Lightly coat an 8-inch-square baking dish with cooking spray.
Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
Add zucchini; cook, stirring occasionally, until very soft, about 15 minutes.
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Transfer to a colander; let drain for 5 minutes to drain.
Press dry with paper towels.
Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
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Add flour; cook, whisking constantly, until thickened into a paste, about 15 seconds.
Slowly whisk in milk and sour cream, about 1 tablespoon at a time, until combined and smooth.
Cook over medium-high heat, whisking often, until bubbling around the edges, about 1 minute.
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Whisk in egg until combined.
Transfer the zucchini to the prepared baking dish.
Pour the cheese sauce over the zucchini; sprinkle with 1/4 cup bacon and the remaining 1/2 cup Cheddar.
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Bake until the cheese is melted and bubbling, about 10 minutes.
Sprinkle with scallions and the remaining 1/4 cup bacon.
Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.
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Its also loaded with antioxidants that protect your skin, heart, eyes and bones.
Thecheeseeven provides probiotics for a healthy gut.
While it doesnt add much nutrition, the bacon adds a flavor profile only bacon can provide.
Casseroles like this are perfect for when youre hosting cookouts or potlucks.
Theyre convenient and substantial.
If its not a day or season for grilling, simply forgo the grill and cook in the oven.
Keep the unbaked casserole in the refrigerator covered in foil.
This is one casserole we would not recommend freezing.
Zucchini, like other refreshing summer veggies, is packed with water.
Your goal is to remove as much moisture as possible before adding the zucchini to the other ingredients.
- Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day.
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