Savory Loaded Zucchini Cottage Cheese Bake
A comforting and vibrant zucchini bake layered with creamy cottage cheese and mozzarella, perfect for any meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups Zucchini (sliced and salted to reduce moisture)
- 1 cup Cottage Cheese
- 2 large Eggs
- 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese
- 1 small Onion (optional)
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1 teaspoon Salt (to taste)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare your zucchini by slicing it into rounds (about 1/4 inch thick) and sprinkling them with salt. Let them sit for at least 15 minutes.
- Sauté the onion in olive oil over medium heat for about 5 minutes until translucent.
- Mix the cottage cheese, eggs, half of the mozzarella, garlic powder, and sautéed onion in a large bowl.
- Layer the zucchini slices and cottage cheese mixture in a greased baking dish, starting with zucchini.
- Top the layered bake with the remaining mozzarella cheese.
- Bake for 35–40 minutes, until the mozzarella is bubbly and golden brown.
- Let it cool for about 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
For variation, try adding fresh herbs or spices for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: zucchini bake, cottage cheese, vegetarian recipe, easy dinner, healthy meal