Zucchini Cheese Puff Recipes

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.

EASY ZUCCHINI, TOMATO, AND CHEESE TART

Steps:

• Remove the puff pastry from the package and let thaw at room temperature for about 30 minutes, or until no longer frozen but still cool.
• Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic, and cook 5 minutes, or until the onion is slightly tender. Stir in the zucchini and saute just until it begins to soften, about 5 minutes. Mix in the drained tomatoes and raise the heat to medium-high. Cook, stirring often, until the zucchini is tender but not mushy and the juices have evaporated. Let cool.
• Lightly butter a dark-colored 9-inch tart pan with a removable rim or a glass pie plate. On a lightly floured surface, roll the puff pastry into an 11-inch square. Fit it into the tart pan or pie plate. Trim off the overhanging pieces of pastry with scissors. Refrigerate the crust, uncovered, for 15 minutes, or up to 8 hours, covered.
• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
• Beat the eggs in a large bowl. Stir in the cheese, salt, pepper, and cooled vegetables. Spoon the mixture into the tart pan. Bake 25 to 30 minutes, or until the pastry is brown and a knife inserted in the center of the tart comes out clean. Remove the outer rim of the tart pan. Let the tart cool on a wire rack for 20 minutes before slicing. It is best to serve this tart very warm rather than piping hot.

CHEESY ZUCCHINI QUICHE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°. On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to a 1/8-in.-thick circle; transfer to a 9-in. pie plate. Trim crust to 1/2 in. beyond rim of plate; flute edge. Refrigerate while preparing filling., In a large skillet, heat butter over medium heat. Add zucchini and onion; cook and stir until tender. Drain and cool slightly., Whisk eggs and seasonings until blended. Stir in cheese and zucchini mixture. Spread mustard over pastry shell; add filling., Bake on a lower oven rack until a knife inserted in center comes out clean and crust is golden brown, 35-40 minutes. If needed, cover edge loosely with foil during last 15 minutes to prevent overbrowning. Let stand 10 minutes before cutting.

CHEESY ZUCCHINI CASSEROLE I

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Place bread cubes in a medium bowl and pour melted butter over the bread. Add the zucchini, onion, garlic salt and egg; mix well. Transfer the mixture into a 9x13 inch baking dish and top with the cheese.
• Bake, covered, in preheated oven for 30 minutes. Then uncover the dish and bake for another 30 minutes.

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-CHEESE PUFF

Steps:

• In a large colander, mix the zucchini with the salt and let stand for 20 minutes.
• Press the zucchini with a wooden spoon to extract the liquid.
• Heat the oil in a heavy 10-inch skillet over moderate heat.
• Sauté the onion until soft, about 5 minutes.
• Preheat the oven to 350°F.
• In a large bowl, mix the eggs and ricotta.
• Stir in the zucchini, onion, cheddar cheese, bread crumbs, parsley, basil, and pepper.
• Pour into a lightly oiled, 1 1/2-quart souffle dish or casserole.
• *At this point the mixture can be stored.
• Refrigerate in the tightly covered casserole for up to 12 hours.
• •Bake, uncovered, until the center is set, 45 to 55 minutes.
• The mixture will rise slightly.
• Serve immediately with buttered mixed vegetables and Yeast Corn Rolls.
• Serves 4.
• Enjoy!
• •Serving later:.
• Preheat the oven to 350PF.
• Proceed as above with baking except bake 60 to 70 minutes.