Preparation Steps

• Preheat the oven to 375°F. Grease a 9-inch baking dish with butter and set aside.
• In a bowl, combine whipped cream cheese, milk, dried basil, and ground nutmeg to make the cheese mixture. Set aside.
• Layer half of the sliced zucchini in the bottom of the baking dish. Sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper.
• Add a layer of sliced tomatoes over the zucchini, then sprinkle with half the minced garlic and half the fresh chopped basil.
• Spread half of the cream cheese mixture over the tomato layer, then sprinkle with half the shredded Italian cheese.
• Repeat with the remaining zucchini slices, salt and pepper, tomatoes, garlic, and basil layers.
• Top with the remaining cream cheese mixture and shredded cheese. Dot the top with butter slices.
• Bake for 22 to 25 minutes or until bubbly, golden, and vegetables are tender.
• Remove from oven and let rest for 10 minutes before garnishing with fresh basil and serving.