One Pan Baked Zucchini Cheese
This easy one-pan recipe combines tender zucchini, garlic, olive oil, and melted cheese for a simple yet flavorful side dish everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18–20 minutes
- Total Time: ~30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings (side dish)
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting, Broiling
- Cuisine: American, Mediterranean-Inspired
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp olive oil
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper
¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
1 tsp Italian seasoning (or ½ tsp dried oregano + ½ tsp dried basil)
3 medium zucchini, sliced into ¼-inch half-moons (about 1–1½ lb / 450–680g)
1 cup shredded low-moisture mozzarella
⅓ cup freshly grated Parmesan
1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
1 tsp lemon zest or 1 tsp lemon juice (optional, to finish)
Instructions
Preheat: Heat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a sheet pan with parchment for easy cleanup.
Season zucchini: In a bowl, toss zucchini with olive oil, garlic, salt, pepper, red pepper flakes (if using), and Italian seasoning.
Roast: Spread in a single layer on the pan (don’t overcrowd). Roast 12–15 minutes, until just tender and lightly browned.
Add cheese: Pull the pan out, push zucchini into a loose pile, and sprinkle evenly with mozzarella and Parmesan.
Melt & brown: Return to oven 3–5 minutes (or broil 1–2 minutes) until cheese is melted and golden in spots.
Finish: Garnish with parsley and a touch of lemon zest/juice. Serve hot.
Notes
For less moisture, toss sliced zucchini with ½ tsp salt and let sit 10 minutes; pat dry before roasting.
Variations: add halved cherry tomatoes, a sprinkle of seasoned breadcrumbs, or swap in provolone or Gruyère.
Make it a main: top with cooked shredded chicken or crispy chickpeas before the cheese stage.
Find it online: https://allrecipesmade.com/one-pan-baked-zucchini-cheese/
