This Creamy Parmesan Baked Zucchini is the ultimate vegetarian dinner recipe! Fresh zucchini slices are covered with cream sauce and baked until bubbly and golden.
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INGREDIENTS
- ▢2 pounds zucchini, cut into 1/4-inch slices
- ▢salt for zucchini
- ▢2 tablespoons butter, cut into small cubes
- ▢3 cloves garlic, finely minced
- ▢½ cup heavy cream
- ▢½ cup sour cream
- ▢1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ▢1 teaspoon onion powder
- ▢1 teaspoon salt
- ▢½ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
- ▢1 cup grated parmesan cheese, divided
- ▢1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
INSTRUCTIONS
- Preheat oven to 425˚F.
- Butter a baking dish and set aside.
- Cut the zucchini into ¼-inch slices and sprinkle salt on each slice. Let zucchini slices rest for 15 minutes so the salt can draw out the moisture.
- Wipe each slice with a paper towel to remove the salt.
- Arrange zucchini slices in the baking dish. Set aside.
- In a mixing bowl whisk together heavy cream, sour cream, Italian seasoning, onion powder, salt, pepper, and ½ cup parmesan cheese. Set aside.
- Melt the butter in a saucepan; stir in garlic and cook for 20 seconds.
- To the saucepan, add in the heavy cream mixture; whisk and cook until mixture begins to bubble up. WHISK so that the cream does not start to curdle.
- Stir in ½ cup mozzarella; cook for 20 more seconds or until cheese is all melted.
- Pour the cream mixture over the zucchini in the baking dish; shake the baking dish to distribute the cream all around the zucchini slices.
- Sprinkle the rest of the parmesan and mozzarella cheese over the zucchini.
- Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, or until golden brown on top.
- Remove from oven and let stand 5 minutes before serving.
NOTES
- Salting Zucchini: After adding salt, let the zucchini sit for 15 minutes. This helps pull out the moisture. I arrange the zucchini slices on a large baking sheet for this part. After 15 minutes, I wipe each slice with a paper towel to remove the salt.
- Other Squash: No zucchini? No problem. Use yellow squash.
- Change the Cheese: Try different cheeses like cheddar or Gouda.
- Add Basil: Top the dish with fresh basil.
NUTRITION
Calories: 297 kcal | Carbohydrates: 8 g | Protein: 13 g | Fat: 24 g | Saturated Fat: 15 g | Cholesterol: 77 mg | Sodium: 828 mg | Potassium: 478 mg | Fiber: 2 g | Sugar: 5 g | Vitamin A: 1100 IU | Vitamin C: 28 mg | Calcium: 345 mg | Iron: 1 mg
