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Zucchini Quiche

SUBMITTED BY: Dorothy Collins

"I make this recipe for almost any occasion - it's popular with company and at potluck dinners, and I've passed it around to many friends. My husband and I are growing lots of squash this summer...all for this quiche!"
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 25 stars. This recipe average a 4.8 star rating.
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PREP TIME  20 Min
COOK TIME  55 Min
READY IN  1 Hr 15 Min

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INGREDIENTS

  • 1 (9 inch) unbaked pie crust
  • 2 tablespoons butter or margarine
  • 1 pound zucchini, thinly sliced
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1/2 cup half-and-half cream
  • 3 eggs, lightly beaten
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Dash pepper
  • Paprika

DIRECTIONS

  1. Prick bottom of pastry with a fork. Bake at 425 degrees F for 7 minutes. Reduce heat to 350 degrees F.
  2. In a small skillet, saute zucchini in butter until tender; drain. Place half the zucchini in the crust. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.
  3. In a bowl, combine ricotta cheese, cream, eggs, salt, oregano, basil, garlic powder and pepper. Pour into crust. Arrange remaining zucchini slices over top. Sprinkle with paprika. Bake for 45 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 15, 2007 by i <3 cooking
Excellent recipe as is. But I am never one to go with "as is", since I always feel recipes... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 26, 2007 by islandmama78
i didn't have ricotta cheese. i added a tomato,onion, sweet pepper and fresh garlic and thyme.... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 17, 2007 by Mandy
Turned out great. Wanted to add more veggies, so I added to grated carrots, 1/2 minced yellow... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 30, 2008 by Plain Jane
This was really tasty and I don't care much for zucchini! The only thing I did differently... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 19, 2007 by Meximama
This made a delicous Sunday morning breakfast. A great way to get my family to eat... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 3, 2007 by Sara J.
I'm not a fan of quiche, but this recipe looked too pretty to pass up! I felt it was a little... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 7, 2007 by C. Stuart
My pie tins are pretty shallow, so I was able to make two pies out of the filling ingredients.... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 14, 2008 by MehMeh
Sweet JESUS, this is DELISH. Just made this for my best friend's bridal shower. Made an... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 12, 2007 by clpretzel
My husband hates quiche, but loves this recipe. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 11, 2007 by Crystal
I have not even tasted it yet, but the quiche is in the oven and it looks/smells... MORE