Zucchini and cottage cheese appetizer
4 servings
50 minutes
Zucchini and cottage cheese appetizer is a delicate, aromatic dish with European roots. Zucchini baked with cottage cheese and cheese acquire a golden crust and softness inside. The combination of fresh vegetable, creamy cottage cheese, and spicy garlic creates a rich flavor with a slight tanginess. This dish is perfect as an independent appetizer or as an addition to main courses. Zucchini adds lightness while the baked cottage cheese with cheese satisfies and delights with its texture. The appetizer can be served warm when the cheese is still stretchy or chilled to reveal new flavor nuances. The simplicity of preparation and accessible ingredients make it a favorite choice for dinners, buffets, and family gatherings. The tenderness of the cottage cheese and the browned crust of the zucchini make this dish truly cozy and appetizing.
1
Take a medium-sized peeled zucchini, cut it into slices about 1 centimeter thick. Fry in a pan until browned.
- Zucchini: 1 piece
2
Grate cheese on a large grater. Pass garlic through a press. Beat eggs with salt. Add cottage cheese, spices, garlic, cream or sour cream, flour, and half of the grated cheese. Mix well.
- Cottage cheese: 200 g
- Chicken egg: 2 pieces
3
Preheat the oven to 180 degrees.
4
Place the zucchini on the baking sheet and top with the mixture.
5
Place the baking tray in the oven for 15 minutes, then sprinkle with the remaining cheese and leave for another 15 minutes.