CHEDDAR-ZUCCHINI PUFF (FROM BETTER HOMES & GARDENS)

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This is one way I like to eat zucchini. It's from the Better Homes & Gardens cook book. I often use half zucchini and half yellow crookneck squash and Ritz for the cracker crumbs.

Provided by AngieME

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 50m

Yield 1 pan, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb zucchini (4 c) or 1 lb crookneck yellow squash, sliced 1/4 (4 c)
1/2 cup sour cream
1 beaten egg yolk
1 tablespoon flour
1/4 teaspoon onion salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 egg white
2 tablespoons seasoned dry bread crumbs
1 teaspoon butter, melted

Steps:

  • In medium saucepan, cook zucchini (or squash), covered, in a small amount of boiling water for 3-5 minutes or till tender. Drain well. Spread evenly in 8 x 1 1/2" round baking dish (or 8"square).
  • In a bowl combine sour cream, egg yolk, flour, onion salt, and pepper. Stir in cheese. In a bowl, beat egg white till stiff peaks form (tips stand straight). Fold beaten egg white into sour cream mixture. Spoon atop squash.
  • In a small bowl, combine bread crumbs and melted butter. Sprinkle over egg mixture. Bake in a 350 oven for 20-25 minutes or till golden. Makes 6 servings.

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