1️⃣ Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). 🔥

2️⃣ Grease a 9-inch baking dish with a little butter. Set aside. 🧈

3️⃣ Prepare the cream cheese mixture by combining cream cheese, milk, basil, and ground nutmeg in a bowl. Set aside. 🥄

4️⃣ Layer half of the zucchini slices on the bottom of the baking dish. 🥒

5️⃣ Sprinkle with a bit of salt and pepper. 🌿

6️⃣ Add a layer of sliced tomatoes over the zucchini slices. 🍅

7️⃣ Sprinkle with half of the garlic and half of the fresh basil. 🧄

8️⃣ Add a layer of HALF of the cream cheese blend over the tomatoes; sprinkle with half of the shredded Italian cheese. 🧀

9️⃣ Repeat with one more layer of zucchini slices; add a bit of salt and pepper. 🌿

🔟 Repeat with one more layer of tomato slices; add the rest of the garlic and fresh basil. 🍅

1️⃣1️⃣ Spread a layer of the remaining cream cheese mixture and sprinkle the rest of the shredded Italian cheese. 🧀

1️⃣2️⃣ Dot with slices of butter. 🧈

1️⃣3️⃣ Bake for 22 to 25 minutes, or until the mixture is bubbly, browned, and veggies are tender. ⏳

1️⃣4️⃣ Remove from oven and let stand for 10 minutes. 🌬️

1️⃣5️⃣ Garnish with fresh basil; cut and serve. 🌿🍴