Easy Cheesy Zucchini Bake Recipe
This Easy Cheesy Zucchini Bake Recipe is a delightful and creamy dish that combines tender zucchinis with a cheesy, garlicky cream base, baked to perfection. It’s a fantastic side dish or can even stand alone as a satisfying main course.
- Author: Maya Quinn
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 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, pepper, and parsley until smooth.
- Coat the Zucchini: Toss zucchini slices in the creamy mixture until coated.
- Assemble the Dish: Transfer zucchini to the baking dish, spread evenly, and top with cheeses.
- Bake It!: Bake for 25-30 minutes until zucchini is tender and cheese is golden brown.
- Cool and Serve: Let it cool briefly, then garnish with parsley before serving.
- Enjoy!: Serve warm as a side or main dish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: Zucchini Bake, Cheesy Zucchini, Vegetable Bake, Side Dish, Main Course