"Summer is just the best. There are vacations on the calendar, the kids are out of school, and the sun is shining brightly! Also, your garden is flourishing with a juicy, refreshing harvest! And you must use up every last bit of those veggies. This Summer Fresh Casserole can do that for you! It loads you up with that freshness (hence the name) and mixes it with creamy, cheesy flavors and a buttery, crumbly crust. Yum! Nothing tastes better than Summer Fresh Casserole!..."
INGREDIENTS
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1/4 cup butter, melted, plus more, to taste, for greasing the pan
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2 1/2 pounds zucchini, sliced into 1/4-inch-thick rounds
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1 red bell pepper, diced
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1/2 yellow onion, chopped
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3 tablespoons olive oil
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1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt
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1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
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3/4 cup heavy cream
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2 large eggs
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8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
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3 cloves garlic, chopped
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1/2 cup parmesan, grated, divided
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1/3 cup fresh parsley, chopped, divided
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1 1/2 cups panko or breadcrumbs