Home Made Loaded Zucchini Bake
🛒 What You’ll Need
- 3-4 medium Zucchini and yellow squash, sliced into rounds 🥒🍋
- 1 cup Shredded Mozzarella or Cheddar cheese 🧀
- 6 slices Bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled 🥓
- ½ cup Red onion, thinly sliced 🧅
- 2 tbsp Olive oil 🫒
- 1 tsp Garlic powder 🧄
- Salt & Black pepper to taste 🧂🖤
- Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish 🌿
👩🍳 Instructions
- Prep the Veggies: Toss your sliced zucchini, squash, and red onions in a large bowl with olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until well coated. 🥣🌪️✨
- Layer the Pan: Arrange the seasoned vegetables in a greased baking dish, slightly overlapping them for that beautiful presentation seen in the photo! 📐🖼️🥇
- The Savory Crunch: Sprinkle your crumbled bacon bits evenly over the top of the vegetables. 🥓💎🎯
- The Cheesy Blanket: Cover everything with a generous layer of shredded cheese. 🧀🤝✨
- Bake to Perfection: Bake at 375°F for 20–25 minutes until the zucchini is tender and the cheese is bubbly and golden-brown. ⏲️📈🔥
- The Fresh Finish: Remove from the oven and garnish with fresh parsley to make those vibrant colors pop! 🎨🌿✨
- Serve: Scoop it out while it’s hot and the cheese is still stretchy! 🍽️😋🧤✨
🔥 Pro Tips:
- The “Non-Soggy” Secret: As shown in the photo, the best results come from not over-crowding the dish! If your zucchini is very watery, sprinkle the raw slices with a little salt and let them sit for 10 minutes, then pat dry before seasoning. 🥒🛡️💎
- The “Flavor” Hack: Add a pinch of smoked paprika or red pepper flakes for a little extra kick that pairs perfectly with the smoky bacon! 🌶️🎨🎯
