Okay, hear me out—zucchini might not sound like a party starter, but when you slice ’em thick, top ’em with creamy, melty cheese, and pop them under the broiler… oof. Game. Changer.

I whipped these up one lazy Sunday when I had a few zucchinis rolling around the bottom of the fridge drawer (and a serious craving for something cheesy but not a total carb bomb). What came out of the oven? Little zucchini “cards” so good, I may or may not have eaten the whole tray before dinner. Whoops.

And the best part? These are so easy, you can make them half-asleep. Let’s get into it!

🧀 Creamy Cheesy Zucchini Recipe

Ingredients:

• 4 large zucchinis, sliced into ½-inch thick rounds
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
• 1 teaspoon dried minced onions
• Salt & ground black pepper (just eyeball it, honestly)
• 8 oz cream cheese, softened (don’t skip softening—cold cream cheese is a beast to mix)
• 2 tablespoons half-and-half cream (or whatever milk you’ve got—it’s flexible)
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella
• ⅓ cup shredded parmesan
• Fresh chopped parsley for garnish (totally optional but super pretty)

Instructions:

1. Preheat that oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment or foil—because who wants to scrub baked cheese later?
2. Toss the zucchini rounds in a big bowl with olive oil, Italian seasoning, dried onions, salt, and pepper. Make sure they’re evenly coated—hands work better than spoons here.
3. Lay ‘em flat on your baking sheet. Give ’em some breathing room—don’t crowd the pan or they’ll steam and go all sad and floppy.
4. In a bowl, mix the cream cheese and half-and-half until smooth-ish. A fork works, or a hand mixer if you’re feeling fancy. Then stir in mozzarella and parmesan.
5. Spoon that cheesy goodness onto each zucchini round. You don’t need to go overboard—just a nice dollop in the center.
6. Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden. (Getting that golden crust on top? Oddly satisfying.)
7. Sprinkle with parsley and serve warm. Or sneak a few cold straight from the fridge later. No judgment.

🤔 FAQs

These Cheesy Zucchini Rounds Are Straight-Up Snack Goals

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• Author: Emily
• Total Time: 35 minutes
• Yield: 4 servings 1x
• Diet: Vegetarian

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Description

Tender zucchini rounds, oven-roasted and stacked with layers of creamy cheese, make these ‘cards’ a fun, melty, and flavor-packed bite.

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Ingredients

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• 4 large zucchinis, sliced into ½-inch thick rounds
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
• 1 teaspoon dried minced onions
• Salt & ground black pepper (just eyeball it, honestly)
• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• 2 tablespoons half-and-half cream (or any milk)
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella
• ⅓ cup shredded parmesan
• Fresh chopped parsley for garnish (optional)

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Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Toss zucchini rounds with olive oil, Italian seasoning, minced onions, salt, and pepper.
3. Arrange on a baking sheet in a single layer and roast for 15 minutes.
4. In a bowl, mix softened cream cheese with half-and-half until smooth.
5. Stir in mozzarella and parmesan.
6. Remove zucchini from oven and let cool slightly.
7. Layer roasted zucchini rounds with cheese mixture in small stacks—think mini lasagna style.
8. Return to oven and bake for 10–12 minutes until bubbly and golden.
9. Top with chopped parsley if using, and serve warm.

Notes

Softening the cream cheese is key—don’t skip it. These zucchini stacks are great as a side or fun low-carb snack.

• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 25 minutes
• Category: Side Dish
• Method: Oven Roasted
• Cuisine: American

Nutrition

• Serving Size: 1 stack
• Calories: 260
• Sugar: 4g
• Sodium: 420mg
• Fat: 21g
• Saturated Fat: 11g
• Unsaturated Fat: 9g
• Trans Fat: 0g
• Carbohydrates: 7g
• Fiber: 2g
• Protein: 9g
• Cholesterol: 55mg

Keywords: zucchini, cheese, oven, low carb, side dish

Final Thoughts (and a gentle nudge to try this already)

Look, these zucchini rounds might not win a Michelin star, but they will win over even your pickiest snackers. They’re perfect for parties, game day, or just scarfing while watching trash TV. Plus, you get that warm, melty cheese moment without needing to bust out a dough roller or deep fryer.

Honestly, just whip ‘em up. Your future self, standing over the kitchen counter eating one after another like tiny pizzas, will thank you.