Puffed-Up Zucchini

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PREP TIME  15 Min
COOK TIME  45 Min
READY IN  1 Hr

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 4 cups chopped zucchini
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 5 tablespoons butter, divided
  • 1 tablespoon prepared horseradish
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 cup coarsely crushed cracker crumbs
  • 1 tablespoon egg, slightly beaten

DIRECTIONS

  1. Place the zucchini and onion in a pot with the water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer 15 minutes, until tender. Drain, cool, and mash. Mix in 2 tablespoons butter, horseradish, salt, and pepper.
  2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 1 quart baking dish.
  3. Melt remaining 3 tablespoons butter in a saucepan over medium heat, and stir in the cracker crumbs until golden brown.
  4. Mix the egg into the mashed zucchini mixture. Scoop the into the prepared baking dish, and top with the cracker crumbs mixture.
  5. Bake 30 minutes in the preheated oven, until topping is crisp.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.78 star rating.
Reviewed on jun. 22, 2005 by GOOFYBIRD 
Good Recipe. I modified it a bit by adding tyme, garlic salt and white pepper. I did not... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 3.78 star rating.
Reviewed on mar. 13, 2006 by MELTINGHEART 
Unfortunately this wasn't edible. I followed the recipe very closely except for the fact that... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.78 star rating.
Reviewed on sep. 11, 2006 by DRSTRAUCH 
A recipe with potential. Not something my family cared for. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.78 star rating.
Reviewed on jun. 18, 2005 by Jenni 
This is a great summer time dish! I recommend putting more spices than just salt and pepper... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.78 star rating.
Reviewed on jul. 20, 2008 by smartcookie 
i was truely impressed!! i cook for our families every sunday and everyone loved this what a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.78 star rating.
Reviewed on nov. 1, 2005 by val 
very good flavor, but WAY too much butter. We are going to try it again with about 1/3 of the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.78 star rating.
Reviewed on nov. 21, 2008 by skepticgirl 
At fist I wasn't sure about this.But once I tried it I have to say I'm a fan.The best thing is... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.78 star rating.
Reviewed on nov. 18, 2008 by HOMERMC 
We liked this, although I did double the horseradish and could have added even a little more.... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.78 star rating.
Reviewed on nov. 2, 2007 by LIANED 
I thought this was fantastic!! A great way to use up and abundance of zucchini. MORE


 
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Nutritional Information
Puffed-Up Zucchini

Servings Per Recipe: 6

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 162

  • Total Fat: 11.4g
  • Cholesterol: 37mg
  • Sodium: 458mg
  • Total Carbs: 13.3g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 1.8g
  • Protein: 2.7g

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