Loaded Zucchini Bake ๐Ÿฅ’:

Ingredients ๐Ÿฅ’
โ€“ 4 medium zucchinis, sliced into rounds ๐Ÿฅ’
โ€“ 1 tablespoon olive oil ๐Ÿ’ง
โ€“ 1/2 pound ground beef or sausage ๐Ÿ–
โ€“ 1 onion, chopped ๐Ÿง…
โ€“ 2 cloves garlic, minced ๐Ÿง„
โ€“ 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese ๐Ÿง€
โ€“ 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese ๐Ÿง€
โ€“ 1/2 cup sour cream ๐Ÿฅ›
โ€“ 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano ๐ŸŒฟ
โ€“ 1/2 teaspoon dried basil ๐ŸŒฟ
โ€“ Salt and black pepper to taste ๐Ÿง‚๐ŸŒถ๏ธ
โ€“ 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional) ๐ŸŒฟ

Preparation ๐Ÿณ

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375ยฐF (190ยฐC). Lightly grease a baking dish. ๐Ÿ•’๐Ÿ”ฅ

2. Cook Zucchini: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the sliced zucchini and cook until slightly tender, about 5 minutes. Remove from the skillet and set aside. ๐Ÿฅ’๐Ÿ’ง

3. Cook Meat: In the same skillet, add the ground beef or sausage. Cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks. Add the chopped onion and garlic, and cook until the onion is soft. Drain any excess fat. ๐Ÿ–๐Ÿง…๐Ÿง„

4. Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix together the cooked meat mixture, cooked zucchini, shredded cheddar cheese, grated Parmesan cheese, sour cream, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and black pepper. ๐ŸŒฟ๐Ÿง€๐Ÿฅ›๐Ÿง‚๐ŸŒถ๏ธ

5. Bake: Spread the mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden and bubbly. ๐Ÿ•’๐Ÿ”ฅ

6. Serve: Garnish with fresh parsley if desired. Serve hot and enjoy! ๐Ÿ˜‹๐Ÿฝ๏ธ๐ŸŒฟ