Cheesy Garlic Zucchini Steaks

The Blackstone cooks the greatest zucchini dishes. It cooks quick and easy with the best texture and soft center for the best side dish recipe. Adding the garlic butter mixture with the melted cheese makes these zucchini steaks a family favorite.

The combination of the ingredients takes your fresh zucchini to a whole new level. If you like zucchini as much as my family, then you may want to try Blackstone Zucchini and Squash and Blackstone Zucchini Noodles.

Why We Love This Recipe

We cook zucchini as a healthy side dish for many of our Blackstone Recipes. It is a budget friendly vegetable that I can easily buy at the grocery store or the farmers market. You can add a variety of spices and it always turns out delicious.

We love cooking the zucchini steaks on the Blackstone, but we also show you how your can make it in the oven or the air fryer.

Ingredients

• Zucchini – Choose a Medium Zucchini to a Large Zucchini for best results
• Butter – We used unsalted melted butter
• Minced Cloves Garlic – Learn How to Mince Fresh Garlic Cloves
• Italian Seasoning – I love making Homemade Italian Seasoning
• Mozzarella Cheese – For the best flavor, we recommend shredding fresh cheese
• Parmesan Cheese– We like using the Grated Parmesan Cheese

Scroll to the bottom for the full recipe in the recipe card.

Seasoning Variations

To easily change the flavor, you can change the spices or fresh herbs to what you have on hand or what you prefer. Here are some of our favorite variations.

• Fresh Basil
• Red Pepper Flakes
• Fresh Thyme

How to Make Cheesy Garlic Zucchini Steaks

Step 1 – Cut zucchini lengthwise into 1/2-inch thick slices. Pat dry with paper towels.

Step 2 – In a small bowl, combine 4 tbsp melted butter, minced garlic, and 1 tsp of Italian seasoning.

Step 3 – Season steaks on both sides with kosher salt and pepper. You can even rotate steaks and make a crosshatch pattern with a sharp knife.

Step 4 – Preheat Blackstone to medium heat. Once hot, brush surface lightly with extra-virgin olive oil.

Step 5 – Place the zucchini slices on the griddle and brush steaks with half of the garlic butter mixture over the top. Cook for 4-5 minutes until the edges begin to soften and the bottom is golden brown.

Step 6 – Flip the zucchini slices, brush with the remaining garlic butter, and top each slice with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.

• Step 7 – Cover with a dome lid, if available, and cook for 3-4 minutes until the cheese is melted and the zucchini is tender but still holds its shape.
• Step 8 – Transfer to a serving platter and garnish with fresh parsley.
• Step 9 – Serve warm and enjoy!

Expert Tips

• Zucchini – Choose large, firm zucchini for best “steak” cuts.
• Cutting Zucchini – Don’t cut thinner than ½ inch to prevent overcooking. You can even score flesh side of each steak ¼ inch deep in ½ inch intervals.
• Preheat Blackstone – Before placing the zucchini slices on the Blackstone, make sure to preheat griddle to hot and brush with oil. This will give the zucchini the best texture and prevents it from sticking.
• Melting Cheese – For best results, we recommend cover the zucchini with a dome after adding the cheese. This helps to lock in the heat to easily melt the cheese while keeping the zucchini tender.

How to Bake Cheesy Garlic Zucchini Steaks

These zucchini steaks can easily be placed in the oven, if you do not have a Blackstone Griddle. Prepare the zucchini as the recipe indicates and brush on the melted butter garlic mixture.

Place the prepared zucchini in a baking sheet flesh side up and bake zucchini for 350 degrees in a preheated oven for about 15 minutes on the rack in the center of oven. Once the zucchini is fork tender, top with the shredded cheese. Then heat broiler to high and broil for about 2-3 minutes or until cheese is golden brown.

Baking in the oven is a great option during the colder months for a delicious side anytime of the year. This is a great recipe to add in bell peppers and cherry tomatoes for a delicious vegetable medley.

Serving Suggestions

These Cheesy Zucchini Steaks has become my favorite side dish to serve with many main course recipes. If you are looking for a lighter dinner, you can simple serve them with a green salad or with a side of Red Potatoes on Blackstone.

For a heartier meal, serve with Blackstone Steak Recipe, Blackstone Chicken Kabobs, or Blackstone Salmon Bites.

Storage and Reheating Tips

• Storing – Store the leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days in the refrigerator.
• Reheating – Reheat the leftovers in the microwave or wrap them in aluminum foil and reheat in the oven.