Description

Creamy Parmesan Zucchini is a delightful vegetarian dish that combines fresh zucchini slices with a rich and velvety cream sauce, topped with gooey mozzarella and savory Parmesan cheese. This easy-to-make recipe brings together comforting flavors, making it perfect for dinner parties or quick weeknight meals. The creamy goodness of this dish will have everyone coming back for seconds! Whether served as a side dish or as a satisfying main course paired with crusty bread or grilled proteins, Creamy Parmesan Zucchini is sure to impress family and friends alike.

Ingredients

Scale

2 pounds zucchini (sliced into 1/4-inch rounds)
2 tablespoons butter
3 cloves garlic (minced)
½ cup heavy cream
½ cup sour cream
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese (divided)
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (divided)

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 425°F.
Generously butter a baking dish.
Sprinkle sliced zucchini with salt and let rest for 15 minutes to draw out moisture. Pat dry.
Arrange zucchini slices in the prepared baking dish.
In a bowl, whisk together heavy cream, sour cream, Italian seasoning, onion powder, half of the Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper until smooth.
In a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter and sauté garlic until fragrant (about 20 seconds).
Pour the cream mixture into the saucepan with garlic and whisk until bubbling.
Stir in half of the mozzarella cheese until melted.
Pour the creamy sauce over the zucchini and sprinkle remaining cheeses on top.
Bake for 18 to 22 minutes until golden brown.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 22 minutes
Category: Vegetarian/Main
Method: Baking
Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 250
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 450mg
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 11g
Unsaturated Fat: 5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 12g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 9g
Cholesterol: 45mg

Keywords: For added flavor, consider incorporating other vegetables like yellow squash or bell peppers. Use freshly grated cheese for improved melting quality.