5-Ingredient Cheesy Zucchini Bake

A delicious, cheesy vegetable side dish, and a great way to use up extra zucchini. ...MORE + LESS -

3 tablespoons butter

1/2 cup Italian style panko crispy bread crumbs

1 1/2 lb (750 g) zucchini, cut into 1/4-inch slices

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

3/4 cup water

1 container (8 oz/250 g) chive & onion cream cheese spread

1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (4 oz)

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1

Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 8-inch square (2-quart) baking dish with cooking spray; set aside.
2

In small microwavable bowl, microwave 2 tablespoons of the butter uncovered on High 30 seconds or until melted. Stir in bread crumbs until mixed well; set aside.
3

In 12-inch nonstick skillet, melt remaining 1 tablespoon butter over medium-high heat. Add zucchini; cook 4 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until crisp-tender. Spoon zucchini into baking dish.
4

In same skillet, cook water and cream cheese spread over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until smooth; stir in Cheddar cheese. Heat until cheese is melted. Pour mixture over zucchini; mix to coat.
5

Bake 15 minutes; top with bread crumb mixture. Bake 10 to 15 minutes or until bread crumbs start to brown and zucchini is tender.