Crispy Zucchini Bake: Delicious and Easy Italian Side Dish
This delicious zucchini bake is a tasty way to get your serving of veggies! You’ll love this dish once you bite in and the salty, crumbly coating and warm, cheesy zucchini filling pair together to make the perfect flavor combination. Nobody will be going to bed hungry after they have this filling bake and they’ll be coming back for more the next day!
Crispy Zucchini Bake
Servings: people
Equipment
- Round mold
Ingredients
For the crumble base:
- 2 cups flour (heaping)
- 1 tbsp instant yeast
- 2/3 cup butter (cold)
- 1 medium egg
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese (grated)
- Salt to taste
For the zucchini filling:
- 1 1/3 cup Prosciutto Cotto (or cooked ham)
- 2 cups zucchini
- 1/2 + 1/8 cups ricotta cheese
- extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- First, let's start with the crumble mixture. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, yeast, salt, and parmesan cheese. Mix it together a bit so everything is combined, then add in the butter in small pieces.
- Work the mixture together with your hands until decently mixed together, then add the egg and continue working the mixture with your hands until it starts to gain a crumbly texture. Set aside in the fridge while you prepare the next part!
- Cut up the zucchini into fourths and start heating up a large frying pan on medium heat; once it’s hot, drizzle in some olive oil and add the zucchini. Cook for about 6-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until they are fully cooked. Season with salt and pepper, transfer to a bowl, and set aside until cooled. Once they are cooled, gently mix in the ricotta cheese and set aside.
- Lightly oil a round mold and place parchment paper on the bottom (cut it out so it lines the bottom without any overlap on the sides). Use about half of the crumble mixture to coat the bottom and edges of the mold and, with a spoon, gently pack down and flatten out (don’t pack too hard though, it might affect cooking times).
- Scoop in the zucchini ricotta mixture on top of the packed down crumble base and level out then add a layer of ham on top. Cover the ham layer with the last of the crumble mixture until it’s all coated.
- Bake in the oven at 355° for about 50-55 minutes on the bottom rack. Let cool for a few minutes before you slice it up and serve!
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Amazing Crispy Zucchini Bake! The crumble base was delectably flaky and the zucchini-ricotta filling was so creamy and flavorful. Love it
Thhe balance of the crumble base and the creamy zucchini-ricotta filling worked so well. The prosciutto added a savory touch.
This one went crazy! The crispy base, the creamy filling, and ohhhh, that ham! My taste buds are still singing.