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Golden Baked Zucchini With Cheese

Tender zucchini rounds baked with savory seasoning and topped with melty mozzarella and Parmesan until golden and bubbly.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 125
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the zucchini bake
  • 2 medium zucchini sliced into 1/4-inch rounds
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
For the cheese topping
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/4 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped, for garnish

Equipment

  • 1 oven
  • 1 large mixing bowl
  • 1 baking dish or sheet pan
  • 1 Knife
  • 1 Cutting board

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F. Lightly grease a baking dish or sheet pan large enough to hold the zucchini in a mostly even layer.
  2. Slice the zucchini into even 1/4-inch rounds. Pat dry lightly if the zucchini seems very wet.
  3. In a large bowl, toss the zucchini with the olive oil, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning until evenly coated.
  4. Arrange the zucchini in the prepared baking dish in a single layer or slight overlap, without piling too deeply.
  5. Bake for 15 minutes, until the zucchini begins to soften and release some moisture.
  6. Remove from the oven and sprinkle the mozzarella and Parmesan evenly over the top.
  7. Return to the oven and bake for 8 to 10 minutes more, until the cheese is melted and the zucchini is tender.
  8. Broil for 1 to 2 minutes if desired, watching closely, until the cheese develops golden-brown spots.
  9. Let rest for 3 to 5 minutes, garnish with chopped parsley, and serve warm.

Notes

Do not overcrowd the pan or the zucchini may steam. For best texture, serve soon after baking. Provolone, Monterey Jack, or fontina can replace the mozzarella.