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Zucchini Breakfast Casserole
Zucchini Breakfast Casserole
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Prep Time:
25 minutes
Cook Time:
40 minutes
Total Time:
65 minutes
Zesty zucchini ricotta strata with eggs, tomatoes, Parmesan, and basil.
Ingredients:
  • 6-8 eggs
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese (about 245 g)
  • 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese (130 g)
  • 1/4 teaspoon Tabasco sauce or other hot chili sauce
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 3 cups grated zucchini (from 2-3 fresh zucchinis, about 390 g)
  • 1 1/2 cups chopped plum tomatoes (from 4-5 fresh tomatoes, about 370 g),
  • 1/2 cup sliced fresh basil (from about 20 leaves)*
  • 4 cups cubed day-old bread (from about 4 slices, rustic French or Italian bread works best)
  • Extra virgin olive oil
  • *Chiffonade basil by stacking a few leaves on top of each other, roll them up like a cigar, slice thin, starting at one end of the cigar and working your way down.
Instructions:
  • Prepare the creamy egg cheese base by beating eggs in a large bowl until fluffy. Blend in ricotta until smooth, then stir in grated Parmesan cheese, Tabasco, salt, and pepper for flavor.
  • Prepare the vegetables and bread for the recipe. Chop the tomatoes and remove excess moisture by pressing them in a sieve or squeezing in paper towels. Add tomatoes, basil, and zucchini to the egg mixture. Moisturize the bread cubes with water and squeeze out any excess moisture with paper towels. Combine the bread cubes with the egg mixture. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • Grease a 9x13 baking dish generously with olive oil. Pour in the egg vegetable mixture, spread evenly. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 30 minutes until puffed and lightly browned. If needed, increase temperature to 425°F (220°C) for 5-10 minutes. Let cool for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

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