Best French Courgette Zucchini Quiche Recipes

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FRENCH COURGETTE (ZUCCHINI) QUICHE



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This is another good way to use up all that summer-time abundance of zucchini. This quiche is served hot.

Provided by Pesto lover

Categories     Savory Pies

Time 55m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pie shell
2 1/2 cups coarsely grated unpeeled zucchini, 4-6
salt
4 slices bacon
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 1/2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon flour
6 ounces gruyere cheese, grated
3 eggs
1 1/2 cups half-and-half (light cream)
1/8 teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

  • Place zucchini on a piece of foil and sprinkle with salt. Set aside for 30 minute.
  • Cut the bacon into small pieces and fry in a heavy skillet until crisp. Remove and drain on paper towels.
  • Preheat oven to 400°F
  • In the same pan using either the remaining drippings OR the butter mentioned in the ingredient list, saute the onions for 5-10 min until tender and golden.
  • Squeeze the zucchini dry and add to the onion in the pan, along with the flour.Heat 1 minute.
  • Spread half of the cheese and the bacon over the bottom of the pie shell.
  • Lightly beat the eggs with a wire whisk. Add the half and half and pepper. Stir well and add zucchini mixture.
  • Place pie shell on a cookie sheet.
  • Carefully pour custard mixture into pie shell.
  • Sprinkle with the rest of the cheese and bacon.
  • Bake on center shelf for 15 minutes.
  • Reduce heat to 350F and continue baking 20-25 minutes more, or until the top is puffed and brown and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Remove from oven and slide carefully onto wire rack to cool 5-10 minute to let set. Serve hot.

CHEESY ZUCCHINI QUICHE



Cheesy Zucchini Quiche image

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

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.

ZUCCHINI QUICHE



Zucchini Quiche image

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

Provided by Quick n Easy Recipes

Categories     Savory Pies

Time 1h5m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2 lbs zucchini, grated and well drained
1 medium onion, chopped fine
1/2 lb sharp cheddar cheese, grated
1/4 lb swiss cheese, grated
4 eggs, beaten
1/2 cup half-and-half
1 tablespoon flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
black pepper

Steps:

  • Saute onion in butter until golden.
  • Mix cheese with zucchini and onion.
  • Add the remaining ingredients, Mix well.
  • Pour into a 9-inch greased pie plate. (No crust needed!)
  • Bake at 350 degrees for about 30-35 minutes or until center is set.
  • Serve with a salad for a light meal.

ONE-SKILLET CRUSTLESS ZUCCHINI QUICHE



One-Skillet Crustless Zucchini Quiche image

For anyone like me looking for a few more healthy dinner recipes, this is a nice addition. Very convenient as everything is cooked (and baked) in one skillet! I salt and pepper to taste. Great when served with red grapes.

Provided by kindcook

Categories     Savory Pies

Time 40m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon oil
1/2 cup onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
2 medium tomatoes, diced
3 cups zucchini, chopped
6 mushrooms, sliced
4 eggs, beaten
2 ounces cheddar cheese
salt and pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Heat oil in large iron skillet.
  • Saute onion on medium/low heat until clear, then add garlic and zucchini and cook, stirring frequently, for two minutes.
  • Add mushrooms and tomatoes and cook a minute more, still stirring frequently.
  • Turn off heat.
  • Add beaten eggs to vegetables and mix well.
  • Sprinkle cheese on top and put skillet into oven.
  • Bake at 400 F for 25 minutes.
  • Cut into wedges to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 200.7, Fat 13.4, SaturatedFat 5.1, Cholesterol 200.9, Sodium 172, Carbohydrate 8.8, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 5.6, Protein 12.6

CHEESY ZUCCHINI QUICHE



Cheesy Zucchini Quiche image

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

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.

CRUSTLESS ZUCCHINI QUICHE



Crustless Zucchini Quiche image

Easy to make and even zucchini haters love this. Freezes well and reheats well. Great to take to holiday dinners. It won a blue ribbon. Photo adapted from Just a Pinch.

Provided by LizCl

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 50m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup Bisquick
3 cups zucchini, chopped
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese or 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
4 eggs, slightly beaten
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 cup oil
1/2 cup chopped onion

Steps:

  • Mix biscuit mix, zucchini, oil, eggs, onions, cheddar cheese, parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, and garlic powder together in a large bowl, until it looks like thick batter. Mix by hand. Do not beat.
  • Bake at 350 degrees in a greased 9 inch pie plate for 35 to 40 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 391.5, Fat 30.4, SaturatedFat 7.7, Cholesterol 141.7, Sodium 842.5, Carbohydrate 17.9, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 4.9, Protein 12.4

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