Simple Zucchini Bake

Directions

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   Simple Zucchini Bake Ingredients: Fresh or frozen zucchini (best with fresh zucchini) Small yellow onion or frozen chopped onions Garlic powder or fresh oven roasted garlic Butter or margarine (about 1-1 1/2 sticks) Mozzarella cheese Crushed red pepper (for taste) Black pepper Bread crumbs (varies upon taste) Grated romano or parmesean cheese Medium sized greased aluminum pan or pyrex baking dish Slice zucchini into thin slices (about 1/4 inch thick) Melt butter or margarine in microwave until liquid.
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   Dice onions into small pieces) Place zucchini and onions in large mixing bowl.
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   Add melted butter or margarine to zucchini and onions.
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   Stir until zucchini is wet from the butter or margarine.
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   Add mozzarella cheese and grating cheese.
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   Stir until zucchini is coated with butter and cheeses.
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   Add black pepper, garlic powder, and crushed red pepper.
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   Stir until all ingredients are well coated.
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   Add breadcrumbs gradually so mixture wont get dry.
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    Sprinkle a thin layer of bread crumbs on top and smooth out with spatula.
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    Add the total mixture to the pan and bake at 450 degrees for about 45 to 60 minutes.
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    Bake until golden brown or until desired consistency For a more crispy consistency put under broiler for a few minutes approximately 5-10 minutes more.
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    Please Note*- This recipe is one of those recipes that measuring is not crucial I simply eyeball it depending on the amount of zucchini I have to work with.
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    Use your own judgement when preparing.
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    Tom Kay Brooklyn, NY November 2007