Moms Easter Potato-Zucchini Casserole

This is an easy make-ahead crowd pleaser to accompany a ham or roast. Don’t tell the kids there’s zucchini in it and they will never know! I always double the recipe since it goes fast. Broccoli can be substituted for the zucchini.

Step: 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step: 2

Grease an 8x10-inch casserole dish.

Step: 3

Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large pot over medium heat; stir in flour until smooth and let the paste simmer for 1 minute, stirring constantly.

Step: 4

Gradually whisk in milk, about 1/2 cup at a time, and bring to a simmer. Whisk constantly until sauce is smooth and thickened, about 5 minutes.

Step: 5

Whisk in cream cheese and Swiss cheese until melted; stir in salt and nutmeg.

Step: 6

Mix hash brown potatoes and zucchini into the cheese mixture until thoroughly combined.

Step: 7

Transfer potato mixture to the prepared casserole dish.

Step: 8

Bake in the preheated oven until bubbling, about 35 minutes.

Step: 9

Mix 1 tablespoon melted butter and bread crumbs together in a bowl. Sprinkle topping over the casserole and return to oven; bake until topping is lightly golden brown, 10 to 15 more minutes.

Per Serving: 329 calories; protein 10.5g; carbohydrates 20.1g; fat 23.4g; cholesterol 71.1mg; sodium 631.3mg.

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