Ingredients
3 cups thin zucchini slices (from about 3 medium zucchinis)
1 cup all-purpose flour or a gluten-free 1:1 blend
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
4 tablespoons melted butter or olive oil
3 large whisked eggs
1 cup finely diced white or sweet onion
¾ cup finely shredded cheddar cheese
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese (divided between mixing and topping)
2 tablespoons fresh basil chiffonade
Instructions
1-Prep the zucchini: Trim ends and slice very thinly, about 1/16 to 1/8 inch thick. A mandoline slicer helps for uniformity, but a sharp knife works too.
2-Mix dry ingredients: In a bowl, whisk 1 cup flour (or gluten-free), 1 teaspoon baking powder, ½ teaspoon paprika, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper.
3-Add wet ingredients: Stir in 4 tablespoons melted butter or olive oil and 3 large whisked eggs until smooth.
4-Fold in add-ins: Gently mix in 1 cup diced onion, ¾ cup shredded cheddar, one-third of the ½ cup Parmesan (about 2-3 tablespoons), 2 tablespoons basil chiffonade, and the 3 cups zucchini slices.
5-Rest the batter: Let sit 5 to 10 minutes. Zucchini releases moisture stir again before proceeding.
6-Assemble and bake: Spray a 9-inch pie plate. Pour batter in, smooth top, sprinkle remaining Parmesan. Bake 40 to 45 minutes until golden and set in center.
7-Cool and serve: Rest 10 minutes before slicing. This helps it set nicely.
Last Step:
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🔪 Use a mandoline slicer for even zucchini slices to ensure uniform cooking.
⏳ Allow the batter to rest before baking to reduce wateriness and improve texture.
🧀 Combine cheddar and Parmesan cheeses for a richer, more complex flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Resting Time: 5 to 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 to 45 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 214 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 485 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 92 mg
