Description
Zucchini and Cheese Bake comes together faster than your weeknight dinner stress melts away. Grab some fresh zucchini, sprinkle cheese generously, and watch this simple side dish become the star of your dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 medium zucchinis
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Heat the oven to precisely 375F (190C), ensuring your rack sits in the center position.
- Cut 2 medium zucchinis into ¼-inch thick round slices, arranging them evenly across a ceramic baking dish.
- Drizzle 1 tablespoon olive oil over the zucchini slices, coating each piece thoroughly.
- Sprinkle 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, a pinch of salt, and fresh cracked pepper across the zucchini.
- Use your hands to gently toss the zucchini, making sure each slice gets seasoned evenly.
- Distribute 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese and ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese across the top of the seasoned zucchini.
- Slide the baking dish into the preheated oven and bake for exactly 25-30 minutes, watching for the cheese to turn golden and bubbling.
- Remove the dish carefully using oven mitts and let it rest for 3-4 minutes before serving to allow the cheese to set slightly.
Notes
- Always use fresh zucchini for the best texture and flavor, selecting medium-sized ones that are firm and have bright green skin.
- Slice zucchini evenly to ensure consistent cooking and a uniform appearance on the plate.
- Pat zucchini dry with paper towels before seasoning to prevent excess moisture and help the cheese brown nicely.
- For a low-carb version, replace Parmesan with nutritional yeast or use a dairy-free cheese alternative.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Baked
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg