This 30 minute zucchini parmesan is perfect to have as a quick and easy meal during the summer when you have lots of zucchini growing in the garden. It involves layering thinly sliced zucchini with slices of ham and cheese in a casserole, which can then be served for a wonderful dinner.
To make the 30 minute zucchini parmesan, you thinly slice zucchini before layering the slices with sliced ham, sliced cheese, parmesan, and mint. Then, it gets a garnish of breadcrumbs and parmesan before being baked in the oven. The entire dish can be cooked while you prepare a salad to serve on the side.
What is 30 Minute Zucchini Parmesan?
This 30 minute zucchini parmesan is a casserole featuring slices of zucchini, ham, cheese, and parmesan. Using zucchini means that it cooks quickly in the oven so that you can get dinner on the table fast.
Pro Tips
- Slice the zucchini into very thin slices using a potato peeler to ensure that they are all even thicknesses.
- Grease the casserole dish which will make portions of the zucchini parmesan easy to remove.
- Don’t overbake it as you don’t want the zucchini to be soggy. Thirty minutes in the oven should be perfect for cooking this flavorful zucchini dish.
- For a meatless version, you can omit the ham and add some sauteed mushrooms or extra cheese if desired.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can 30 Minute Zucchini Parmesan Be Made With Yellow Summer Squash?
Absolutely! If you have an abundance of summer squash, feel free to use that in this recipe instead.
Can You Freeze Zucchini Parmesan?
While you technically could, it isn’t recommended since zucchini has a lot of moisture in it and will likely become soggy once thawed.
Can I Replace the Mint With Another Herb?
Yes, if you don’t enjoy mint, fresh basil leaves would be a perfect alternative.
How to Store 30 Minute Zucchini Parmesan
Your leftover casserole can be tightly covered and stored in the fridge for up to 3 to 4 days. Then, you can transfer the dish to the oven to reheat it before serving it.
Ingredients
How to Make 30-Minute Zucchini Parmesan
Thinly slice the zucchini using a potato peeler and dust them with flour.
Thinly slice the zucchini using a potato peeler and dust them with flour.
Drizzle a casserole dish with olive oil and arrange some of the zucchini slices in the bottom in an even layer.
Drizzle a casserole dish with olive oil and arrange some of the zucchini slices in the bottom in an even layer.
Add a layer of ham, cheese, and mint along with a drizzle of olive oil. Repeat the layers until the dish is full.
Add a layer of ham, cheese, and mint along with a drizzle of olive oil. Repeat the layers until the dish is full.
Sprinkle the top with parmesan cheese and breadcrumbs. Add crumbled mozzarella on top along with a drizzle of olive oil. Bake it in a 356 F (180 C) oven for 30 minutes.
Sprinkle the top with parmesan cheese and breadcrumbs. Add crumbled mozzarella on top along with a drizzle of olive oil. Bake it in a 356 F (180 C) oven for 30 minutes.
Serve and enjoy!
Serve and enjoy!
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