Easy Cheesy Zucchini Bake

By kayjayjohnson

If you like zucchini, fresh basil, and cheese, you'll love this Easy Cheesy Zucchini Bake. And for those who care, this tasty recipe is low-carb, gluten-free, meatless, and South Beach Diet friendly.

Ingredients

• 2 medium-sized zucchini, cut in slices or half-moon slices
• 2 medium-sized yellow squash, cut in slices or half-moon slices
• 3 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped (more or even less, depending on how much you like the flavor of basil)
• 2 tablespoons green onion, thinly sliced
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 cup + 1/2 cup low-fat white cheese (I used Pizza Cheese, which is a low-fat blend of Mozzarella, Provolone, Romano, and Parmesan)
• 1/2 cup Parmesan, coarsely grated (I would use a little less if you only have the very finely grated Parmesan from a can)
• Salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste

Details

Servings 6
Adapted from kalynskitchen.com

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees fahrenheit.

Spray an 8" x 8" baking dish with olive oil or non-stick spray. Wash the squash and cut in slices or half-moon slices. Wash basil, spin dry or dry with paper towels and finely chop. Slice green onions.

Combine the sliced squash, chopped basil, sliced green onions, dried thyme, garlic powder, and both kinds of cheese and stir together until the veggies are coated with cheese and the herbs are well-distributed.

Season with salt and fresh ground black pepper. Put the mixture in the baking dish and bake uncovered for about 25-30 minutes.

When the zucchini is nearly cooked through, take the casserole dish out of the oven and sprinkle over the remaining 1/2 cup of grated cheese. Put the dish back in the oven and bake 10-15 minutes longer, or until the cheese is melted and nicely browned and zucchini is fully cooked. Serve hot!