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Recipe of Baked zucchini with cream cheese

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Baked zucchini with cream cheese is an easy, creamy, and flavorful recipe, perfect for those looking for a light side dish or main course. This preparation combines the softness of zucchini with the creaminess of cream cheese and a gratin of mozzarella and Parmesan. The result is a golden, gratinated dish with an irresistible texture, ideal to accompany meats, fish, or simply enjoy with a salad.

Originating from Mediterranean cuisine, baked zucchini has become a classic for its versatility and low calorie content. This particular recipe stands out for its simplicity: you only need to slice the zucchini, season it with garlic powder, salt, and pepper, and then layer alternating slices of zucchini and cream cheese. Finally, it is topped with mozzarella and Parmesan and baked until perfectly gratinated.

Perfect for beginners in the kitchen, this recipe requires no advanced skills and is ready in less than an hour. Additionally, it is an excellent way to incorporate more vegetables into your diet deliciously. If you like zucchini, you can also try other versions like stuffed zucchini or grilled zucchini, but this baked option with cheese will become your favorite for its creaminess.

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Recipe of Baked zucchini with cream cheese
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Prep

15 min

Cook

30 min

Servings

8

Calories

250 kcal

Ingredients

Directions

  1. 1

    Grease a baking sheet with butter to avoid lumps, oil can also be used.

  2. 2

    In a bowl, place the zucchini slices and marinate with salt, pepper and garlic powder.

  3. 3

    Set aside for 10 minutes for the flavors to set.

  4. 4

    Preheat the oven to 180 ºC.

  5. 5

    Arrange the zucchini slices on the tray and with the help of a knife or small trowel place the cream cheese on each of them.

  6. 6

    Repeat the process in layers by placing zucchini and cream cheese until the slices run out.

  7. 7

    Spread the mozzarella cheese on top, covering the entire tray and finally place the Parmesan cheese.

  8. 8

    Put the tray in the oven for 30 minutes, check if the cheese has been completely gratinated to remove it.

  9. 9

    Serve hot and garnish with parsley sprigs.

Frequently Asked Questions

How difficult is it to prepare Baked zucchini with cream cheese?

This recipe has a easy difficulty level, which means it's accessible for cooks of all levels.

How long does it take to prepare Baked zucchini with cream cheese?

The preparation time is 15 minutes and the cooking time is 30 minutes.

How many people does this recipe serve?

This recipe is designed for 8 servings.

Can I substitute some ingredients?

Yes, many ingredients can be substituted with similar alternatives. We recommend checking the recipe variations.

How should I store this preparation?

Store the preparation in the refrigerator for up to 3 days in an airtight container. Some preparations can be frozen for up to 3 months.

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