We grew 1 zucchini plant this year! Before we left for Chris and Amy's we picked the 3 little zuchinnis on the plant and took them with us. Chris made delicious fried zucchini---yummy! We were discussing the casserole we used to make with the cheese and bread crumbs....so here it is!
Zucchini Casserole ala Grandma Lucille
Peel and parboil zucchini (Just barely boil and drain.)
Spread in casserole dish and cover with lots of grated Monterrey Jack cheese.
Beat 6 eggs and pour over zucchini.
Salt and pepper and top with buttered bread crumbs.
Bake about 30 minutes at 350 degrees (Until eggs are set and not runny—yuck!)
Here’s another on I found that sounded a little better. (More jazzed up)
SUMMER SQUASH CASSEROLE
2 lbs yellow summer squash, sliced (about 6 cups) You could also use zucchini
¼ C. chopped onion
1 can condensed cream of chicken soup
1 C. sour cream
1 C. shredded carrots
1 8-oz. pkg. herb-season stuffing mix
½ c. butter, melted
In saucepan, cook sliced squash and chopped onion in boiling, salted water for five minutes. Drain. Combine soup and sour cream. Stir in carrots. Fold in drained squash and onion. Combine stuffing mix and butter. Spread half of stuffing mix in bottom of baking dish. Spoon vegetable mix on top. Sprinkle remaining stuffing over vegetable mix. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Makes 6 servings.
Cheese Stuffed Zucchini
6 zucchini, 6-7” long 2 eggs, well beaten 1 ½ C. cheddar cheese
½ C. cottage cheese 2 tsp. chopped parsley 2 T. chopped onion
½ t. salt 1/8 t. pepper ½ C. cracker crumbs 2 T. melted butter
Cut off ends of zucchini and scrub well. Cook whole in boiling water about 12 minutes, or until barely tender. Remove from water and cut in halves lengthwise. Scoop out center pulp. Invert on paper towels to drain. Combine eggs, cheese, cottage cheese, parsley, onion, salt and pepper. Arrange squash in greased pan and fill with cheese mixture. Toss crumbs with butter and sprinkle over top of zucchini. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes. Serves 12 (Better invite company!!!) This would be good with some fresh basil too!!!
Ben, you don't know what you're missing! Mmmmmm good!
4 comments:
Actually, I do know what I am "missing." And while you all are enjoying your squash and zuccini, I will continue to enjoy mayonaise, mushrooms, peas, carrots, etc.
That just proves that Ben has my genes. Mmmmmm...peas....mushrooms...mayonaise on tuna sandwiches. But I like some squashes too when bakes with lots of butter on them. But I don't like zucchini bread (errrrp!!) Heck, it's even spelled like a weird vegetable.
Oh...I made a good zucchini casserole this weekend that I got from Lori. I'll have to post it when I get home.
I made my yummy zucchini casserole tonight for dinner (even the kids gobbled it up!!) so I went to post the recipe but it's the same as the summer squash one that mom already posted. Let me tell you...it is de-lish!!! I added a cup of cheddar cheese because cheese is good with everything. I also sauted the onions and carrots in butter before. Try it, you'll like it Sam-I-AM!
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