Zucchini-Cheese Charlotte Recipe

Name: Zucchini-Cheese Charlotte
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs zucchini, grated; 2 teaspoons salt; 3 tablespoons flour; 1/2 cup thinly sliced scallion; 3 tablespoons softened butter; 4 large eggs, beaten lightly; 2 cups milk; 5 slices of bakery white bread (denser than supermarket); 10 ounces mozzarella cheese, grated; 5 ounces cheddar cheese, grated; 2 green chili peppers, minced (tinned are fine)

Servings: persons

2 lbs zucchini, grated
2 teaspoons salt
3 tablespoons flour
1/2 cup thinly sliced scallion
3 tablespoons softened butter
4 large eggs, beaten lightly
2 cups milk
5 slices of bakery white bread (denser than supermarket)
10 ounces mozzarella cheese, grated
5 ounces cheddar cheese, grated
2 green chili peppers, minced (tinned are fine)

1
In a colander, toss the zucchini with the salt and let drain for 1 hour.
2
Squeeze zucchini in batches in a tea towel to remove as much moisture as possible and, in a bowl, toss it with the flour.
3
In a small skillet, cook the scallion in 1 tblsp of the butter over medium heat, stirring, until it is softened and let it cool.
4
In a bowl, combine well the eggs, milk and scallion.
5
Spread 1 slice of each bread slice with the remaining 2 tblsps butter and cut the bread into 1/2 inch squares.
6
Arrange half the bread squares in a deep baking dish and top with half of the zucchini.
7
Sprinkle half of the cheeses and spread chilies over.
8
Top peppers with remaining bread, zucchini and cheese.
9
Pour milk mixture over and let stand, covered, at room temperature for 3 hours, or chilled overnight.
10
(let mixture come to room temperature before proceeding with recipe) Preheat oven to 350F (175C).
11
Bake for an hour and 10 minutes, or until set and golden-brown.
12
Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lbs zucchini, grated, 2 teaspoons salt, 3 tablespoons flour, 1/2 cup thinly sliced scallion, and more.

Yes, Zucchini-Cheese Charlotte falls under the Soups & Stews 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.

Zucchini-Cheese Charlotte

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