Zucchini Ham and Cheese Roll
This easy zucchini roll is made with a baked zucchini and egg base that’s filled with ham and melted cheese, then rolled into a savory, satisfying dish. It’s a simple oven recipe that works perfectly for lunch, dinner, or meal prep.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 375kcal
Ingredients
- 3 zucchini large, about 800 g / 1.7 lb
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella about 100 g
- 6 slices ham pork, chicken, or turkey
- 4 slices cheese cheddar, Swiss, goat, or sheep cheese
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Optional for extra flavor
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried herbs oregano, thyme, or Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Wash the zucchinis and grate them using the large holes of a box grater.
- Remove excess moisture.
- Place the grated zucchini in a clean kitchen towel and squeeze well to remove as much liquid as possible.
- Transfer the zucchini to a bowl and mix with the eggs, shredded mozzarella, salt, pepper, and optional seasonings until well combined.
- Spread the mixture evenly onto the prepared baking sheet, forming a rectangle about 1 to 1.5 cm thick.
- Bake for 30 minutes at 180°C (350°F) until the zucchini base is set and lightly golden.
- Remove from the oven and arrange the 6 slices of ham evenly over the baked zucchini layer. Place the 4 slices of cheese on top.
- While still warm, carefully roll the zucchini layer into a log using the parchment paper to help guide it.
- Place the rolled zucchini seam-side down and return to the oven for 10 minutes, until the cheese inside melts.
- Let it rest for 5 minutes, then slice and serve.
Notes
- Squeeze the zucchini very well so the base doesn’t turn watery.
- Use low-moisture mozzarella for the zucchini base.
- Keep the baked zucchini layer warm when rolling so it stays flexible.
- Don’t overfill, or the roll may be harder to close and slice.
- Let the roll rest before slicing for cleaner pieces.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 375kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 199mg | Sodium: 1207mg | Potassium: 606mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1075IU | Vitamin C: 26mg | Calcium: 391mg | Iron: 2mg | Net Carbs: 5g