Best Cheesy Zucchini Quiche Recipes

CHEESY ZUCCHINI QUICHE

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A few years ago, I found this zucchini brunch recipe that's quick to prepare and freezes well, too. Just put it in the refrigerator to thaw overnight and pop it into the oven when you wake up! -Karen Howard, Lakeville, Massachusetts

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Breakfast Brunch

Time 1h

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

Dough for single-crust pie
3 tablespoons butter
4 cups thinly sliced zucchini (about 3 medium)
1 large onion, thinly sliced
2 large eggs, room temperature
2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
2 teaspoons prepared mustard

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 332 calories, Fat 23g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 103mg cholesterol, Sodium 559mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 12g protein.

CHEESY ZUCCHINI QUICHE

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Make and share this Cheesy Zucchini Quiche recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Bergy

Categories Lunch/Snacks

Time 50m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 cup breadcrumbs
1 medium zucchini, thin sliced, drained on paper towel
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup margarine
1/4 cup flour
2/3 cup scalded milk
1/2 cup romano cheese
1 egg, beaten
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
salt and pepper

Steps:

Butter a 9-inch pie plate and press the crumbs into it to make a crust.
Preheat the oven to 350°F degrees.
Sauté the zucchini in the olive oil for 3 minutes; remove and drain again on paper towels.
In a saucepan, melt margarine.
Add flour; stir well.
Add milk slowly stirring all the time.
Cook until thickened.
Stir in the cheese, egg and salt and pepper.
Gently mix in the zucchini.
Ladle into the bread crumb crust.
Bake in 350°F degree oven for 35 minutes.