Baked Zucchini Cheese (Printable Version)
Silky zucchini tossed with melty cheese and fresh herbs, finished with a crunchy topping. Total comfort, every time.
# Ingredients Required:
→ Vegetables
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4 regular zucchinis, sliced into 1/4-inch circles
→ Cheeses
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1/2 cup Parmesan, grated
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1 cup mozzarella, shredded
→ Breadcrumbs
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Half a cup plain breadcrumbs
→ Oils and Seasonings
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2 spoonfuls olive oil
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1 small garlic clove, chopped up
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A bit of salt, however much you like
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1 teaspoon oregano, dried
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Some black pepper, to your taste
→ Garnish
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Chopped fresh basil to top things off (optional)
# Guide to Cooking:
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Crank your oven up to 375°F or 190°C first. Grab a medium pan, and either spray it with oil or use baking paper if you want less mess.
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Slice up your zucchinis into those quarter-inch rounds after you rinse them off well. Put 'em all in a big bowl.
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Splash olive oil all over the zucchini. Sprinkle on chopped garlic, oregano, salt, and black pepper next. Toss everything together so the rounds are really covered.
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In another bowl, dump in your grated Parmesan, shredded mozzarella, and breadcrumbs. Mix until it looks evenly combined.
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Lay down half the seasoned zucchini circles in your pan with each one a bit on top of the last. Sprinkle half that cheese and breadcrumb bowl across the top.
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Pop on the rest of the zucchini for round two. Cover it all with that leftover cheese and breadcrumb mix for a serious cheesy crunch.
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Slide your pan into the oven right in the middle. Let it bake for about 20 to 25 minutes. You'll see the cheese get golden and bubbly—and the zucchini turns soft when poked with a fork.
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Take the pan out and let it hang out on the counter a few minutes. Throw on some basil leaves if you feel fancy, then dish it up while it's still warm.
# Extra Suggestions:
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You can swap in crushed gluten-free crackers or almond flour instead of breadcrumbs if you're skipping gluten. Let everything cool off a bit before you slice so it stays tidy.