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Puffed-Up Zucchini

By: GOOGLYEYEBALLS 
"A recipe that has been in my family for years. It's bound to make your meal a success!"

Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
45 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 163 | Total Fat: 11.4g | Cholesterol: 36mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 13, 2006 by MELTINGHEART   view full review
Unfortunately this wasn't edible. I followed the recipe very closely except for the fact that...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 22, 2005 by GOOFYBIRD   view full review
Good Recipe. I modified it a bit by adding tyme, garlic salt and white pepper. I did not...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 18, 2005 by Jenni   view full review
This is a great summer time dish! I recommend putting more spices than just salt and pepper...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 21, 2008 by skepticgirl   view full review
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...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 11, 2006 by DRSTRAUCH   view full review
A recipe with potential. Not something my family cared for.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 20, 2008 by smartcookie Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
i was truely impressed!! i cook for our families every sunday and everyone loved this what a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 1, 2005 by val   view full review
very good flavor, but WAY too much butter. We are going to try it again with about 1/3 of the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 18, 2008 by HOMERMC   view full review
We liked this, although I did double the horseradish and could have added even a little more....
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 2, 2007 by LIANED   view full review
I thought this was fantastic!! A great way to use up and abundance of zucchini.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 6, 2011 by jethro   view full review
This my favorite zucchini recipe. I use 2 cups of cracker crumbs and after adding the butter...

 

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