Easy Cheesy Zucchini Bake Recipe
This Easy Cheesy Zucchini Bake recipe is a delightful way to enjoy zucchinis in a cheesy, creamy dish that is perfect as a side or main course. With a blend of mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses, this baked zucchini dish is sure to please your taste buds!
- Author: Jeannette
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish, Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Zucchini:
- 4 medium zucchinis, thinly sliced
Cheese Mixture:
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley or 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for greasing the baking dish)
- Preheat and Prepare: Start by preheating your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a medium-sized baking dish with olive oil.
- Mix the Creamy Base: In a large bowl, combine sour cream, mayonnaise, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, and parsley until smooth.
- Coat the Zucchini: Add zucchini slices to the creamy mixture, coating each slice evenly.
- Assemble the Dish: Transfer zucchini to the baking dish in a single layer. Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan cheese on top.
- Bake It!: Bake for 25-30 minutes until zucchini is tender and cheese is golden brown.
- Cool and Serve: Let it cool for a few minutes before serving. Garnish with parsley if desired.
- Enjoy!: Serve warm as a side dish or main course.
Notes
- You can customize this dish by adding other herbs or spices to the creamy mixture.
- Feel free to add a sprinkle of breadcrumbs on top for extra crunch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Zucchini, Cheesy, Bake, Side Dish, Main Course, Easy Recipe