Baked Zucchini, Tomato, Basil, and Mozarella Casserole

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serves 6
Ingredients

• 2 medium zucchini sliced
• 3-4 medium tomatoes
• 2 garlic cloves
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 4 slices of fresh mozzarella
• 2 Tablespoons shredded cheddar cheese
• salt and pepper to taste
• 2 Tablespoons butter
• 1 Tablespoon fresh chopped basil

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Preparation

1. Preheat oven to 375F.
2. Wash the zucchini and the tomatoes.
3. Slice the zucchini and place the round pieces in a bowl.
4. Sprinkle salt, pepper and a little bit of garlic powder over them and mix gently to coat the vegetables. Set aside.
5. Repeat the step with the sliced tomatoes.
6. Butter an 8x8-inch glass baking dish and arrange the slices of zucchini in the dish, alternating with slices of mozzarella cheese and tomato, so that the slices overlap each other in a neat row pattern.
7. Bake in the oven for about 20 minutes.
8. Remove and add the crushed garlic and the shredded cheddar cheese. Bake for another 5 minutes.
9. Serve hot with fresh chopped basil on top.

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