Description
A rich and creamy baked zucchini dish featuring a savory garlic cheese sauce and a toasted Parmesan crust. Perfect as a side dish or a light vegetarian main.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 medium zucchinis, sliced into rounds
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (for sweating zucchini)
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups whole milk
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt (for sauce)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350F (175C) and grease a 9×9 inch baking dish.
- Toss zucchini slices with 1/2 teaspoon salt in a bowl and let sit for 10 minutes. Pat them thoroughly dry with paper towels.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Whisk in the flour and cook for 1 minute.
- Gradually whisk in the milk, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens and is smooth.
- Stir in the minced garlic, onion powder, pepper, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Remove from heat and stir in 1.5 cups of the cheddar cheese until melted.
- Place the dried zucchini in the prepared baking dish and pour the cheese sauce over them, stirring to coat evenly.
- Top with the remaining 1/2 cup cheddar and all the parmesan cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the top is golden brown and bubbling.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American