Description
A comforting baked zucchini dish topped with a golden blend of parmesan and mozzarella cheese, offering a perfect balance of tender texture and crispy topping.
Ingredients
- 3–4 medium zucchini
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup ricotta cheese (optional)
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup fresh basil or parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Slice zucchini into 1/4-inch rounds.
- Toss zucchini with olive oil, salt, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning.
- Arrange slices in a single layer and bake for 10 minutes until slightly tender.
- Mix parmesan, mozzarella, and ricotta in a bowl.
- Remove zucchini from oven and top each slice with cheese mixture.
- Sprinkle breadcrumbs over the top.
- Bake for another 5–7 minutes until cheese is melted and golden.
- Let rest briefly, then garnish with fresh herbs and serve warm.
Notes
- Salt zucchini beforehand to reduce moisture and avoid sogginess.
- Freshly grated cheese melts better than pre-shredded.
- Use panko breadcrumbs for extra crispiness.
- Ricotta is optional but adds creaminess.
- Best served immediately for optimal texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
