Description
A delicious cheesy zucchini bake that’s perfect for a side dish!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 whole fresh zucchini (sliced 1/4–1/2 inch thick)
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
- 4 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (divided into 2 servings)
- 1/4 cup shredded parmesan reggiano cheese
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Place the sliced zucchini on a flat surface with towels or paper towels. Sprinkle both sides of the zucchini with salt.
- Allow the zucchini to sit for 30 minutes. This will sweat out the excess moisture of the zucchini. After 30 minutes, blot and wring out any excess moisture.
- While the zucchini rests, prepare the filling for the dish. Heat a saucepan on medium heat and add the butter.
- When melted, add the garlic and cook for a couple of minutes until fragrant.
- Add in the cream cheese, whipping cream, Parmesan reggiano, and 1/2 cup of shredded cheddar cheese. Stir. Add in the onion powder, salt, and pepper to taste. Taste the sauce repeatedly and adjust the flavor as needed.
- Stir continuously until the cheese has melted. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Arrange the zucchini in rows throughout a 9×13 baking dish. Drizzle the cheese sauce throughout.
- Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of shredded cheddar and the mozzarella throughout the pan.
- Bake uncovered for 30-35 minutes until golden brown. For a crisp top, a couple of minutes before the dish has finished baking, turn on the Broil function on the oven. Broil for 1-3 minutes until the top has crisped.
- Cool before serving.
Notes
- This recipe will yield a flavorful and creamy baked zucchini dish.
- Do not skip the step of sweating the zucchini to avoid excess moisture.
- Feel free to add other seasonings or spices to customize the flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Vegetable Dishes
- Method: bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 50mg