Zucchini with cheese baked

Zucchini with cheese baked - A simple and tasty delicacy

Preparation time: 15 minutes
Baking time: 30 minutes
Total time: 45 minutes
Number of servings: 4

If you're looking for a simple and quick recipe that's full of flavor, baked zucchini with cheese is the perfect choice. This recipe is not only easy to prepare, but it will certainly impress family and friends. Here's how to achieve a perfect result, step by step.

Necessary ingredients:

- 1 large zucchini
- 2 large potatoes
- 150 g cheese (you can use cheese like telemea, cottage cheese, or ricotta, depending on your preference)
- 50 g ham or kaiser (optional, for extra flavor)
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons sour cream
- 1/2 tomato (for decoration)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for greasing the baking dish

Preparing the zucchini with cheese:

1. Preparing the ingredients: Start by peeling the zucchini and potatoes. Cut the zucchini into thin lengthwise slices, and the potatoes into round slices. Make sure the slices are uniform for even cooking.

2. Blanching: Put salted water in a pot and bring it to a boil. Add the zucchini slices and let them boil for 5 minutes. This step will help soften the zucchini and add extra flavor.

3. Preparing the cheese mixture: In a bowl, mash the chosen cheese, add the egg, sour cream, salt, and pepper. Mix well until you obtain a homogeneous composition. If you want a creamier texture, you can add another tablespoon of sour cream.

4. Assembling: Preheat the oven to 180°C. Grease a baking dish with a little olive oil. Place a layer of potato slices at the bottom of the dish, followed by a layer of zucchini. If you chose to use kaiser, place a few slices on top. Pour the cheese mixture over the vegetables, making sure to cover everything evenly.

5. Baking: Place the dish in the oven and let it bake for 30 minutes or until the vegetables are tender and the cheese is golden and fluffy. You can check if they are done by piercing a potato with a fork - if it goes in easily, they are ready!

6. Serving: Take the dish out of the oven and let it cool for a few minutes. Decorate the dish with slices of fresh tomato for a color and freshness contrast.

Practical tips:

- Variations: You can also add other vegetables like carrots or pumpkin to diversify the recipe. Additionally, you can replace the cheese with a mixture of feta cheese and olives for a Mediterranean flavor.
- Texture: If you like a crunchy crust, you can sprinkle breadcrumbs on top before baking.
- Serving: This dish pairs very well with a fresh green salad or a side of rice.

Baked zucchini with cheese is an excellent choice for a quick, hearty, and healthy dinner. Try this simple recipe and enjoy every bite!

 Ingredients: 1 large zucchini 2 potatoes cheese (I had a bit of each: burduf, cas, urda) a few slices of kaiser 1 egg 2 tablespoons sour cream salt pepper 1/2 tomato