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Active Time:20 minsTotal Time:1 hr 15 minsServings:4

Active Time:20 mins

Active Time:

20 mins

Total Time:1 hr 15 mins

Total Time:

1 hr 15 mins

Servings:4

Servings:

4

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Jen Causey

overhead view of all ingredients in various bowls/dishes

Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients2largezucchini (about 12 oz. each), sliced into 3/4-inch-thick rounds1teaspoonsalt1tablespoonextra-virgin olive oil¼cupsour cream1teaspoonno-salt-added everything bagel seasoning⅔cupfinely shredded extra-sharp Cheddar cheese2slicesbacon, cooked and finely chopped1tablespoonthinly sliced fresh chives

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Ingredients

2largezucchini (about 12 oz. each), sliced into 3/4-inch-thick rounds

1teaspoonsalt

1tablespoonextra-virgin olive oil

¼cupsour cream

1teaspoonno-salt-added everything bagel seasoning

⅔cupfinely shredded extra-sharp Cheddar cheese

2slicesbacon, cooked and finely chopped

1tablespoonthinly sliced fresh chives

DirectionsToss zucchini and salt together in a large bowl. Transfer the zucchini to a colander; place the colander over the bowl. Let drain until water has released from the zucchini, 30 minutes to 1 hour.Jen CauseyPosition a rack in the top third of the oven; preheat to 475°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with paper towels; arrange the drained zucchini in a single layer on the paper towels. Top with additional paper towels; firmly press down to dry the zucchini.Jen CauseyDiscard the paper towels. Drizzle oil over the zucchini; toss to coat. Arrange the zucchini slices along the edges of the baking sheet. Bake until browned in spots on the bottom, about 15 minutes. Remove from oven (do not turn oven off). Flip the zucchini; arrange in a single layer on a work surface lined with paper towels. Let cool for 5 minutes.Jen CauseyMeanwhile, stir together sour cream and everything seasoning in a small bowl.Using the bottom of a measuring cup, gently smash each zucchini round to about 1/2-inch thickness. Using a spatula, return the smashed zucchini to the baking sheet. Sprinkle evenly with cheese. Bake until the cheese has melted, 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer to a platter; top with the sour cream mixture, bacon and chives. Serve immediately.Jen CauseyOriginally appeared: EatingWell.com, June 2023

Directions

Toss zucchini and salt together in a large bowl. Transfer the zucchini to a colander; place the colander over the bowl. Let drain until water has released from the zucchini, 30 minutes to 1 hour.Jen CauseyPosition a rack in the top third of the oven; preheat to 475°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with paper towels; arrange the drained zucchini in a single layer on the paper towels. Top with additional paper towels; firmly press down to dry the zucchini.Jen CauseyDiscard the paper towels. Drizzle oil over the zucchini; toss to coat. Arrange the zucchini slices along the edges of the baking sheet. Bake until browned in spots on the bottom, about 15 minutes. Remove from oven (do not turn oven off). Flip the zucchini; arrange in a single layer on a work surface lined with paper towels. Let cool for 5 minutes.Jen CauseyMeanwhile, stir together sour cream and everything seasoning in a small bowl.Using the bottom of a measuring cup, gently smash each zucchini round to about 1/2-inch thickness. Using a spatula, return the smashed zucchini to the baking sheet. Sprinkle evenly with cheese. Bake until the cheese has melted, 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer to a platter; top with the sour cream mixture, bacon and chives. Serve immediately.Jen Causey

Toss zucchini and salt together in a large bowl. Transfer the zucchini to a colander; place the colander over the bowl. Let drain until water has released from the zucchini, 30 minutes to 1 hour.

overhead view of sliced zucchini in a mesh strainer that is in a bowl

Position a rack in the top third of the oven; preheat to 475°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with paper towels; arrange the drained zucchini in a single layer on the paper towels. Top with additional paper towels; firmly press down to dry the zucchini.

overhead view of of zucchini slices on a sheet pan lined with paper towels with a paper towel on the top of some

Discard the paper towels. Drizzle oil over the zucchini; toss to coat. Arrange the zucchini slices along the edges of the baking sheet. Bake until browned in spots on the bottom, about 15 minutes. Remove from oven (do not turn oven off). Flip the zucchini; arrange in a single layer on a work surface lined with paper towels. Let cool for 5 minutes.

overhead view of of cooked zucchini slices being smashed by a measuring cup

Meanwhile, stir together sour cream and everything seasoning in a small bowl.

Using the bottom of a measuring cup, gently smash each zucchini round to about 1/2-inch thickness. Using a spatula, return the smashed zucchini to the baking sheet. Sprinkle evenly with cheese. Bake until the cheese has melted, 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer to a platter; top with the sour cream mixture, bacon and chives. Serve immediately.

Smashed Loaded Zucchini on a plate

Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, June 2023

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Nutrition Facts(per serving)166Calories12gFat6gCarbs7gProtein

Nutrition Facts(per serving)

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