Do you love zucchini? Are you looking for a delicious way to prepare it? If so, oven baked zucchini is definitely the recipe for you! This dish is simple to make and tastes fantastic.
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❤️ Why you'll love this recipe
- This dish is simple to make and only requires a few basic ingredients.
- Creamy, cheesy and a great way to get picky eaters to enjoy eating vegetables.
- Best of all, oven baked zucchini is a healthy dish that is high in nutrients. So you can enjoy it without feeling guilty!
If you're looking for a way to make your zucchini disappear, look no further. This oven-baked zucchini recipe is so simple and delicious, you'll be making it all the time. Plus, it's a great way to sneak some veggies into your diet. So give this recipe a try and enjoy!
🛒 Ingredients
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Note: The full list of this recipe ingredients with their amounts and options are listed in the recipe card below.
- Olive oil -- this is my favorite oil but you can also use grapeseed oil, peanut oil, or vegetable oil.
- Onion -- yellow onions have a nice balance of astringency and sweet in their flavor, becoming sweeter the longer they cook.
- Garlic Powder -- if you want to use garlic cloves, add two minced cloves to the onion as it is cooking.
- Kosher Salt -- we prefer using Kosher rather than table sale in this recipe.
- Black Pepper -- freshly ground or restaurant grade pepper adds more flavor.
- Dried Basil
- Dried Thyme
- Half and Half Cream -- may use a combination of heavy cream and milk if you don't have half and half.
- Cornstarch -- this is what thickens the liquid.
- Panko Breadcrumbs -- may use regular breadcrumbs.
- Parmesan Cheese -- freshly grated is best.
- Butter -- you may use salted or unsalted.
- Fresh Parsley -- used as a garnish.
🗒 Instructions
Note: This is an overview of the instructions. The full instructions are in the Oven Baked Zucchini Casserole recipe card below.
- In a large skillet over medium high heat, heat oil and sauté the onions until they soften.
- Add the zucchini into the skillet and season with lemon juice, and the whisked seasonings.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk the cornstarch into the half and half to combine completely. Don't fret if there's a few little lumps.
- Turn the heat on low and simmer for 10 minutes or until the zucchini is soft, stirring occasionally.
- Stir the cream mixture into the zucchini and stir continuously until everything thickens.
- Pour the zucchini into the prepared baking dish and set aside. In a small bowl, combine and mix the Panko breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese.
- Spread the breadcrumb mixture over the zucchini in the baking dish.
- Melt the butter in a microwave safe bowl. Pour the butter over the cheesy breadcrumbs. Then bake for 25 minutes or until bubbly.
🔪 Equipment
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You’ll need the following items to make this recipe successfully.
- 9x13 inch baking dish
- Large 12 inch skillet
- Various mixing bowls
- Measuring spoons
- Liquid measuring cup
- Dry measuring cup
- Sharp Knife
- Cutting board
- Aluminum foil
- Vegetable Oil Spray
🤔 FAQs
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👩🏻🍳 Tips
- Be sure to wash the zucchini well before you slice.
- Once you slice the zucchini let them sit on a paper towel with another paper towel on top for 10 to 20 minutes if you want to make sure that your creamy sauce doesn't get too watery.
- If you want gooey melted cheese on top, wait until you have about 3-5 minutes of baking time left, then add the cheese onto the top of the dish and let it finish baking while melting the cheese.
📚 Variations
- Add in ¼ cup of chopped sun-dried tomatoes to the creamy sauce for a variation that tastes like lasagna.
- You can use a mix of zucchini and yellow squash for a different twist on this recipe.
- Mozzarella or cheddar cheese would be a great addition to make this oven baked zucchini even better.
- Ground nutmeg can be added for an additional kick of comforting flavors. ides
- This oven baked zucchini dish pairs perfectly with a simple green salad, some oven roasted potatoes, or even some garlic bread.
🥫 Storage
Cover and store in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
You can also freeze your zucchini gratin for up to 3 months for best quality. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight.
Reheat the zucchini gratin in the oven at 350 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes or in the microwave for one to two minutes.
📗 Related Recipes
- Roasted Zucchini Stuffed with Parmesan Garlic is a tasty side dish that your entire family will enjoy.
- Stuffed Grilled Zucchini is the perfect vegetable based side dish, and even includes directions for baking it in the oven instead of grilling.
- Zucchini Mushroom Onion Sauté is a great fresh and easy vegetable side dish when you don't know what to make.
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- Grilled Shrimp with Lemon and Garlic is a simple recipe that is quick yet delicious.
- If you are looking for a gourmet meal at home to pair with this oven baked zucchini casserole then give this Standing Rib Roast With Herb Rub a try.
- This Tiramisu Cake is a simple poke cake recipe that is perfect for weeknight dinners.
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Summer is right around the corner and that means that garden fresh zucchini will be in abundance soon. This Oven Baked Zucchini Casserole is a great way to use up some of your summer harvest and enjoy a creamy and cheesy side dish at the same time.
Another vegetable bake that is always a huge success with family and friends is our Loaded Cauliflower Casserole. It's easy to make and you can prepare it ahead of time.
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📝 Recipe Card
If you're looking for a way to make zucchini more interesting, oven baking is the way to go. The process intensifies the flavor of the vegetable while keeping it light and slightly crispy. Plus, this recipe is super easy to follow. Give it a try!
Another easy recipe to try if you're a zucchini fan is our Ultra Creamy Zucchini Pasta Sauce Recipe. It's so good you'll want to grab a spoon and eat it as is. This is a fantastic recipe to use up those zucchini.
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📖 Recipe
Italian Oven Baked Zucchini Casserole
Equipment Needed
Ingredients
- 1 Tablespoon Olive oil
- 1 Yellow Onion diced
- 2.5 pounds Zucchini Thinly sliced
- 1 Tablespoons Lemon juice fresh
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
- ⅛ teaspoon Black pepper
- ½ teaspoon Dried Basil
- ½ teaspoon Dried Thyme
- 1 ¼ cup Half and Half cream 10 fluid ounce
- 2 Tablespoons Cornstarch
- 1 cup Panko Breadcrumbs
- ¾ cup Parmesan Cheese freshly grated
- 4 Tablespoons Butter melted
- Chopped fresh parsley optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400℉ and prepare a 9X13 in baking dish by spraying it with cooking spray. Set it aside.
- In a small bowl whisk together the garlic powder, salt, dried basil, dried thyme, and pepper.
- In a large skillet over medium high heat, heat oil and sauté the onions until they soften. Add the zucchini into the skillet and season with lemon juice, and the whisked seasonings.
- Turn the heat on low and simmer for 10 minutes or until the zucchini is soft, stirring occasionally.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk the cornstarch into the half and half to combine completely. Don't fret if there's a few little lumps.
- Stir the cream mixture into the suzzhini and stir continuously until everything thickens.
- Pour the zucchini into the prepared baking dish and set aside.
- In a small bowl, combine and mix the Panko breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese. Spread the breadcrumb mixture over the zucchini in the baking dish.
- Melt the butter in a microwave safe bowl. Pour the butter over the cheesy breadcrumbs.
- Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes.
- Take off foil and return the pan to the oven and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes or until the top turns golden brown and the sides are bubbly.
- Garnish with freshly chopped parsley then plate and serve. It's best when the baked zucchini is served warm.
Notes
- Be sure to wash the zucchini well before you slice.
- Once you slice the zucchini let them sit on a paper towel with another paper towel on top for 10 to 20 minutes if you want to make sure that your creamy sauce doesn't get too watery.
- If you want gooey melted cheese on top, wait until you have about 3-5 minutes of baking time left, then add the cheese onto the top of the dish and let it finish baking while melting the cheese.
- Add in ¼ cup of chopped sun-dried tomatoes to the creamy sauce for a variation that tastes like lasagna.
- You can use a mix of zucchini and yellow squash for a different twist on this recipe.
- Mozzarella or cheddar cheese would be a great addition to make this oven baked zucchini even better.
- Ground nutmeg can be added for an additional kick of comforting flavors. ides
- This oven baked zucchini dish pairs perfectly with a simple green salad, some oven roasted potatoes, or even some garlic bread.
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