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Zucchini Bake

Cultural Context

Zucchini Bake, a staple in American summer cooking, celebrates the bounty of garden-fresh zucchini. This dish is often made during the peak of zucchini season, showcasing simple ingredients that come together for a comforting meal. It's a versatile recipe, with variations including different cheeses or spices, making it a favorite for family gatherings and potlucks.

AmericanUSmain
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
4 zucchini
1 onion
2 potatoes
1 red bell pepper
300g mushrooms
150g cheese
1 clove of garlic
oil
salt
black pepper
8 eggs

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: monterey jack cheese

Monterey jack is often less expensive and melts well.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Pecorino is often cheaper and has a similar flavor.

bread crumbs

🥗Healthier: oats

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Crushed crackers can provide a similar texture.

1

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

2

Grease a baking dish with oil.

3

Slice the zucchini, onion, and potatoes thinly.

4

Chop the red bell pepper and mince the garlic.

5

In a large bowl, combine the zucchini, onion, potatoes, red bell pepper, and mushrooms.

6

In another bowl, whisk together the eggs until well combined.

7

Stir in the cheese, salt, and black pepper into the egg mixture.

8

Pour the egg mixture over the vegetable mixture and stir to combine.

9

Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish.

10

Bake for 30-35 minutes, until the top is golden and the vegetables are tender.

Cooking Techniques

mixingslicingbaking

Equipment Needed

baking dishmixing bowlswhiskknifecutting board

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Allergens

dairyeggs

Also Known As

Zucchini CasseroleZucchini Gratin

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