Gallagher Kitchen

Barbara's Cheesy Zucchini Bake 🥒🧀

This delightful Zucchini with Cheese dish brings together a lovely mix of flavors and textures with tender zucchini, juicy tomatoes, and a luscious sour cream sauce. It's a comforting side that pairs perfectly with grilled meats or can stand alone as a vegetarian main. Plus, it’s a fantastic way to sneak in some veggies, making it a great choice for the whole family!

Ingredients

For the Zucchini Layers

For the Tomato and Cheese Topping

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease an 8x8x2 inch baking dish to prevent sticking.

  2. Prepare the Zucchini: Scrub the zucchini thoroughly with a stiff brush. Cut crosswise into ¼" slices.

  3. Season the Flour: In a medium bowl, combine the flour, ½ tsp. salt, ½ tsp. oregano, and ⅛ tsp. pepper.

🌱 Fresh herbs can elevate the flavor! If you have fresh oregano, feel free to substitute, using about three times the amount.

  1. Coat the Zucchini: Toss the zucchini slices in the seasoned flour until they are well coated.

  2. Sauté the Zucchini: Heat the oil in a large, heavy skillet over medium heat. Sauté the zucchini slices until they're golden brown, about 4 minutes on each side. Make sure to drain them on paper towels after cooking to remove excess oil.

🔥 You can also use a grill pan for a smoky flavor—just adjust the cooking time accordingly.

  1. Layer the Dish: Cover the bottom of your baking dish with the sautéed zucchini. Top with slices of fresh tomatoes.

  2. Make the Sour Cream Mixture: In a bowl, combine the sour cream, remaining salt, oregano, and pepper. Spread this mixture evenly over the tomato slices.

  3. Finish with Cheese: Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese over the top.

  4. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the zucchini is tender.

⏰ Allow the dish to cool for a few minutes before serving; this allows the flavors to meld together beautifully!

Serving Suggestion

This cheesy zucchini bake serves 6 and can be enjoyed warm or at room temperature! Pair it with a fresh green salad for a light meal on a warm evening.

Variations

Enjoy this dish as a deliciously cheesy comfort food that highlights the best of summer's produce! 🍅🧀

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ocr Here’s the text from the image: --- **ZUCCHINI WITH CHEESE** 1½ lb. zucchini ¾ cup all-purpose flour 1½ tsp. salt 1½ tsp. dried oregano leaves ¼ tsp. pepper ¾ cup oil or salad oil 2 medium tomatoes, sliced 1 cup sour cream ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease 8x8x2 baking dish. Scrub zucchini well with stiff brush. Cut crosswise into ¼" slices. In medium bowl, combine flour with ½ tsp. salt, ½ tsp. oregano and ⅛ tsp. pepper. Toss zucchini slices in seasoned flour to coat well. Slowly heat oil in large, heavy skillet. Sauté zucchini until golden brown, about 4 minutes on each side. Drain. Cover bottom of baking dish with zucchini. Top with tomato slices. Combine sour cream, rest of salt, oregano and pepper, and spread evenly over tomato slices. Sprinkle with grated cheese. Bake 30-35 minutes or until cheese is melted and zucchini is tender. Serves: 6 Barbara Bohannon 86
llm # Barbara's Cheesy Zucchini Bake 🥒🧀 This delightful Zucchini with Cheese dish brings together a lovely mix of flavors and textures with tender zucchini, juicy tomatoes, and a luscious sour cream sauce. It's a comforting side that pairs perfectly with grilled meats or can stand alone as a vegetarian main. Plus, it’s a fantastic way to sneak in some veggies, making it a great choice for the whole family! ## Ingredients ### For the Zucchini Layers - 1½ lb. zucchini - ¾ cup all-purpose flour - 1½ tsp. salt - 1½ tsp. dried oregano leaves - ¼ tsp. pepper - ¾ cup oil (olive or salad oil) ### For the Tomato and Cheese Topping - 2 medium tomatoes, sliced - 1 cup sour cream - ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese ## Instructions 1. **Preheat the Oven**: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease an 8x8x2 inch baking dish to prevent sticking. 2. **Prepare the Zucchini**: Scrub the zucchini thoroughly with a stiff brush. Cut crosswise into ¼" slices. 3. **Season the Flour**: In a medium bowl, combine the flour, ½ tsp. salt, ½ tsp. oregano, and ⅛ tsp. pepper. > 🌱 Fresh herbs can elevate the flavor! If you have fresh oregano, feel free to substitute, using about three times the amount. 4. **Coat the Zucchini**: Toss the zucchini slices in the seasoned flour until they are well coated. 5. **Sauté the Zucchini**: Heat the oil in a large, heavy skillet over medium heat. Sauté the zucchini slices until they're golden brown, about 4 minutes on each side. Make sure to drain them on paper towels after cooking to remove excess oil. > 🔥 You can also use a grill pan for a smoky flavor—just adjust the cooking time accordingly. 6. **Layer the Dish**: Cover the bottom of your baking dish with the sautéed zucchini. Top with slices of fresh tomatoes. 7. **Make the Sour Cream Mixture**: In a bowl, combine the sour cream, remaining salt, oregano, and pepper. Spread this mixture evenly over the tomato slices. 8. **Finish with Cheese**: Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese over the top. 9. **Bake**: Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the zucchini is tender. > ⏰ Allow the dish to cool for a few minutes before serving; this allows the flavors to meld together beautifully! ## Serving Suggestion This cheesy zucchini bake serves 6 and can be enjoyed warm or at room temperature! Pair it with a fresh green salad for a light meal on a warm evening. ## Variations - **Herb Infusion**: Add a layer of fresh basil or thyme between the zucchini and tomatoes for an aromatic twist! 🌿 - **Spicy Kick**: Sprinkle some red pepper flakes in the sour cream mixture to add a bit of heat. - **Protein Boost**: Mix in cooked crumbled sausage or grilled chicken pieces for a heartier dish. - **Low-carb**: Use thinly sliced eggplant instead of zucchini for a twist that keeps carbs in check. Enjoy this dish as a deliciously cheesy comfort food that highlights the best of summer's produce! 🍅🧀
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