Zucchini And Cheddar Puffs Recipes

ZUCCHINI PUFFS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine zucchini, eggs, onion, and garlic. Blend in baking mix, salt and pepper.
• Heat 1/2 inch of oil in deep-fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• Drop batter by spoonfuls into hot oil, and fry until evenly brown and fluffy. Drain on paper towels. Sprinkle with salt before serving.

CHEDDAR-ZUCCHINI PUFF (FROM BETTER HOMES & GARDENS)

Steps:

• In medium saucepan, cook zucchini (or squash), covered, in a small amount of boiling water for 3-5 minutes or till tender. Drain well. Spread evenly in 8 x 1 1/2" round baking dish (or 8"square).
• In a bowl combine sour cream, egg yolk, flour, onion salt, and pepper. Stir in cheese. In a bowl, beat egg white till stiff peaks form (tips stand straight). Fold beaten egg white into sour cream mixture. Spoon atop squash.
• In a small bowl, combine bread crumbs and melted butter. Sprinkle over egg mixture. Bake in a 350 oven for 20-25 minutes or till golden. Makes 6 servings.

ZUCCHINI-CHEESE PUFF

Steps:

• In a large colander, mix the zucchini with the salt and let stand for 20 minutes.
• Press the zucchini with a wooden spoon to extract the liquid.
• Heat the oil in a heavy 10-inch skillet over moderate heat.
• Sauté the onion until soft, about 5 minutes.
• Preheat the oven to 350°F.
• In a large bowl, mix the eggs and ricotta.
• Stir in the zucchini, onion, cheddar cheese, bread crumbs, parsley, basil, and pepper.
• Pour into a lightly oiled, 1 1/2-quart souffle dish or casserole.
• *At this point the mixture can be stored.
• Refrigerate in the tightly covered casserole for up to 12 hours.
• •Bake, uncovered, until the center is set, 45 to 55 minutes.
• The mixture will rise slightly.
• Serve immediately with buttered mixed vegetables and Yeast Corn Rolls.
• Serves 4.
• Enjoy!
• •Serving later:.
• Preheat the oven to 350PF.
• Proceed as above with baking except bake 60 to 70 minutes.

ZUCCHINI AND CHEDDAR PUFFS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400.
• Bring water and butter to a boil in a medium saucepan; lower heat and add flour, chile powder and garlic salt. Stir vigorously and continue cooking over low heat about 1 minute, until the mixture forms a ball.
• Beat egg substitute into flour mixture until smooth, then stir in cheese and zucchini.
• Drop by tablespoonfuls onto a baking sheet sprayed with cooking spray. Bake at 400 for 20-25 minutes, until puffed and golden.