Baked zucchini rolls with cooked ham and scamorza

Name: Baked zucchini rolls with cooked ham and scamorza
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: En
Ingredients: 1 zucchini (about 200 g); 100 g scamorza cheese; 80 g cooked ham; Breadcrumbs, as needed; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; Black pepper, as needed; Salt, as needed

Main Dish

Very Easy

25 min

465 Kcal

Baked vegetable rolls are a delicious option to serve as an appetizer or as a main course for a quick, tasty dinner. We’ve already shown you how to make eggplant rolls; today, we’re sharing a delicious version with zucchini, cooked ham and scamorza. This recipe is very simple, budget-friendly and, above all, easy to customize: instead of cooked ham, you can use speck, prosciutto or mortadella, for example. To make these zucchini rolls, first coat the zucchini in breadcrumbs and bake briefly to soften them. Then fill and roll them up, and return them to the oven to finish cooking. The result is a mouthwatering dish, golden on the outside and gooey inside. Follow our step-by-step instructions and serve our baked zucchini rolls for lunch or dinner—we’re sure the kids will love them too!

Ingredients

1 zucchini (about 200 g)
100 g scamorza cheese
80 g cooked ham
Breadcrumbs, as needed
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Black pepper, as needed
Salt, as needed

Materials

Baking tray
Pastry brush
Toothpicks
Baking dish
Mandoline

Preparation

Preparation5 min

Cook time20 min

Wash and dry the zucchini, then use a mandoline to cut it into thin slices, about 3–4 mm thick.
In a separate dish, combine the breadcrumbs and pepper. Brush the zucchini slices with olive oil, then coat both sides in the breadcrumb mixture.
Arrange the slices on a baking tray lined with parchment paper and bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, cut the scamorza into thin slices and the cooked ham into strips slightly shorter than the zucchini slices. When the zucchini is ready, remove it from the oven and leave it to cool for a few minutes. Then fill each slice with scamorza and cooked ham.
Roll up the zucchini slices and secure the rolls with a toothpick so they don’t open during baking. Tip: soak the toothpicks in water before using them to prevent them from burning in the oven.
Arrange the zucchini rolls in a baking dish, drizzle a little oil over them and bake at 180°C (350°F) for 10 minutes.
The baked zucchini rolls with ham and scamorza are ready. Serve them hot, straight from the oven, while they’re deliciously gooey!

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FAQ ❓

Can I prepare the zucchini rolls ahead of time?

Yes. You can prepare them ahead, skipping the first baking step. Assemble the rolls and store them in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Then place them in a baking dish and bake at 180°C (350°F) for 20–25 minutes.

How long can I store the zucchini rolls?

They will keep for 1 day in the refrigerator in an airtight container or in the baking dish covered with plastic wrap. Reheat them before serving; you can also use the microwave.

How can I make gluten-free zucchini rolls?

Use gluten-free breadcrumbs, or coat the zucchini with crushed cornflakes.

How can I make vegetarian zucchini rolls?

As mentioned above, this dish can be made in several different ways. To make vegetarian zucchini rolls, simply leave out the cooked ham and add more scamorza.

What can I use instead of cooked ham?

If you don’t like cooked ham, you can use prosciutto, speck or mortadella. If using mortadella, bear in mind that the dish may be quite rich and salty.