It was such fun to put together this zucchini ricotta casserole and put a mozzarella mummy on top. Both the casserole and the mummy were so easy to put together and both were yummy.
Zucchini Ricotta Casserole
Ingredients
2 pounds of zucchini sliced into thin disks
1 carton ( 15 ounces) of ricotta cheese
1 egg
1/2 cup Italian bread crumbs
5 tablespoons of Parmesan cheese
1 1/2 teaspoons of Italian seasoning
1 jar ( 28 ounces) of tomato sauce with vegetables
1 1/2 cups of shredded mozzarella cheese
1 block of mozzarella cheese
Directions:
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Steam zucchini cut into thin pieces for 5 minutes over boiling water. Then drain it and pat it dry.
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Combine ricotta, egg, 3 tablespoons of bread crumbs, 3 tablespoons of Parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning.
- Coat a 13 x 9-inch baking dish with a baking spray.
- Pour 1/3 of the tomato sauce on the bottom of the dish.
- Layer bread crumbs, zucchini, ricotta cheese mixture, and then mozzarella cheese.
- Repeating the layering.
- Cover the last layer of mozzarella cheese with tomato sauce.
- Sprinkle the remaining bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese on top.
- Place foil on top of the casserole and bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes.
- Using person-shaped cookie cutter cut man out of mozzarella cheese.
- Slice the mozzarella man into narrow strips.
- Place the mozzarella man onto the casserole along with a few cheese scraps and bake it for 15 additional minutes.
Serves 12.
This recipe is based on one I found in Taste of Home’s America’s Best Church Super Recipes Cookbook.
This post is linked to Mrs. Matlock’s Alphabe Thursday, I Love Fall Foods and the Mommy Club!and will be linked to my Halloween Traditions link upon October 27th when it starts.
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Melissa says
Yum! This looks delicious! Will definitely have to try this one. We don’t really celebrate Halloween here in Australia but this recipe would be fun any time I think and use the mozzarella to make different shapes
Jennifer says
I love the mummy! After a run of zucchini and eggplant from our garden I don’t think my kids will tolerate another squash casserole BUT I’ll apply the inspiration to something else 🙂 Thanks!
Mommy's Paradise says
I love casseroles, I used to make them all the time, easy and so yummy, just with a good crusty bread on the side. But I stopped doing it here, because we don’t have the right cheeses. So I’m doing curries instead, well, the Hubs is doing them. 😉
Barbara says
The recipe sounds delicious, but I can’t get over that mummy!! That is just too cute!! I hope you don’t mind if I completely steal this idea!
Aleksandra Nearing says
Too cute! It sounds really yummy, too!
By Word of Mouth Musings says
My kids LOVE to play with their food 😉
Country Charmed Life says
Oh my word JDaniels, you are so creative! Love the mummy! That is great! I bet that got the little one to eat. PS. be sure to stop by & rejoin, had GFC issues lost all followers, having to rebuild. Happy Wednesday~ Hugs, Leah
Dexie says
Oooh, that sounds good. I’ll bookmark this recipe and make it sometime. Thanks.
Help! Mama Remote... says
That looks so yummy, mummy! LOL
Grumpy Grateful Mom says
That’s super cute. And I love that it’s healthy too. 🙂
SoCo mom says
Oh, YES! I have zucchini and I am not afraid to use it 😀 Thanks for a great new recipe idea. I can hardly wait to see my family’s faces when they see it come out of the oven.
Karen says
Oh, how fun!! What a great way to play with your food, without playing with it at the table….perfect for kidlets & grownups! :>
Devan @ Accustomed Chaos says
that is so fun!! Love the recipe too – will be trying this one out!
Lexie Loo, Little Lily, and Dylan Too! says
That looks delicious!
blueviolet says
That is so cute!!!!
Lisa @ Two Bears Farm says
That turned out so cute! i bet it was good too – I love Taste of Home recipes.
I lucked out yesterday and found some star silicone muffin cups at a thrift store. Lucky day!
Sue says
You make eating fun!
=)
Teresa says
That looks so delicious, and I love that it is vegetarian friendly!
Lola says
Great recipe & ‘Z’ post!
Happy Alphabe-Thursday!
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Vicky says
What a fun recipe! My kids would love the mummy. Not sure they would touch the zucchini though, but I would! Looks yummy! I love your ideas and have added you to my blogroll under Blogs I Love. Vicky from http://www.messforless.net
lissa says
cute! perfect for a halloween treat.
EG Wow says
This recipe is so simple and sounds delicious! Thanks!
La-La's Home Daycare says
Hehe! this is cute and I bet a wonderful dish! I love zucchini!
Thanks for the comment on WW. We bought that when we were on vacation for him. He loves it too!
CacheyMama says
Mmm, sounds yummy! I might have to try it!
MamaMash says
Ha, oh no! That’s awesome. And he’s all gooey when cooked!
Kathy Felsted Usher says
My granddaughter will love this!
Rach (DonutsMama) says
That is adorable. I love that. And I love a meatless recipe as well.
Annesphamily says
Oh My! You are one busy lady! This looks tasty and so creative for a Halloween time treat! Great post!
myfolly says
So spookey! Very creative, love it!
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Judie says
Well, I never put the ghost on it, but that happens to be one of my favorite recipes! BOOO!!
Kimberly says
Love the mummy on there!
Karen S. says
Oh gosh he’s just so cute…of course the pre-melted version of him!
Treat and Trick says
This sounds fun to make and looks so yum!
Bentomonsters says
This is very cute! I love it, will try out! :))
Stacia says
Wow, that looks boo-tiful! (And delicious.) =>
Rocky Mountain Woman says
Love it! I’ll have to make this for my little grandson when he comes to visit….
Erika says
Hilarious! I love it with the touch of the cheese.
Erika
Artful Rising
Jessica Harris says
Sounds yummy…. I’m going to try a gluten-free version tonight.
Jane says
That is just a hoot. I have made cookies that look like baby strollers and pancakes that look like giraffe’s but nothing like that! How clever!
Eat. Live. Laugh. and sometimes shop! says
So adorable!!
Tammy says
I love how the mummy melted into the casserole! Very cool! 🙂 That gives me the idea of doing the mummy on a homemade pizza crust! Too cool! 🙂 My talented friend gives me such great ideas! 🙂
Sharla says
That is really cute, but I don’t think my mummy would look anything like a mummy.
Andy says
Hello.
This looks quite yummy.
My wife is the cook in the family & she might just try this for a weeknight change.
Excellent presentation!
Thanks for sharing & visiting.
The evening Zephyr
Kimberly at Rubber Chicken Madness says
YUM! And I have a couple of zucchini from the farmer’s market just dying to be used. And I have to agree with Sharla. I’m not that artistic. My mummy will probably look more zombie-ish.
Natalie says
Ha ha perfect for the Halloween holiday!
Wanda says
This sounds very healthy and looks wonderful too. I bet it’s a hit every time you make it.
myorii says
That zucchini mummy is just so cute 🙂 This recipe looks really good! Now I really wish zucchini’s are easy to find in Tokyo!
~ Noelle says
putting that mummy on there was great!!!
love it!
The Budget Diet says
The mummy is so cute, and such a simple (& inexpensive) way to have a little Halloween fun!
Ms Bibi says
That is absolutely adorable. My boys would love that.
Maureen | Tatter Scoops says
That looks so yummy! If my mom’s oven is working I’d definitely give this one a try 😀
Cheryl D. says
Wow, that looks yummy–for even more than a mummy!
Carolyn says
Very creative…excellent idea.
Jenny says
Holy zamboni! This is so clever and fun!
I totally love this idea! I wonder if my Grandlittles owuld eat it! Well, wait. Yeah…there’s cheese. I’m pretty darned sure they would!
Thanks for a zingy and wonderful link for the letter Z.
Hope to Z you again soon.
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Galit Breen says
Ohmygoodness yum and so, so adorable!!