Zucchini, Sour Cream and Jack Cheese Bake

• unsalted butter↗4 tablespoons
• finely chopped green onion1⁄2 cup
• clove garlic, minced↗1 clove
• zucchini, trimmed and sliced 1/8 inch thick1 lb
• grated monterey jack cheese (hot pepper jack is good!)1⁄2 cup
• egg↗1
• sour cream↗1⁄2 cup
• salt↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil↗2 tablespoons

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

2. 2

   Butter an 8 by 8-inch baking dish.

3. 3

   Melt 1 tablespoon butter in large frying pan over medium heat.

4. 4

   Add the onion and garlic and saute until the onion is translucent.

5. 5

   Scrape into a large bowl.

6. 6

   Melt the remaining butter over medium-high heat in the same frying pan.

7. 7

   Add the zucchini and cook, stirring frequently until the moisture has evaporated and the zucchini is tender.

8. 8

   Transfer to food processor and pulse until smooth.

9. 9

   (or use hand blender.) Add the remaining ingredients and pulse to combine.

10. 10

    Add the onions and pulse once.

11. 11

    Pour into the prepared baking dish.

12. 12

    Bake for 30 minutes until slightly golden.