Loaded Zucchini Bake
🛒 What You’ll Need
- 3-4 medium Zucchinis, sliced into 1/4-inch rounds 🥒
- 1 lb Ground beef or turkey, browned and seasoned 🥩
- 2 cups Shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese 🧀
- ½ cup Heavy cream 🥛
- 2 Large eggs 🥚
- 1 tsp Garlic powder 🧄
- Salt & Black pepper to taste 🧂🖤
- Optional: Fresh parsley and extra crispy bacon bits for the topping! 🌿🥓
👩🍳 Instructions
- Prep the Base: In a large bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, eggs, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. 🥣🌪️✨
- Layer It Up: In a greased baking dish, create layers of your sliced zucchinis and the seasoned ground meat. 🥒🥩🤝
- The Creamy Pour: Pour the egg and cream mixture evenly over the zucchini and meat layers to bind everything together. 🥣🌊🙌
- The Cheesy Blanket: Top the entire dish with a generous mountain of shredded cheese and extra dollops of meat or bacon for that “loaded” look! 🧀🥓👑
- Bake to Perfection: Bake at 375°F for 25–30 minutes until the zucchini is tender and the cheese is bubbly and golden-brown. ⏲️📈🔥
- The Finishing Touch: Sprinkle with fresh chopped parsley immediately after removing from the oven for a pop of color as seen in the photo! 🎨🌿✨
- Serve: Scoop out a deep, layered slice and enjoy the perfect balance of veggies and comfort! 🍽️😋🧤✨
🔥 Pro Tips:
- The “No-Soggy” Secret: As shown in the photo, slicing the zucchini into rounds and layering them with meat helps maintain a great texture without the dish becoming too watery! 🥒🛡️💎
- The “Flavor” Hack: For an extra kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the cream mixture or use spicy sausage instead of ground beef! 🌶️🎯✅
