With their firm, dark green exterior and soft, juicy inside, zucchinis aren’t too shabby! But we know that looks aren’t everything – it’s the flavor that really counts. And zucchini does it time and time again with a wonderful, mild flavor that lends itself perfectly to thousands upon thousands of dishes! Finding the true winners can be a pain, so we’ve compiled our 5 favorite zucchini recipes just for you. Stuffed zucchini, zucchini pie, zucchini omelets – there are enough creative ideas in here to keep you busy for weeks on end!
1. Zucchini Beef Roll
An entire meal in one delicious roll? It’s all happening in this recipe for our zucchini roll filled with ground beef and cheddar cheese. Find out how zucchini slices, perfectly seasoned ground beef, aromatic cheddar cheese, and eggs come together in the form of one giant roll. Your taste buds and real-life buds will thank you! Get the recipe for the Zucchini Beef Roll.
2. Stuffed Zucchini Bites
Everyone loves a good casserole because they look and taste great, plus when they’re done right, they practically make themselves. We’re serving up an unconventional casserole that’s chock full of zucchini, beef, and cheese and topped with a creamy sauce. This ain’t your grandma’s casserole dish! Get the recipe for the Stuffed Zucchini Bites.
3. Zucchini Pasta Skewers
People sometimes mistakenly think of zucchini as a bland, watery, and under-seasoned side dish. Needless to say, we completely disagree. The reason that so many recipes call for zuke is that it’s delicious, affordable, and super versatile – you can turn it into zoodles, use it as a base for a cake, or fry it up for a zucchini latke. But you’ve probably never had a zucchini skewer before, right? And we’re not using wood, either – the skewer is actually made out of linguine! Get the recipe for the Zucchini Pasta Skewers.
4. Bacon-Wrapped Zucchini Casserole
We have already established that we are zucchini’s #1 fans, and hopefully we’re bringing you over to the dark (green) side too! We’re also crazy about casseroles, so we figured we had to develop the ultimate casserole recipe once and for all. We’re proud to present to you our mashed potato and ground beef casserole topped with cheese-stuffed, bacon-wrapped zucchini. This dish is exactly what a great casserole should be – warm, comforting, and delicious! Get the recipe for the Bacon-Wrapped Zucchini Casserole.
5. Zucchini Omelet Roll
There’s no better way to start the day than with a zucchini-lined, chicken-stuffed, cheesy omelet roll! This omelet is lined with tasty zucchini slices and filled to the brim with creamed chicken and cheddar cheese. If it feels too heavy for first thing in the morning, it makes the perfect breakfast-for-dinner or brunch dish. No matter when you eat it, you’ll love it! Get the recipe for the Zucchini Omelet Roll.
Zucchini is so versatile, we would honestly be lost without it! Even if you’ve been on the outs with zucchini, these 5 recipes are a surefire way to get reacquainted – and to make some new, exciting culinary discoveries along the way!