The zucchini roll with cheese and cooked ham filling is a very tasty dish and a great dinner saver.

It is mainly composed of zucchini, which act as a wrapper and give a note of freshness.

Inside the roll, the filling is made up of a combination of cheese and cooked ham that makes it truly irresistible.

The zucchini, slightly crunchy as they are baked with breadcrumbs, and fresh, pleasantly contrast with the creaminess of the cheese and the tenderness of the cooked ham.

The cheese, with its creaminess, envelops and blends the other ingredients, creating a harmonious taste. The slight saltiness of the cooked ham completes the dish.

When the roll is sliced, the various layers can be seen, and that is where the eye stops and is conquered. The riot of colors and the creamy heart of the cheese make it irresistible.

Ideal for many occasions, from family dinners to elegant aperitifs. It is a dish that can be served cold or at room temperature, making it ideal for buffets or picnics.

Its lightness and delicate taste make it perfect for the summer months, but it can be enjoyed all year round.

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Difficulty: Very Easy
Cost: Economical
Preparation time: 10 Minutes
Portions: 2
Cooking methods: Electric Oven
Cuisine: Italian
Seasonality: All Seasons

Ingredients for Preparing the Zucchini Roll

3 zucchini
4 slices smoked mozzarella
3 slices cooked ham
as needed breadcrumbs
as needed extra virgin olive oil
as needed fine salt

Tools for Preparing the Zucchini Roll

1 Mandoline Slicer
1 Baking Tray
Parchment Paper
Paper Towels
1 Air Fryer Air Fryer

Steps for Preparing the Zucchini Roll

FOR A PERFECT PREPARATION WATCH THE VIDEO RECIPE

Choose fresh, medium-sized zucchini, Wash them thoroughly under running water and pat them dry with paper towels.
With a mandoline slicer, slice the zucchini thinly lengthwise, aiming for uniform thickness slices to ensure even cooking.
Line a baking tray with parchment paper and cover the surface with breadcrumbs and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil, see video. Arrange the zucchini slices to create a rectangle. The slices should overlap slightly to prevent the filling from leaking out.
Bake for about ten minutes at 428°F in the oven or in the air fryer for 5 minutes at 392°F
Once cooked, season with salt and fill with slices of cooked ham and smoked mozzarella slices. Using the parchment paper, begin to roll everything from the longer side, trying to keep the roll compact. This step requires delicacy to avoid breaking the zucchini.
Tightly secure it and return to the hot oven for another 5 minutes or in the air fryer for 2 minutes at 356°F
This way, the cheese will melt, creating a creamy heart.
Let it rest at room temperature for about half an hour. This resting time allows the roll to compact and the flavors to blend.
Serve both warm and cold and…
Enjoy your taste by Barbara!