A quick and simple 30-minute side dish is baked zucchini with cheese. This cheesy zucchini bake is wonderful for those who want the ideal ratio of crispy to cheesy!
Baked Zucchini and Cheese Recipe: This easy recipe for baked zucchini makes a delicious side dish or a light supper without meat. Oven-baked to crispy perfection, zucchini are combined with onion, grape tomatoes, herbs, spices, mozzarella and olive oil. This recipe for zucchini will become your new favourite since it only requires a few basic ingredients and can be made vegetarian, low-carb, keto, or gluten-free! So easy, so good. Have fun!
BAKED ZUCCHINI AND CHEESE RECIPE
An easy meal that is always a hit is baked zucchini. You’ll adore this recipe for roasted zucchini with cheese: It takes 30 minutes to prepare and is low-carb, keto, gluten-free, and vegetarian. Besides, it’s a terrific way to use up all of that delicious summer courgette! We say: Here’s the recipe to help you convince the kids—or anyone else—to eat their vegetables!
HOW TO MAKE BAKED ZUCCHINI AND CHEESE
Nothing is simpler than this! Just a few ingredients and basic techniques are needed to make this cheesy zucchini casserole before baking it. Diced zucchini, bell pepper, tomatoes, onion, spices, herbs, half of the cheese, and olive oil should all be combined in a baking dish. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for almost done, then top with the remaining cheese. After that, bake the cheese and zucchini for a further ten minutes in the oven. Completed!
GO TO RECIPE INSTRUCTIONS
- To prepare the cheese and zucchini for baking: Set the oven temperature to 375°F (190°C).
- Put the diced zucchini, bell pepper, chopped onions, grape tomatoes, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and half of the shredded mozzarella in a baking dish. Add salt, freshly ground black pepper, and a dab of olive oil for seasoning. Mix until the cheese is evenly incorporated into the vegetables and the herbs are evenly dispersed.
- Bake, uncovered, in the oven for about 20 minutes, or slightly longer. 4.When the zucchini is nearly cooked through, remove the baking from the oven and sprinkle over the remaining 1/2 cup of grated mozzarella. Put the dish back in the oven and bake 10 minutes longer, or until the cheese is melted and nicely browned and the zucchini is fully cooked. Sprinkle with fresh parsley and red chili pepper flakes. Serve the baked zucchini and cheese immediately. Enjoy! ❤️
TIPS FOR THE ZUCCHINI AND CHEESE RECIPE
If desired, top the zucchini with a few tablespoons of grated parmesan cheese.
We use mozzarella because we adore the baked zucchini recipe’s Mediterranean flare. However, you are welcome to use any cheese or cheese blend you choose!
Combine zucchini and yellow squash to add additional colour to the stew!
A teaspoon of instant chicken stock can be used to improve the taste of the cooked vegetables.
WHAT TO SERVE WITH BAKED ZUCCHINI AND CHEESE
Almost any family meal goes well with this baked zucchini dish. Serve the cheesy zucchini dish with salmon, shrimp, steak or grilled chicken. It’s very adaptable and consistently popular!
HOW TO AVOID BAKED ZUCCHINI FROM GETTING SOGGY?
Because zucchini contains a lot of water, it may lose a lot of extra water during baking, leaving your baked zucchini looking mushy. If you have more time, you can avoid soggy zucchini by doing this: After lightly seasoning the zucchini on all sides, arrange it on a large sheet of paper towels. After letting the chopped zucchini set for fifteen minutes, turn them over and give them another fifteen minutes to rest. You’ll be able to observe how much water the zucchini release and how much the paper towel absorbs! Never add salt to the recipe after it’s been prepared.
Alternatively, before mixing the zucchini with the other ingredients, sauté it in a skillet with a little olive oil.
HOW TO KEEP THE BAKED ZUCCHINI AND CHEESE LEFTOVERS
Store this cheesy zucchini bake in an airtight jar in the refrigerator for up to two days. Use a microwave or oven to reheat. Because courgette retains a lot of water even after cooking and releases a lot of it when thawed, freezing is not advised.
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