Zucchini Cheddar Quiche

13 ingredients
15 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 frozen 9-inch deep dish pie shell, thawed
  • 1/2 c. chopped onion
  • 1 Tbsp. margarine
  • 1 1/2 c. packed shredded coarse zucchini
  • 1/2 tsp. oregano
  • 1/4 tsp. thyme
  • 3/4 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 tsp. pepper
  • 3 eggs
  • 2 Tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 1/2 c. half and half
  • 1/2 c. coarsely shredded Cheddar cheese
  • 2 rectangular slices Cheddar cheese, cut in 2 triangles

Directions

  1. 1
    Re-crimp pie shell in its pan, making high fluted edges, or transfer to 4 cup square baking pan.
  2. 2
    Crimp edges.
  3. 3
    Saute margarine over medium heat until tender.
  4. 4
    Stir in zucchini, oregano, thyme, 1/4 teaspoon of the salt and half pepper.
  5. 5
    Cook until zucchini is tender, stirring constantly, until most of liquid is evaporated.
  6. 6
    Remove from heat.
  7. 7
    Beat eggs and add remaining salt and pepper.
  8. 8
    Add Parmesan and half and half.
  9. 9
    Spoon zucchini mixture into pie shell.
  10. 10
    Sprinkle with Cheddar cheese. Pour egg mixture over zucchini.
  11. 11
    Bake 20 minutes at 425°.
  12. 12
    Then bake for 30 to 35 minutes at 325° until center is done.
  13. 13
    Cover with aluminum foil to prevent overbrowning.
  14. 14
    Overlap cheese triangles over top of quiche the last 2 minutes of baking.
  15. 15
    Let quiche stand 20 minutes before serving.

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