Hasselback zucchini is an impressive side dish to add to your next meal. They're made with thin sliced zucchini that's fanned out like an accordion, brushed in marinade, and stuffed with two types of cheese.
Prep Time25 minutesmins
Cook Time25 minutesmins
Total Time50 minutesmins
Servings: 4or more people
Calories: 244kcal
Ingredients
4medium zucchini
2tablespoonsolive oil
2teaspoonsred wine vinegar
1teaspoonDijon mustard
½teaspoonoregano
½teaspoonsalt
¼teaspoonred pepper flakes
4ounces(113g)gruyere cheese, thin sliced into squares
1ounce(28g)fresh grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
Preheat oven to 425℉. Lightly grease a sheet pan (or line with parchment paper) and set aside.
Allow zucchini to lay flat naturally on the countertop, then slice off about ¼ inch at each end to remove stems. Place a chopstick (or thin wooden spoon) on either side. Slice zucchini across the top into ¼" sections, slicing until you hit the chopsticks, leaving the bottom of the zucchini intact.
Place sliced zucchini onto prepared sheet pan.
In a small bowl, add olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, oregano, salt, and red pepper flakes. Whisk to combine, then brush liberally over each zucchini.
Bake for 15 minutes.
Remove from oven and add gruyere cheese into every other space of the zucchini. Top with parmesan cheese.
Bake for another 10 minutes, or until cheese is melted and zucchini is cooked to your liking (add more time if you'd like softer zucchini).
Storage: Leftovers will keep for 3-4 days in the refrigerator. Cooked zucchini does not freeze and thaw well and gets very water, so I don't recommend freezing this recipe.
Cheese: Cheese is optional and can be omitted if desired. Gruyere can be substituted with your favorite melty cheese like cheddar, gouda, or monterey jack.