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Zucchini Tomato Bacon Bake is the a new spin on zucchini casserole.  Chunks of zucchini are baked in a homemade marinara sauce and topped with crispy bacon.
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Zucchini Tomato Bacon Bake - Zucchini Bacon Casserole

Zucchini Tomato Bacon Bake is the a new spin on zucchini casserole.  Chunks of zucchini are baked in a homemade marinara sauce and topped with crispy bacon. Zucchini Bacon Casserole is the perfect addition to your meal.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time1 hour 30 minutes
Course: Casserole, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: baked zucchini, baked zucchini with bacon, easy zucchini recipes, zucchini casserole, zucchini casserole with marinara sauce, zucchini recipes, zucchini tomato and bacon casserole, zucchini tomato bacon bake
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 38kcal
Author: Barbara

Ingredients

  • 4-5 cups zucchini, diced in small chunks (approximately 1/4 inch pieces)
  • 3-4 slices bacon
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 14.5 ounces diced tomatoes with Italian Herbs
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 1 1/2 quart baking dish (or 8 x 8 inch) with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Cut bacon into small pieces and fry until crisp in a skillet; remove the bacon bits, leaving the grease in the pan.
    Zucchini Tomato Bacon Bake is the a new spin on zucchini casserole.  Chunks of zucchini are baked in a homemade marinara sauce and topped with crispy bacon.
  • Saute diced onions in the bacon grease until tender. Add undrained tomatoes, salt, pepper, and dried basil. Simmer for 5 minutes.
    Zucchini Tomato Bacon Bake is the a new spin on zucchini casserole.  Chunks of zucchini are baked in a homemade marinara sauce and topped with crispy bacon.
  • In the prepared dish, layer half the zucchini, half the tomato mixture, then repeat with the other half of both. Top with fried bacon pieces.
    Zucchini Tomato Bacon Bake is the a new spin on zucchini casserole.  Chunks of zucchini are baked in a homemade marinara sauce and topped with crispy bacon.
  • Cover tightly with foil, and bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes to 1 hour and a half or until the zucchini is fork tender. Let sit for 10 minutes before serving.
    Zucchini Tomato Bacon Bake is the a new spin on zucchini casserole.  Chunks of zucchini are baked in a homemade marinara sauce and topped with crispy bacon.

Notes

  • Regular diced tomatoes can be used instead of the version with Italian herbs or basil, garlic and oregano.  You might want to add some more herbs to the homemade marinara if that's the case.
  • Use white, yellow or purple onions.
  • Fresh basil can be used for dried basil.
  • Cover this bacon zucchini casserole tightly with aluminum foil before baking to prevent too much browning.
  • Let the zucchini casserole rest for 10 minutes or so before serving to allow the juices to reabsorb.
  • Bread crumbs could be added over top with the bacon, if desired.
  • Try our other versions of zucchini casserole: Sour Cream Zucchini Casserole and Cheesy Zucchini Casserole. 
  • The nutritional information is auto-calculated and can vary depending on the products used.

Nutrition

Calories: 38kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 300mg | Potassium: 371mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 245IU | Vitamin C: 23mg | Calcium: 41mg | Iron: 1mg