LOW CARB ZUCCHINI, SOUR CREAM AND JACK CHEESE BAKE

Low Carb Zucchini, Sour Cream and Jack Cheese Bake image

Provided by Nana Lee

Categories Cheese

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 cup green onion, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 lb zucchini, trimmed and sliced 1/8-inch thick
1/2 cup grated monterey jack cheese, hot pepper is good
1 egg
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 350°F
Butter an 8 by 8-inch baking dish.
Melt 1 tablespoons of the butter in a large frying pan over medium heat.
Add the onion and garlic and sauté until the onion is translucent.
Scrape into a large bowl.
Melt the remaining butter over medium high heat in the same frying pan. Add the zucchini and cook, stirring frequently until the moisture has evaporated and the zucchini is tender.
Transfer to a food processor and pulse until smooth.
Add the remaining ingredients and pulse to combine.
Add the onions and pulse once.
Pour into the prepared baking dish.
Bake for 30 minutes until lightly golden.
Total Calories: 1008
Fat: 93 grams
Carbs: 16 grams
Fiber: 3 grams
Protein: 27 grams.