Baked Zucchini and Feta Squares

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I’m sure I’m not alone in saying that I often buy things at the grocery store, come home with them, and then wonder what on earth my intention was with this purchase. Such was the case with a three-pack of rather large zucchini that were annoyingly taking up space in the vegetable bin of my fridge. After a while, I got tired of moving it around, so decided to actually do something with it. Zucchini, you might say to yourself, is not a problem. It is versatile, can be used for dishes both sweet and savory, and there are always many recipes to be found. It can easily be dealt with simply by sautéing it, grilling it, or broiling it. It be turned into carb-replacing noodles, or grated and folded into a batter to make flavorful quick breads or cake. The thing is, I had done all of that.

Fortunately, an issue of Sweet Paul magazine was at my side wherein I discovered this toothsome recipe for zucchini squares. These are so good that I could have eaten the entire pan in one sitting. They are wonderful served warm from the oven accompanied by meat, fish, or chicken. They can be served at room temperature, so a great dish for a brunch or buffet. They can also be cut into smaller squares (or circles using a 1½” round biscuit cutter) to be used as appetizers. If you have vegetable haters in your family, this dish may just change their minds.

Baked Zucchini and Feta Squares

3 slices bacon, cut into small pieces
1 Melissa's shallot, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, finely chopped
2 scallions, thinly sliced
4 medium zucchini, grated

1 c. feta cheese, crumbled
½ c. Parmesan cheese, grated
½ c. whole milk
Salt and Pepper
6 eggs
½ cup flour

Preheat oven to 350ºF. Line a 9-inch x 9-inch baking dish with parchment paper.

In a 9” sauté pan, cook the bacon until crispy; remove and set aside. In the same pan in the bacon drippings, cook onion, garlic, and scallions until soft.

Place onion mixture into a large bowl and add cooked bacon, zucchini, feta, and Parmesan. Season with salt and pepper.

In a separate, bowl beat together milk, eggs, and flour. Stir into the zucchini mixture.

Pour into the prepared baking dish, use a spatula to smooth out the batter. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes or until set. Cool and cut into squares.

  

MAKES 12 SQUARES