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ZUCCHINI-CHEESE CHARLOTTE



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This is a great make-ahead dish. Some call it a charlotte, others a strata. Whatever. It's a great side.

Provided by evelynathens

Categories     Cheese

Time 2h10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 lbs zucchini, grated
2 teaspoons salt
3 tablespoons flour
1/2 cup thinly sliced scallion
3 tablespoons softened butter
4 large eggs, beaten lightly
2 cups milk
5 slices of bakery white bread (denser than supermarket)
10 ounces mozzarella cheese, grated
5 ounces cheddar cheese, grated
2 green chili peppers, minced (tinned are fine)

Steps:

  • In a colander, toss the zucchini with the salt and let drain for 1 hour.
  • Squeeze zucchini in batches in a tea towel to remove as much moisture as possible and, in a bowl, toss it with the flour.
  • In a small skillet, cook the scallion in 1 tblsp of the butter over medium heat, stirring, until it is softened and let it cool.
  • In a bowl, combine well the eggs, milk and scallion.
  • Spread 1 slice of each bread slice with the remaining 2 tblsps butter and cut the bread into ½ inch squares.
  • Arrange half the bread squares in a deep baking dish and top with half of the zucchini.
  • Sprinkle half of the cheeses and spread chilies over.
  • Top peppers with remaining bread, zucchini and cheese.
  • Pour milk mixture over and let stand, covered, at room temperature for 3 hours, or chilled overnight.
  • (let mixture come to room temperature before proceeding with recipe) Preheat oven to 350F (175C).
  • Bake for an hour and 10 minutes, or until set and golden-brown.
  • Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 491.5, Fat 31.5, SaturatedFat 17.9, Cholesterol 229.8, Sodium 1505, Carbohydrate 26, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 5.4, Protein 27.6

CHEESY ZUCCHINI SAUTE



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Although I no longer have a garden of my own, friends and neighbors keep me amply supplied with squash. As a thank-you, I tell them how to make this refreshing zucchini saute. It's quick, easy and oh, so tasty! -Doris Biggs, Felton, Delaware

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup butter, cubed
3 cups coarsely shredded zucchini
2 teaspoons minced fresh basil or 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup diced fresh tomato
2 tablespoons sliced ripe olives

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, saute onion in butter until crisp-tender. Stir in the zucchini, basil, salt and garlic powder. Cook and stir for 4-5 minutes or until zucchini is crisp-tender. Sprinkle with the cheese, tomato and olives. , Cover and cook for 4-5 minutes or until cheese is melted. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 157 calories, Fat 13g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 40mg cholesterol, Sodium 416mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

ZUCCHINI & CHEESE ROULADES



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My husband enjoys this recipe so much that he even helps me roll up the roulades! You can change the filling any way you like-I have used feta instead of Parmesan, or sun-dried tomatoes in the place of the olives. -April McKinney, Murfreesboro, Tennessee

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 25m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons minced fresh basil or 2 teaspoons dried basil
1 tablespoon capers, drained
1 tablespoon chopped Greek olives
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
4 medium zucchini

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, mix the first 9 ingredients., Slice zucchini lengthwise into twenty-four 1/8-in.-thick slices. On a greased grill rack, cook zucchini in batches, covered, over medium heat. Grill until tender, 2-3 minutes on each side., Place 1 tablespoon ricotta mixture on the end of each zucchini slice. Roll up and secure each with a toothpick.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 24 calories, Fat 1g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 58mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

CHEESE CHARLOTTE



Cheese Charlotte image

A french recipe from Elle magazine, a cheese pudding from the Alps. Great lunch served with a green salad and a glass (or 2!) of wine, delicious

Provided by lindseylcw

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 50m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

400 g gruyere
1 loaf French bread
6 large eggs
1 liter milk
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
30 g butter

Steps:

  • Cut cheese into small thin slices.
  • thinly slice the bread.
  • butter a souffle dish(or similar ovenproof dish).
  • fill with alternate layers of bread and cheese.
  • Bring milk to boil, beat eggs and take milk off the heat.
  • Pour beaten egg slowly into milk, stirring constantly.
  • season with salt,pepper and nutmeg and pour over bread and cheese
  • leave to soak for 10 mins, occasionally loosening edges with a spatula.
  • dot surface with knobs of butter and cook in a hot oven 450F for 40 mins.

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