Cheesy Zucchini Bake
Serves 3-4 | 35 mins
You need:
Zucchini: 3 medium, sliced thin rounds
Cheese: 1.5 cups mozzarella + 1/4 cup parmesan
Cream: 1/2 cup cooking cream or milk + 1 tbsp flour
Seasoning: Salt,
black pepper,
garlic powder,
parsley
Oil/Butter: 1 tbsp for greasing
Do this:
Prep: Preheat oven 200C / 400F. Grease a pan. Salt zucchini slices, rest 10 mins, pat dry. Removes extra water.
Sauce: Mix cream + flour + pinch salt/pepper/garlic. Quick stovetop stir till slightly thick.
Layer: Arrange zucchini in overlapping circles. Pour sauce over.
Cheese: Top with mozzarella + parmesan. Add pepper + parsley.
Bake: 25 mins covered with foil, then 8-10 mins uncovered till golden + bubbly.
Tip: Don’t skip drying zucchini or it’ll get watery. Goes great with grilled chicken or rice.