Dinner for 8

Cheesy Zucchini Bake

Name: Cheesy Zucchini Bake
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: nonstick cooking spray; 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil; 1 small yellow onion; 2 1/2 lb zucchini; 4 large eggs; 6 oz gruyere cheese; 3/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese; 1 cup panko breadcrumbs; 2 tsp sea salt; 1 tsp dijon mustard; 1 tsp garlic powder; 1/2 tsp freshly cracked black pepper; 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper; 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg; 2 tbsp salted butter

$5.64for 460 minServes 8

Grated zucchini, eggs, cheeses, and seasoned breadcrumbs bake together in a golden casserole with a firm center.

Cheesy Zucchini Bake with its ingredients

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Onions, 0.3 lb$1.29/lb typical	0.3 lb	$0.39Typical price
	Zucchini and summer squash, 2.5 lb$1.79/lb typical	2.5 lb	$4.47Typical price
	Eggs, 4$0.30 each typical	4	$1.20Typical price
	Swiss, 6 oz$0.40/oz typical	6 oz	$2.40Typical price
	Parmesan, 2.75 oz$0.55/oz typical	2.75 oz	$1.44Typical price
	Bread crumbs, 4 oz$0.14/oz typical	4 oz	$0.56Typical price
	Butter, 1 oz$0.40/oz typical	1 oz	$0.40Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$11.27

Swaps

Swap zucchini and summer squash for bell peppersabout $0.70/lb more at typical prices
Swap onions for red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
Swap butter for margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
Swap bread crumbs for stuffing mixabout $0.16/oz more at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Cooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilSalt and pepperMustard, mayo, ketchupDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blends

Not included in the cost.

60 minstart to table
Mediumdifficulty
8servings as written
$typical cost tier

American Vegetarian Budget Family Dinners

Typical price

$1.41 per serving$5.64 for 4

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Ingredients

nonstick cooking spray
1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
1 small yellow onion
2 1/2 lb zucchini
4 large eggs
6 oz gruyere cheese
3/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
1 cup panko breadcrumbs
2 tsp sea salt
1 tsp dijon mustard
1 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
2 tbsp salted butter

Steps

Heat the oven to 375 F and coat a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
Grate the zucchini, toss it with the sea salt, let it stand for 10 minutes, and squeeze it dry.
Cook the onion in the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat for 5 minutes.
Whisk the eggs, gruyere, parmesan, mustard, garlic powder, pepper, cayenne, and nutmeg in a large bowl.
Stir in the zucchini and onion, spread the mixture in the dish, and cover it with the panko.
Dot with butter and bake for 40 minutes until the center is firm and the eggs are fully cooked.

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