Baked Zucchini Cheese
This Baked Zucchini Cheese is a comforting, cheesy side dish made with fresh zucchini, garlic, cheddar, Parmesan, and a crispy breadcrumb topping. It’s an easy, flavorful way to use summer zucchini—perfect as a vegetarian main or hearty side dish. Simple to prepare and always a crowd-pleaser.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Side Dish, Vegetarian Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- Zucchini, sliced
- 2–3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1–2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup breadcrumbs (or panko for extra crunch)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a medium baking dish with olive oil.
- Toss sliced zucchini with garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a large bowl until evenly coated.
- Spread seasoned zucchini into the greased baking dish, slightly overlapping the slices.
- Sprinkle with cheddar and Parmesan. Top with breadcrumbs for crispiness.
- Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes, until cheese is bubbling, breadcrumbs are golden, and zucchini is tender.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving. Serve warm.
Notes
- Use mozzarella instead of cheddar for a milder flavor.
- Add herbs like parsley, thyme, or basil for extra flavor.
- Panko breadcrumbs create an even crispier topping.
- Sautéed onions or mushrooms make it heartier.
- Not ideal for freezing due to zucchini’s water content.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
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