Zucchini Crescent Pie: A Culinary Symphony of Summer Flavors
As the summer sun paints the skies with vibrant hues, nature's bounty unfolds with an array of delectable delights. Among these culinary treasures, the zucchini, with its emerald green skin and tender flesh, takes center stage. In this article, we present a symphony of zucchini crescent pie recipes that capture the essence of summer's harvest, offering a delightful fusion of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. From classic zucchini crescent pies bursting with savory fillings to creative takes that showcase the versatility of this versatile vegetable, these recipes promise a culinary journey that celebrates the season's finest. Embark on this culinary adventure and discover the endless possibilities of zucchini crescent pies, transforming ordinary ingredients into an extraordinary feast.
CRESCENT ZUCCHINI PIE
Steps:
- Separate crescent dough into 8 triangles and place in a greased 9-in. deep-dish pie plate with points toward the center. Press dough onto the bottom and up the sides of plate to form a crust; seal seams. Spread with mustard., In a large skillet, saute zucchini and onion in butter until tender. In a large bowl, combine the eggs, cheeses, seasonings and zucchini mixture. Pour into crust., Bake at 375° for 20-25 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Cover edges loosely with foil if crust browns too quickly. Freeze option: Securely wrap and freeze cooled pie in plastic wrap and foil. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 350°. Unwrap pie; reheat in oven until heated through and a thermometer inserted in center reads 165°.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 413 calories, Fat 30g fat (16g saturated fat), Cholesterol 128mg cholesterol, Sodium 849mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 15g protein.
ITALIAN ZUCCHINI CRESCENT PIE
This recipe was the $40,000 Grand Prize recipe from the 1980 Pillsbury Bake-Off contest by Mrs. Millicent A. Caplan of Tamarac, FL. I cut it out of Family Circle magazine dated 11/15/83.
Provided by Mainely Debbie
Categories Breakfast
Time 1h
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- Saute zucchini and onion in butter over medium low heat until zucchini is tender, about 10 minutes.
- Stir in parsley, salt, pepper, garlic powder, basil and oregano; remove from heat.
- In a seperate bowl stir together eggs and cheese; add vegetable mixture.
- Seperate rolls into triangles.
- Arrange in an 11 inch quiche pan or 10 inch pie pan pressing seams together to cover the bottom and sides of pan to form a crust.
- Spread the crust with the mustard.
- Add vegetable mixture.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes if using a quiche pan or 30-35 minutes if using a pie pan or until knife inserted in center comes out clean.
- Let stand for 10 minutes before slicing.
ZUCCHINI CRESCENT PIE
Make and share this Zucchini Crescent Pie recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Lennie
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h20m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375F degrees.
- In a 10-inch skillet, cook zucchini and onion in margarine until tender, about 10 minutes.
- Stir in parsley and seasonings.
- In a large bowl, blend eggs and cheese; stir in vegetable mixture.
- Substitute muenster cheese for the mozzarella if you wish.
- Separate crescent-roll dough into 8 triangles; place in an ungreased 11-inch quiche pan, or a 10-inch pie pan, or even a 12x8 baking dish.
- Press dough over bottom and up sides to form crust; spread crust with mustard.
- Pour vegetable mixture evenly into crust and bake for 18-20 minutes , until knife inserted near centre comes out clean.
- If crust becomes too brown, cover with foil during last 10 minutes of baking.
- Let stand for 10 minutes before cutting into wedges to serve.
ZUCCHINI CRESCENT PIE
"One of my mother's many recipes designed to take advantage of bountiful zucchini, this pie is inexpensive, nutritious, tasty, filling-and so easy," says Susan Davis of Ann Arbor, Michigan. "Refrigerated crescent rolls and cooked ham cut prep time but not taste. My family loves it!"
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Breakfast Brunch Dinner
Time 45m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Separate crescent dough into eight triangles; place in a greased 9-in. pie plate with points toward the center. Press onto the bottom and up the sides to form a crust; seal seams and perforations. Bake at 375° for 5-8 minutes or until lightly browned., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute zucchini and onion in butter until tender; stir in seasonings. Spoon into crust. Combine the eggs, cheese and ham; pour over zucchini mixture. Top with tomato slices. , Bake at 375° for 20-25 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Let stand for 5 minutes before cutting.
Nutrition Facts :
ITALIAN ZUCCHINI CRESCENT PIE
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- 1 Heat oven to 375°F. In 12-inch skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add zucchini and onions; cook 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender. Stir in parsley flakes, salt, pepper, garlic powder, basil and oregano. 2 In large bowl, mix eggs and cheese. Add cooked vegetable mixture; stir gently to mix. 3 Separate dough into 8 triangles. Place in ungreased 10-inch glass pie plate, 12x8-inch (2-quart) glass baking dish or 11-inch quiche pan; press over bottom and up sides to form crust. Firmly press perforations to seal. Spread crust with mustard. Pour egg mixture evenly into crust-lined pie plate. 4 Bake 18 to 22 minutes or until knife inserted near center comes out clean. If necessary, cover edge of crust with strips of foil during last 10 minutes of baking to prevent excessive browning. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
ZUCCHINI CRESCENT PIE
This is recipe I received in an email from Taste of Home. It looks easy and contains ingredients I normally have on hand.
Provided by 911spatcher
Categories Savory Pies
Time 45m
Yield 1 pie, 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Separate crescent rolls into eight triangles, place in a greased 9 inch pie plate with points toward the center. Press onto the bottom and up the sides to form a crust, seal the seems and preforations. Bake at 375 for 5-8 minutes or until lightly browned.
- Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute zucchini and onion in butter until tender. stir in seasonings. Spoon into crust. Combine the eggs, cheese and ham. Pour over zucchini mixture. Top with tomato slices. Bake 375 for 20-25 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. Let stand for 5 minutes before cutting.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 385.9, Fat 23.2, SaturatedFat 12, Cholesterol 155.1, Sodium 729.7, Carbohydrate 24.9, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 4.2, Protein 19.7
ITALIAN ZUCCHINI CRESCENT PIE
I got this recipe from my mom she found it on another web site and we decided to try it and Omg it was soo yummy good even my hubby who is a picky eater at times loved it . this recipe is super yummy and oh so easy to make :)
Provided by Jessica Mills
Categories Other Side Dishes
Time 55m
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- 1. heat oven to 375 degrees . in a 12-inch skillet melt butter over a medium heat heat . add zucchini and onions; cook 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally , until tender stir in parsley flakes salt , pepper, garlic powder, basil , and oregano .
- 2. In a large bowl mix eggs and cheese add cooked vegetables mixture stir gently to mix .
- 3. Separate dough into 8 triangles. place in ungreased 10-inch glass pie plate , ( you can also use an 12x8-inch ( 2 quart) glass baking dish or a 11-inch quiche pan as well .) press over bottom and upsides to form crust firmly press perforations to seal . spread crust with mustard pour egg mixture evenly into crust lined pie plate .
- 4. bake 18 to 25 minutes or until knife inserted near center comes out clean . if necessary cover edge of crust with stripes of foil during last 10 minutes of baking to prevent excessive browning let stand 10 minutes before serving . enjoy :)
ZUCCHINI CRESCENT PIE
The crust of this pie is made with crescent rolls. This is a favorite of the whole family.
Provided by Denise Dernorsek
Categories Vegetables
Time 45m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- 1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees
- 2. Saute onions and zucchini in butter or margarine for 10 min. or until translucent
- 3. Stir in parsley, garlic powder, basil, oregano, salt and pepper. Remove from heat.
- 4. Beat eggs with a fork in a medium bowl, add mozzarella and combine well. Add to zucchini mixture.
- 5. Separate crescent rolls into 8 triangles. Press into 10" ungreased pie dish to form crust. Spread with mustard.
- 6. Pour zucchini/cheese mixture into crust.
- 7. Bake in preheated 375 degree oven for 18-20 minutes or until center is set. Cover exposed edges of crust with foil for last 10 minutes of baking time so it doesn't burn.
- 8. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving
Tips:
- Use a sharp knife to thinly slice the zucchini. This will help ensure that the zucchini cooks evenly.
- If you don't have a mandoline, you can use a vegetable peeler to slice the zucchini.
- Be careful not to overcook the zucchini. It should be tender but still have a bit of a bite to it.
- You can use any type of cheese that you like in this recipe. Some good options include mozzarella, cheddar, Parmesan, and Gruyère.
- If you don't have crescent roll dough, you can use puff pastry dough instead.
- Serve the zucchini crescent pie warm with your favorite dipping sauce.
Conclusion:
Zucchini crescent pie is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. It's a great way to use up leftover zucchini, and it's also a great option for a vegetarian main course. With its flaky crust, cheesy filling, and tender zucchini, this pie is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.
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