FRENCH COURGETTE (ZUCCHINI) QUICHE

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This is another good way to use up all that summer-time abundance of zucchini. This quiche is served hot.

Provided by Pesto lover

Categories     Savory Pies

Time 55m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pie shell
2 1/2 cups coarsely grated unpeeled zucchini, 4-6
salt
4 slices bacon
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 1/2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon flour
6 ounces gruyere cheese, grated
3 eggs
1 1/2 cups half-and-half (light cream)
1/8 teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

  • Place zucchini on a piece of foil and sprinkle with salt. Set aside for 30 minute.
  • Cut the bacon into small pieces and fry in a heavy skillet until crisp. Remove and drain on paper towels.
  • Preheat oven to 400°F
  • In the same pan using either the remaining drippings OR the butter mentioned in the ingredient list, saute the onions for 5-10 min until tender and golden.
  • Squeeze the zucchini dry and add to the onion in the pan, along with the flour.Heat 1 minute.
  • Spread half of the cheese and the bacon over the bottom of the pie shell.
  • Lightly beat the eggs with a wire whisk. Add the half and half and pepper. Stir well and add zucchini mixture.
  • Place pie shell on a cookie sheet.
  • Carefully pour custard mixture into pie shell.
  • Sprinkle with the rest of the cheese and bacon.
  • Bake on center shelf for 15 minutes.
  • Reduce heat to 350F and continue baking 20-25 minutes more, or until the top is puffed and brown and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Remove from oven and slide carefully onto wire rack to cool 5-10 minute to let set. Serve hot.

Watseba Mabote
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I've made this quiche several times and it's always a hit. The flavors are perfect and the crust is always flaky and golden brown.


E Darby
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This quiche is a delicious and easy meal. The zucchini and cheese filling is flavorful and the crust is flaky and golden brown.


Dan Daniels
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I love this quiche! The zucchini and cheese filling is so flavorful and the crust is perfectly cooked. I always get compliments when I make this dish.


Amar TofiK
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This quiche is a great way to use up leftover zucchini. It's easy to make and always turns out delicious.


Anwar Bhati
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I've made this quiche several times and it's always a winner. The flavors are perfect and the crust is always flaky and golden brown.


iilxxcy
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This quiche is always a hit with my family and friends. The zucchini and cheese filling is so flavorful and the crust is always flaky and golden brown.


Aneth Jasper
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This is my favorite quiche recipe. It's easy to make and always turns out delicious. I love the combination of zucchini and cheese.


Stanley Williams
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I made this quiche for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. The flavors were great and the presentation was beautiful.


Faisal Anwer
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This was a delicious quiche! The zucchini and cheese filling was flavorful and the crust was flaky and golden brown. I will definitely be making this again.


Atem Caruthers
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Great recipe! The quiche turned out perfect. The crust was flaky and the filling was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Jacob Uka
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I love this quiche! The zucchini and cheese filling is so flavorful and the crust is perfectly cooked. I always get compliments when I make this dish.


Fatimakhan Fati
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This is my go-to quiche recipe. It's easy to make and always turns out delicious. I love that I can use up my garden zucchini in such a tasty way.


Dagim Tegegn
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I've made this quiche several times and it's always a hit. The flavors are perfect and the crust is always flaky and golden brown.


Sakina Khalid
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This quiche is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can use up my garden zucchini in such a delicious way.


Nambi Sarah Kiyimba Godfrey
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I made this quiche for my husband's birthday and he loved it! He said it was the best quiche he's ever had. I'm so glad I found this recipe.


Nanteza Sumayya
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This was my first time making quiche and it turned out great! The instructions were easy to follow and the quiche was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.


Syrian Williams
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I'm not usually a quiche fan, but this recipe changed my mind. The zucchini and cheese filling was so flavorful and the crust was perfectly cooked. I'll definitely be making this again.


Angelo Silvestre
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This recipe is a keeper! It's easy to make and always turns out delicious. I love that I can use up my garden zucchini in such a tasty way.


Meghana Sreeja
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I made this quiche for a brunch party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! The flavors were amazing and the presentation was beautiful.


Sharme Sciarra
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This quiche was a hit with my family! The zucchini and cheese were perfectly balanced, and the crust was flaky and golden brown. I will definitely be making this again.