Zucchini Casserole

I have many Zucchini Recipes and this is my latest favorite.

I added this Picture so you know to use Grated and Not Shredded. This is Fine and almost a Powder Texture.

Here's what you'll need:

Preheat the oven to 375 Degrees.

An 8" X 8" Baking Dish, Sprayed with a Vegetable Cooking Spray.

A Large Skillet

1/2 C Diced Onion

1 TBS Olive Oil

1/2 tsp Garlic Powder

4 Cups of  Diced Zucchini, unpeeled. (2-3 Medium Zucchinis)

1/2 tsp Dried Basil

Salt and Pepper to Taste

2 Large Eggs

1 C Shredded Cheddar Cheese

1/2 Cup Grated Parmesan Cheese 

1/2 C Sour Cream

1 C Bread Crumbs, divided.

2 TBS Butter Melted for the Topping

In the Skillet on Medium Heat:

Oil, until Hot.

Add:

Zucchini

Onion

Sauté about 5 - 7 Minutes.

Add:

Basil

Garlic Powder

Salt

Pepper

Stir to Combine Well

Set Aside to Cool while you prepare the Filling.

In a Large Mixing Bowl:

Eggs, whisk well.

Add:

Sour Cream

Cheddar Cheese

Parmesan Cheese

1/2 C  of the Bread Crumbs

Fold In:

Zucchini Mixture, Stir to Combine Well.

Spoon into the Pan.

In a Small Mixing Bowl:

Remaining 1/2 C Bread Crumbs

Melted Butter

Mix Well.

Sprinkle Evenly Over the Top of the Mixture in the Pan.

Bake Uncovered 25 - 30 Minutes until Golden Brown.

Remove from Oven and Set Aside to cool for 10 Minutes.

Enjoy!

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Spinach Artichoke Dip

 I've tried several Spinach Artichoke Dips, Homemade and Purchased but this has become my favorite.

We were at an event at our daughter's house and one of her friends brought this Dip. It was a Hit. I loved it and asked her if she would share the recipe. Thanks you Cindy!

Here's what you'll need:

Preheat the Oven to 350 Degrees.

A 1 Quart Casserole Dish sprayed with a Cooking Spray.

8 oz Cream Cheese

1/4 C Sour Cream

1/4 C Mayonaise

1 tsp Minced Garlic

2/3 C Finely Shredded Parmesan Cheese

1/2 C Finely Shredded Mozzarella Cheese

Pepper to taste

1-   14 oz. Can of Artichoke Hearts,  Drain, Squeeze Artichokes to remove excess liquid, Chop.

1 - 6 oz. Bag of Frozen Spinach, thawed, squeezed to drain excess liquid, Chop.

In a Mixing Bowl:

Cream Cheese

Sour Cream

Mayonnaise

Garlic

Parmesan Cheese

Mozzarella Cheese

Pepper

Stir to Combine Well.

Add:

Spinach

Artichokes

Stir to Combine Well.

Spoon into the Casserole Dish and Spread Evenly.

Bake About 20 Minutes until Heated Through and Cheese is Melted.

Serve with:

Tortilla Chips

Pita Chips

Bagel Chips

Crackers

Toasted Slices of French Baguette Bread

Enjoy!

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Tex - Mex Street Corn

 This is an adapted version of Mexican Corn in a Cup.

Here's what you'll need:

A Serving Bowl

A  Large Cast Iron Skillet

2 TBS Vegetable Oil

2 lbs Frozen Corn

1/2 Cup of Crumbled Cotija Cheese

2 TBS Mayonnaise

2 TBS Butter

1/2 tsp Chili Powder (Not Chile Powder)

3 TBS Lime Juice

Cilantro for Garnish

Place the Oil in the Skillet on the Stove on Medium Heat until the Oil is Hot.

Add the Frozen Corn

Cook it, stirring often until it begins to Brown.

Add: Butter and stir until Melted and well combined.

Remove from Heat and set aside to cool completely.

Transfer the cooled Corn to a Serving Bowl.

Stir in Mayonnaise and Lime Juice, Mix Well.

Top with Sprinkled Chili Powder and Crumbled Cheese.

Garnish with Chopped Cilantro.

Enjoy! 

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