Easy Cheesy Zucchini Bake
A delicious and easy cheesy zucchini bake featuring fresh vegetables and melted cheese, perfect for a comforting side dish.
Equipment
- Oven
- baking dish
- knife
- cutting board
- mixing bowl
Ingredients
Vegetables
- 2 medium zucchini cut in slices or half-moon slices
- 2 medium yellow squash cut in slices or half-moon slices
Herbs and Seasonings
- 4 tablespoons chopped fresh basil more or less depending on preference
- 2 tablespoons thinly sliced green onion
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ¾ teaspoon garlic powder
- to taste salt
- to taste fresh ground black pepper
Cheeses
- 1 cup grated mozzarella cheese see notes
- ½ cup coarsely grated Parmesan plus more for topping if desired
Instructions
Cooking Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F/180C. Spray an 8" x 8" or 8" x 11" baking dish with olive oil or non-stick spray.
- Wash the squash and cut in slices or half-moon slices.
- Wash basil, spin dry or dry with paper towels and finely chop or slice.
- Slice green onions.
- Combine the sliced squash, chopped basil, sliced green onions, dried thyme, garlic powder, half of the grated mozzarella, and half of the coarsely grated Parmesan and stir together until well coated. Season with salt and black pepper.
- Put the mixture in the baking dish and bake uncovered for about 25-30 minutes, or until mostly tender.
- When nearly cooked, sprinkle the remaining mozzarella and additional Parmesan over the top.
- Return to the oven and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and browned.
- Serve hot.
- This kept well in the fridge overnight.
Notes
You can use more cheese or other white cheese if preferred, but that will increase the amount of carbs in this recipe.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 14gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 550IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 400mgIron: 1.5mg
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