Jalapeño Popper Zucchini Casserole

Jalapeno Popper Zucchini Casserole on a spatula

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Jalapeño Popper Zucchini Casserole

Jalapeño Popper Zucchini Casserole is a flavorful and delicious side dish to add to any meal. A super simple recipe with layers of fresh sliced zucchini with creamy jalapeño, cheese and bacon filling that is all topped off with Ritz crackers and more bacon!

Prep Time10

Cook Time30

Total Time40

Course: Casseroles

Cuisine: American

Keyword: baked zucchini, easy side dish, jalapeno popper casserole, summer casserole, zucchini casserole

Servings: servings

Calories: 317kcal

Author: Milisa

Ingredients

3 medium zucchini
1 jalapeño seeds and membranes removed, diced
1/2 cup diced green onion
2 garlic cloves minced
4 oz cream cheese softened
1/2 cup sour cream
1 1/2 tablespoons ranch dressing mix dry
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
4 oz cheddar cheese shredded
6 slices bacon cooked and crumbled - divided use
1 sleeve Ritz Crackers 35 crackers
3 tablespoons butter melted
non stick cooking spray

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°.
Wash and dry zucchini and remove ends. Slice into 1/4- inch slices. Set aside.
Combine cream cheese, sour cream, Ranch Dressing Mix and kosher salt.
Stir in jalapeño, green onions and garlic.
Mix in shredded cheese and half of the bacon.
In another bowl, crush crackers into crumbs, use the bottom of a heavy glass or just crush with your fingers. Add melted butter and remaining bacon and mix to combine.
Spray a 9 X 9 inch baking dish with non stick cooking spray.
Layer half of zucchini covering the bottom of the dish.
Spread cream cheese mixture over zucchini in an even layer. Top with remaining zucchini, overlapping to cover all of the cream cheese mixture.
Top with cracker and bacon mixture.
Bake for 30 minutes or until cream cheese mixture is bubbly and cracker topping is golden brown.

Notes

If topping starts to brown too quickly, cover loosely with foil.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in refrigerator up to 2 days. Reheat in a skillet for 5-8 minutes over medium heat. Flip casserole about half-way through.

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