easy cheesy zucchini squares

Name: Easy Cheesy Zucchini Squares
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 3 cup(s) grated zucchini, peeled and seeded if needed ( i leave some peeling on for color); 2 teaspoon(s) kosher salt; 1 1/2 cup(s) all purpose flour; 1 tablespoon(s) baking powder; 3 large eggs; 1/2 cup(s) vegetable oil; 1 teaspoon(s) high quality lemon pepper; 2 teaspoon(s) chopped fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dry; 1 cup(s) finely chopped onion; 2 cup(s) grated sharp cheddar cheese

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mary Armstrong

San Antonio, TX

Updated on Oct 6, 2012

This reminds me of a quiche. It can be served as the entree or as appetizers. It is a great way to use zucchini. I found this recipe printed in our local newspaper that sited the source as "The New Southern Garden Cookbook..."

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prep time 45 Min

cook time 30 Min

method ---

yield 8 or 36 hors d'oeuvres

Ingredients

3 cups grated zucchini, peeled and seeded if needed ( i leave some peeling on for color)
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
3 large eggs
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon high quality lemon pepper
2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dry
1 cup finely chopped onion
2 cups grated sharp cheddar cheese

How To Make easy cheesy zucchini squares

Step 1

Preheat oven 350 degrees. Mist the inside of a 7x11 glass baking dish with cooking spray.

Step 2

Stir together the zucchini and salt in a colander and let drain 15 minutes. Press out the liquid; let drain another 15 minutes. Pick up small handfuls of zucchini and squeeze out as much liquid as possible; transfer to a small bowl.
Step 3

Whisk together flour and baking powder in a large bowl.
Step 4

In a small bowl, whisk the eggs until blended, then whisk in the oil, lemon pepper and thyme. Pour egg mixture into flour mixture and mix well.
Step 5

Use a rubber spatula to fold in the zucchini, onion and cheese. The batter will be very stiff. Scrape it into the prepared baking dish and press evenly into the corners.
Step 6

Bake until the top is golden brown, about 30 minutes. Let cool at least 5 minutes before serving. Refrigerate leftovers.
Step 7

I have reheated the leftovers the next day and it was just as good maybe even better!
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