Zucchini Pie Recipe

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Zucchini Pie Recipe
  • Prep: 30 min. + chilling Bake: 35 min. + standing
  • Yield: 6-8 Servings
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Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 1 package (3 ounces) cream cheese, softened
  • 2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
  • 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 egg white
  • 1/4 teaspoon water
  • FILLING:
  • 4 cups thinly sliced zucchini (about 1 pound)
  • 1 cup chopped green onions
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1-1/2 cups (6 ounces) shredded mozzarella cheese

Directions

  • In a bowl, beat butter and cream cheese until smooth. Beat in the cream, flour and salt. On a lightly floured surface, knead dough until smooth. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
  • On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough to fit a 9-in. pie plate or quiche dish. Transfer to pan; flute or trim edges. Prick dough. In a bowl, beat egg white and water; brush over bottom of crust. Bake at 425° for 13-15 minutes or until edges are golden brown. Reduce heat to 375°.
  • In a skillet, saute the zucchini, onions and garlic in butter for 10 minutes. Stir in the basil, oregano, salt and pepper. In a bowl, combine eggs and cheese; stir in zucchini mixture. Pour into the crust. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until crust is golden brown and a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. Let stand for 10 minutes before cutting. Yield: 6-8 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 piece) equals 367 calories, 27 g fat (16 g saturated fat), 128 mg cholesterol, 592 mg sodium, 22 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 11 g protein.

Originally published as Zucchini Pie in Casserole Cookbook , p194

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