Ingredients
– 1 pound grated zucchini
– ½ teaspoon salt for salting the zucchini
– 6 large eggs
– 1 cup heavy cream
– 8 ounces smoked gouda cheese
– ⅛ to ¼ teaspoon liquid smoke as an alternative
– 2 tablespoons fresh chives snipped
– ½ teaspoon dried dill
– ¼ teaspoon salt
– ¼ teaspoon white pepper
– 2 teaspoons soft butter
Instructions
1-Preheat and Prep: Set your oven to 350°F. Butter a 9 to 10-inch pie plate or quiche dish with 2 teaspoons soft butter.
2-Handle the Zucchini: Place 1 pound grated zucchini in a colander. Sprinkle with ½ teaspoon salt, mix, and let sit 10 minutes. Rinse under water, then squeeze out excess moisture thoroughly.
3-Mix Veggies: Combine the drained zucchini with ½ teaspoon dried dill and 2 tablespoons snipped fresh chives.
4-Make the Custard: Beat 6 large eggs, 1 cup heavy cream, ¼ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon white pepper until frothy.
5-Layer It Up: In the dish, layer one quarter of the 8 ounces smoked gouda cheese, then one third of the zucchini mixture. Alternate layers until all are used.
6-Assemble and Bake: Pour the egg mixture over the layers. Bake 40 to 50 minutes until top is browned and center slightly soft.
7-Rest and Serve: Cool to room temperature. Serve warm with a green salad.
Last Step:
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🧅 Use grated zucchini instead of sliced to reduce water content and avoid sogginess.
🧂 Salt and rinse zucchini to draw out moisture for a better quiche texture.
🧀 Layer cheese and zucchini to prevent sinking and ensure even distribution throughout the dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Keto, Low-Carb
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 314 kcal
- Sugar: 1.75g
- Sodium: 577mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0.9g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 291mg