Zucchini And Blue Cheese Side Food

CHEESY ZUCCHINI CASSEROLE (ZUCCHINI GRATIN)

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (204 degrees C).

CHEESY ZUCCHINI DISH

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray one 9x13 inch baking dish with non-stick spray.
• Bring a pot of water to a boil; blanch zucchini, drain and cool.
• In a shallow bowl, mix together 1 1/2 cups flour, 1 tablespoon garlic powder and salt and pepper to taste. In a separate bowl, combine the milk, 2 teaspoons garlic, salt and pepper to taste.
• Cut ends off zucchini and then cut in thirds. Roll zucchini in flour mixture, then in milk and again in flour to cover completely. Set aside on parchment paper until all pieces are covered.
• Heat large frying pan over medium high heat, add oil and brown zucchini on all sides. Remove and arrange in a 9x13 inch baking dish. Spread sour cream over zucchini and top with cheese.
• Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until cheese is beginning to brown. Remove from oven and let sit for 10 minutes and serve.

FABULOUS ZUCCHINI FRITTERS

Steps:

• Grate zucchini in a large bowl.
• Add scallions, garlic and blue cheese.
• Mix.
• Add the eggs.
• Blend well.
• Salt and pepper.
• Sprinkle in the flour a little at a time.
• Blend until you have a batter suitable for frying.
• Cover the bottom of a large skillet with olive oil.
• Heat over medium-high.
• Spoon the fritters into the hot oil.
• Brown on each side.

CHEESY ZUCCHINI BITES

Steps:

• Cut zucchini into 3/4-in. slices. Using a melon baller or small spoon, scoop out the insides and discard, leaving the bottom intact. Place zucchini on an ungreased baking sheet; spoon 1/2 teaspoon crumbled blue cheese into each. , Combine Parmesan cheese, basil and pepper; sprinkle half over blue cheese. Top each with a tomato slice; sprinkle with remaining Parmesan mixture. , Bake at 400° for 5-7 minutes or until cheese is melted. Serve warm.

SEARED ZUCCHINI WITH CRISPY PARMESAN AND BLACK PEPPER

Steps:

• Heat a 12-inch cast-iron skillet over medium-high for 2 minutes. (This will help you get a good sear.) Heat the oil, and when it shimmers, salt the zucchini and add it cut-side down in one layer (you will need to do this in two batches), and cook, undisturbed, until it begins to turn golden brown, about 2 to 3 minutes. Flip and cook 2 to 3 minutes more on the other side. Remove from the pan and set aside on a serving plate; repeat with remaining zucchini.
• While the second batch cooks, add the pepper to a small saucepan and toast over medium heat until it becomes fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add the butter (it will quickly foam), and stir until the butter melts and the foam subsides. Remove from heat. Quickly add the grated cheese and stir vigorously to prevent the cheese from sticking to the bottom of the pan. It will melt in spots, it will crisp in spots and it will form frico-like clumps.These are all good things!
• Spoon the butter over the seared zucchini, making sure to catch all the black pepper and fried cheese bits, and shower with the herbs. Season with flaky salt, if you please.

ZUCCHINI AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a medium casserole dish.
• Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in the zucchini and onion, and cook 5 minutes, or until onion is golden brown.
• In the prepared casserole dish, mix the zucchini, onion, tomatoes, and green pepper. Season with Italian seasoning, and top with cheese.
• Bake 25 minutes in the preheated oven, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.