Ingredient Vegetable Squash Zucchini Smashed & Loaded Zucchini 4.8 (4) 4 Reviews Everything bagel seasoning makes these zucchini bites—the onion, garlic and nutty sesame seeds complement tangy sour cream, Cheddar cheese, bacon and chives just like a classic loaded baked potato. Salting the zucchini and wicking away liquid with paper towels helps the slices brown in the oven, as does keeping them toward the edges of the baking sheet while they roast. By Alex Loh Alex Loh Alex Loh is EatingWell's food editor. As part of the food team, she creates healthy, delicious recipes for the EatingWell audience. Alex also writes informative food and cooking articles that range from how to store ground beef to the best picks from Trader Joe's. Alex conducts product and taste tests to find the best options, from salad spinners to salsas. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on June 5, 2024 Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD Emily Lachtrupp is a registered dietitian experienced in nutritional counseling, recipe analysis and meal plans. She's worked with clients who struggle with diabetes, weight loss, digestive issues and more. In her spare time, you can find her enjoying all that Vermont has to offer with her family and her dog, Winston. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Save Rate PRINT Share Active Time: 20 mins Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins Servings: 4 Nutrition Profile: Sesame-Free Nut-Free Soy-Free Egg-Free Gluten-Free Jump to Nutrition Facts Jen Causey Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 2 large zucchini (about 24 oz. total), sliced into 3/4-inch-thick rounds 1 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil ¼ cup sour cream 1 teaspoon no-salt-added everything bagel seasoning ⅔ cup finely shredded extra-sharp Cheddar cheese 2 slices bacon, cooked and finely chopped 1 tablespoon thinly sliced fresh chives Directions Toss zucchini and salt together in a large bowl. Transfer the zucchini to a colander; place the colander over the bowl. Let drain until water has released from the zucchini, 30 minutes to 1 hour. Jen Causey Position a rack in the top third of the oven; preheat to 475°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with paper towels; arrange the drained zucchini in a single layer on the paper towels. Top with additional paper towels; firmly press down to dry the zucchini. Jen Causey Discard the paper towels. Drizzle oil over the zucchini; toss to coat. Arrange the zucchini slices along the edges of the baking sheet. Bake until browned in spots on the bottom, about 15 minutes. Remove from oven (do not turn oven off). Flip the zucchini; arrange in a single layer on a work surface lined with paper towels. Let cool for 5 minutes. Jen Causey Meanwhile, stir together sour cream and everything seasoning in a small bowl. Using the bottom of a measuring cup, gently smash each zucchini round to about 1/2-inch thickness. Using a spatula, return the smashed zucchini to the baking sheet. Sprinkle evenly with cheese. Bake until the cheese has melted, 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer to a platter; top with the sour cream mixture, bacon and chives. Serve immediately. Jen Causey Recipe developed by Marianne Williams Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, June 2023 Save Rate Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 166 Calories 12g Fat 6g Carbs 7g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 4 Serving Size about 5 zucchini rounds Calories 166 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 6g 2% Dietary Fiber 2g 7% Total Sugars 4g Protein 7g 14% Total Fat 12g 15% Saturated Fat 6g 30% Cholesterol 28mg 9% Vitamin A 608IU 12% Vitamin C 30mg 33% Vitamin E 1mg 4% Folate 40mcg 10% Vitamin K 11mcg 9% Sodium 339mg 15% Calcium 151mg 12% Iron 1mg 6% Magnesium 29mg 7% Potassium 433mg 9% Zinc 1mg 9% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.