The Ultimate Hasselback Zucchini Recipe 🥒🔥 – Crispy, Buttery & Totally Addictive

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## 🔪 How to Hasselback Like a Pro

### Step 1: Prep the Zucchini

Wash and dry your zucchinis. Using a sharp knife, make thin, even slices along the length — about 1/8 inch apart — but **don’t slice all the way through**.
**Pro tip:** Place chopsticks or wooden spoons on either side of the zucchini to act as a slicing guard.

### Step 2: Flavor Bomb

Mix melted butter (or oil) with garlic, salt, pepper, and any extra spices. Using a brush or spoon, **drizzle generously into all the crevices** of the zucchini.

### Step 3: Bake to Perfection

Place on a lined baking sheet and roast at **400°F (200°C)** for **25–30 minutes**, or until the zucchini is golden and slightly crisp on the edges.

### Step 4: Add Cheese & Finish

Sprinkle Parmesan over the top in the last 5–10 minutes of baking so it melts perfectly without burning. Garnish with fresh herbs just before serving.

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## 🧀 Customization Ideas

Want to level it up even more? Try these variations:

* Add **mozzarella and marinara** for a pizza-style twist
* Mix butter with **lemon zest and dill** for a fresh, citrusy profile
* Use **spicy chili oil** for a kick
* Tuck thin slices of **tomato or bell pepper** between zucchini slices for color and extra flavor

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## 🥗 How to Serve It

* As a **side dish** with grilled chicken, steak, or salmon
* As a **main course** with a hearty salad and crusty bread
* As a **vegetarian showstopper** at dinner parties
* Or straight from the pan — we won’t judge 😉

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## 🤤 Final Thoughts: You’ll Never Look at Zucchini the Same Way Again

If you’re tired of mushy, steamed zucchini that gets pushed to the side of the plate, **this recipe is your redemption arc**. With crispy edges, rich flavor, and a seriously satisfying bite, Hasselback Zucchini proves that simple ingredients can deliver *major* wow factor.

One bite, and you’ll see why we call it totally addictive.
**Try it tonight — and don’t expect leftovers.**

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