Cheesy Zucchini Roll-Ups are the perfect way to enjoy garden fresh zucchini! Delicious cheeses, marinara & thin strips of zucchini in one tasty dish!
Cheesy Zucchini Roll-Ups
In my kitchen, there’s nothing better and usually more happily received than a big old pan of cheesy goodness! Whether its lasagna, baked tortellini dishes or homemade mac and cheese…if there’s a boatload of cheese and it’s baked on there all ooey-gooey, chances are it’ll be a hit.
When zucchini season rolls around each year I like to find some new ways to use it in entrees. And this year I decided to try some yummy Cheesy Zucchini Roll-Ups for the family and let me tell you, they turned out wonderfully.
Bonus, they are simple to prepare and you’ll have them on the table in roughly 45 minutes, so that’s not too bad either. My family thoroughly enjoyed them and I thought you would too!
I did have that eye-roll moment though when I took a look at pan after they’d cooked. It was a mess, baked on sauce and bubbled on cheese which although tasty in this recipe isn’t my favorite things to scrub off while doing dishes. Who cares though…the end result is totally worth it. My family loves this recipe and I make it over and over again!
Other amazing zucchini dishes:
Cheesy Zucchini Cornbread Casserole
Zucchini Pizza Planks
Chicken & Zucchini Stuffing Mix Casserole
Cheesy Zucchini Roll-Ups are the perfect way to enjoy garden fresh zucchini! Delicious cheeses, marinara & thin strips of zucchini in one tasty dish!
Do you have a bumper crop of zucchini from your garden? Here are some ideas for you!
- Freeze it, we can help with that: How to Freeze Fresh Zucchini
- Make zoodles, they really are delicious.
- Zucchini chips, a great snack.
- Make a cake, this one from Lovefoodies is delicious: Pineapple Zucchini Cake
What flavors go well with zucchini?
- Feta
- Garlic
- Lemon
What’s your favorite way to enjoy zucchini? Comment below!
Cheesy Zucchini Roll-Ups
Cheesy Zucchini Roll-Ups are the perfect way to enjoy garden fresh zucchini! Delicious cheeses, marinara & thin strips of zucchini in one tasty dish!
Ingredients
- 12 thinly cut zucchini ribbons (approximately 1/4" thickness)
- 12 oz marinara
- 12 oz cottage cheese, small curd
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, shredded
- 1/4 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/4 t ground pepper
- 1/4 t salt
- 1 T Italian seasoning
- OPTIONAL: additional cheese on top of prepared roll-ups
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400° degrees. In baking dish spread 1/2 of marinara over bottom.
- Mix together cheeses, egg and seasonings.
- Lay pieces of zucchini flat, using a spoon spread cheese mixture over each zucchini piece.
- Roll up zucchini with cheese on inside, place standing up in prepared pan on top of marinara.
- When finished rolling pieces, spoon on remaining marinara over the top. Top with additional cheese if desired.
- Bake approximately 30 minutes, or until cheese is melted and top is bubbly.
That’s such a fun idea! These look fantastic. #client
Looks delicious! Looking forward to trying this recipe!
I love zucchini cooked this way, all the cheese can’t be beat!
This presentation is just gorgeous!!
I absolutely loath scrubbing dishes, so I need to give that dish cloth a try to make my life easier!