They seem easy… and they are! And they are also delicious. These are my cheesy zucchini, a tasty and appetizing side dish, even if not very light. But once in a while, it’s fine. Baking them with cheeses makes them extremely inviting, thanks to the crust that forms on top. A dish suitable for any occasion that I am sure everyone will love.
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- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Affordable
- Preparation time: 15 Minutes
- Portions: 4 people
- Cooking methods: Stovetop, Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Spring, Summer, and Fall
Ingredients for Cheesy Zucchini
- 1.1 lbs zucchini (net weight after discarding)
- 1 scallion
- 1.5 tbsp butter (+ more for the baking dish)
- 1.75 oz gouda
- 1.75 oz fontina
- 1 oz Grana Padano, grated (or Parmesan)
- 0.5 cup heavy cream
- salt
- black pepper
Tools
- 1 Pan with lid
- 1 Small bowl
- 1 Fork
- 1 Baking dish
Preparation of Cheesy Zucchini
Trim the zucchini, wash them, pat dry with paper towels, and cut them into quarters lengthwise. Then cut into pieces about 0.4 inches.
In a pan, melt the butter and sauté the finely chopped scallion. Then add the zucchini and stir-fry over medium heat for a minute, stirring constantly.
Season with salt and pepper to taste, then lower the heat, cover, and continue cooking for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Meanwhile, cut the gouda and fontina into cubes. If you prefer, you can use just fontina.
Pour the cream into a small bowl, add 0.75 oz of grated cheese, and mix with a fork.
When the zucchini are ready, transfer them to a lightly buttered baking dish; add the cheese cubes and pour over the cream mixture. Finally, sprinkle the top with the remaining grated cheese (0.25 oz).
Bake the cheesy zucchini in a preheated static oven at 356°F for about ten minutes plus a few moments on the grill function: they should be golden and the cheeses perfectly melted at the end.
Remove from the oven, let cool slightly, and serve directly from the baking dish. Enjoy! Paola
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