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Zucchini Souffle

casserole from zucchini with thyme and old silver cutlery on wooden table
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Written By: The Old Farmer’s Almanac Editors The Almanac Editors and Staff
Yield
Serves 6
Category
Eggs
Vegetables
Course
Breakfast & Brunches
Lunch
Preparation Method
Bake
Boil
Sources
Best Recipes from New England Inns

This is a very ‘forgiving’ recipe and ideal for the busy innkeeper or harried housekeeper. First, almost any vegetable can be used. Although zucchini is our family favorite, we have also used broccoli, corn, and French green beans. 

Leftover vegetables can be used, too, as long as they were not overcooked the first time around. If leftovers are to be used, boil onions alone for 3 minutes. 

Second, you need not be entirely accurate in your measurements of the vegetables or cheese. We often use ¼ cup more cheese than is called for in the recipe. 

Third, this recipe can be prepared up to 4 hours in advance. If you choose to do this, do not mix the vegetables into the cheese mixture until you are ready to place in the casserole dish and bake. 

Finally, if your guests linger over their first course, turn the oven down as low as it will go. The souffle may get a little browner and may not be quite as high but will taste just as good. 

–Greenhurst Inn, Bethel, Vermont

Ingredients
2 cups sliced or diced fresh vegetable
1/2 cup diced onion
3 eggs
1/2 cup milk
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon flour
1/2 cup diced cheddar or Jack cheese
4 tablespoons melted butter

Instructions

  1. Parboil the zucchini and the onion together in a large saucepan until done but not soft. Drain very well and return to saucepan. 
  2. Place remaining ingredients, except butter, in a blender and blend at high speed until cheese chunks cannot be seen. 
  3. Drain the vegetables again, then add the cheese mixture to the vegetables. 
  4. Place in greased 1-1/2 to 2-quart casserole. 
  5. Pour melted butter over top. 
  6. Bake at 350° F for 45 minutes.

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Under the guiding hand of its first editor, Robert B. Thomas, the premiere issue of The Old Farmer’s Almanac was published in 1792 during George Washington’s first term as president.Today, the Almanac...
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