Cheesy Zucchini Bake Recipe {and some Flip Flip vino}

I discovered that I love zucchini
And Hubby will tolerate it
This is a breakthrough.

So when I found this recipe for a Cheesy Zucchini Bake on Kayln's Kitchen
I knew it would be the perfect inspiration for this meal.

And when I got this bottle of Moscato from FlipFlop Wines
I knew it would be the perfect pairing.

Healthy Cheesy Spicy Zucchini Bake

Ingredients 

2 medium zucchini 

2 medium yellow squash

5 tblspns fresh basil
3 tblspns green onion
1 can diced tomatoes
1 tblspn red pepper flakes
{reduce to 1 tsp or less if you prefer less spicy foods}* 
1/2 tspn thyme
2 tspns garlic powder

1/2 cup + 1/2 cup grated low-fat cheese
(I used 1/4 cup cheddar and 1/4 cup mozzarella to make up each half cup)
1/2 cup coarsely grated Parmesan

Salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste

*Note: there have been a couple of comments that this dish is too spicy.  I love super spicy foods, but if you're not a fan, you can reduce the amount of red pepper flakes to 1 tsp or less {or remove entirely} to work better for you!

First, slice up all of the ingredients.
Cut your zucchini and squash into little half moons and slice up your basil and green onion.
I did most of this on the weekend so there would be less to do when I got home from work.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Grab an 8" x 8" dish and spray it with non-stick.

Oh did I mention that this recipe is easy?  

Combine everything except the extra 1/2 cup of cheese in a bowl and mix it all up

And season with salt and pepper to taste.

That wasn't too rough, right?

If I'm making dinner outside of a crock pot on a weeknight, it better be easy.

Pour the yumminess into the baking dish and bake (uncovered) for 20 minutes

Pull it out and throw that extra 1/2 cup of cheese on top so it can be nice and melty.

Then, pop it back in for 10 - 15 minutes.

You can eat it by itself if you're being healthy
Or add it on top of a bowl of pasta if you're my husband.

Inhale with a crisp glass of white wine 
Like FlipFlop's Moscato
That had a bold and fruity floral taste
Which is perfect for the lover of
sweet,
fabulous
and affordable wines!


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Printable Recipe:

Cheesy Zucchini Bake

Ingredients 

2 medium zucchini 

2 medium yellow squash

5 tblspns fresh basil

3 tblspns green onion

1 can diced tomatoes

1 tblspn red pepper flakes
{reduce to 1 tsp or less if you prefer less spicy foods} 

1/2 tspn thyme

2 tspns garlic powder

1/2 cup + 1/2 cup grated low-fat cheese 

(I used 1/4 cup cheddar and 1/4 cup mozzarella to make up each half cup)

1/2 cup coarsely grated Parmesan

Salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste

Cut your zucchini and squash into little half moons and slice up your basil and green onion.   

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Grab an 8" x 8" dish and spray it with non-stick.

Combine everything except the extra 1/2 cup of cheese in a bowl and mix it all up and season with salt and pepper to taste.

Pour into the baking dish and bake (uncovered) for 20 minutes

Add the extra 1/2 cup of cheese on top and put it back in the oven for another 10 - 15 minutes Pin It