Nana's Zucchini Quiche Recipe

Name: Nana's Zucchini Quiche
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust; 2 tablespoons butter; 1 1/2 pounds zucchini, thinly sliced; 1 cup shredded carrots; 1 cup chopped mushrooms; 1 3/4 cups shredded mozzarella cheese; 1 1/4 cups ricotta cheese; 2/3 cup half-and-half; 4 eggs, beaten; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/2 teaspoon dried basil; 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder; freshly ground black pepper to taste; 1/4 teaspoon paprika

Servings: persons

1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust
2 tablespoons butter
1 1/2 pounds zucchini, thinly sliced
1 cup shredded carrots
1 cup chopped mushrooms
1 3/4 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1 1/4 cups ricotta cheese
2/3 cup half-and-half
4 eggs, beaten
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
freshly ground black pepper to taste
1/4 teaspoon paprika

1
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
2
Fit pie crust into a pie dish and prick the bottom of the crust with a fork.
3
Bake in the preheated oven for 7 minutes.
4
Reduce heat to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and continue baking until crust is golden, 8 to 10 more minutes.
5
Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat; cook and stir zucchini, carrots, and mushrooms until vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes; drain.
6
Place half the zucchini mixture in the crust.
7
Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.
8
Combine ricotta cheese, half-and-half, eggs, salt, oregano, basil, garlic powder, and pepper in a large bowl.
9
Pour ricotta mixture into crust, top with remaining zucchini mixture and sprinkle with paprika.
10
Bake quiche in the preheated oven until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, about 45 minutes.

532

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust, 2 tablespoons butter, 1 1/2 pounds zucchini, thinly sliced, 1 cup shredded carrots, and more.

Yes, Nana's Zucchini Quiche falls under the Breakfast category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Nana's Zucchini Quiche

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