Best 8 Heavenly Zucchini Bake Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary masterpiece that combines the best of summer's harvest with Heavenly Zucchini Bake. This delectable dish features zucchini, a versatile vegetable prized for its mild flavor and endless culinary possibilities. Baked to perfection, the zucchini transforms into a tender and savory delight that bursts with natural sweetness.

Accompanying the zucchini is a symphony of other fresh vegetables, each contributing its unique flavor and texture. Bell peppers add a vibrant crunch and a touch of sweetness, while onions provide a savory backbone. Mushrooms lend an earthy depth, and garlic and herbs infuse the dish with a fragrant aroma.

Topped with a golden-brown breadcrumb crust, the Heavenly Zucchini Bake becomes an irresistible temptation. The crispy crumbs add a delightful textural contrast to the soft and juicy vegetables, creating a symphony of flavors and textures in every bite.

With variations like Zucchini Casserole and Zucchini Casserole with Cornbread Topping, this article offers a range of options to suit your preferences. Whether you're a seasoned home cook or a novice in the kitchen, these recipes provide easy-to-follow instructions and helpful tips to ensure your zucchini bake turns out perfectly every time.

So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on a culinary journey that will leave your taste buds dancing with delight. From the classic Heavenly Zucchini Bake to the innovative Zucchini Casserole with Cornbread Topping, these recipes are guaranteed to become favorites in your kitchen.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

BAKED ZUCCHINI RECIPE WITH PARMESAN AND THYME



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Crisp, tender baked zucchini with a golden crust of freshly grated Parmesan, thyme and oregano! These Italian-flavored zucchini sticks are a crowed pleaser, served with a little Tztaziki sauce, or as a quick side next to your favorite mains. Best served hot-out-of-the-oven!

Provided by Suzy Karadsheh

Categories     Appetizer     Side Dish

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 to 4 zucchini (trimmed and cut length-wise into quarters (sticks))
Extra virgin olive oil
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tsp fresh thyme leaves (no stems)
1 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp sweet paprika
1/2 tsp black pepper
pinch kosher salt

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • In a bowl, mix together the grated Parmesan, thyme and spices until well combined.
  • Prepare a large baking sheet topped with a wire baking rack like this one. Lightly brush the baking rack with extra virgin olive oil (or use a healthy cooking spray.) Arrange the zucchini sticks, skin-side down, on the baking rack and brush each zucchini stick with extra virgin olive oil
  • Sprinkle the Parmesan-thyme topping on each zucchini stick
  • Bake in heated oven for 15 to 20 minutes or until tender. Then, for a golden crispy topping, broil for 2 to 3 minutes more, watching carefully.
  • Serve immediately as an appetizer with a side of tzatziki or hummus for dipping! Or serve it as a side next to your protein of choice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 66 kcal, Carbohydrate 4.8 g, Protein 5.4 g, Fat 3.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Fiber 1.6 g, ServingSize 1 serving

ROASTED ZUCCHINI



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How to make the best easy roasted zucchini! Topped with Parmesan and Italian seasoning, this delicious zucchini is never soggy and goes with so many dishes.

Provided by Erin Clarke / Well Plated

Categories     Side Dish

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 small zucchini (ends trimmed, quartered lengthwise)
1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
2 tablespoons chopped fresh herbs (such as parsley, basil, dill, or a mix (optional))

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Coat a cooling rack with nonstick spray and place on a rimmed baking sheet.
  • In a small bowl, stir together the Parmesan, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
  • Place the zucchini in a large bowl. Drizzle with the oil and sprinkle with the Parmesan mixture. Toss to coat, then arrange the zucchini on top of the cooling rack on the prepared baking sheet, being careful not to overlap the spears.
  • Place in the oven and bake until the zucchini is tender, about 12 to 15 minutes. Turn the oven to broil. Cook until the Parmesan is lightly crisp on top, about 2 to 3 minutes. Don't walk away! The second you stop watching the cheese, it will decide to burn.
  • Remove the zucchini from the oven and immediately squeeze the lemon juice over the top. Sprinkle with herbs. Enjoy warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 serving, Calories 77 kcal, Carbohydrate 5 g, Protein 4 g, Fat 5 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Cholesterol 4 mg, Sodium 293 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 3 g

EASY BAKED ZUCCHINI



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Perfectly tender crisp zucchini topped with parmesan cheese.

Provided by Holly Nilsson

Categories     Side Dish

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 medium zucchini (sliced into ½" rounds)
1 tablespoon olive oil
½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
salt & pepper to taste
⅓ cup parmesan cheese (shredded, divided)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°F.
  • Toss zucchini slices with olive oil, seasoning, salt & pepper and about 2 tablespoons of the parmesan cheese.
  • Place on a baking sheet and top with remaining parmesan cheese. Bake 5 minutes.
  • Turn oven to broil, place pan near the top and broil 3-5 minutes or until cheese is melted and zucchini is tender crisp.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 80 kcal, Carbohydrate 3 g, Protein 4 g, Fat 5 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Sodium 141 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving

HEAVENLY ZUCCHINI BAKE



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This was sent in to our local KTCS TV station for one of their cookbooks called "Favorite Recipes". It was submitted by a viewer from Bellevue, Washington. She would order this from a restaurant called 13 Coins as a late night snack. You can also serve this as a side dish with any entree.

Provided by teresas

Categories     Vegetable

Time 55m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 3

4 zucchini, medium to medium-large
1/2 pint whipping cream (unwhipped!)
1 -1 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated fresh (not the stuff in the green tube!)

Steps:

  • Slice the zucchini into long wedges, roughly the size of 'steak fry' potatoes.
  • Place in one layer in a rectangular oven baking dish.
  • Pour container of unwhipped cream over.
  • Cover with the grated fresh Parmesan cheese.
  • Bake at 325° for 45 minutes.
  • Broil for 2 minutes or so to get the top bubbly and golden brown.
  • Serve!

ZUCCHINI BAKE



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Make and share this Zucchini Bake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Vegetable

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups sliced zucchini
1 1/2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
1/4 cup sliced onion
salt and pepper
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 teaspoon dried basil

Steps:

  • Layer the zucchini, mushrooms, and onions in a lightly greased 1 to 1 1/2 quart baking dish.
  • Sprinkle evenly with salt and pepper, cheese, and basil.
  • Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes.
  • Uncover and bake 10 minutes more or until vegetables are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 134.2, Fat 9.6, SaturatedFat 6, Cholesterol 29.7, Sodium 183.3, Carbohydrate 4.4, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 2.1, Protein 8.7

MOM'S ZUCCHINI BAKE



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Make and share this Mom's Zucchini Bake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by puppitypup

Categories     Vegetable

Time 55m

Yield 4-5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 medium zucchini, sliced
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 slice bread
1 large egg, slightly beaten
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Cook zucchini until tender. (On the stove, add a little water, cover and cook about 15 minutes. In the microwave, cook about 5 minutes.).
  • Either on the stove or in the microwave, melt butter with onions in it.
  • Pour water off zucchini.
  • Combine zucchini, onions, butter, salt, pepper and pinched bread in a good-sized bowl and stir.
  • Add egg and first amount of cheese and stir.
  • Pour into a greased casserole dish. Sprinkle remaining cheese on top.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Add remaining cheese about 10 minutes before casserole is done.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 212.3, Fat 14.8, SaturatedFat 8.7, Cholesterol 84, Sodium 539.1, Carbohydrate 11.5, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 6.2, Protein 10

BAKED ZUCCHINI CASSEROLE



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This zucchini casserole is a quiche-like side dish. So easy and delicious! You can add ham or ground beef for a complete meal, if desired.

Provided by SWMtnTop

Time 1h5m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

cooking spray
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup mayonnaise
¼ cup chopped onion
¼ cup chopped green bell pepper
2 large eggs, beaten
4 cups sliced zucchini
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 tablespoon salted butter, cut into small pieces

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a 2-quart baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Mix Parmesan cheese, mayonnaise, onion, bell pepper, and eggs together in a large bowl. Add zucchini, salt, and pepper and mix until well combined. Transfer to the prepared baking dish and dot with butter.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until zucchini is fork-tender and top is golden brown, about 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 283.1 calories, Carbohydrate 3.9 g, Cholesterol 69.6 mg, Fat 27.5 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 6.5 g, SaturatedFat 6.3 g, Sodium 342.8 mg, Sugar 1.8 g

ZUCCHINI BAKE



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The only way I could get men around here to eat Zucchini. It so good they even ask for it now! this is a great vegetable dish that will have you begging for another slice. We love it! I was told it was originally a "Pampered Chef" recipe!

Provided by Recipe Baroness

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 40m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 -4 zucchini, peeled and sliced thinly
1 large onion, sliced thinly
1 tablespoon fresh garlic, chopped
1 tablespoon oregano
1 tablespoon basil
1/2 cup real butter
2 (10 ounce) cans pillsbury crescent roll dough
2 cups mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup parmesan cheese
3 eggs

Steps:

  • Preheat over to 350°F.
  • in large skillet melt the butter and fry the onions and zucchini, adding the garlic, oregano and Basil, until they are lightly browned and onions have lost their color and become clear.
  • In a large bowl mix the cheeses and eggs add salt and pepper to taste.
  • set aside.
  • In a 9 x 11 casserole dish press the crescent roll dough into the bottom of the dish making a pastry shell for the zucchini and cheese mixtures.
  • When zucchini is done, pour into the waiting cheese and egg mixture and mix together.
  • Then pour into the casserole dish.
  • Bake for approx 20 minutes or until golden and bubbly. Enjoy!
  • Note: I'm not real sure about the measurements for the oregano and the basil, as I just dump until it looks good to me.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 639.6, Fat 34.9, SaturatedFat 18.4, Cholesterol 217.9, Sodium 976.1, Carbohydrate 56.6, Fiber 5, Sugar 8.2, Protein 25.4

Tips:

  • Choose the right zucchini: Look for small to medium-sized zucchini that are firm and have a deep green color. Avoid zucchini that are too large or have blemishes.
  • Slice the zucchini evenly: This will help them cook evenly. If you are using a mandoline, be careful not to slice the zucchini too thinly, or they will become mushy.
  • Use a good quality cheese: The cheese is one of the main ingredients in this dish, so it's important to use a cheese that you enjoy. A sharp cheddar or Parmesan cheese will work well.
  • Don't overcook the zucchini: Zucchini cooks quickly, so it's important to keep an eye on it while it's baking. Overcooked zucchini will become mushy.
  • Serve the zucchini bake immediately: This dish is best served hot out of the oven. Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

This heavenly zucchini bake is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. It's a great way to use up fresh zucchini from your garden, and it's also a healthy and satisfying meal. So next time you're looking for a new way to enjoy zucchini, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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