Zucchini and Rice Casserole

I have a post of my favorite Casseroles, I have so many recipes. I thought I had posted this one but discovered I had not.

Here's what you'll need:
Preheat the Oven to 350 Degrees.
A 9" X 13" Casserole Dish, Buttered well.

4 TBS Vegetable Oil, divided.
A Vidalia Onion, thinly sliced.
1/2 tsp Salt
1.4 tsp Pepper
1 tsp Dried Thyme
3 Cloves of Garlic, minced.
2 Large Zucchinis, Un peeled and Cubed.
1 1/2 C Vegetable Broth
1/2 C Heavy Cream
3/4 C Italian Herbed Bread Crumbs
3/4 C Grated Parmesan Cheese
3 C Cooked White Rice
3 Eggs, beaten.

In a Skillet om Medium High Heat:
2 TBS Oil, until Hot.
Add:
Onion
Salt
Pepper
Thyme
Sauté 5 minutes, stirring.

Add:
Zucchini
Cook an additional 5 minutes, stirring.

Reduce Heat to Low.
Add:
Cream
Broth
Simmer for 10 minutes, stirring. Do not Boil.

Remove from Heat, Transfer to a Large Mixing Bowl and Set Aside to cool for at least 15 minutes.


In a Small Mixing Bowl:
Bread Crumbs
2 TBS Oil
Parmesan Cheese.
Mix well.
Set Aside.

Add Rice and Egg to the Cooled Squash.
Mix to combine well.

Spoon into the Baking Dish.
Sprinkle the top evenly with the Parmesan Cheese Mixture.

Bake of 30 minutes, uncovered.
The top should be Golden Brown.

Serve Hot.

Enjoy!
Peace in the Kitchen!