Description
This Sweet Corn and Zucchini Pie is a delightful savory dish that combines the freshness of zucchini and sweet corn with gooey cheddar and Parmesan cheese, all baked into a golden pie. Perfect for a light summer meal or a tasty brunch option.
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cups zucchini, grated and squeezed dry
- 1 cup fresh or frozen sweet corn kernels
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 large eggs, beaten
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F and lightly grease a 9-inch pie dish.
- Saute onions: In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Cook chopped onion until softened, about 4-5 minutes. Remove from heat.
- Mix ingredients: In a large bowl, combine zucchini, sweet corn, cooked onion, flour, baking powder, salt, and pepper. Add beaten eggs, cheddar cheese, Parmesan cheese, and basil. Mix well.
- Bake: Pour mixture into pie dish. Bake for 35-40 minutes until golden brown and set.
- Serve: Let cool for 5-10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Delicious warm or at room temperature.
- Serve with a simple green salad for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 155mg
