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Baked Parmesan Zucchini

08/01/20 | Healthy, Recipes, Side Dishes

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This cheesy Baked Parmesan Zucchini is quick, easy, and an incredibly satisfying veggie side. 

If you’re looking for an easy, crowd-pleasing veggie side dish, you won’t find better than this.

Even if you’re not usually a fan of zucchini, roasting it in olive oil with toasty parmesan over the top makes it feel like a treat and just might change your mind.

Photo of roasted parmesan zucchini on a baking tray.

Ingredients

You need just a handful of ingredients for this dish:

Zucchini: You’ll want about a pound to a pound-and-a-half of zucchini, which is 3 or 4 small zucchinis or about 2 medium-to-large zucchinis.
Olive oil: A good-quality olive oil not only helps keep the zucchini from sticking to the baking tray but adds flavor and richness. This is olive oil is generally considered the gold standard for affordable but excellent.
Parmesan: Freshly grated parmesan is preferred here because it melts and browns extremely nicely, but the bagged pre-shredded stuff works just fine.
Salt & pepper: You don’t really need more seasoning than a generous sprinkle of salt and pepper, but if you’d like to experiment with flavors, try adding a little garlic powder or Italian seasoning.

Parmesan being sprinkled on zucchini slices before baking.

How to Make the Best Baked Parmesan Zucchini (Tips and Tricks)

Be strategic about how you slice your zucchini: Prefer softer zucchini? Slice it into thinner rounds, around 1/4-inch thick. Like your baked zucchini on the firmer side? Cut it thicker, closer to 1/2-inch.
Don’t skip the broiler: The final step in this recipe after roasting your zucchini is to switch on the broiler and broil the rounds for just a couple minutes. This makes the cheese extra toasty and delicious. But keep a close eye on your zucchini while the broiler is going. Food under the broiler can burn very quickly, so you never want to leave your broiler unattended.

Collage photo of parmesan zucchini before and after baking.

What to Serve With Cheesy Roasted Zucchini?

These bites are great alongside almost anything, particularly simple lunch sandwiches or:

  • Tomato Soup
  • Pesto Grilled Cheese Sandwiches
  • Sausage Pasta
  • Buttered Noodles

Bonus Tip: If you have leftover Pizza Sauce or marinara sauce in your fridge, serve these as a snack and use them for dipping. You can even add chopped  pepperoni if you have it (layer it under the parmesan before baking). 

Overhead photo of baked parmesan zucchini on a plate.

More Easy Vegetable Sides

  • Roasted Zucchini
  • Butter and Garlic Green Beans
  • Broccoli in the Oven
  • Corn on the Cob in the Microwave
Close up photo of baked parmesan zucchini on a plate.

Baked Parmesan Zucchini

This cheesy Baked Parmesan Zucchini is quick, easy, and an incredibly satisfying veggie side. 
4.77 from 38 votes
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Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes minutes
Total Time: 17 minutes minutes
Servings (Hover or Click to Change Yield): 4 to 5 servings
Calories: 106kcal
Author: Tracy

Ingredients

  • 2 medium zucchini sliced into 1/4 to 1/2-inch rounds
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt and pepper
  • 1 cup freshly grated parmesan pre-shredded is also fine

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 450°F and line a broil-safe baking sheet with foil (optional for easier clean up).
  • Place zucchini slices on baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil. Toss until well-coated. Spread slices out into a single layer.
  • Sprinkle generously with salt and pepper.
  • Top each slice with parmesan.
  • Bake on center rack for about 10 minutes, until zucchini is just fork tender. Set broiler on high and broil for 2 to 3 minutes, until cheese is bubbly and browned.
  • Serve and enjoy!
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Comments

  1. Didi says

    August 5, 2024 at 1:46 pm

    5 stars
    I used yellow squash, and cooked it in my air fryer oven. Turned out great!!!!

    Reply
  2. Minette S says

    November 2, 2023 at 5:28 pm

    4 stars
    Easy, good and a flexible side. I subbed in Bleu Cheese and it was delicious.

    Reply
  3. larry says

    September 1, 2023 at 9:46 am

    5 stars
    I was looking for a simple but delicious zucchini dish and I came to find it with your recipe.
    Simple it was and as mentioned, truly delicious. Thanks so much for a great recipe.
    Larry

    Reply
  4. Joyce says

    August 27, 2023 at 2:29 pm

    These do not need extra salt. Parmesan cheese is salty enough

    Reply
  5. Misty says

    July 3, 2023 at 3:28 pm

    5 stars
    This recipe was easy and delicious. My extremely picky 6 year old who refuses to eat all things vegetable couldn’t get enough!

    Reply
  6. Mary Ellen Berthold says

    June 13, 2023 at 9:52 pm

    4 stars
    Very good. We really enjoyed this. I, like another reviewer, need to be more consistent with my cuts on the zucchini. For a more even cook. Delicious flavor. I added some garlic powder and Italian Seasoning.

    Reply
  7. Maggie says

    June 10, 2023 at 5:01 pm

    1 star
    Fixed this and won’t be doing it again. Zuk slices came out mushy and dripped juice everywhere. Was a total waste of parmesan cheese.

    Reply
  8. Nancy Hammond says

    March 5, 2023 at 4:22 pm

    5 stars
    Turned out great! Thank you.another low carb go to recipe!

    Reply
  9. Kim says

    December 3, 2022 at 2:56 pm

    5 stars
    Absolutely delish…….it’s my family’s favorite. ❤️

    Reply
  10. Abby says

    August 23, 2022 at 4:16 pm

    5 stars
    This was delish!! Had a lot of Zucchini that we had to eat up, but got sick of just cooking it with lots of butter and seasoning. I wanted to pump this up a bit so I added some garlic powder… I put all the cut zucchini in a bowl and then added the oil, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. After that, I put it on the pan and let it cook!!!!!
    Make sure that your cuts are even, I had a little issue with uneven cooking due to my inconsistent thickness of cuts.
    But, very good! Definitely do not skip out on the broiling.

    Reply
  11. Lorraine says

    July 16, 2022 at 8:30 am

    5 stars
    The best

    Reply
  12. Coleen says

    July 11, 2022 at 5:30 pm

    5 stars
    So simple and yet so yummy. Will be in my permanent file!!

    Reply
  13. Vanessa Lytes says

    July 6, 2022 at 6:45 am

    Tried it. delicious. What is a serving size approximately. Counting calories

    Reply
  14. W.D. says

    September 16, 2021 at 5:49 pm

    5 stars
    I used grana padano cheese (similar to parmesan). It was fabulous.

    Reply
  15. Christine Maziuk says

    June 22, 2021 at 6:35 pm

    5 stars
    So easy…..so delicious!

    Reply
    • Tracy says

      June 22, 2021 at 8:15 pm

      So glad you enjoyed it!!

      Reply
    • Nancy Chafin says

      March 2, 2025 at 6:01 pm

      4 stars
      It was good but I think I cut my slices too thin. They were mushy even after broiling. Will try again with thicker slices.

      Reply
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