Fiesta Zucchini Squares Recipes

ZUCCHINI AND GRUYERE FRITTATA SQUARES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 12-by-18-by-1-inch sheet pan with olive oil.
• Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large (12-inch) saute pan over medium heat. Add the pancetta and saute for 5 minutes, until it begins to brown. Add the leeks and saute for 5 minutes, until tender. Add the zucchini and thyme and saute for 5 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the zucchini is tender.
• Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, half-and-half, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and 1 teaspoon pepper. Stir in two-thirds of the Gruyere and the basil.
• Pour the zucchini mixture in an even, well distributed layer into the prepared sheet pan. Pour the egg mixture over the top and sprinkle with the remaining Gruyere. Shake the pan to evenly distribute the egg mixture. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes until puffed and just set in the center. Allow to sit at room temperature for 5 minutes. Cut the frittata into 30 equal size squares, sprinkle with salt, garnish with the julienned basil and serve hot, warm or at room temperature.

ZUCCHINI BARS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch pan.
• In a large bowl, mix together the eggs, oil, sugar and vanilla until well blended. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; stir into the sugar mixture. Mix in the zucchini. Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan.
• Bake in preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 20 to 25 minutes.
• To make the frosting, blend together the margarine, cream cheese and confectioners' sugar until smooth. Spread over warm cake. Allow cake to cool completely before cutting into bars.

BAKED ZUCCHINI SQUARES

Steps:

• In a bowl, combine the biscuit mix, Parmesan cheese, parsley, oregano, basil and salt. Combine eggs, oil and onion; stir into dry ingredients just until combined. Stir in zucchini. Transfer to a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown and set. Cut into squares.

FIESTA ZUCCHINI SQUARES

Steps:

• Cook carrots and celery for 5 minutes at high setting in the microwave or over high heat in a pan. Beat eggs slightly in a large mixing bowl. Add remaining ingredients, and then add carrots and celery.
• Pour into an oiled 9 x 13 baking dish.
• Bake at 350 degrees F about 40 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cut in squares to serve. (This freeze well and are good reheated.)

FIESTA ZUCCHINI

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in heavy medium skillet over medium-low heat. Add zucchini. garlic and oregano and sauté until garlic is just golden, about 2 minutes. Add salsa and simmer until zucchini is just tender, about 6 minutes. Reduce heat to low. Sprinkle Jack cheese over zucchini. Cover and cook until cheese melts, about 2 minutes.

FIESTA ZUCCHINI

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in heavy medium skillet over medium heat.
• Add zucchini, garlic, and oregano; sauté about 2 minutes, until garlic is just golden.
• Add salsa, lower heat, and simmer until zucchini is just tender, around 4-6 minutes.
• Sprinkle cheese over zucchini, cover and cook until cheese melts and zucchini is done to your liking.

ZUCCHINI-PARMESAN SQUARES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°F. Butter 8-inch square baking dish. Steam zucchini until tender, about 10 minutes. Transfer to large bowl and mash coarsely with fork. Spoon zucchini into sieve and drain well, pressing to release excess water. Place drained zucchini in bowl.
• Melt butter in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic; sauté until light brown, about 10 minutes. Add onion mixture to zucchini in bowl. Add eggs, 1/2 cup Parmesan, breadcrumbs and basil; stir to blend well. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer mixture to prepared dish. Bake until firm in center and brown on top, about 45 minutes. Cut into squares and serve, passing additional Parmesan separately.

ZUCCHINI SAUSAGE SQUARES

Steps:

• In a large skillet, saute the zucchini and onion in butter. Stir in the sausage, parsley and seasonings. In a large bowl, combine the eggs, cheese and sausage mixture., Unroll crescent roll dough and place in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Press onto the bottom and up the sides to form a crust; seal seams and perforations. Brush with mustard. Spoon sausage mixture over crust. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 18-20 minutes or until crust is golden brown.

ZUCCHINI APPETIZER SQUARES

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350 degrees Farenheit. Butter 9 x 13 inch pan or glass dish. Combine all ingredients. Mix together and pour into dish. Bake for 30 minutes. Let cool. Cut into small squares and serve.