Loaded Zucchini Bake 🥒:
Ingredients 🥒
– 4 medium zucchinis, sliced into rounds 🥒
– 1 tablespoon olive oil 💧
– 1/2 pound ground beef or sausage 🍖
– 1 onion, chopped 🧅
– 2 cloves garlic, minced 🧄
– 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese 🧀
– 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese 🧀
– 1/2 cup sour cream 🥛
– 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano 🌿
– 1/2 teaspoon dried basil 🌿
– Salt and black pepper to taste 🧂🌶️
– 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional) 🌿
Preparation 🍳
1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a baking dish. 🕒🔥
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. 🥒💧
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. 🍖🧅🧄
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. 🌿🧀🥛🧂🌶️
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. 🕒🔥
6. Serve: Garnish with fresh parsley if desired. Serve hot and enjoy! 😋🍽️🌿