This zucchini alfredo bake features crispy zucchini and sautéed mushrooms baked in a creamy white sauce. Perfect as a side dish or mixed into pasta!
This zucchini alfredo bake is one of my all-time favorite veggie dishes. When it’s the peak season for zucchini and my garden is producing more squash than I can handle, I know I can count on this bake to use up my harvest and be a total crowdpleaser (yes – even kids enjoy it!). What’s better? It’s crazy easy to make and only requires a bit of simple prep. Get ready to fall in love!
Note: This recipe calls for either homemade or store-bought alfredo sauce. Try your hand at making our alfredo sauce from scratch. It only requires 5 minutes and 5 simple ingredients – parmesan cheese, heavy cream, butter, garlic, and garlic parsley salt – to make!
What is a Zucchini Alfredo Bake?
This zucchini alfredo bake features crispy zucchini and sautéed mushrooms topped with rich alfredo sauce and a heaping amount of bubbly mozzarella cheese. Below, find a brief overview of the flavor, texture, and time it takes to make this knock-out casserole.
- Flavor: The earthy flavors of the zucchini and mushrooms are complemented by the savory alfredo sauce and mozzarella cheese.
- Texture: Each forkful of this bake is the perfect balance of gooey sauce and slightly crispy veggies.
- Time: From prep to table, this bake takes about 45 minutes to make.
The Rundown on Making this Zucchini Alfredo Bake
With just a 6 ingredient list, making this zucchini alfredo bake couldn’t get any simpler. Below, find a rundown on the process before you dive in.
- Bake or Grill the Zucchini: Slice the zucchini into rings and either broil it until crispy or grill it.
- Sauté the Mushrooms: Slice the mushrooms and cook them in a large skillet over medium-high heat with olive oil. Season them to taste with salt.
- Assemble the Casserole: Top the zucchini with the sautéed mushrooms in a baking dish. Next, pour the alfredo sauce on top, followed by a heaping amount of mozzarella cheese.
- Bake the Casserole: Bake at 350°F for about 15 minutes or until the top is golden brown. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Hot Tip: Add some Instant Pot shredded chicken into the bake if you’re a fan of classic chicken alfredo and would like a little more protein.
3 Tips for Making this Zucchini Alfredo Bake
Here you’ll find 3 pro tips to help you make the most out of this zucchini alfredo bake recipe.
- Slice the veggies as evenly as possible. To promote even cooking, slice the zucchini into similar-sized rings and slice the mushrooms into similar-sized pieces.
- Cook the veggies until golden for an extra smokey flavor. Baking/grilling the zucchini and sautéing the mushrooms until golden brown will add such a nice spark of flavor to your bake. It’s worth the extra couple of steps!
- Serve the zucchini alfredo bake immediately out of the oven. This bake is best served right out of the oven when the cheese is melty and the sauce is bubbly.
Hot Tip: Garnish your zucchini bake with herbs to elevate the flavor of the dish that much more. Some fresh parsley or basil works great!
Ideas for Serving Your Bake
Serve this zucchini alfredo bake as a tasty veggie side dish to just about any protein. It goes great with air fryer chicken breast, air fryer shrimp, or a cast-iron ribeye. Or, boil your favorite pasta until al dente and toss it directly into the bake. If you’re feeling ambitious, make our easy homemade pasta!
Low-Carb/Keto Dinner Hack: Watching your carbohydrates? Instead of slicing the zucchini into rings, use a spiralizer to make zucchini noodles, aka “zoodles”, or a mandolin slicer to make zucchini ribbons to have yourself a guilt-free zucchini-style ziti!
How to Store Your Zucchini Alfredo Bake
Whether you have a couple of servings leftover to store in the fridge or an entire bake you’d like to freeze, find all the best storage tips right here.
- Refrigerator: To keep your zucchini alfredo bake leftovers on hand for up to 5 days, store them in an airtight container in the fridge. This will keep the bake from turning soggy faster.
- Freezer: It’s not recommended to freeze this bake, as the cooked veggies don’t thaw particularly well. The same goes for the alfredo sauce – upon reheating, the cream will separate.
FAQ
What other veggies go great in this alfredo bake besides mushrooms?
If you’re not a fan of mushrooms, swap them out for sautéed broccoli or cauliflower.
How long does it take to broil or grill the zucchini?
There’s no exact science to how long it takes to broil or grill the zucchini. Once they turn golden brown, remove them from heat. Typically, this takes a couple of minutes on each side.
Can I use a different cheese besides mozzarella?
There are so many different cheeses that would work great in this recipe. Shredded parmesan, herbed goat cheese, cream cheese, and even crumbled feta are all wonderful options.
How do you ensure the zucchini doesn’t turn soggy?
Grilling or broiling the zucchini until golden brown prevents it from turning super soggy in the oven.
How can you add a bit of heat to this zucchini alfredo bake?
Add a couple of dashes of red pepper flakes or hot sauce to the bake to turn the heat level up.
Other Zucchini Recipes to Try
- Best Zucchini Ravioli Recipe – Low-carb zucchini ravioli bake
- Healthy Zucchini Fritters – Savory zucchini pancakes
- Savory Zucchini Casserole Bake – Shredded veggie cake
- Stuffed Zucchini Boats Recipe (Italian Flare) – Low-carb stuffed zucchini with meat sauce
Recipe
Ingredients
- 3 small zucchini
- 1 lb mushrooms
- 1 cup mozzarella
- 2 cups alfredo sauce
- 1 tsp light olive oil
- 1 tsp salt adjust to taste
Instructions
- Slice the zucchini into 1/2-inch thick rings. Brown both sides of the zucchini on your grill or on the broil setting of your oven. Next, place the zucchini on the bottom of the baking dish in a single layer.
- Dice the mushrooms. Cook them in a skillet over medium heat with a little bit of olive oil until golden brown. Season them with salt to taste. Top the zucchini with the sautéed mushrooms.
- Pour the alfredo sauce over zucchini. Top the sauce with grated mozzarella cheese. Bake it at 350°F for about 15 minutes or until the top is golden brown and bubbly.
- Serve the dish immediately while the cheese is melted and gooey. Enjoy!
Zucchini and cheesy cream sauces are meant to be together. I love how easy and delicious this is!
Hi Katie- agreed! Thanks for the feedback 🙂
I have found a new favorite!! This is so good! The mushrooms & zucchini are tender & it's packed with flavor! Served with some grilled chicken..yum!!
Thanks, Kristyn! Glad you enjoyed this one.
I like this recipe because you only need a few simple ingredients, and it comes out tasting amazing. My daughters loved it.
Thanks, Erin! We love the simple recipes around here 🙂
Making this for dinner today. What can u serve this with ? Pasta?
Hey, pasta will be great or grilled chicken.
Thanks for amazing lunch idea for today.. not sure how i missed this post 😉
Hey Janna, I hope you loved this recipe. We really enjoy zucchini anything so this dish was great.
I cannot wait to try this. It's making me drool right now 🙂
Thumbs up!!!!
Thanks Oksana! I think you guys will like it
Just made this dish for supper and it was sooooo amazing! I added cooked chicken and a few dashes of nutmeg to my Alfredo sauce. Will absolutely be making this again. Thanks for sharing!
Oh delicious!!! I want to try it with chicken next time. Nutmeg sounds interesting, I hardly ever use it, maybe I should check it out.
Natasha, thank you for this recipe, I made it and it came out so delish! Thank you!
Hey Tatyana, I am so happy to hear that you enjoyed it. You are making me crave some 😉
What do you think about adding chicken to it? There has to be meat with every meal in my family and I was wondering if that will work so I won't have to make 2 dishes.
If you add already cooked or grilled chicken, it could work. Just be sure to cut it into small pieces. Let me know how it turns out?
Yum! 🙂 I cannot wait to make this! 🙂
Hi Lena, I hope you love it! Keep me posted on how it goes 😉