Homemade Loaded Zucchini Bake
Servings
4 servings
Total Time
40 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
3 medium zucchinis, sliced into thin rounds
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
½ cup mozzarella cheese
½ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
¼ cup cream cheese, softened
½ cup turkey bacon or beef bacon, cooked and crumbled (optional)
2 cloves garlic, minced
¼ cup green onions, chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon paprika
Optional Topping
¼ cup breadcrumbs
2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon melted butter
Instructions
1. Preheat the Oven
Preheat oven to 190°C (375°F).
Lightly grease a baking dish.
2. Prepare the Zucchini
Slice zucchini into thin rounds.
Place them on paper towels and sprinkle lightly with salt.
Let sit for 10 minutes to release excess moisture, then pat dry.
(This step helps prevent a watery bake.)
3. Make the Creamy Mixture
In a bowl mix together:
sour cream or Greek yogurt
cream cheese
garlic
paprika
black pepper
half of the cheddar and mozzarella
Stir until smooth and creamy.
4. Assemble the Bake
Spread zucchini slices evenly in the baking dish.
Drizzle with olive oil.
Spoon the creamy cheese mixture over the zucchini.
Sprinkle the remaining cheddar and mozzarella.
Add crumbled bacon and green onions.
5. Add Optional Crunchy Topping
Mix:
breadcrumbs
Parmesan
melted butter
Sprinkle evenly over the top.
6. Bake
Bake for 25–30 minutes until:
zucchini is tender
cheese is melted and bubbly
topping is golden.
7. Serve
Let it cool for 5 minutes, then serve warm.
Optional Add-Ins
You can make it even more loaded with:
mushrooms
bell peppers
spinach
shredded chicken
jalapeños for spice
Tips
Use firm zucchini so it holds shape while baking.
If you want extra crisp top, broil for 2 minutes at the end.
For a low-carb version, skip the breadcrumbs.
✅ Serving Ideas
Side dish with grilled chicken
Healthy casserole for dinner
Low-carb comfort food
