Best 9 Baked Zucchini And Cheese Recipes

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Baked zucchini and cheese is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as a main course or a side dish. It is a great way to use up zucchini from your garden or farmer's market, and it is also a healthy and affordable option. With so many different ways to prepare baked zucchini and cheese, you are sure to find a recipe that suits your taste. Whether you prefer a simple dish with just a few ingredients or a more complex recipe with a variety of flavors, you will be able to find a baked zucchini and cheese recipe that you will love.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

BAKED ZUCCHINI



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Provided by Sunny Anderson

Categories     side-dish

Time 45m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 teaspoon olive oil
1 pound zucchini, sliced 1/4-inch thick, at an angle
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Pinch of Hungarian paprika
1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs (Japanese)
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
8 sprigs fresh thyme, leaves stripped from the stem, lightly chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Brush 1 teaspoon olive oil on the bottom of an 8 by 8-inch baking dish. Arrange the slices of zucchini in the dish with an overlapping pattern in rows or a spiral in a pie dish. Sprinkle with salt, pepper and paprika.
  • To make the topping: In a bowl, stir together the panko breadcrumbs, thyme, Parmesan cheese and season with a sprinkle of salt and a few grinds of pepper. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil and stir until all the breadcrumbs are soaked with the yellow tint of the oil. Sprinkle the topping evenly over the dish and bake until the top is golden brown, 30 to 35 minutes.

PARMESAN BAKED ZUCCHINI



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Two of the staples of Italian cuisine, zucchini and Parmesan cheese, team up for a recipe that's easy to make and impressive to serve. These baked "boats" are a fresh new way to serve a distinctive side dish.

Provided by By Brooke Lark

Categories     Side Dish

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 zucchini, cut lengthwise in half
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese (1 oz)
1 tablespoon olive oil
Freshly ground pepper to taste
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F. Line cookie sheet with cooking parchment paper.
  • Place zucchini halves, skin side down, on cookie sheet. Sprinkle each with 1 tablespoon cheese. Drizzle with oil; sprinkle with pepper.
  • Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until zucchini is tender and cheese is light golden brown. Cool slightly. Garnish with basil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 80, Carbohydrate 3 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 1 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 120 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 0 g

CHEESY ZUCCHINI CASSEROLE I



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This is a good, cheesy, vegetable side dish ...very easy to prepare.

Provided by DC1

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Squash     Summer Squash

Time 1h20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 slices bread, cubed
¼ cup melted butter
2 cups cubed zucchini
1 large onion, chopped
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1 egg, beaten
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Place bread cubes in a medium bowl and pour melted butter over the bread. Add the zucchini, onion, garlic salt and egg; mix well. Transfer the mixture into a 9x13 inch baking dish and top with the cheese.
  • Bake, covered, in preheated oven for 30 minutes. Then uncover the dish and bake for another 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 437.4 calories, Carbohydrate 18.7 g, Cholesterol 136.3 mg, Fat 32.4 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 18.9 g, SaturatedFat 19.8 g, Sodium 1076.4 mg, Sugar 4.8 g

ZUCCHINI AND CHEESE CASSEROLE



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My daughter and I love zucchini, and this casserole uses plenty for a hearty fall side dish. For extra color, I add fresh diced tomatoes. -Rachelle Stratton, Rock Springs, Wyoming

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 tablespoons butter, divided
6 small zucchini, chopped (about 7 cups)
1 large onion, chopped
1-1/2 cups crushed Rice Chex
1 cup shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons butter over medium-high heat. Add zucchini and onion; cook and stir 10-12 minutes or until crisp-tender. Transfer to a bowl; cool slightly., In a microwave, melt remaining butter. Drizzle over cereal and toss to coat., Stir cheese, eggs, salt and pepper into zucchini mixture; transfer to a greased 8-in. square baking dish. Sprinkle with cereal mixture., Bake, uncovered, 25-30 minutes or until heated through. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260 calories, Fat 15g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 99mg cholesterol, Sodium 778mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

CHEESY ZUCCHINI BAKE



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This recipe was born out of frustration as to what I was going to do with a bumper crop of zucchini one year. It was an instant hit! Now I prepare this autumn casserole for church dinners and family gatherings.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 55m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 medium tomatoes, peeled and cut into wedges
2 small zucchini, sliced
2 small yellow summer squash, sliced
1/8 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
Dash garlic powder
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/3 cup dry bread crumbs
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Combine tomatoes, squash, seasonings and cheddar cheese. Place in a 1-1/2-qt. casserole. Top with the Parmesan cheese and bread crumbs. Bake at 350° for about 45 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese and let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 127 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 22mg cholesterol, Sodium 232mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

ZUCCHINI AND CHEESE



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This is a quick and easy summer meal or side dish.

Provided by JUZELLA

Categories     Fruits and Vegetables     Vegetables     Squash

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 large zucchini, chopped
1 large white onion, chopped
4 tomatoes, chopped
1 large green bell pepper, chopped
dried Italian seasoning to taste
1 (8 ounce) package shredded mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a medium casserole dish.
  • Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in the zucchini and onion, and cook 5 minutes, or until onion is golden brown.
  • In the prepared casserole dish, mix the zucchini, onion, tomatoes, and green pepper. Season with Italian seasoning, and top with cheese.
  • Bake 25 minutes in the preheated oven, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 252.6 calories, Carbohydrate 14.7 g, Cholesterol 51.1 mg, Fat 15.2 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 16.5 g, SaturatedFat 9.4 g, Sodium 364.4 mg, Sugar 7.9 g

BAKED ZUCCHINI AND CHEESE



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This low calorie food is yummy. It comes from Machias, NY where the Zucchini Festival is held every summer. Come and join us.

Provided by CookingSandefer

Categories     Vegetable

Time 42m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

3 medium zucchini, sliced
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/8 teaspoon paprika
1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded

Steps:

  • In a zip-lock bag toss zucchini , salt and paprika. Pour into an 8x8 cooking dish.
  • Bake 30 minutes or until zucchini is tender, stirring occasionally.
  • Sprinkle cheese and remaining paprika over top.
  • Bake 2 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 67.6, Fat 3.6, SaturatedFat 2, Cholesterol 11.1, Sodium 390.4, Carbohydrate 5, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 3.8, Protein 4.9

BAKED ZUCCHINI WITH CHEDDAR CHEESE



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Make and share this Baked Zucchini With Cheddar Cheese recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Barb G.

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 1h

Yield 3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 medium zucchini, thinly sliced
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 whole egg
1 green onion, thinly sliced
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
1/8 teaspoon white pepper

Steps:

  • Place the sliced zucchini into a large bowl.
  • Combine the remaining ingredients and toss well.
  • Pour into a lightly oiled 2-quart casserole.
  • Bake at 350°F for 35-40 minutes.

BAKED ZUCCHINI PARMESAN



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Provided by Katie Clark

Categories     Vegetables

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 medium zucchini (or 1 large zucchini, or four small zucchini)
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese + 2 tbsp
salt
pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees
  • Slice zucchini slices (about 1/2″ thick)
  • Place zucchini in a large bowl and drizzle with olive oil
  • Shake to coat zucchini with olive oil
  • Add parmesan cheese, salt and pepper.
  • Shake to coat.
  • Place in a single layer on a large rimmed baking sheet lined with aluminum foil or a silicone baking mat.
  • Sprinkle with an additional 2 tablespoons of parmesan cheese
  • Bake in preheated oven for 10-15 minutes, finish on a low broil for another couple of minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 98 calories, Carbohydrate 2 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 1 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 10 grams fat, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 1 grams protein, SaturatedFat 2 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 129 grams sodium, Sugar 1 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams unsaturated fat

Tips:

  • Choose firm and tender zucchini for best results.
  • To save time, use pre-shredded cheese.
  • For a cheesy crust, sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top before baking.
  • Add extra flavor with herbs like basil, oregano, or thyme.
  • If you want crispy zucchini, slice it thinly and bake it at a higher temperature.
  • Serve zucchini and cheese as an appetizer, side dish, or main course.

Conclusion:

Baked zucchini and cheese is a versatile dish that can be enjoyed in many different ways. With its simple ingredients and easy preparation, it's a perfect meal for busy weeknights. Whether you prefer it cheesy, crispy, or herbed, this dish is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a quick and delicious meal, give baked zucchini and cheese a try.

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