Description
Indulge in the delicious Three Cheese Zucchini Parmesan, a flavorful and cheesy dish that combines zucchini, breadcrumbs, and three types of cheese for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Zucchini:
- 3–4 medium zucchini (sliced into ¼-inch rounds)
Breadcrumbs:
- 1.5 cups panko breadcrumbs (seasoned if preferred)
Eggs:
- 2 eggs (beaten)
Cheese Mixture:
- 1.5 cups shredded mozzarella
- 0.75 cup ricotta cheese
- 0.5 cup grated Parmesan (freshly grated recommended)
Marinara Sauce:
- 1.5–2 cups marinara sauce (thick and garlic-rich)
Olive Oil Spray:
- olive oil spray (optional, for extra crispiness)
Salt:
- to draw moisture from zucchini
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Prepare a baking sheet and lightly oil or line a casserole dish.
- Salt Zucchini: Salt zucchini slices and let them rest 15–20 minutes. Blot dry to remove excess moisture.
- Dredging Station: Set up a dredging station with beaten eggs and panko. Dip zucchini into egg, then coat with breadcrumbs. Lay on a baking sheet.
- Bake Zucchini: Bake breaded zucchini for 18–20 minutes, flipping once. Alternatively, shallow fry until golden.
- Layering: Layer: sauce, zucchini, ricotta, mozzarella, Parmesan. Repeat, ending with cheese and sauce on top.
- Bake: Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove foil and bake another 10–15 minutes until bubbly and golden. Let rest 5–10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, consider using the optional olive oil spray before baking.
- Ensure the zucchini slices are well-drained to prevent sogginess in the dish.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 345 kcal
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 840mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: Three Cheese Zucchini Parmesan, Zucchini Recipe, Cheesy Zucchini Dish
