A perfect appetizer with a small ingredient list, perfect for spring and summer when the zucchini squash is plentiful. Add a salad and make it a meal!
Preparation Time
10 mins
Cooking Time
25 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Calories
274 Calories
Recipe Instructions
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 2
Combine melted butter and garlic in a small bowl. Brush zucchini rounds with garlic butter and place on the prepared baking sheet. Reserve extra garlic butter.
Step 3
Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Turn, brush with additional garlic butter, and bake another 10 minutes. Remove from the oven.
Step 4
Meanwhile, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir sausage in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes.
Step 5
Top each zucchini round with a small spoonful of pizza sauce, a generous helping of cooked sausage, and a hearty sprinkle of mozzarella cheese. Bake until cheese is melted and toppings are warm, about 5 minutes.
Ingredients
½ cup butter, melted
½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
3 cloves crushed garlic
2 large zucchini, sliced crosswise into rounds
1 pound ground Italian sausage (such as Johnsonville®)
