Top 26 Best Zucchini Recipes

Zucchini Sheet Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting — Diana Rattray

If you find you have a never-ending supply of zucchini and your neighbors are no longer taking it, you might need to find some new and different recipes.

Along with the standard quick bread and side dishes, zucchini makes an excellent addition to cakes and muffins, and it can be fried or pureed in soups. You can store shredded zucchini in the freezer to use in recipes throughout the year, or make relish, pickles, and chutney with it.

Here are some of our favorite zucchini recipes.

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Zucchini Pancakes

Diana Rattray

These flavorful little pancakes are made with fresh zucchini and Parmesan cheese, along with fresh or dried basil. Plan to let the shredded zucchini drain for an hour or two to get as much moisture out as possible.
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Zucchini and Green Tomato Relish

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This sweet zucchini and green tomato relish is made with zucchini, green tomatoes, bell peppers, and onion, along with a variety of spices. This is a great relish for hot dogs or burgers, and it's an excellent way to use extra green tomatoes and zucchini.
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Buffalo Chicken Zucchini Boats

Leah Maroney

Enjoy the flavor of Buffalo wings without the carbs with these buffalo chicken zucchini boats. Top the stuffed zucchini off with some shredded cheddar and crumbled blue cheese.
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Zucchini Fries

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Panko bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese make these baked zucchini fries crispy and delicious. You can use egg whites or egg substitute to keep the fat and calories to a minimum. These fries are a nice alternative to French fries, and they are great with sandwiches, burgers, or grilled steaks.

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Stewed Zucchini

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Zucchini and tomatoes team up to make this great-tasting and simple side stewed zucchini dish. This is an excellent way to use your fresh zucchini, and it makes a fabulous dish to serve with a roast, fish, or chicken.
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Easy Chocolate Zucchini Cake

Diana Rattray

A cake mix makes this chocolate zucchini cake easy to prepare, and the shredded zucchini keeps it moist and delicious. This great-tasting zucchini Bundt cake includes chocolate chips and chopped nuts.
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Zucchini Bread

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This favorite zucchini bread recipe includes cinnamon and chopped walnuts, and it makes 2 loaves. Use walnuts or pecans in this bread, and add some raisins or dried cranberries for a little extra flavor.
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Parmesan Zucchini Squares

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These easy, savory quiche-style zucchini squares are made with eggs, Parmesan cheese, and zucchini. They're a cinch to prepare and bake, and they make an excellent brunch side dish or party appetizer. Serve with tomato salsa or marinara sauce on the side for a fabulous snack or lunch.

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Zucchini and Summer Squash Casserole

Diana Rattray

This simple combination of zucchini and yellow squash is a nice way to celebrate fresh summer vegetables. This zucchini and summer squash casserole makes a nice side dish with any meal, and it's super easy to put together.
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Zucchini Carrot Bread

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This zucchini carrot bread is made with shredded zucchini and grated carrot, along with cinnamon and brown sugar. Add 1/2 cup of raisins if you like.
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Skillet Yellow Squash or Zucchini With Onions and Bacon

Diana Rattray

If you have a surplus of zucchini or summer squash, skillet yellow squash or zucchini with onions and bacon is an excellent alternative to a loaf of zucchini bread or the ever-popular summer squash casserole.
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Eggplant and Zucchini Casserole

Diana Rattray

The natural combination of eggplant and zucchini is enhanced with tomatoes, cheese, and seasonings. The eggplant and zucchini casserole is topped off with a buttery breadcrumb topping.

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Vegan Zucchini Chips

Diana Rattray

These vegan zucchini chips take very little time to prepare and they're packed with flavor. They have a vegan breadcrumb coating, which you apply before placing them in the oven. Serve with hummus, ranch dressing, or a vegan dip for a delicious snack.
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Chicken and Zucchini With Garlic Cream Sauce

Diana Rattray

Serve this delicious chicken and zucchini with garlic cream sauce over hot cooked noodles, rice, or linguine.
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Baked Zucchini and Tomatoes With Cheese

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This delicious, nicely seasoned zucchini and tomato combination is baked with fontina or mozzarella cheese.
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Zucchini Carrot Cake

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Impress your friends and family with this irresistible zucchini carrot cake. Top it off with cream cheese frosting, or finish it with a light dusting of powdered sugar.

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Ratatouille With Eggplant and Zucchini

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Serve this flavorful combination of vegetables with grilled, roasted, or broiled meat, fish, or poultry. Vegetables in this tasty ratatouille with eggplant and zucchini dish include eggplant, onion, tomatoes, and zucchini.
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Weight Watchers Zucchini Lemon Muffins

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Lemon zucchini muffins are a delicious breakfast, brunch treat, or snack. Lemon juice and zest adds flavor and keeps the quick bread moist.
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Zucchini Cookies

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Yet another way to use freshly grated zucchini! These easy zucchini cookies are delicious and versatile. One reader suggested a simple icing for the cookies. Add chocolate chips or nuts.
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One-Layer Zucchini Cake

Diana Rattray

This easy moist zucchini cake is filled with shredded zucchini and chopped walnuts. Add frosting or dust with powdered sugar.

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Zucchini Patties With Parmesan Cheese

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The batter for these easy zucchini patties is a snap to prepare. They are cooked like pancakes.
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Slow Cooker Zucchini and Tomatoes

Diana Rattray

This classic combination of zucchini and tomatoes is cooked in a slow cooker. It's an excellent way to use prolific fresh zucchini, whether from your garden or the market.
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Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread

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Put your zucchini to good use and turn it into a moist quick bread. This chocolate chip zucchini bread is just sweet enough and tastes delicious for brunch, dessert, or tea time.
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Zucchini Casserole With Tomato Sauce and Bacon

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This easy zucchini casserole with tomato sauce and bacon is flavored with some bacon and a crunchy cracker and Parmesan cheese topping. Use tomato sauce or diced tomatoes in the casserole.

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Zucchini and Stuffing Casserole

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Sliced zucchini and shredded carrots team up to make this delicious zucchini and stuffing casserole. This is an easy and tasty everyday family casserole.
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Zucchini Gratin With Cheddar Cheese

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This zucchini gratin is made with a seasoned white sauce and a cheese and breadcrumb topping. Feel free to add bacon to the topping.