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This is your definitive guide to zucchini season, that time of year when you've got more zukes than you know what to do with. These 25 recipes have officially been entered into the Allrecipes Zucchini Hall of Fame — each recipe has more than 100 ratings with an average rating above 4.75 stars out of 5. Tried and tested by thousands upon thousands of home cooks, there's no other collection of zucchini recipes you need!
Cheesy Sausage Zucchini Casserole
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Squeezing in at number 25 in our list is this delicious zucchini casserole, a complete one-dish meal with rice, sausage, mushrooms, and cheese. One of those recipes that's been around since Allrecipes' early days in the 1990s, this continues to be a favorite every summer when zucchini is at its peak.
Zucchini Yogurt Multigrain Muffins
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With hundreds of reviews and a near-perfect five-star rating, you know these zucchini muffins won’t disappoint. “This is my kind of recipe! Chock full of healthy ingredients they are also really delicious,” says Allrecipes Allstar Jennifer.
Zucchini Bread
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A classic zucchini bread that's extra moist thanks not only to the zucchini, but to the addition of sour cream. If you're looking for the perfect zucchini bread recipe, this just may be it! Take it from reviewer Tink'sMom: "This was the 1st recipe I ever used to make zucchini bread. It's the last one I'll make. Absolutely divine!"
Zucchini Cobbler
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When apples aren't quite at their peak and you've got a boatload of zucchini, what do you do? Make a zucchini cobbler that tastes just like its apple cobbler! "This was wonderful! I served a bunch of baked goods at a church function that all had zucchini in them and this was the biggest hit. Some didn't believe that it wasn't apples," says reviewer KOISMITH.
Briam (Greek Baked Zucchini and Potatoes)
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At number 20 in our countdown is this quintessential Mediterranean diet dish, a traditional Greek recipe that combines loads of zucchini with little more than potatoes, onion, tomato, and lots of olive oil for an end result that is truly more than the sum of its parts. Skeptics should take note of The Cookie Girl's five-star review: "For all of us that have to mess with it… DON'T!!! It took all of my will power to not add a little of this or that. This is hands down phenomenal made just as directed."
Baked Chicken and Zucchini
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When you want to incorporate lots of zucchini into a filling, family-friendly meal, this should be your go-to recipe. Chicken breasts are breaded and browned, then set atop zucchini, tomatoes, and cheese and baked in the oven till golden and melty.
Banana-Zucchini Bread
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A perfect mash-up of the two classics: banana bread and zucchini bread. This is what you make when you love both, but can't quite decide which one you want! "I can't even explain it but the bananas added just something extra texture and flavor wise that really amps up your normal zucchini bread!" says reviewer BlondeJJ.
Pasta with Scallops, Zucchini, and Tomatoes
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Zucchini does seafood, too, as evidenced by this top-rated summertime pasta dish. You might not be able to stop making it once you start, like reviewer JDVMD: "Made this last night and husband loved it! We are having company tonight and I am making it again!"
Chocolate Chip Orange Zucchini Bread
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A classic zucchini bread recipe with a sweet citrusy hint of orange that's studded with chocolate to boot. Reviewers comment on how much they love the different flavors in this bread. "I have made these 3 times now and it gets better every time!" says PIELADYB.
Chicken with Quinoa and Veggies
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Turn a glut of zucchini into a healthy and satisfying meal with chicken, quinoa, and feta cheese. "This was delicious. I followed the recipe exactly as written except the garlic scapes. They were not available in my area so I used scallions and garlic instead. My husband loved this dish. Thanks for a 'keeper!'" says a five-star review from Pam.
Fabulous Zucchini Grinders
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Zucchini is combined with marinara sauce and cheese and loaded into crusty rolls for a vegetarian grinder that everyone will enjoy. "Fabulous is right!!!! I just finished eating these for dinner and had to run upstairs immediately to give them the 5 stars they deserve," says reviewer LMHPEEP.
Corn and Zucchini Melody
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Corn and zucchini come together with bacon and Monterrey Jack cheese for a side dish that's full of flavor yet super simple to make.
Japanese Zucchini and Onions
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Reviewers love this recipe that takes long strips of zucchini and onions and combines them with teriyaki sauce, soy sauce, and sesame seeds. It's a delicious summer side dish that goes well with grilled meats.
Lemon Zucchini Bread
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Add a light, citrusy twist to a classic zucchini bread recipe for a delicious change from the norm. All the five-star reviews speak to how great this recipe is, like this one from TIMSGAL: "AWESOME! What a great idea adding lemon zest. My hubby and I agree that this is the best zucchini bread we've ever had."
Marrakesh Vegetable Curry
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Zucchini mingles with loads of other vegetables in this Moroccan-inspired curry. The Allrecipes community can't get enough of this tasty meal and the glowing reviews keep coming in. "My mom is Moroccan and I always wanted her recipe for what she called her cous cous. I decided to try this recipe just to see if it would come close. This recipe is almost exactly her recipe," says reviewer nskiddo21.
No-Noodle Zucchini Lasagna
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A classic lasagna with ground beef, mushrooms, cheese, and a tomato sauce embellished with red wine. The only difference? No pasta in sight! Instead of lasagna sheets, thin slices of zucchini are used. The result is a delicious low-carb meal that can't stop getting rave reviews.
Tomato Zucchini Casserole
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One look at the hundreds of stellar ratings and reviews and you know this summer casserole recipe is a keeper. "This dish is excellent. If you have lots of tomatoes and zucchini in the garden, this makes for an excellent side dish. I make it almost every night. Goes great with everything," says reviewer Karen-77.
Slow Cooker Zucchini Soup
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Sweet Italian sausage and zucchini form the base for this winning soup. Forget turning on the stove and heating up the house — let it all simmer to perfection in your slow cooker. This soup also freezes well, so make a double batch to use up all that zucchini while it's at its peak.
Stuffed Zucchini
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Just like the title says, this is a recipe for stuffed zucchini and may be the only one you ever need. "This is one of my husband's favorite recipes, and while we cook it mostly in the early summer months, he loves when I surprise him with it during the rest of the year also," says reviewer ANGIEGAIL.
Zucchini-Chocolate Chip Muffins
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Rounding out the top five in our countdown, these moist and chocolaty muffins will brighten up breakfast any day. "I have made MANY of zucchini bread and muffin recipes, this one rocks! I love that it's not heavy on eggs or oil," says reviewer momof4in4yrs.
Sophie's Zucchini Bread
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A dense and ultra-moist loaf of zucchini bread, thanks to Sophie. This is a nearly perfect five-star recipe with over 1,000 ratings, so you can rest assured this zucchini loaf is going to bake up beautifully.
Chocolate Zucchini Bread I
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If anyone ever needed evidence that chocolate and zucchini were made for each other, this recipe would be it! "My family gobbled this up – I went through four loaves this weekend. Flour the choc chips first to keep them from sinking and grease your pans well or the bread will stick. This is SO GOOD!" says reviewer nani.
Zucchini and Potato Bake
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This simple zucchini side dish will be welcome alongside all of your summer favorites. "This recipe is so simple and soooo good! Hard to believe you can get such a lovely flavor from so few ingredients. I've made this several times now and really enjoy it – the kids too!" says reviewer LYNNIEMILANO.
Zucchini Bread IV
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A classic zucchini bread recipe and the only one you'll ever need. At number 24 in our countdown, this is hands down the most popular and top rated zucchini recipe on Allrecipes. More than 1,000 glowing reviews practically guarantee success!
Zucchini Patties
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Drumroll, please! With more than 2,000 ratings and close to an almost-perfect five-stars, these delicious zucchini patties take the cake when it comes to zucchini recipes on the site. Once you try these, you'll be making them again and again.
More Inspiration
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Our zucchini inspo doesn't end here! We have lots more to tempt you:
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