Zucchini Chile Cream Cheese Casserole
Cuisine: Southwestern
Author: Anita Edge
Prep time: 15 mins
Cook time: 25 mins
Total time: 40 mins
A classic and easy casserole with zucchini, cream cheese, green chiles, and a cracker topping
Ingredients
  • 4 cups sliced zucchini, with slices about the size of fat quarters
  • 3 oz cream cheese
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 2 to 4 tbsp diced green chiles, depending on desired heat level
  • ¼ tsp garlic powder
  • ⅛ tsp salt
  • ⅛ tsp freshly ground pepper
  • 20 Ritz crackers
Instructions
  1. Cut the unpeeled zucchini into ¼ inch slices, then microwave until still crunchy but tender, about 3 minutes. Drain thoroughly.
  2. Melt 2 tbsp of butter and the cream cheese, then blend with garlic powder, salt, pepper, and green chiles.
  3. Stir in zucchini and adjust salt and pepper to taste.
  4. Put in a baking dish. Melt remaining butter, crumble the crackers into a bowl and stir in the melted butter. Spread on top of the zucchini.
  5. Bake for 25 minutes at 350 degrees or until crumb topping is lightly browned.
Recipe by Denver Green Chili at https://denvergreenchili.com/recipes/sides/vegetables/zucchini-chile-cream-cheese-casserole/