Zucchini Parmesan Bake. 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. This garlic parmesan zucchini recipe is absolutely amazing!
It only requires a handful of ingredients and a few minutes of prep work, and let me tell you, it SO good. Parmesan baked zucchini is full of creamy and savory flavors! Made with heavy cream, Italian seasoning, garlic, and more, this is by far the tastiest way to serve zucchini. You can Have Zucchini Parmesan Bake using 10 ingredients and 4 steps. Here is how you cook that.
Ingredients of Zucchini Parmesan Bake
- What You needis 2 tbsp of butter, divided.
- Lets Go Prepare 4 cups of sliced zucchini.
- Lets Go Prepare 1 cup of grated parmesan cheese.
- Lets Go Prepare 1/4 cup of mayonnaise.
- Lets Go Prepare 1/4 cup of sour cream.
- Lets Go Prepare 1 tsp of onion powder.
- It's 2 of large eggs, beaten.
- What You needis 1/2 tsp of salt.
- What You needis 1/8 tsp of black pepper.
- Lets Go Prepare 1/4 cup of bread crumbs.
It has everything you love about chicken parm without the meat. Coat a cooling rack with nonstick spray and place on a baking sheet; set aside. In a small bowl, combine Parmesan, thyme, oregano, basil, garlic powder, salt and pepper, to taste. Arrange a third of the zucchini in an even layer over tomato sauce.
Zucchini Parmesan Bake step by step
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray 1 1/2 quart baking dish with nonstick cooking spray..
- Melt 1 tbsp butter in a large skillet over medium high heat. Sauté zucchini in butter in skillet just until tender, about 3 to 4 minutes. Drain well..
- In a large bowl, combine parmesan, mayonnaise, sour cream, onion powder, eggs, salt, & pepper. Add zucchini & toss lightly to mix. Spoon mixture into prepared baking dish..
- In a small bowl, mix breadcrumbs & the remaining butter. Sprinkle over zucchini mixture. Bake until lightly browned, about 30 minutes..
Drizzle on remaining tablespoon olive oil. Add the zucchini and toss gently to mix. Pour into prepared baking dish and even the top. Mix the bread crumbs with the parmesan cheese. Melt the remaining butter, drizzle onto crumb mixture and toss to combine.