CHEESY ZUCCHINI SAUSAGE & MUSHROOM SQUARES

Cheesy Zucchini Sausage & Mushroom Squares image

Provided by Cassie *

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 Tbsp olive oil or as needed
1 onion, chopped
2 c grated zucchini
2 clove garlic, minced
3/4 tsp salt & fresh cracked black pepper - or to taste
3/4 lb bulk sausage
1/2 c chopped mushrooms
1/4 tsp thyme, dried or more to taste
1/4 basil, dried
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/8 - 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
1/2 tsp hot pepper flakes - optional
1/2 c heavy cream
1 c milk
1 c flour
2 eggs, lightly beaten
2 c shredded, cheddar cheese or shredded swiss...both work well
couple Tbsp grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 400 degree F. Spray a 9 x 13 baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside.
2. In a large skillet, add olive oil. Over medium heat, once oil is hot, add your onion, garlic and zucchini. Cook this mixture just until the onion becomes translucent, garlic and zucchini become tender...about 5 minutes. Place this mixture into a large bowl.
3. In the same skillet, brown the sausage along with the mushrooms, salt and pepper. Cook until sausage is no longer pink. Drain and pour this mixture into the same bowl as the onion mixture.
4. Add all remaining ingredients, except for the Parmesan cheese. Mix all until well combined and pour into prepared baking dish.
5. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Bake for 40 - 45 minutes or until pick comes out clean in the center of the bars.
6. Leave cool a few minutes, then cut into squares. As I said, these can be eaten warm or room temperature. With or without a sauce. I usually serve with sour cream. Enjoy!