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Baked cheesy garlic zucchini steaks served on a plate, with melted cheese sauce and fresh herbs for garnish.

Cheesy Garlic Zucchini Steaks

Thick-cut zucchini "steaks" roasted to perfection with Cheesy Garlic Zucchini Steaks butter and a melty cheese topping. A quick, family-friendly side dish that transforms humble zucchini into something irresistible.
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Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Italian-inspired
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Moisture Draw Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 180kcal
Cost: $6

Equipment

  • 1 Sharp chef’s knife (For thick rounds)
  • 1 Large cutting board (Stable surface)
  • 1 Rimmed baking sheet (To roast evenly)
  • 1 Parchment paper (Prevents sticking)
  • Several Paper towels (For moisture control)
  • 1 Small Saucepan (To melt garlic butter)

Ingredients

  • 2–3 large zucchini - ~2–3 inches diameter sliced into ½-inch rounds
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt - For drawing out moisture
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper - To taste
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil - For brushing
  • 3 cloves garlic - Minced
  • 2 tablespoon unsalted butter - Melted with garlic
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning - Or fresh herbs
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes - Optional for heat
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese - Melts beautifully
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese - Adds nutty sharpness
  • 2 tablespoon chopped fresh herbs - Parsley or basil for garnish

Instructions

  • Slice into ½-inch rounds, salt both sides, rest fifteen minutes, then pat completely dry.
    Raw zucchini slices coated with garlic, herbs, and salt, prepared for baking or grilling.
  • Melt butter, add minced garlic, cook briefly until fragrant, then remove from heat.
    Butter, garlic, and grated cheese melting together in a skillet to create a rich, aromatic sauce.
  • Preheat oven to 400°F, line a rimmed sheet with parchment, arrange slices with space.
    Zucchini rounds seasoned with olive oil, herbs, and spices, arranged on a baking sheet ready for roasting.
  • Brush with olive oil, season with pepper and Italian herbs, roast until tender.
  • Brush with garlic butter, top with mozzarella and Parmesan, bake until bubbly, garnish.
    Thick zucchini slices baked in the oven, topped with melted golden garlic cheese and sprinkled with fresh herbs.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Nutrition

Serving: 150g | Calories: 180kcal (9%) | Carbohydrates: 7g (2%) | Protein: 9g (18%) | Fat: 14g (22%) | Saturated Fat: 7g (44%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 25mg (8%) | Sodium: 340mg (15%) | Potassium: 420mg (12%) | Fiber: 2g (8%) | Sugar: 3g (3%) | Vitamin A: 450IU (9%) | Vitamin C: 21mg (25%) | Calcium: 180mg (18%) | Iron: 1mg (6%)
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