Cheddar Zucchini Puff From Better Homes Gardens Recipes

CHEDDAR-ZUCCHINI PUFF (FROM BETTER HOMES & GARDENS)

Steps:

• In medium saucepan, cook zucchini (or squash), covered, in a small amount of boiling water for 3-5 minutes or till tender. Drain well. Spread evenly in 8 x 1 1/2" round baking dish (or 8"square).
• In a bowl combine sour cream, egg yolk, flour, onion salt, and pepper. Stir in cheese. In a bowl, beat egg white till stiff peaks form (tips stand straight). Fold beaten egg white into sour cream mixture. Spoon atop squash.
• In a small bowl, combine bread crumbs and melted butter. Sprinkle over egg mixture. Bake in a 350 oven for 20-25 minutes or till golden. Makes 6 servings.

ZUCCHINI AND CHEDDAR PUFFS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400.
• Bring water and butter to a boil in a medium saucepan; lower heat and add flour, chile powder and garlic salt. Stir vigorously and continue cooking over low heat about 1 minute, until the mixture forms a ball.
• Beat egg substitute into flour mixture until smooth, then stir in cheese and zucchini.
• Drop by tablespoonfuls onto a baking sheet sprayed with cooking spray. Bake at 400 for 20-25 minutes, until puffed and golden.

CHEDDAR ZUCCHINI WEDGES

Steps:

• In a large skillet, saute onion in butter until tender. In a large bowl, combine the biscuit mix, parsley, basil, thyme and onion mixture. Stir in eggs and milk just until combined. Fold in the zucchini, cheese and almonds. , Transfer to a greased 9-in. round baking pan. Bake at 400° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 1 minute before cutting into wedges. Remove to wire rack to cool.

ZUCCHINI PUFFS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine zucchini, eggs, onion, and garlic. Blend in baking mix, salt and pepper.
• Heat 1/2 inch of oil in deep-fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• Drop batter by spoonfuls into hot oil, and fry until evenly brown and fluffy. Drain on paper towels. Sprinkle with salt before serving.