drained zucchini and stir.
    • Spread veggie and stuffing mixture in the baking dish and top with remaining 1 cup of seasoned stuffing mix and top with pepper.

    Bake

    • Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes, remove foil for remaining 20 minutes or until the mixture is bubbling around the edges and the stuffing on top is hot and lightly browned.
    • Total baking time, about 40-45 minutes.

    Optional Garnish

    • Use any extra zucchini that you didn't need for the recipe to create spiralized zucchini "noodles." Place the zucchini curls on top of the stuffing for the last 20 minutes of baking time. The zoodles, as they are called, add a colorful garnish to the topping,
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    Nutrition

    Calories: 495kcalCarbohydrates: 73gProtein: 11gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 38mgSodium: 1285mgPotassium: 495mgFiber: 4gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 4123IUVitamin C: 14mgCalcium: 130mgIron: 4mg

    Please note, the nutrition details are estimated using a food database and are offered here only as a guideline for informational purposes.

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    1. Katie Youngs says

      August 09, 2021 at 6:13 am

      5 stars
      Yum! I love that this turns a light summer veggie into comfort food. It's one of my favorite ways to eat zucchini!

      Reply
    2. Sangita says

      August 06, 2021 at 10:31 am

      5 stars
      Healthy and delicious stuffing recipe.

      Reply
    3. Amanda Dixon says

      August 06, 2021 at 9:26 am

      5 stars
      This was delicious! It's such a great way to use summer zucchini, and I love the creaminess the sour cream added.

      Reply
    4. Jean says

      August 05, 2021 at 10:09 pm

      5 stars
      we love zucchini and always looking for new recipes to try! adding this to our night meals

      Reply
    5. Alexandra says

      August 05, 2021 at 6:51 pm

      5 stars
      Such a delicious way of using my homegrown zucchini!

      Reply

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