Description
Baked Zucchini Cheese is a delicious and easy-to-make low-carb dish that combines shredded zucchini, cheese, and flavorful seasonings. Perfect as a side dish, appetizer, or snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Zucchini Cheese Mixture:
- 3 medium zucchinis, shredded and squeezed dry
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup almond flour or breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Additional:
- olive oil spray or drizzle
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare zucchini: Shred the zucchini and squeeze out excess moisture. Combine zucchini with eggs, cheeses, almond flour, spices, salt, and pepper.
- Bake: Spread the mixture onto the baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, and bake for 20–25 minutes until golden brown.
- Serve: Let it cool slightly, then slice and serve warm.
Notes
- You can substitute almond flour with regular flour or more Parmesan for a keto-friendly version.
- Add chopped herbs or red pepper flakes for extra flavor.
- Great served with marinara sauce or ranch for dipping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 370mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
