Category
Side Dishes
Servings
12
Prep Time
25 minutes
Cook Time
1 hour
Author:
Marina's Kitchen
Ingredients
1 1/2 lbs zucchini (3 medium size)
1 small white onion
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 cup olive oil
4 eggs
1 cup all-purpose flour
4 tsp baking powder
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup freshly grated Pecorino Romano cheese
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
butter to grease your pan
fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Directions
Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F. Grease a 9 x 13 glass plan with butter.
Rinse your zucchini and slice off the tip and root ends. Pat your zucchini dry with a paper towel. Leave the skin on.
Slice your zucchini into 1/8-inch rounds, using a mandolin, food processor or paring knife. Place your zucchini slices into a large mixing bowl.
Using paper towels, pat your zucchini slices and gently squeeze them to absorb excess moisture. (This is key to prevent a soggy casserole)
Peel and finely chop your onion and add it to your bowl.
Add your pressed garlic (or peel and chop it finely)
In a liquid measuring cup, add your oil, then beat in your eggs with a fork. Pour the egg/oil mixture into your bowl with the zucchini.
Add your flour, baking powder, Parmesan, Romano, salt, pepper and basil to your bowl.
Use a wooden spoon to carefully mix everything until combined well. Try to separate any zucchini slices that are stuck together.
Transfer your zucchini mixture to your greased pan and smooth it out evenly. Bake uncovered for 55-60 minutes, or until the entire top is browned (but not burned).
Let the casserole rest for at least five minutes before slicing it. Garnish with parsley, if desired.
Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to five days.
Recipe Note
*** For an 8 x 8 pan, halve the ingredients but bake the casserole for the full amount of time.