Zucchini Savory Bake (Soft & Cheesy Delight)
🛒 Ingredients
➡️ 2 zucchini (sliced)
➡️ Olive oil (for sautéing)
➡️ Salt & black pepper (to taste)
➡️ 4 eggs
➡️ 1 tsp sugar
➡️ 60 ml oil
➡️ 100 ml milk
➡️ 120 g flour
➡️ 11 g baking powder
➡️ 1 medium potato (grated)
➡️ 1 onion (finely chopped)
➡️ 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
➡️ Fresh spreadable cheese (cream cheese or ricotta)
➡️ Extra Parmesan (for topping)
👩🍳 Step-by-Step Recipe
🔹 Step 1: Prepare Vegetables
➡️ Slice zucchini into thin rounds 🥒
➡️ Grate the potato and lightly squeeze out extra moisture
➡️ Finely chop the onion
🔹 Step 2: Sauté Zucchini
➡️ Heat a little olive oil in a pan
➡️ Add zucchini slices
➡️ Sprinkle salt & black pepper
➡️ Cook for 4–5 minutes until slightly soft and lightly golden ✨
➡️ Set aside to cool
🔹 Step 3: Prepare Batter
➡️ In a large bowl, crack 4 eggs 🥚
➡️ Add sugar and whisk well
➡️ Pour in oil and milk 🥛
➡️ Mix until smooth
🔹 Step 4: Add Dry Ingredients
➡️ Add flour and baking powder
➡️ Mix gently until you get a smooth batter (no lumps)
🔹 Step 5: Combine Everything
➡️ Add sautéed zucchini
➡️ Add grated potato and chopped onion
➡️ Mix everything well 🥄
➡️ Add grated Parmesan cheese 🧀
🔹 Step 6: Assemble
➡️ Grease a baking dish with oil
➡️ Pour half of the mixture
➡️ Spread a layer of fresh spreadable cheese
➡️ Pour the remaining mixture on top
🔹 Step 7: Final Touch
➡️ Sprinkle extra Parmesan on top 🧀✨
🔹 Step 8: Bake
➡️ Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F)
➡️ Bake for 35–40 minutes until golden and set
➡️ Let it cool slightly before slicing 😊
💡 Pro Tips
✨ Squeeze excess water from zucchini for better texture
✨ Add herbs like parsley for extra flavor 🌿
✨ Serve warm for best taste
❓ Q & A
Q1: Can I skip potato?
➡️ Yes, but potato makes it softer and more filling
Q2: Can I use another cheese?
➡️ Yes! Mozzarella or cheddar works great 🧀
Q3: How do I store it?
➡️ Keep in the fridge for up to 2 days 🧊
Q4: Can I make it without oven?
➡️ Yes! Cook in a covered pan on low heat like a thick pancake 🍳
Q5: How do I know it’s done?
➡️ The top turns golden and a toothpick comes out clean ✅