Cheesy Bacon Zucchini Bake Recipe Video

Seasoned zucchini tossed with onions, garlic, topped with mixed cheeses, breadcrumbs, bacon and baked to a golden, cheesy perfection. Yep this cheesy bacon zucchini bake it pretty darn tasty! Who needs baked macaroni and cheese when you can have this stuff!! Ok...I still want baked mac and cheese but hopefully your fan will love this dish as much as mine does.

Summary

Preparation Time15 MinCooking Time35 Min
Ready In50 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
Servings6Cuisine
CourseTaste
Method

Ingredients

 Zucchini4 Medium
 Oregano1 Tablespoon
 White onion1⁄4 Small, diced
 Garlic2 Clove (10 gm), minced
 Sharp cheddar cheese1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs), shredded
 Salt To Taste (Optional)
 Black pepper To Taste (Optional)
 Bread crumb1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs) (plain Panko)
 Mozarella cheese1⁄4 Cup (4 tbs), shredded (MIXED CHEESE)
 Gouda cheese1⁄4 Cup (4 tbs), shredded (smoked, MIXED CHEESE)
 Cheddar cheese1⁄4 Cup (4 tbs), shredded (MIXED CHEESE)
 Butter2 Tablespoon, melted
 Turkey bacon5 Medium, cooked, crumbled (slices)

Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Calories 191 Calories from Fat 118

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 13 g20.6%

Saturated Fat 8.1 g40.5%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 43.2 mg14.4%

Sodium 331.8 mg13.8%

Total Carbohydrates 9 g3%

Dietary Fiber 2.6 g10.4%

Sugars 2.8 g

Protein 10 g20.3%

Vitamin A 15.5% Vitamin C 36.7%

Calcium 26.1% Iron 10.5%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

GETTING READY
1. Preheat oven to 350.
2. Slice zucchini into 1/2 inch thick circles and then cut the circles in half.
3. In a large bowl place zucchini and add in the onions and garlic.
4. Put oregano, sharp cheddar cheese, and season it with salt and pepper, if using.
5. Spray a 9 x9 casserole dish with cooking spray.
6. In a small bowl stir melted butter into bread crumbs.

MAKING
7. Add zucchini mixture and spread evenly.
8. Sprinkle the top with mixed cheeses.
9. Sprinkle bread crumb mixture evenly over the top of cheese.
10. Bake for 25 minutes.
11. Remove from oven and sprinkle on more cheese if desired.
12. Continue baking for another 10 minutes or until zucchini is tender, yet firm.
13. Remove from oven and sprinkle with bacon.

SERVING
14. In a serving plate, slice and serve the bake immediately with choice of main dish.
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